ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Watkins (ranked 4098 p4p, 408 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 4721 p4p, 451 weight class). Watkins comes to the cage accompanied by What Happened to That Boi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watkins
vs
Schmitt

190 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watkins defends well and Schmitt ends up having to push Watkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Watkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Schmitt wriggles free and stands up.
Schmitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schmitt with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Schmitt misses with a two punch combination.
Schmitt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Schmitt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Watkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmitt avoids the damage to the body.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Schmitt lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Watkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Watkins tries a knee to the head but Schmitt blocks it.
Good body shot from Schmitt.
A short uppercut from Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schmitt lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins trying to land knees to the body.
Schmitt lands with a light punch inside.
Schmitt pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Schmitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schmitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmitt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Schmitt.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Schmitt.

Watkins is rocked!
Schmitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Oh Watkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmitt is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Schmitt lands a shoulder strike.
Schmitt digs a right hand underneath Watkins's ribcage. Watkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schmitt pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Schmitt as the two fighters clinch.
Schmitt gets through Watkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt dips a shoulder and cracks Watkins with a mighty uppercut! Watkins falls back against the cage and Schmitt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Watkins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Schmitt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tumleh Schmitt!
After winning the bout, Tumleh Schmitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Devin Watkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gotta get better. '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2165 p4p, 258 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 2728 p4p, 311 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Minasian
vs
Robbins

181 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
181 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Minasian, which made it look bad.
Minasian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown but Minasian shows good takedown defense.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Minasian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Minasian.
Robbins stops Minasian from passing to mount.

Minasian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robbins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robbins tries to improve position but can't.
Minasian wants to control but Robbins is keeping him busy.
Robbins is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbins keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Robbins denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minasian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minasian trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Minasian advances nicely into full mount.
Robbins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Robbins is squirming around nicely.
Robbins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Minasian working for a guillotine from mount but Robbins is in no mood to give up.
Robbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Robbins is squirming around nicely.
Minasian fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian works his way to his opponent's back.
Robbins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Robbins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Minasian gets his way!

Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Minasian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Minasian let's go of the attempt for now.
Minasian is looking to control Robbins but Robbins is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Robbins is defending it well.

Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Robbins is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Robbins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robbins trying to control the hands but Minasian won't let him.

Robbins fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian keeps control of the position as Robbins tries to break free.

Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robbins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Minasian doesn't have the hooks in and Robbins manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robbins's guard.

Minasian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minasian defends well.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Robbins is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian is controlling the pace.
Robbins is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigran Minasian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Robbins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Minasian looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbins is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robbins is defended easily by Minasian.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robbins can do to turn this around?

Robbins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robbins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minasian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Robbins has control of the leg.
Robbins wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to get to full guard but Robbins has control of the leg.
Robbins is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minasian looking for submissions off his back.

Robbins is working for a submission of some sort.
Robbins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.

Minasian looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Robbins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy.
Minasian is not content to let Robbins control the position.

Robbins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minasian tries to roll over but Robbins keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minasian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Robbins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minasian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Minasian and Robbins goes tumbling to the canvas! Minasian follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Robbins is rocked!
Robbins is breathing heavily.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robbins is still in real trouble! Can Minasian finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian fails to move to back control.
Minasian moves to the back.
Minasian has the hooks in. Robbins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robbins is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Minasian.
Robbins is in bad spot here.

Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robbins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.

Minasian working for a choke but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins seems to have recovered his senses.

Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian is not going to allow Robbins to sit and survive in this position.
Robbins tries to roll but Minasian sticks to his back.

Minasian looking for the choke but no joy.

Minasian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robbins is defending well though. Minasian let's go of the attempt for now.

Robbins fending off the submission attempt from Minasian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigran Minasian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Robbins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Robbins has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minasian throws a right hand that Robbins ducks under and follows up with a left that Robbins also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minasian is fending him off so far but Robbins persists. Nope, Minasian circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Minasian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Robbins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robbins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Minasian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Robbins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Minasian! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Minasian!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nazz Lee (ranked 2230 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ander Silva (ranked 2724 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Silva

185 cm
26
187 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

192 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazz Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
A combination from Lee does no damage.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Lee controlling the action here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is not content to let Lee control the position.
Silva stops Lee from passing to mount.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee working away.
Lee advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves to back control.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lee looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't escape the position.
Lee is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Lee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva prevents Lee from improving his position.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazz Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Lee is now in Silva's guard.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva prevents Lee from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.

Lee is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.

Lee goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Lee has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva prevents Lee from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nazz Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee advances to full mount.

Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Silva is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lee goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Silva passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazz Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva checks a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.

Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva prevents Lee from improving position.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.

Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nazz Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.

Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee not doing much here.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ander Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Our spies down at at Grind Time Elite inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.

Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazz Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazz Lee!
A very excited looking Nazz Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 2087 p4p, 243 weight class) and Cuba Moretti (ranked 3966 p4p, 412 weight class). Cuba Moretti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dyon
vs
Moretti

150 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
32
168 lbs
10 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cuba Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyon ducks under a wild hook from Moretti.
Dyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moretti swivels and escapes.

Dyon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dyon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moretti sees it coming and defends easily.
Moretti is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Moretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Moretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dyon.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Moretti controlling the position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Dyon pushing down on Moretti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moretti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyon wants to take a breather but Moretti is having none of it.

Moretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
Dyon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moretti to regain full guard.
Dyon pushing down on Moretti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moretti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.

Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti missing with punches from the bottom.
Moretti is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moretti avoid being mounted?
Dyon moves into full mount! Moretti won't be happy about that!
Dyon trying to control but Moretti is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dyon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dyon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Dyon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moretti is on top in guard.
Moretti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moretti is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moretti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moretti is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyon has wrist control.

Dyon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moretti escapes and throws Dyon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dyon tries to buck Moretti off but Moretti is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juu Dyon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moretti misses with a looping right.
Moretti looks to land a left hand but Dyon moved out of range nicely.
Dyon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt
and Moretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Moretti throws a lazy right hand but Dyon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Dyon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moretti wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Moretti won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Moretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moretti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moretti can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moretti's guard.
Dyon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moretti defending well though.

Dyon is working for a kimura but Moretti is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Moretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moretti is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moretti avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the action but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dyon.

Dyon is working for a kimura but Moretti is defending it quite comfortably.

Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Moretti is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Moretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Juu Dyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moretti defends it well.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dyon.

Dyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Moretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Moretti is defending well.
Moretti is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon throwing shots but Moretti is blocking nicely.

Dyon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moretti is just riding it out for now. Dyon eventually gives up the hold.
Moretti tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juu Dyon dominated that second round.
That's time! Dyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moretti connects with a body shot.
Dyon takes one to the side of the head.
Moretti jabs at Dyon's body.
Dyon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dyon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moretti tries to avoid it but Dyon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moretti to the ground. Moretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dyon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Moretti misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti misses with a looping right.
Moretti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dyon ducks under a wild hook from Moretti.
Dyon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Moretti.
Dyon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moretti.
Dyon looks for a takedown but Moretti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moretti, as that shot connected.
Moretti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dyon darts in looking for a takedown but Moretti gets double underhooks and turns Dyon into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Moretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moretti lands an overhand right.
Moretti throws a jab when Dyon was well out of range.
Dyon feinted with a counter takedown.
Cuba Moretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dyon blocks the leg kick.
Moretti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dyon on the side of the head.
Moretti throws a jab when Dyon was well out of range.
Dyon slips a straight right by Moretti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti throws a shot from downtown. Dyon moves away and avoids it.
Dyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dyon shoots for a takedown but Moretti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyon staying out of range there.
Dyon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moretti sprawls and moves away.
Moretti misses with a lunging right hand

and Dyon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moretti!
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.

Dyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moretti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dyon's guard! Nice work there by Moretti!
Dyon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moretti controls the pace.

Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moretti is aware though and is defending well.
Juu Dyon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moretti controlling from the top position.

Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moretti cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moretti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dyon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moretti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moretti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cuba Moretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dyon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juu Dyon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 1372 p4p, 166 weight class) and Jesse Point (ranked 1417 p4p, 179 weight class). Jesse Point is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hakekia
vs
Point

180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Point!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Point needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Point.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Point stuns Hakekia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point scores with a jab. Hakekia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Point misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia is looking to clinch but Point is avoiding it.
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Point throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia digs a good hook to Point's body.
Point moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakekia moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Hakekia swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Hakekia slips a jab from Point.
Hakekia defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.

Point drops Hakekia with a beautiful combination! Hakekia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Point is looking for the KO!

Hakekia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Point.
Oh Hakekia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Point ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Point lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hakekia head around and knocks him out cold! Point hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Point!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 1046 p4p, 121 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2437 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reign
vs
Torres

197 cm
25
235 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
275 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Reign misses the target.
Torres throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reign tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reign misses.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Reign's head back.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Reign's shoulder, as Reign tries to avoid the shot.
Reign was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Reign counters with a three punch combo that has Torres backing up. Torres nods at Reign to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres misses with a right hand
letting Reign counter with a right hand.

It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.

Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reign!
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!
Reign taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Reign is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Torres wants to stand but Reign is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reign has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Reign.
Reign wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Reign prevents Torres from standing back up.
Reign trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Reign is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reign prevents Torres from improving his position.

Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricco Torres's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reign connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Reign blocks a jab.
It looked like Reign was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres goes for a double leg but Reign avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reign continues to drive forward.
Reign stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reign wants it to stay on the feet.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reign will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Torres tries a quick counter leg kick but Reign is wise to it.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Reign lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Reign takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Torres is rocked!
Reign lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!
After the fight, Titan Reign was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 1685 p4p, 170 weight class) and Bobo Nielsen (ranked 875 p4p, 95 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doyea might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Bobo Nielsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arod Doyea's chin.

Doyea
vs
Nielsen

166 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Doyea enables Nielsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doyea manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nielsen trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Doyea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Doyea tries to pass.

Doyea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen misses with a wild body shot.
Doyea throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyea misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nielsen. Nielsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nielsen.

It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Doyea saw that one coming.
Doyea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nielsen misses with a body shot.

Doyea gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch.
Nielsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doyea lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyea uses good head movement to avoid it.

Doyea breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws the left hand but Doyea avoids the punch easily.
Doyea misses with a head kick.
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!

Nielsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doyea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.

Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doyea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doyea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Doyea is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.

Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielsen stays in close to Doyea's body and controls the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.

Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.
Doyea has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.

Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Doyea is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.

Doyea has an active guard here but Nielsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen working over Doyea with some ground and pound. Doyea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nielsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doyea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nielsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doyea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Doyea gets caught flat footed, as Nielsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doyea working a defensive guard here.
Doyea looking for a sweep. Not yet Doyea, not yet.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Doyea is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
Doyea has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Bobo Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyea is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.

Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doyea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Nielsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyea's head.

Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doyea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nielsen stacks Doyea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nielsen!
Doyea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Doyea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nielsen advances to full mount.
Nielsen controlling from the full mount.
Doyea tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Doyea is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Doyea gets back to half guard.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nielsen rushes Doyea and presses him up against the cage.
Nielsen blocking some punches.

Doyea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nielsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
Doyea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by Doyea.

Nielsen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Doyea clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nielsen controlling from the back.
Doyea trying to control the action but Nielsen just sinks the hooks in.
Nielsen controlling from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen is hanging on to Doyea's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea wants to get back to his feet.
Doyea looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nielsen.
Nielsen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Doyea is in bad spot here.
Doyea biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound. Can Doyea escape?
Nielsen avoiding Doyea 's attempts to control his hands.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nielsen.
Nielsen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Doyea.
Nielsen landing with strikes.
Can Doyea hold on?! Nielsen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Nielsen connects with a big shot to the side of Doyea's head.
Nielsen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doyea doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nielsen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nielsen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen landing with strikes.
Nielsen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Doyea up.
Nielsen punishes Doyea with strikes from the back mount.
Nielsen has good solid back control here.
Doyea is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nielsen scores with punches to the body.
Nielsen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Doyea tries to escape but Nielsen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nielsen lands strikes to the head.
Doyea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doyea wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Arod Doyea's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nielsen is trying to control. Doyea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doyea wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Doyea is working from the bottom.
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!
Doyea tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bobo Nielsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobo Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nielsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Asinen (ranked 1644 p4p, 255 weight class) and Jake The Dog (ranked 766 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Dog's choice of entrance music: Meditation Time. 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!

Asinen
vs
The Dog

188 cm
25
213 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

186 cm
25
203 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake The Dog!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asinen scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Jake The Dog has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Asinen.
Asinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Dog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Dog moves out of range of the strikes.

The Dog gets a double leg takedown into Asinen's guard.
The Dog showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Asinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Dog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Dog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog passes Asinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asinen is trying to get back to full guard.
The Dog content to control rather than advance.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that The Dog has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asinen trying to control but The Dog postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asinen throws a quick counter head kick but The Dog was just out of range.
The Dog punishes Asinen's body with a nice straight punch.
The Dog misses with a hook.
Asinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asinen throws a body punch but The Dog moves out of range.
Asinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asinen tries to bum rush The Dog with a series of wild strikes but The Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asinen checks a leg kick.
The Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Asinen looking to score a takedown here. The Dog is defending well but Asinen drives through and ends up in The Dog's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Dog holds on and takes a little breather.
Asinen won't allow The Dog to sweep him here.
The Dog managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Dog is on top in guard.

The Dog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dog content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Asinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that The Dog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake The Dog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Dog scores with a shot to the body.
The Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asinen rather than just go for the knockout.

Asinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Dog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asinen is fighting to break The Dog's control of his arms but The Dog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Asinen won't allow The Dog to sweep him here.
The Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Dog is on top in guard.

Jake The Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asinen trying to keep a closed guard but The Dog is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dog sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from The Dog.
The Dog is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Dog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asinen. Asinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Dog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asinen. Asinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Asinen is rocked!
The Dog cracks Asinen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Asinen falls backwards against the cage. The Dog follows up with more strikes that drop Asinen to his knees. The Dog keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Asinen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake The Dog!
Jake The Dog was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 180 p4p, 24 weight class) and Iker Ramirez (ranked 211 p4p, 28 weight class). Iker Ramirez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kansalainen
vs
Ramirez

169 cm
25
150 lbs
13 - 3 - 2

180 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iker Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirez 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansalainen off the cage and back into range.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ramirez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Kansalainen swinging wildly here.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Ramirez lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.

Ramirez takes the fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Ramirez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramirez catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Kansalainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Kansalainen dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Donk. Ramirez catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Kansalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ramirez misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Kansalainen is avoiding it.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Ramirez catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansalainen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez throws a lazy head kick
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.

Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez backs away from a small jab... but Kansalainen lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ramirez crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Kansalainen with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen retains his featherweight title!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 765 p4p, 95 weight class) and Joy Rones (ranked 123 p4p, 17 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!

Turnbull
vs
Rones

180 cm
25
170 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
178 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Groove Gear
Sin City Allstars

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Rones saw that one coming.
Turnbull scores with a nice right hand.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Turnbull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rones doesn't seem phased though.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Turnbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnbull lands a nice looking body shot.

Turnbull moves into range and clinches up with Rones.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Rones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rones swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Rones misses with a straight right.
Rones throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the head.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turnbull lands a right hook to the body.
Turnbull works Rones's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Rones ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turnbull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rones tries to bum rush Turnbull with a series of wild strikes but Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rones misses with a looping left.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Turnbull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rones slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull punishes Rones's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull takes one to the chin there.

Turnbull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rones.

Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rones moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Rones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Rones.
Rones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Rones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rones moves away.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Rones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Turnbull moves into the clinch successfully.
Turnbull tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull gets through Rones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rones blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Rones controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Rones misses with some punches.
Rones digs a right hand underneath Turnbull's ribcage. Turnbull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Rones controls his hands.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Rones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rones's gas tank.
Rones throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Rones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Rones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rones tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Rones controls his hands.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Rones avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rones tries to break the clinch but Turnbull is controlling the position.

Rones breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rones moves out of range of the leg kick from Turnbull.
Rones throws a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Turnbull blocks a jab.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnbull throws a good cross that connects.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Turnbull closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Rones blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Rones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rones's efforts to push away.
Turnbull is leaning against Rones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Rones.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones lands a right hand.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Rones controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Roderick Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Rones blocks it.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull prevents Rones from breaking the clinch.

Rones breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Turnbull.
Rones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.

Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rones, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull gets through Rones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rones lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones misses with some punches.
Rones tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Rones lands a body punch.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Rones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rones scores with a hook.
Turnbull scores with a body shot.
Rones throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
A jab from Rones misses.
Turnbull works the jab nicely.
Turnbull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turnbull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turnbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.

Turnbull instigates a clinch.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Rones working aggressively here.
Rones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Rones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull gets through Rones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Rones gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Rones scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rones works Turnbull's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turnbull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones misses with a head kick.
Turnbull misses with a few strikes there.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Rones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rones tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Turnbull.
Rones throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rones is able to avoid easily.
A solid body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rones can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnbull counters with an outside leg kick.
Turnbull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Rones's side.
Rones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones misses with a straight left.
Rones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Rones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnbull.

Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rones, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Rones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull keeps control of Rones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Rones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Rones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rones throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rones misses with a wild combination.
Rones swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rones misses.
Rones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Rones's ribs.
Rones misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Rones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Turnbull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull cracks Rones with a good jab.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Rones works the jab nicely.
Rones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Crunch! Turnbull slams his shin into Rones's torso.
Rones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turnbull throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turnbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Rones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roderick Turnbull.
Well Turnbull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

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