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Cf.21: Payakaroon vs Susi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Whats My Name as his entrance music. Alexander James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander James!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
James misses with a hook. Watts ducked under it nicely.
James scores with a one two! Watts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watts throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts moves into the clinch.
Watts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watts tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Watts has double underhooks.
Watts is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts trying to land knees to the body.
Watts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wanted to stand there but Watts had control of the position.
Watts looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Watts is working hard here to advance position.
Watts has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Watts wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James postures up.
James wanted to stand there but Watts had control of the position.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watts controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sakari Watts.
Watts shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
That's two 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.
James throws the left hand but Watts avoids the punch easily.
Watts avoids the head kick by James.
James missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watts slips under a jab from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a looping left.
James throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Watts's shoulder, as Watts tries to avoid the shot.
James throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James misses with a low kick as Watts jumps back.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Watts.
Watts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a low kick as Watts jumps back.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Watts instigates a clinch.
Watts tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Watts drops back down to his feet.
James breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a hook. Watts ducked under it nicely.
Watts wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Watts.
Watts looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Watts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watts shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watts connects with a jab.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James misses with a looping left.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watts wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Watts.
Watts tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Watts fails with the takedown.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watts blocks a jab.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Watts.
Watts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watts there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with an uppercut.
Watts shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watts.
Watts is breathing heavily.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James lands a head shot.
James jabs at Watts's body.
Watts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James misses with a straight right.
Alexander James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watts.
James swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts moves away from the strike by James.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watts's head backwards.
Watts takes a jab right on the kisser.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James throws a looping overhand right but Watts ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from James.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Watts's head back.
Watts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Watts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Watts's head.
Watts tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watts's head.
Alexander James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Watts's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from James.
James cracks Watts with an open hand slap.
Watts dodges the punch combination from James.
Watts blocks a jab.
James lands a head shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Watts misses with an uppercut.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watts in his tracks.
Watts scoring well with a low kick there.
Watts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Watts with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watts is defended easily by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts slips a jab and a cross from James.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
James lands a head shot.
A big right from James misses.
Watts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Watts with that takedown attempt.
Watts scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Watts.
James connects with a right hand. Watts shakes it off.
Watts slips a straight right by James.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watts's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watts drags the fight down to the ground.
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James scores with the left hand. Watts knows he should have avoided that one.
Watts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Watts moves away and avoids it.
Watts slips a straight right by James.
Nice jab there from James.
Watts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James jabs Watts right on the nose. Watts blinks but takes it well.
Alexander James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Watts.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts fails with a takedown attempt.
James stalks Watts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Watts's face. Watts staggers backwards, shaken.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watts dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Watts's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Watts.
A head kick misses from James.
Watts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander James 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. This is the final round!
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Watts's shoulder, as Watts tries to avoid the shot.
Watts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watts.
Watts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Watts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is not content to let Watts control the position.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James wants to control but Watts is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watts controlling the pace.
Watts wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sakari Watts.
Nice shot lands for James.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watts tries to clinch up.
James works the jab nicely.
Watts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Watts clinches up against the cage.
Watts is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watts decides to pull guard.
Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James connects with a single shot there.
James misses with a straight right.
Watts moves out of range as James strikes.
Watts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James misses the jab.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Watts tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
James works the jab nicely.
Watts fails with an attempt to clinch.
James looks to land a combination but Watts avoids it well.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watts on the side of the head.
Watts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watts moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws a jab when Watts was well out of range.
James throws a shot from downtown. Watts moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watts momentarily.
Watts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watts closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from James.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Watts's head back.
Watts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a leg kick.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watts shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Watts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watts off to one side.
James loads up on a big right hand but Watts slips the punch.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watts.
James scores with a jab.
Watts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakari Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Pyykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Pyykkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyykkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
Pyykkonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pyykkonen working away.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire wants to control but Pyykkonen is keeping him busy.
Pyykkonen is in trouble now - McGuire has advanced to mount!
McGuire forces the positional change into back control.
McGuire has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pyykkonen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pyykkonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pyykkonen is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
Pyykkonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McGuire as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pyykkonen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McGuire! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Roosendaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosendaal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let the bodies hit the floor. . . . Kay Roosendaal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kay Roosendaal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli tries to clinch there but Roosendaal circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Olli.
Roosendaal closes the distance and clinches up with Olli, looking for a takedown. Roosendaal pushes Olli against the cage but Olli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roosendaal shoots for a takedown but Olli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olli slips a jab and a cross from Roosendaal.
A head kick misses from Olli.
Olli misses with a wild combination.
Olli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roosendaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Roosendaal.
Roosendaal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roosendaal scores with a decent looking hook.
Roosendaal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olli counters with a series of strikes. Roosendaal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olli with a poor takedown
and Roosendaal counters with a series of strikes. Olli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roosendaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roosendaal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roosendaal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roosendaal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Roosendaal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Olli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roosendaal throws a leg kick
and Olli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roosendaal!
Olli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roosendaal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roosendaal!
Roosendaal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roosendaal thows a big elbow that misses.
Olli is trying to control the position but Roosendaal postures up.
Roosendaal is looking to work some ground and pound but Olli has wrist control.
Roosendaal is fighting to break Olli's control of his arms but Olli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roosendaal looking to pass the guard.
Roosendaal landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosendaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roosendaal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roosendaal with a nice head shot there.
Roosendaal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olli is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olli wants to control from the top but Roosendaal keeps moving.
Roosendaal wants to sweep here but Olli controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli trying to control but Roosendaal is working from the bottom.
Olli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roosendaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Roosendaal, not yet.
Roosendaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harri Olli.
Roosendaal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roosendaal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olli.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olli is defended easily by Roosendaal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosendaal swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli drives through and clinches with Roosendaal against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Roosendaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olli drags the fight down to the ground.
Roosendaal is looking to stand up but Olli won't let him.
Roosendaal preventing the sweep.
Olli controlling Roosendaal's posture.
Roosendaal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roosendaal postures up in Olli's guard and throws a big left but Olli blocks it.
Olli is adopting a defensive guard.
Olli looking for a sweep. Not yet Olli, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roosendaal thows a big elbow that misses.
Olli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roosendaal looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Olli dominated that round.
That's time! Olli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Roosendaal.
Roosendaal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olli.
Olli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roosendaal.
Roosendaal throws a leg kick which misses Olli's front leg but catches the back leg as Olli tries to avoid it.
Olli scores a takedown into full mount!
Olli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roosendaal?
Roosendaal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Olli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Olli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roosendaal tries to improve his position but instead Olli has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roosendaal doesn't escape.
Olli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Roosendaal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Olli has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Roosendaal is defending well but eventually Olli manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Roosendaal has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harri Olli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yngve yngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimi Aanekoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngve yngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Aanekoski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aanekoski tries for a takedown but yngo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
yngo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
yngo lands a front kick.
yngo doesn't manage to clinch there - Aanekoski circles away.
yngo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
yngo misses with a body kick.
Aanekoski moves out of range of the body kick.
Yngve yngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
yngo scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - yngo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
yngo is looking to slow Aanekoski down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for yngo.
yngo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
yngo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aanekoski misses with a takedown attempt - yngo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Aanekoski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanekoski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aanekoski looks gassed!
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
yngo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aanekoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as yngo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aanekoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
yngo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aanekoski looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski is looking to work some ground and pound but yngo has wrist control.
Aanekoski postures up.
yngo 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.
Aanekoski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
yngo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aanekoski on the ground.
Aanekoski postures up in yngo's guard and throws a big left but yngo blocks it.
Aanekoski postures up.
Aanekoski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
yngo looking to control.
Aanekoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as yngo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
yngo trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
yngo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if yngo tries to get out of the position.
Aanekoski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of yngo's head.
Aanekoski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aanekoski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aanekoski thows a big elbow that misses.
Aanekoski thows a big elbow that misses.
yngo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aanekoski.
yngo working a defensive guard here.
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four 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.
Aanekoski chips away with some ground and pound.
Aanekoski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aanekoski landing some decent shots from guard.
yngo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aanekoski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aanekoski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aanekoski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
yngo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aanekoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Yngve yngo will probably get the nod.
That's time! yngo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
yngo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aanekoski shoots in looking for a takedown. yngo tries to sprawl out of it but Aanekoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. yngo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
yngo throws a head kick that misses.
Aanekoski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but yngo avoids it really well and circles away.
yngo drives through and clinches with Aanekoski against the cage.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Aanekoski's ribcage.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aanekoski drops down looking for an ankle pick but yngo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yngve yngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimi Aanekoski.
yngo lands a nice shot that snaps Aanekoski's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo throws a sloppy head kick and Aanekoski moves out of range easily.
yngo throws a head kick but Aanekoski moves out of range.
yngo wants to clinch up but Aanekoski keeps it at a distance.
yngo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
yngo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from yngo. Aanekoski shrugs it off though.
Aanekoski throws a wild body kick that yngo sees coming a mile off.
yngo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aanekoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
yngo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aanekoski.
yngo stuffs the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for yngo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kimi Aanekoski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
yngo rushes Aanekoski and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aanekoski's face.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo lands a damaging elbow.
yngo lands a good knee to the midsection. Aanekoski won't want to take too many of those.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Aanekoski's ribcage.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo effectively controlling the action here.
yngo tries to land a knee to the head but Aanekoski blocks with his arms.
Aanekoski is working for takedown but yngo is calmly controlling the position for now.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aanekoski's face.
yngo is pressed up against the cage. Aanekoski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag yngo down to the mat. yngo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
yngo misses with a body kick.
Aanekoski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aanekoski tries to free his leg and advance position but yngo is retaining full guard.
Aanekoski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of yngo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski with a flurry of punches that miss.
yngo trying to control the position.
Aanekoski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aanekoski throwing strikes from guard but yngo blocks nicely.
Aanekoski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aanekoski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as yngo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aanekoski postures up in yngo's guard and throws a big left but yngo blocks it.
yngo trying to keep a closed guard but Aanekoski is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aanekoski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aanekoski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aanekoski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aanekoski postures up in yngo's guard and throws a big left but yngo blocks it.
yngo has momentary wrist control but Aanekoski slips an elbow through the middle.
Aanekoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aanekoski is looking to work some ground and pound but yngo has wrist control.
yngo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aanekoski.
Aanekoski throwing strikes but missing.
Aanekoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve yngo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aanekoski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aanekoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
yngo throws a wild body kick that Aanekoski sees coming a mile off.
Aanekoski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aanekoski throws a right hand that yngo ducks under and follows up with a left that yngo also avoids with ease.
yngo is looking to clinch.
yngo rushes Aanekoski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aanekoski takes an elbow to the temple.
Aanekoski takes a shot to the head.
Aanekoski wants a takedown.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aanekoski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aanekoski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from yngo.
yngo working Aanekoski over with knees to the body.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
yngo working Aanekoski over with knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo lands a good knee to the midsection. Aanekoski won't want to take too many of those.
Aanekoski is looking to break free of the clinch but yngo has double underhooks.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. yngo obliges.
yngo connects with a knee to the head.
yngo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aanekoski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but yngo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yngve yngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimi Aanekoski.
Aanekoski can't get the takedown.
Aanekoski wants a takedown but no success here.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Aanekoski's ribcage.
Aanekoski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aanekoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aanekoski has had enough of the clinch but yngo keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from yngo.
Aanekoski wants a takedown but no success here.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo working Aanekoski over with knees to the body.
Aanekoski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aanekoski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
Kimi Aanekoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aanekoski wants a takedown but no success here.
yngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by yngo. That's going to slow Aanekoski down.
yngo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from yngo. No joy for Aanekoski on that attempt.
yngo moves into the clinch.
Aanekoski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as yngo walks away with a smile on his face. Aanekoski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
yngo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
yngo tries to clinch but Aanekoski is having none of it.
yngo tries to clinch up.
yngo throws a head kick that Aanekoski semi-blocks.
Aanekoski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for yngo!
Aanekoski working yngo over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanekoski raining down shots from the mount!
yngo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aanekoski landing strikes from the mount and yngo is in trouble!
Aanekoski lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that yngo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aanekoski raining down shots from the mount!
yngo tries to hold on but Aanekoski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yngo can't escape the position.
Aanekoski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish yngo?
Aanekoski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. yngo looks a forlorn figure.
Aanekoski lands a big shot there that rocks yngo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aanekoski with the ground and pound from mount.
Aanekoski prevents yngo from getting the reversal.
The referee warns yngo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aanekoski is landing with some decent strikes but yngo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yngve yngo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aanekoski with a couple of short strikes.
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 Yngve yngo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for yngo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve yngo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Syrelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshymensky comes to the cage accompanied by no mercy T.I. Syrelius has chosen Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kshymensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Syrelius!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kshymensky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syrelius avoids it really well and circles away.
Kshymensky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kshymensky throws a one two combo.
Kshymensky tries to keep at a distance but Syrelius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Syrelius throws an elbow that misses.
Kshymensky gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Syrelius kicks Kshymensky off and gets back to his feet.
Kshymensky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syrelius sprawls well. Syrelius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kshymensky gets slowly back to his feet.
Syrelius throws a nice looking combination but Kshymensky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrelius tries to keep at a distance but Kshymensky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kshymensky wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kshymensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrelius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syrelius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kshymensky misses with the head strike.
Syrelius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrelius is pressed up against the cage. Kshymensky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syrelius down to the mat. Syrelius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Syrelius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Syrelius doesn't manage to clinch there - Kshymensky circles away.
Kshymensky tries to bum rush Syrelius with a series of wild strikes but Syrelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kshymensky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syrelius defends it nicely.
Kshymensky darts in trying to clinch
and Syrelius counters with a one-two to the body.
Syrelius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kshymensky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Syrelius won't be happy with that.
Kshymensky is breathing heavily.
Syrelius is looking to regain half guard here but Kshymensky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kshymensky advances to full mount.
Syrelius is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky trying to control but Syrelius is having none of it.
Kshymensky is looking to stand but Kshymensky has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Syrelius is trying to escape the mount.
Syrelius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kshymensky is looking to stand but Kshymensky has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kshymensky swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Syrelius is now in Kshymensky's guard. A big mistake from Kshymensky there, giving up the dominant position!
Syrelius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrelius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kshymensky trying to control the position.
Syrelius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Syrelius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Syrelius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kshymensky keeping moving, preventing Syrelius from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syrelius passes Kshymensky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Syrelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kshymensky is defending against the submission attempts here by Syrelius.
Kshymensky is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrelius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Syrelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kshymensky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Jesse Kshymensky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Syrelius doesn't manage to clinch there - Kshymensky circles away.
Kshymensky fails with the takedown
and Syrelius counters by moving into the clinch.
Kshymensky is working for takedown but Syrelius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kshymensky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Syrelius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kshymensky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syrelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Syrelius misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Syrelius misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kshymensky is defended easily by Syrelius.
No joy there for Syrelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrelius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syrelius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kshymensky sprawls well initially but Syrelius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrelius controlling the pace.
Syrelius prevents Kshymensky from standing back up.
Syrelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kshymensky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Syrelius.
Kshymensky trying to hold on to Syrelius's head to control him but Syrelius postures up.
Syrelius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kshymensky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Syrelius.
Syrelius looks to land a strike but Kshymensky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Syrelius stands up over Kshymensky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Syrelius pushes down on Kshymensky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Syrelius is nestled in close to Kshymensky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Syrelius prevents Kshymensky from improving his position.
Kshymensky is staying active underneath Syrelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kshymensky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrelius.
Syrelius working the head and body with strikes.
Syrelius wants to work for an arm triangle but Kshymensky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrelius thows a huge punch but Kshymensky dodges it nicely.
Kshymensky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Syrelius.
Syrelius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kshymensky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kshymensky actively working from the bottom here.
Syrelius winds up and cracks Kshymensky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syrelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Syrelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kshymensky's head.
Syrelius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Syrelius lands a nice short elbow.
Syrelius stops Kshymensky from getting back to his feet.
Kshymensky is refusing to be controlled, as Syrelius sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Syrelius pulls his head out easily.
Kshymensky is refusing to be controlled, as Syrelius sits in half guard.
Syrelius trying to mount his opponent but Kshymensky defends it.
Kshymensky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrelius.
Kshymensky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syrelius is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syrelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kshymensky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Syrelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Syrelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Syrelius throws a series of strikes that have Kshymensky backpedaling.
Kshymensky with a poor takedown
and Syrelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syrelius dodges the punch combination from Kshymensky.
Kshymensky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syrelius to score with a decent uppercut.
Syrelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Syrelius drives through and clinches with Kshymensky against the cage.
Kshymensky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syrelius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syrelius just leaning against Kshymensky, taking a breather.
Syrelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Syrelius!
Syrelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syrelius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syrelius tries for a takedown but Kshymensky manages to get underhooks.
Syrelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syrelius lands a body shot.
Syrelius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kshymensky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Syrelius's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kshymensky preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrelius is trying to control the position but Kshymensky postures up.
Kshymensky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Syrelius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kshymensky, into his guard.
Kshymensky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syrelius is aware though and is defending well.
Syrelius wants to pass the guard but Kshymensky is keeping the position.
Syrelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kshymensky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syrelius.
Syrelius won't allow Kshymensky to get back to his feet.
Syrelius drops back looking for a leg! Kshymensky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kshymensky manages to kick Syrelius off! Syrelius jumps back into Kshymensky's guard.
Syrelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kshymensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrelius controlling from the top position.
Syrelius chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrelius with a nice head shot there.
Syrelius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kshymensky's guard.
Kshymensky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syrelius wants to control from the top but Kshymensky keeps moving.
Syrelius postures up.
Syrelius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Syrelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syrelius stops Kshymensky from standing up.
Syrelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kshymensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrelius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kshymensky kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kshymensky's head.
Kshymensky working a defensive guard here.
Syrelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syrelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kshymensky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrelius distracts Kshymensky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Syrelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kshymensky's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrelius stands up over Kshymensky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Syrelius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Syrelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syrelius 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Syrelius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Vorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Ziegfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziegfield has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
240 lbs
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24
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Vorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zues Ziegfield!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegfield missing with a left hand there. Vorg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vorg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziegfield as he avoids it easily.
Vorg moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ziegfield does it's job there.
Ziegfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vorg circles away quickly and effectively.
Vorg shoots in and drives through. Ziegfield sprawls well.
Vorg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Ziegfield.
Vorg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziegfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Vorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziegfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Vorg is just out of range.
Vorg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vorg with the ground and pound but Ziegfield regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ziegfield pushes Vorg off looking to stand but Vorg dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfield keeping hold of Vorg's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziegfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziegfield controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ziegfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vorg is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zues Ziegfield.
Ziegfield stuffs the takedown.
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.
Ziegfield throws a nice looking combination but Vorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vorg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziegfield misses with a double jab.
Vorg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziegfield as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Vorg with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziegfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Sergei Vorg has been cut.
Ziegfield lands a jab to the head.
Vorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegfield.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ziegfield has cracked Vorg with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ziegfield lands another huge swinging hook and Vorg tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Vorg, before Ziegfield can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zues Ziegfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zeldenthuis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Zeldenthuis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Serra is looking to improve his position.
Serra trying to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
Serra is refusing to be controlled, as Zeldenthuis sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serra's head.
Zeldenthuis wants to take a breather but Serra is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to control from half guard but Serra is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Zeldenthuis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Serra as Zeldenthuis shoots in.
Serra scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zeldenthuis is defended easily by Serra.
Zeldenthuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Zeldenthuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeldenthuis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Serra circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Zeldenthuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeldenthuis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serra.
Zeldenthuis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zeldenthuis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serra wants to control but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.
Serra is looking to improve his position but Zeldenthuis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Serra won't allow Zeldenthuis to pass to mount.
Serra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeldenthuis is working away from the top position though.
Zeldenthuis wants to free his trapped foot but Serra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Serra is keeping him busy.
Zeldenthuis stalling.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Serra is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirk Zeldenthuis just wasn't active enough.
Serra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeldenthuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Dirk Zeldenthuis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zeldenthuis has his takedown stuffed
and Serra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zeldenthuis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zeldenthuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra is adopting a defensive guard.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Serra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is trying to keep Zeldenthuis in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown
and Serra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeldenthuis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serra jabs at Zeldenthuis's body.
Zeldenthuis with a poor takedown
and Serra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Zeldenthuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeldenthuis shoots and misses
and Serra counters with a single leg into guard. Zeldenthuis didn't expect that.
Zeldenthuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis working a defensive guard here.
Serra wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Serra pushes down on Zeldenthuis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Serra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Zeldenthuis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zeldenthuis wants to get back to full guard.
Serra trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Serra.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown
and Serra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeldenthuis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serra defends well.
Serra trying to control but Zeldenthuis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zeldenthuis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeldenthuis doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Serra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Serra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Serra wants to control from the top but Zeldenthuis keeps moving.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the position but Serra postures up.
Zeldenthuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serra trying to control but Zeldenthuis postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Serra is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to advance position but Serra counters by regaining guard.
Zeldenthuis wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
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.
Zeldenthuis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Serra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Serra has escaped and now he's on top!
Serra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zeldenthuis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serra trying to control but Zeldenthuis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis is trying to control the position but Serra postures up.
Zeldenthuis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Serra controls the pace.
Serra looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Serra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeldenthuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serra has managed to get both his arms back between Zeldenthuis's legs - danger averted.
Zeldenthuis trying to keep a closed guard but Serra is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zeldenthuis feints and as Serra raises his hands in defense, Zeldenthuis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zeldenthuis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis stands and throws Serra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Serra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Serra dodges the ground and pound from Zeldenthuis.
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.
Serra parries the strikes from Zeldenthuis easily there. Zeldenthuis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Serra to escape.
Zeldenthuis wants to control but Serra is keeping him busy.
Zeldenthuis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zeldenthuis has knee on belly momentarily but Serra bucks him off and regains half guard.
Serra is looking to control Zeldenthuis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serra avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zeldenthuis is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown
and Serra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zeldenthuis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeldenthuis passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Serra tries to hold on but Zeldenthuis postures up.
BOOM! Zeldenthuis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Serra is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Zeldenthuis had his way with Matt Serra in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zeldenthuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeldenthuis misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeldenthuis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serra counters with a shoot takedown. Zeldenthuis fights it but they end up in guard.
Serra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeldenthuis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Serra has his hands clasped together but Zeldenthuis extends an breaks Serra's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zeldenthuis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is thai fight music. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
158 lbs
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23
151 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakaroon.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon lands with a slapping head kick.
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payakaroon's waist but Payakaroon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Payakaroon, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Payakaroon against the cage but Payakaroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon thumps Susi with a low kick.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payakaroon as he jumps to the side.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakaroon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Susi saw that one coming.
Susi shoots for a double leg takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well. He's pushed Susi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payakaroon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Susi's head.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Susi blocks a low kick nicely.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Susi down.
Payakaroon thumps Susi with a low kick.
Susi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Payakaroon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Susi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown.
Payakaroon throws a push kick but Susi slaps the foot to one side.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Susi walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Payakaroon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Susi is avoiding it.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Susi avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tried to score with a low kick but Susi checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Susi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payakaroon swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Susi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Susi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Payakaroon scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Susi misses.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Payakaroon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payakaroon throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Payakaroon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Susi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Payakaroon has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Susi is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Susi avoids them all with ease.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body.
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payakaroon as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Susi takes a step back to recover.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that Susi semi-blocks.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payakaroon swivels and escapes.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Payakaroon looks to land a combination but Susi avoids it well.
Susi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Payakaroon.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon pushes Susi away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Susi's head back.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Susi circles away.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakaroon thumps Susi with a low kick.
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon thows a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payakaroon swivels and escapes.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Susi shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Susi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Susi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Susi moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Payakaroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown by Susi or perhaps it was just good defense by Payakaroon which made him look bad.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Susi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakaroon tries to land a front kick but Susi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakaroon leaves Susi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Payakaroon tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Susi.
Susi dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon defends it nicely.
Payakaroon drives through and clinches with Susi against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi fails to pull guard.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Susi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payakaroon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon had his way with Keni Susi in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Susi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up
and Susi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Susi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susi prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Payakaroon trying to hold on to Susi's head to control him but Susi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payakaroon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payakaroon tries to get to full guard but Susi has control of the leg.
Susi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Payakaroon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Payakaroon tries to kick Susi off but Susi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Susi wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Payakaroon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Susi prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Payakaroon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Susi on the ground.
Susi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Payakaroon defends the submission attempt.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Payakaroon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Payakaroon is controlling Susi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Susi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakaroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon is trying to keep Susi in close.
Payakaroon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakaroon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keni Susi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Payakaroon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:42
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:42
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasse Pesonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pesonen has chosen Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - We No Speak Americano as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jasse Pesonen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasse Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pesonen pushes Murder up against the cage in a clinch.
Murder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pesonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Murder avoids the damage to the body.
Murder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesonen's elbow.
Murder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murder stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murder.
Murder avoiding damage as Pesonen throws knees to the body.
Pesonen missing with knees to the body.
Murder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pesonen crunches a lovely knee into Murder's ribcage.
Murder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesonens head.
Pesonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murder avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murder misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pesonen's brow.
Pesonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murder avoids it.
Pesonen missing with knees to the body.
Pesonen missing with knees to the body.
Murder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murder obliges.
Pesonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murder is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder lands with a short shot to the head.
Murder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pesonen avoids the elbow strike from Murder, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesonen.
Murder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murder stalling in the clinch.
Pesonen trying to land knees to the body.
Pesonen missing with knees to the body.
Pesonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pesonen 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.
Murder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murder.
It looks like Jasse Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Murder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder thows a body shot but no joy.
Murder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Murder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murder throws a leg kick
and Pesonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pesonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Murder is retaining full guard.
Pesonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen looking to sit in guard and control but Murder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pesonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pesonen is trying to keep Murder in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Murder from controlling successfully.
Pesonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murder.
Murder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murder chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Murder throws and elbow that misses. Pesonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murder's guard. Nice move by Pesonen!
Murder controls Pesonen momentarily but Pesonen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Murder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murder looking for a guillotine here but Pesonen defends easily.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Murder keeps moving.
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 Frank Murder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jasse Pesonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown but Murder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murder lands with an overhand left.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Murder moved away.
Murder throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Murder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Murder as he checks the leg kick.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Murder misses
and Pesonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murder.
Pesonen wants to land a leg kick but Murder is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murder checks a leg kick.
Murder misses with a head kick.
Murder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murder misses with a double jab.
Pesonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Murder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen misses with a takedown
and Murder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murder loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pesonen throws a lazy head kick
letting Murder counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with a takedown
and Murder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank Murder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasse Pesonen.
Murder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Murder counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Pesonen is predictable there
and Murder counters with a leg kick.
Murder cracks Pesonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pesonen is rocked!
Murder 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 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Murder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Keijo Richards has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lipponen looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Lipponen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards throws a hook but Lipponen avoids it easily.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards tries to clinch up but Lipponen circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lipponen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Lipponen's head but Lipponen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lipponen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Lipponen's head back.
Richards defending well as Lipponen loads up on a big left hand.
Richards misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipponen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lipponen misses with a wild body shot.
Lipponen misses with a straight right.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipponen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lipponen ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Lipponen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Lipponen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards slips under a jab.
Richards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lipponen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Richards trying to control the position.
Lipponen won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Lipponen slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lipponen 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.
Lipponen tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lipponen with a nice head shot there.
Lipponen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lipponen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen stopping the sweep attempt from Richards.
Lipponen wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Lipponen postures up in Richards's guard and throws a big left but Richards blocks it.
Lipponen wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Lipponen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lipponen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards wants to sweep but no luck.
Lipponen passes into half guard.
Lipponen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lipponen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lipponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lipponen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Lipponen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lipponen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to roll over but Lipponen keeps him under control.
Lipponen wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards is looking to control Lipponen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Lipponen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pekka Lipponen.
Nice defenses there by Lipponen.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Lipponen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lipponen thows a big elbow that misses.
Richards looking to control.
Lipponen is looking to work some ground and pound but Richards has wrist control.
Lipponen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lipponen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lipponen advances to half guard.
Lipponen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stand up here but Lipponen is controlling him well.
Lipponen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Lipponen has control of the leg.
Lipponen trying to advance position but Richards counters by regaining guard.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lipponen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lipponen throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Lipponen trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Lipponen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lipponen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Richards distracts Lipponen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lipponen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Lipponen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Lipponen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lipponen counters with a single leg into guard. Richards didn't expect that.
Richards pulls Lipponen in close to prevent any damage.
Lipponen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Lipponen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keijo Richards.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards tries to bum rush Lipponen with a series of wild strikes but Lipponen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards scores with a one two! Lipponen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lipponen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lipponen off to one side.
Lipponen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Lipponen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richards tries to clinch there but Lipponen circles away.
Keijo Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipponen throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Lipponen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keijo Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipponen slips a jab from Richards.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Keijo Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipponen misses with a body kick.
Richards tries to clinch there but Lipponen circles away.
Richards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lipponen on the side of the head.
Lipponen throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lipponen moves away.
Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pekka Lipponen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Lipponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lipponen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richards manages to get to full guard.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lipponen is controlling him.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lipponen is one step ahead there.
Lipponen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Lipponen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Lipponen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lipponen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Lipponen.
Lipponen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lipponen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keijo Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Lipponen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards is not content to let Lipponen control the position.
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 Keijo Richards.
I think Lipponen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Lipponen!
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