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Cf.31: Animated Violence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minsc Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minsc Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Higgins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Higgins works his way into full mount!
Higgins looking to secure an arm triangle but Boo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Higgins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higgins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higgins on the ground.
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.
Higgins looking for a guillotine from mount but Boo is having none of it.
Higgins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Higgins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Higgins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Higgins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Higgins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boo tries to get out of the position.
Higgins is trying to get an arm triangle but Boo is defending well.
Higgins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
Higgins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Higgins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boo tries to bench press Higgins off him but Higgins keeps the position.
Higgins taking a break here but Boo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Higgins wants to pass to mount but Boo is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Higgins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Boo is keeping the position.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higgins looking to pass the guard.
Higgins has gone for a leg lock! Boo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Higgins's guard.
Higgins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boo defends well.
Higgins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Higgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins wants to control but Boo postures up.
Higgins manages to get back to half guard.
Boo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Higgins uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Boo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Higgins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Higgins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boo manages to get himself to full guard.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geraldo Higgins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boo is looking to stand up but Higgins isn't so interested in that idea.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Boo is keeping the position.
Higgins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boo keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins thows a big elbow that misses.
Boo is adopting a defensive guard.
Higgins has gone for a leg lock! Boo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Higgins's guard.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
Higgins is looking for a triangle here but Boo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Higgins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Higgins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boo trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away.
Boo is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boo drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Boo holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgins drops back down to his feet.
Boo lands a knee to the head.
Boo missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boo.
Higgins jumps guard but Boo stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Higgins pulls Boo into guard.
Boo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Higgins is proving hard to escape from.
Higgins looking to control.
Higgins has his foot on Boo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boo works his way back into a safe position though.
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Higgins working for a triangle but Boo defends it easily.
Boo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boo has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted.
Minsc Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higgins is looking for a triangle here but Boo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boo tries to stand but Higgins is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stops Boo from passing to mount.
Higgins manages to get back to half guard.
Geraldo Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higgins keeping control of the position.
Higgins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Higgins looking to control.
Higgins 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.
Higgins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Higgins seems content to control.
Boo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgins 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Higgins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rike McMylly (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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240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie badge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rike McMylly!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
badge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMylly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
badge swats away the attempt to clinch by McMylly.
McMylly throws a head kick that misses.
badge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
badge staying out of range there.
badge misses with the combination.
badge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
badge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McMylly. That did some damage!
badge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMylly. McMylly obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMylly thumps badge with a low kick.
McMylly 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.
Rike McMylly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
badge throws a chopping leg kick but McMylly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McMylly misses with a leg kick.
badge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMylly feints and then cracks badge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow badge down.
badge is breathing heavily.
McMylly throws a wild body kick that badge sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMylly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of badge's head.
It looks like Donnie badge has been cut.
McMylly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle, before McMylly throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into badge's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McMylly lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rike McMylly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulp Fiction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fancy Pants. Fiction comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crippled Black Phoenix - We Forgotten Who We Are kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pulp Fiction!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiction.
Richards misses the jab.
Fiction slips under a jab.
Fiction thumps Richards with a low kick.
Fiction fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Fiction tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fiction throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiction lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fiction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
A good leg kick by Fiction.
Fiction connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fiction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Richards tries to pull guard but Fiction holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
Fiction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Richards takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Fiction stalling in the clinch.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Fiction.
Richards avoids the elbow strike from Fiction, against the cage.
Fiction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Fiction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fiction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiction scores with a leg kick.
Fiction takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fiction rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fiction.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Fiction scores with a four punch combination!
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiction scores with a nice body kick.
Fiction clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Fiction breaks the clinch.
Fiction connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Fiction tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fiction lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Fiction has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards can't break the clinch.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Fiction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fiction slips under a jab from Richards.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiction.
Fiction chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiction.
Richards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiction but Fiction pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fiction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fiction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
Fiction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richards in his tracks.
Fiction moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
It looks like Cliff Richards has been cut.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
Fiction lands an elbow that stopped Richards in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction lands an elbow that stopped Richards in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Fiction - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fiction manages to break the clinch.
Fiction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiction.
Fiction moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiction crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fiction lands a nice elbow.
Fiction creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fiction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiction breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiction.
Fiction lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fiction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiction lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fiction throws a head kick that Richards semi-blocks.
Fiction swinging wildly here.
Fiction goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fiction thumps Richards with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Fiction as Richards shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiction throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Richards takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fiction sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fiction throws out a powerful jab.
Fiction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiction moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pulp Fiction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cliff Richards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fiction throws a nice head kick!
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiction was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Fiction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiction lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fiction delivers a nice body kick.
Fiction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fiction scores with a leg kick.
Fiction clinches up against the cage.
Richards tries to pull guard but Fiction holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fiction.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Fiction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fiction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiction lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards has a takedown stuffed.
Fiction delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Fiction tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fiction scoring well with a low kick there.
Fiction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiction throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fiction thumps Richards with a low kick.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiction has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiction.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiction.
That kick from Fiction tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiction throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiction lands a slapping body shot.
Fiction throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Fiction tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fiction.
Fiction looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiction throws a nice head kick!
Fiction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards's calf.
Fiction scoring well with a low kick there.
Fiction throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiction connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulp Fiction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiction lands a leg kick that knocks Richards off balance momentarily.
Fiction thumps Richards with a low kick.
Fiction lands a head kick!
Pulp Fiction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiction throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiction lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fiction. That's going to slow Richards down.
Fiction throws a head kick that half lands.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiction.
Fiction throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fiction catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fiction fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fiction moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulp Fiction seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fiction just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fiction lands a nice knee to the body.
Fiction will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richards up against the cage.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fiction to work.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fiction.
Fiction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fiction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fiction.
Fiction uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
Fiction scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fiction lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fiction. That's going to slow Richards down.
Fiction lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiction thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Fiction scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fiction. That one must have hurt.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fiction rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Fiction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Richards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fiction.
Fiction stalling against the cage.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fiction pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fiction lands a nice elbow.
Richards jumps guard but Fiction stands there with Richards around his waist. Richards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Richards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pulp Fiction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cliff Richards's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fiction scores with a nice body kick.
Fiction lands a slapping body shot.
Fiction lands a leg kick that knocks Richards off balance momentarily.
Fiction fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiction keeps Richards at a distance using the push kick.
Fiction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiction scores with a leg kick.
Fiction throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richards.
Fiction throws a nice head kick!
Fiction rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fiction stalling the fight.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fiction lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richards will feel that in the morning.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiction manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiction lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fiction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Richards misses
and Fiction counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiction scores with a head kick.
Fiction looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulp Fiction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards tries to break free but Fiction pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Fiction - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Fiction lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fiction working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
Fiction lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fiction.
Richards is working for takedown but Fiction is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cliff Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards blocks an elbow strike.
Fiction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fiction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiction pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Fiction lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Fiction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Fiction.
Fiction lands a damaging elbow.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Fiction lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fiction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fiction throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fiction throws an elbow but misses.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fiction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richards's brow.
Fiction creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Fiction prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Fiction.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards avoiding damage as Fiction throws knees to the body.
Richards fails to pull guard.
Richards fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Fiction misses with an elbow strike.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
Fiction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiction staying out of range there.
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.
Good leg kick by Fiction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fiction scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fiction clinches up against the cage.
Fiction pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fiction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiction fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards tries for a takedown but Fiction sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiction connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Fiction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiction lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiction throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiction.
Fiction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiction goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiction.
Richards throws a one two combo.
Fiction scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiction lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulp Fiction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiction 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 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pulp Fiction!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge SquarePants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raidu Ruumets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raidu Ruumets will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sponge SquarePants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raidu Ruumets!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruumets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SquarePants slips a jab from Ruumets.
SquarePants shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruumets as he jumps to the side.
Ruumets throws a body punch but SquarePants moves out of range.
SquarePants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruumets.
SquarePants has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ruumets.
Ruumets misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SquarePants moves out of range as Ruumets strikes.
SquarePants fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sponge SquarePants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruumets. SquarePants does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruumets lands with a hook. SquarePants tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Sponge SquarePants has been cut.
SquarePants slips a jab and a cross from Ruumets.
SquarePants closes the distance and clinches up with Ruumets, looking for a takedown. SquarePants pushes Ruumets against the cage but Ruumets circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruumets punishes SquarePants's body with a nice straight punch.
SquarePants is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruumets looks to land a combination but SquarePants avoids it well.
Ruumets fails to land with a series of punches.
SquarePants throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ruumets to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruumets throws a combination that misses
and SquarePants counters with a shoot takedown. Ruumets fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruumets can do anything to dispel that myth.
SquarePants has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruumets is proving hard to escape from.
SquarePants preventing the sweep.
SquarePants throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruumets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SquarePants throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SquarePants won't allow Ruumets to get back to his feet.
Ruumets wants to sweep here but SquarePants controlling him for the moment.
SquarePants trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
SquarePants throwing strikes but missing.
SquarePants with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruumets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SquarePants tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruumets is retaining full guard.
SquarePants landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SquarePants pushes down on Ruumets's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Ruumets has hold of SquarePants's hands but SquarePants slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
SquarePants throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
SquarePants throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
SquarePants prevents Ruumets from standing back up.
SquarePants thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruumets's head.
SquarePants has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SquarePants is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruumets sees it coming and defends easily.
SquarePants not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SquarePants is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
SquarePants is trying to control. Ruumets 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.
Raidu Ruumets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sponge SquarePants's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruumets fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruumets swings for the body but SquarePants moves out of range.
Ruumets connects with a single shot there.
Ruumets misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruumets misses the target.
SquarePants misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ruumets counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Ruumets.
No joy there for Ruumets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SquarePants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruumets tries to avoid it but SquarePants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruumets to the ground. Ruumets escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruumets throws a right and a left that both miss.
SquarePants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SquarePants misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sponge SquarePants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruumets lands with an uppercut that bounces SquarePants off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruumets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SquarePants loses concentration momentarily and Ruumets pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! SquarePants crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Ruumets finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raidu Ruumets!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Hilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (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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220 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Hilden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouzone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilden.
Mouzone slips a jab and a cross from Hilden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mouzone postures up.
Hilden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouzone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouzone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hilden trying to keep a closed guard but Mouzone is proving a slippery customer.
Hilden is looking for a triangle but Mouzone pushes his legs off easily.
Hilden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mouzone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hilden looking for a guillotine here but Mouzone defends easily.
Hilden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mouzone has passed into side control.
Mouzone stands up and beckons Hilden to his feet.
Jukka Hilden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hilden!
Hilden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouzone landing punches.
BOOM! Mouzone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hilden is bucking up trying to escape but Mouzone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hilden tries to reverse the position but Mouzone maintains control.
Hilden is breathing heavily.
Mouzone controlling from mount.
Mouzone lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouzone breaks from Hilden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouzone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mouzone content just to control the position here.
Mouzone with shots to the head and body - Hilden looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone connects with a bit shot that sees Hilden covering up! More strikes from Mouzone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mouzone is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Mouzone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Minowaman Style. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson rushes Manhoef and presses him up against the cage.
Manhoef misses with some punches.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manhoef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson is looking to control Manhoef's arms but Manhoef gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersson has his back to the cage.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhoef is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Manhoef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Maximus Manhoef has been cut.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manhoef is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andersson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhoef's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Manhoef.
Manhoef wants a takedown.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Manhoef.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Manhoef.
Andersson wants to stall.
Manhoef goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Andersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Manhoef gets an underhook and turns Andersson into the cage.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manhoef lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson just leaning against Manhoef, taking a breather.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Manhoef avoids the damage to the body.
Manhoef wants a takedown.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manhoef has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manhoef lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Manhoef gets an underhook and turns Andersson into the cage.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef wants a takedown.
Manhoef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manhoef looks gassed!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manhoef blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Manhoef.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manhoef gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manhoef is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Andersson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manhoef has cracked it and Andersson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manhoef!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Timo Silakka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silakka lands a slapping body shot.
Silakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silakka thuds his right hand into Potter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silakka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Silakka saw that one coming.
Silakka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silakka throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silakka fails to land with a series of punches.
Potter takes a swing at Silakka's ribcage but misses.
Silakka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Potter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silakka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silakka's efforts to push away.
Silakka manages to break the clinch.
Potter tries to clinch but Silakka moves out of range.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Silakka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potter jabs at Silakka's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka lands a jab to Potter's midsection.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silakka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Silakka.
Sloppy strikes from Silakka. Those never looked like landing.
Potter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silakka lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Silakka throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Silakka.
That has opened up Carter Potter's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka swinging wildly here.
Silakka sizes up Potter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silakka manages to avoid it.
Silakka tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Potter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silakka if he has to take too many more of those.
Silakka digs a good body shot into Potter's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka works over Potter's head and body with a nice combination.
Potter looks gassed!
Silakka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silakka lands with a shot to the body.
Silakka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silakka duly obliges.
Silakka lands a two punch combo.
The cut above Carter Potter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Silakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silakka lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Silakka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silakka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carter Potter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Silakka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Silakka is just out of range.
Silakka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silakka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silakka does no damage.
Silakka lands the left hand.
Silakka cracks Potter with a good jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Silakka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion McGinley (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. McGinley has chosen Got yourself a ..... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion McGinley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinley moves out of range as Payakaroon throws a body kick.
McGinley doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakaroon circles away.
McGinley throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
McGinley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGinley misses with the combination.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon ducks right into an uppercut from McGinley.
A head kick by McGinley misses
and Payakaroon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild combination.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGinley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGinley wants to clinch.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks McGinley off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from McGinley
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinley throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McGinley scores with a four punch combination!
Payakaroon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Damion McGinley has been cut.
McGinley looks gassed!
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a wild body kick that McGinley sees coming a mile off.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that McGinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinley also avoids with ease.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon connects with a right hand. McGinley shakes it off.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGinley takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinley takes one to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that McGinley semi-blocks.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
McGinley avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that McGinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinley also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat.
McGinley blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but McGinley blocks with his arms.
A short right from McGinley on the inside.
McGinley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
McGinley misses with a two punch combination.
McGinley throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Payakaroon.
McGinley misses with a double jab
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGinley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakaroon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGinley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGinley if he has to take too many more of those.
McGinley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks McGinley off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Payakaroon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Payakaroon darts in and clinches McGinley up against the cage.
McGinley throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from McGinley.
A frustrated look appears on Payakaroon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon is trying to break the clinch but McGinley is controlling him.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon wants to get back to striking at distance but McGinley won't allow it.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon crunches a lovely knee into McGinley's ribcage.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGinley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon is trying to break free.
McGinley blocking some punches.
Payakaroon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
McGinley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Payakaroon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGinley in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damion McGinley's cut.
That's time! Payakaroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payakaroon stuns McGinley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and McGinley moves out of range easily.
McGinley misses with a shot to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick
and McGinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush McGinley with a series of wild strikes but McGinley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGinley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that McGinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinley also avoids with ease.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and McGinley moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but McGinley avoids the punch easily.
McGinley misses with a wild body shot.
McGinley is breathing heavily.
McGinley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
McGinley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGinley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGinley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and McGinley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. McGinley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon is looking to slow McGinley down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses McGinley's front leg but catches the back leg as McGinley tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of McGinley's side.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
McGinley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
McGinley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGinley's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from McGinley misses
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGinley moves into the clinch.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinley is defending well for now.
McGinley tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing McGinley back against the cage.
McGinley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
McGinley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGinley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakaroon thumps McGinley with a low kick.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGinley will feel that in the morning.
McGinley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGinley's hands.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
McGinley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Damion McGinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon scores with a nice right hand.
Payakaroon thows a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon has managed to clinch.
Payakaroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGinley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon trying to stall but McGinley improves his position.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGinley blocks it with crossed arms.
McGinley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakaroon.
McGinley stalling the fight.
Payakaroon wants to break free but McGinley has control.
Payakaroon is looking to control McGinley's arms but McGinley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payakaroon has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Payakaroon.
McGinley tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing McGinley back against the cage.
Payakaroon managing to block the knees to the body from McGinley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon looking to stall.
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinley is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damion McGinley's cut.
That's time! Payakaroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but McGinley circles away.
McGinley misses with a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGinley misses with a looping right.
McGinley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Nice body kick there by Payakaroon.
McGinley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinley. That did some damage!
McGinley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but McGinley is having none of it.
McGinley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
McGinley takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
McGinley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
McGinley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakaroon digs a good hook to McGinley's body.
McGinley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinley avoids it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but McGinley blocks it.
Payakaroon is trying to break the clinch but McGinley has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon wants to break free but McGinley has control.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payakaroon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGinley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. McGinley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon closes the distance but McGinley moves to the side
and McGinley counters with a low kick, right behind Payakaroon 's knee.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinley takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGinley throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGinley throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinley can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGinley's calf.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
McGinley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Payakaroon clinches.
Payakaroon works on McGinley's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon working hard to break the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGinley missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payakaroon obliges.
McGinley lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGinley blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
McGinley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
McGinley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payakaroon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. McGinley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGinley tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
McGinley misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but McGinley circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakaroon falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinley moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but McGinley avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
McGinley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGinley lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. McGinley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Damion McGinley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick by McGinley misses
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind McGinley 's knee.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinley misses the body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a solid body kick.
McGinley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Payakaroon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGinley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and McGinley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. McGinley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGinley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
McGinley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGinley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinley avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payakaroon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGinley, pushing him back against the cage.
McGinley is trying to stall.
Payakaroon tries to circle away but McGinley has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon is trying to force a seperation but McGinley has the dominant position.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinley misses with a punch to the body.
McGinley trying to stall but Payakaroon improves his position.
Nice body punch from McGinley - that landed with a thud.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Payakaroon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
McGinley lands a shot to the body.
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon is trying to break the clinch but McGinley has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinley is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
McGinley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGinley blocks it with crossed arms.
Payakaroon crunches a lovely knee into McGinley's ribcage.
Payakaroon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinley is keeping busy.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but McGinley avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGinley.
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from McGinley.
McGinley tries to land knees in the clinch but Payakaroon avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinley is keeping busy.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but McGinley blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGinley throws a head punch that misses.
McGinley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinley digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Payakaroon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakaroon looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from McGinley.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from McGinley.
Payakaroon is looking to control McGinley's arms but McGinley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payakaroon has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wangjannoi Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings for the body but McGinley moves out of range.
McGinley scores with a three punch combo!
McGinley looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
McGinley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a wild body kick that McGinley sees coming a mile off.
McGinley throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but McGinley takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon lands a right hook to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends McGinley's belly button to the back.
McGinley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinley.
McGinley throws a head kick that misses
and Payakaroon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGinley really felt that one!
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon had his way with Damion McGinley in that round.
The cut man is working on Damion McGinley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGinley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGinley tries to clinch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
McGinley thows a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it
and Payakaroon counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGinley throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks McGinley off balance momentarily.
McGinley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
McGinley tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
McGinley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
McGinley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinley tries to keep at a distance but Payakaroon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGinley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payakaroon obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
McGinley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGinley if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGinley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and McGinley counters with a thumping low kick.
Payakaroon cracks McGinley with a good jab.
McGinley walks into a left hand.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Payakaroon lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakaroon lands a two punch combo.
McGinley moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon throws a series of strikes that have McGinley backpedaling.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Payakaroon.
McGinley misses with a kick to the body
and Payakaroon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGinley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGinley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGinley in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice body kick.
McGinley walks into a left hand.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends McGinley stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGinley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Payakaroon.
McGinley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends McGinley stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon pushes McGinley away with a front kick.
McGinley tries to clinch up
and Payakaroon counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGinley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and McGinley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. McGinley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGinley takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGinley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by McGinley misses
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGinley misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGinley's knee momentarily.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but McGinley circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGinley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damion McGinley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:42
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:41
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Platinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romeo Platinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platinov misses with a wild body shot.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Platinov wants to clinch.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Platinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Platinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero tries to move into range but Platinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Platinov misses.
A combination from Platinov does no damage.
Platinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romeo Platinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Platinov looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Platinov misses with the combination.
Romero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Platinov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero trying to control but Platinov is working from the bottom.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Platinov keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cesar Romero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Romero connects with the punch.
It looks like Romeo Platinov has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Platinov enables Romero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Platinov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Platinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platinov wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Platinov is looking to stand up but Romero won't let him.
Platinov stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Platinov!
Romero cracks Platinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Platinov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Romero's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Romero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ado Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Flame has chosen Bagger 288 as his entrance music. Severi Turpaansaaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ado Flame!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flame blocks a jab.
Turpaansaaja misses with a straight right.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a shot from downtown. Flame moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Turpaansaaja there.
Turpaansaaja throws a front kick aimed at Flame's knee but Flame avoids it well.
Flame thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja missing with a left hand there. Flame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpaansaaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turpaansaaja jabs Flame right on the nose. Flame blinks but takes it well.
Flame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Flame.
Flame with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turpaansaaja to score with a decent uppercut.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy right hand but Flame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice hook to Flame's body. Flame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a series of punches but Flame avoids them all with ease.
Flame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpaansaaja's calf.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Flame counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flame tries to clinch up.
Flame works Turpaansaaja's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flame punishes Turpaansaaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flame, as that shot connected.
A jab from Turpaansaaja finds it's way through Flame's defenses.
Turpaansaaja ducks under a wild hook from Flame.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flame sizes up Turpaansaaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flame is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turpaansaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Flame avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Flame checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turpaansaaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flame leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Flame misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a straight right.
Turpaansaaja misses with a double jab.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot that sends Flame's belly button to the back.
Turpaansaaja defending well as Flame loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
Flame tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpaansaaja scores with a body shot.
Flame works the jab nicely.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Turpaansaaja misses.
Turpaansaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with the combination.
Flame buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Flame motions for Turpaansaaja to come forward. Flame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flame misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turpaansaaja counters with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses
enabling Flame to counter with a crisp jab.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Flame wants to slow Turpaansaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame rushes Turpaansaaja and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Flame lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpaansaaja tries to break the clinch but Flame is controlling the position.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flame scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flame looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flame.
Turpaansaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Turpaansaaja misses.
Turpaansaaja looks for a takedown but Flame sprawls well.
Turpaansaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flame tries to avoid it but Turpaansaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flame to the ground. Flame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turpaansaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpaansaaja manages to avoid it.
Flame swings for the body but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Flame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpaansaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Flame throws a shot from downtown. Turpaansaaja moves away and avoids it.
Flame lands a jab to the head.
Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flame.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab from Flame.
Flame throws a hook but Turpaansaaja avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja sizes up Flame with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flame looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
Flame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turpaansaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Flame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ado Flame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Flame.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flame jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flame is looking to chop away at Turpaansaaja's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flame.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ado Flame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flame counters with a nice body shot.
Flame throws a lazy right hand but Turpaansaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpaansaaja checks a leg kick.
Flame throws a lazy right hand but Turpaansaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flame tries to clinch up but Turpaansaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flame. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flame.
Flame misses the body punch
and Turpaansaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turpaansaaja misses with a straight left.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot
and Flame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpaansaaja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flame in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpaansaaja. Flame does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flame.
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Flame.
Flame is looking to slow Turpaansaaja down with leg kicks.
Flame throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flame misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turpaansaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flame thuds a left hand into Turpaansaaja's body.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Flame avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Turpaansaaja misses.
Flame checks a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flame lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ado Flame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flame ducks under a wild hook from Turpaansaaja.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flame darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turpaansaaja scores with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flame can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flame misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja misses with an uppercut. Flame saw that one coming.
Flame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turpaansaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flame.
Flame moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flame misses with a body punch
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flame counters with a right hand to the body.
Flame misses with a wild body shot.
Flame thumps Turpaansaaja with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Turpaansaaja.
No joy there for Flame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turpaansaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flame's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flame. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Flame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Flame.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flame.
Flame rushes Turpaansaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flame lands a nice shot to the body.
Flame presses Turpaansaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Flame manages to get underhooks.
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flame digs a right hand into Turpaansaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpaansaaja's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Flame.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Flame.
Turpaansaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Turpaansaaja looking for a takedown.
Flame lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Flame.
A frustrated look appears on Turpaansaaja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turpaansaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flame makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flame lands a body punch.
Flame slowing the pace effectively.
Flame lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Flame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame taking a breather.
Flame throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flame lands a body shot.
Flame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flame lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flame lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flame's elbow.
Flame works on Turpaansaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Flame tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Flame.
Flame lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Flame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flame lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Flame as the two fighters clinch.
Flame lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turpaansaaja or not.
Flame digs a right hand underneath Turpaansaaja's ribcage. Turpaansaaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ado Flame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flame.
Turpaansaaja misses with a combination
and Flame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turpaansaaja blocks a jab.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick the misses
and Flame counters with a nice leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Flame.
Flame slips under a jab.
Flame just misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Flame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flame rushes Turpaansaaja and presses him up against the cage.
Flame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flame lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flame lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turpaansaaja.
Flame is leaning against Turpaansaaja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flame digs a right hand underneath Turpaansaaja's ribcage. Turpaansaaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is trying to break the clinch but Flame is controlling him.
Flame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ado Flame seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turpaansaaja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Flame.
Flame tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flame.
Turpaansaaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Flame.
Turpaansaaja tests Flame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flame looks to land a combination but Turpaansaaja avoids it well.
Flame gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flame defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flame moves out of range as Turpaansaaja throws a body kick.
Flame misses the jab.
Turpaansaaja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flame can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turpaansaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flame jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Flame.
Flame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flame has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Flame.
Nice body punch from Flame.
Flame lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Flame.
A left hand lands to the body for Flame.
Nice body punch from Flame.
Good body shot from Flame.
A short body shot lands from Flame as the two fighters clinch.
Flame lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turpaansaaja.
Flame lands a body shot.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flame is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
Flame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Flame.
Flame pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flame lands a nice shot to the body.
Flame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flame misses with a body punch.
Flame lands a body shot.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Flame.
Flame lands a nice shot to the body.
Flame keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Flame - that landed with a thud.
Flame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flame is leaning against Turpaansaaja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flame stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flame lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flame pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame is leaning against Turpaansaaja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flame is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flame lands a shot to the body.
Flame's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flame scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Flame.
Flame pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flame.
Flame stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja wants to break free but Flame has control.
Flame lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flame lands a shot to the body.
Ado Flame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flame works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flame lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Flame.
A body shot lands from Flame.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ado Flame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flame 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ado Flame!
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