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Cf.36: Ferocious PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie badge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie badge!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela moves in looking to clinch but badge pushes him off.
Mela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches badge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mela has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
badge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. badge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
badge can't keep his opponent in guard - Mela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
badge is looking for a sweep. Mela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
badge looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mela stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows badge to get to his feet.
Mela moves into range and clinches up with badge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
badge breaks the clinch.
badge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mela counters with a right hand to the body.
Mela falls off balance throwing a combination
and badge makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mela really felt that one!
Mela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and badge counters with a straight right hand.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Mela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
badge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
badge stands up from Mela's guard - badge perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
badge scores with a nice right hand.
badge throws a one two combo.
Mela tries to close the distance and clinch but badge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mela pushes badge up against the cage in a clinch.
badge gets through Mela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
badge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
badge has picked Mela up - he's going for a ride! badge dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like badge is going to stand back up.
badge gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
badge connects with an inside leg kick.
badge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by badge.
badge misses with a kick to the body.
badge keeps Mela at a distance using the push kick.
badge lands a big head kick that sends Mela tumbling to the mat! badge takes a step backwards and waves Mela back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mela is rocked!
It looks like Heikki Mela has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
badge steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mela is out on his feet! badge sets himself and nearly takes Mela's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donnie badge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Watts (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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watts.
Watts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Higgins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Watts throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watts won't be happy with that.
Higgins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Watts kicks Higgins off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts throws a leg kick that misses.
Watts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts 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 wants to control but Watts is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Watts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watts wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Watts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Higgins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Higgins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins looks gassed!
Watts works over Higgins with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Watts wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watts.
Watts wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Higgins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Watts is trying is best to control the position here.
Watts actively working from the bottom here.
Watts is trying to stand back up but Higgins is controlling him
Watts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Higgins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watts is just riding it out for now. Higgins eventually gives up the hold.
Watts is pressing down on Higgins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts has Higgins pulled in close to control his posture.
Watts 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watts is keeping the position for now.
Higgins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Higgins has Watts in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins has his hands on Watts's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
and Watts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Watts misses.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Higgins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Higgins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Higgins is trying to defend but Watts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Higgins wants to control but Watts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Higgins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higgins is trying to maintain the position but Watts is very close to passing his half guard.
Watts trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away.
Watts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins trying to hold on to Watts's head to control him but Watts postures up.
Watts stalling.
Watts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Watts there.
Watts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Higgins controls his leg.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watts trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Watts is proving a slippery customer.
Higgins is working an open guard so Watts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watts throws a right and a left that Higgins avoids nicely.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a double jab
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watts counters with a takedown into side control.
Higgins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Watts controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higgins is looking to regain half guard here but Watts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts working away.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins is not content to let Watts control the position.
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Higgins wants to control but Watts postures up.
Higgins tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Watts grinds an elbow into Higgins's temple.
Higgins tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom here.
Watts 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.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Watts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Watts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watts throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Watts slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgins scores with a four punch combination!
Watts throws a sloppy body shot
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watts winds up and cracks Higgins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Higgins tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Watts uses his free foot to push down on Higgins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Higgins.
Sakari Watts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higgins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Higgins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higgins tries to hold on but Watts pushes him away.
Higgins is looking to get to half guard.
Watts lands a heavy elbow.
Watts is landing with some decent strikes but Higgins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Watts working the ground and pound effectively.
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watts punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands a big elbow.
Watts controlling the position easily from mount.
Watts with good strikes from the mount here!
Higgins tries to hold on but Watts postures up.
Higgins is desperately trying to improve his position but Watts has a good base and remains in mount.
Watts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Watts controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Higgins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watts.
Watts cracks Higgins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Watts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watts controlling from the full mount.
Geraldo Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watts lands a nice shot to the head.
Watts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Higgins is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts landing strikes from the mount.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Watts dominating with strikes here.
Higgins regains half guard.
Higgins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakari Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watts controlling the action here.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Watts is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Watts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sponge SquarePants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sponge SquarePants!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of SquarePants 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tree lands a front kick.
SquarePants takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
SquarePants fails with the takedown
and Tree counters with a body kick that stops SquarePants in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
SquarePants looks gassed!
SquarePants is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree lands a big head kick that sends SquarePants tumbling to the mat! Tree takes a step backwards and waves SquarePants back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bruce Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tree.
Tree lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! A monster head kick from Tree and SquarePants falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tree!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Tree!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lippencot's waist but Lippencot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalkalukko off to one side.
Lippencot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jalkalukko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lippencot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jalkalukko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jalkalukko is pulling down on Lippencot's head. It's preventing any offense from Lippencot, at least for the moment.
Jalkalukko wants to sweep here but Lippencot controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position.
Lippencot controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position but Lippencot postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lippencot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lippencot wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lippencot thows a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it
so Jalkalukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lippencot is pulling down on Jalkalukko's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalkalukko, at least for the moment.
Jalkalukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lippencot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot is pulling down on Jalkalukko's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jalkalukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lippencot misses with a right hand
so Jalkalukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jalkalukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lippencot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalkalukko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lippencot keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lippencot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lippencot throws a sloppy head kick
and Jalkalukko counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jalkalukko is defended easily by Lippencot.
Jalkalukko blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Lippencot is predictable there
and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Lippencot didn't expect that.
Jalkalukko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jalkalukko passes Lippencot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Lippencot is keeping him busy.
Jalkalukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jalkalukko trying to control from half guard but Lippencot is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jalkalukko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lippencot works over Jalkalukko's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lippencot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jalkalukko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lippencot throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalkalukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lippencot.
Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lippencot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Lippencot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalkalukko controls the pace.
Lippencot wants to sweep but no luck.
Lippencot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalkalukko controls the pace.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jalkalukko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lippencot for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot working a defensive guard here.
Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jalkalukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lippencot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jalkalukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lippencot circles away.
Lippencot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lippencot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jalkalukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lippencot trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Lippencot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jalkalukko's guard.
Lippencot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jalkalukko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Lippencot as he checks the leg kick.
Lippencot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lippencot throws a sloppy head kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jalkalukko wants to clinch up but Lippencot keeps it at a distance.
Lippencot throws out a loose jab but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalkalukko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lippencot trying to keep a closed guard but Jalkalukko is proving a slippery customer.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lippencot misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Lippencot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalkalukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lippencot misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lippencot swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalkalukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Lippencot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lippencot misses with a wild combination.
Lippencot throws a head kick that Jalkalukko semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lippencot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lippencot wants it to stay on the feet.
Lippencot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalkalukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lippencot to the mat! Lippencot manages to get full guard.
Lippencot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalkalukko controlling from the top position.
Jalkalukko pushing down on Lippencot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lippencot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lippencot wants to control but Jalkalukko is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko works his way into side control.
Lippencot gets back to half guard.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jalkalukko is trying to control. Lippencot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lippencot is trying to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jesse Jalkalukko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a head kick but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Lippencot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Lippencot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Lippencot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot tries a head kick but it misses.
Lippencot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lippencot but Lippencot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lippencot throws a lazy uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lippencot keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Lippencot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lippencot keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lippencot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lippencot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jalkalukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hans Lippencot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lippencot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalkalukko.
Lippencot motions for Jalkalukko to come forward. Lippencot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lippencot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lippencot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Lippencot's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lippencot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jalkalukko passes into half guard.
Jesse Jalkalukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Jalkalukko seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rakuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakuuna comes into the arena with Bad Company - Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. McGinley has chosen Got yourself a ..... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rakuuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion McGinley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakuuna lands a head shot.
McGinley misses with a body kick.
McGinley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGinley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGinley throws a hook but Rakuuna avoids it easily.
McGinley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGinley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rakuuna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rakuuna moves away from the strike by McGinley.
Rakuuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Rakuuna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGinley's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakuuna. McGinley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinley lands a nice looking body shot.
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakuuna swats away the attempt to clinch by McGinley.
Rakuuna jabs McGinley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGinley darts in trying to clinch
and Rakuuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rakuuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGinley.
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakuuna is looking to wear down McGinley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rakuuna gets tackled into the cage by McGinley. McGinley maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna is trying to break the clinch but McGinley has him pressed against the cage.
Rakuuna throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinley.
McGinley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rakuuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rakuuna - that landed with a thud.
Rakuuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGinley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rakuuna is keeping busy.
McGinley looks gassed!
Rakuuna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakuuna.
McGinley wants to stall.
McGinley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rakuuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rakuuna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinley misses with a punch to the body.
Rakuuna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rakuuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakuuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGinley blocks a head kick by Rakuuna.
McGinley tries to clinch but Rakuuna moves away
and Rakuuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGinley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGinley is looking to clinch but Rakuuna is avoiding it.
McGinley closes the distance and clinches.
Rakuuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damion McGinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakuuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinley throws a head kick but Rakuuna moves out of range.
Rakuuna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rakuuna both land. Nice combination.
McGinley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rakuuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinley doesn't seem bothered though.
Rakuuna lands a nice hook to McGinley's body. McGinley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rakuuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rakuuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rakuuna.
McGinley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rakuuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGinley.
McGinley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rakuuna throws out a powerful jab.
Rakuuna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Rakuuna tenderised McGinley's leg. McGinley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rakuuna lands a jab to McGinley's midsection.
Rakuuna with a nice cross.
McGinley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Rakuuna as he connects with a hook.
Rakuuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna scores with a jab. McGinley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGinley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGinley walks into a left hand.
McGinley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGinley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rakuuna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGinley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rakuuna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rakuuna lands a lovely overhand right.
Rakuuna lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGinley takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Rakuuna works McGinley's body with a nice hook.
McGinley takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGinley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGinley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rakuuna to score with a decent uppercut.
Rakuuna punishes McGinley's body with a nice straight punch.
Rakuuna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rakuuna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna cracks McGinley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinley.
Rakuuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinley.
McGinley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGinley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rakuuna digs a good body shot into McGinley's ribs.
Rakuuna scores with a hook.
Rakuuna lands a nice hook to McGinley's body. McGinley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna punishes McGinley's body with a nice straight punch.
Rakuuna 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.
Rakuuna scores with a jab.
Rakuuna scores with a hook.
Rakuuna cracks McGinley with a good jab.
Rakuuna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rakuuna scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakuuna clobbers McGinley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Rakuuna both land. Nice combination.
Rakuuna scores with a sloppy right hand. McGinley should have avoided that one.
Rakuuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinley. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rakuuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rakuuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGinley throws a sloppy head kick
and Rakuuna counters with a body kick.
Taisto Rakuuna is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinley throws the left hand but Rakuuna avoids the punch easily.
Rakuuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGinley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakuuna lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rakuuna scores with a hook.
Rakuuna with a jab.
Rakuuna circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rakuuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakuuna scores with a punch to the head.
Rakuuna punishes McGinley's body with a nice straight punch.
McGinley walks into a straight right hand from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rakuuna scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Rakuuna - just one landing.
Rakuuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGinley is breathing heavily.
McGinley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rakuuna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinley takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rakuuna. Beautiful body shot.
Rakuuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rakuuna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rakuuna lands with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakuuna throws a good cross that connects.
McGinley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rakuuna cracks a nice hook into McGinley's ribs.
Rakuuna scores with a nice head shot.
Rakuuna sizes up McGinley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGinley tries to clinch
and Rakuuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakuuna sizes up McGinley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rakuuna lands a jab.
Rakuuna connects with a body shot that sends McGinley's belly button to the back.
Rakuuna scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakuuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rakuuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Rakuuna lands.
Rakuuna lands a leg kick that knocks McGinley off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rakuuna. Beautiful body shot.
McGinley takes one to the side of the head.
Rakuuna connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakuuna scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGinley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rakuuna thuds his right hand into McGinley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rakuuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rakuuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGinley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGinley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rakuuna lands a right hook to the body.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGinley has time to react.
Rakuuna jabs McGinley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGinley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinley walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rakuuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinley can do to turn this around?
Rakuuna looks to land a combination. McGinley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGinley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rakuuna cracks a nice hook into McGinley's ribs.
Rakuuna cracks McGinley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rakuuna cracks McGinley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGinley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGinley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGinley darts in trying to clinch
and Rakuuna counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGinley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rakuuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rakuuna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rakuuna - that will leave a mark!
Rakuuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rakuuna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rakuuna scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakuuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rakuuna lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rakuuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rakuuna. That's going to slow McGinley down.
Rakuuna connects with a body shot that sends McGinley's belly button to the back.
McGinley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rakuuna lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rakuuna.
Nice cross by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna sizes up McGinley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna scores with a hook to the body. McGinley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rakuuna lands a lovely overhand right.
McGinley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGinley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rakuuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakuuna jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rakuuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinley.
Rakuuna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rakuuna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGinley misses with a straight left.
McGinley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rakuuna counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rakuuna, as that shot connected.
Rakuuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakuuna lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Rakuuna.
McGinley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGinley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakuuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGinley walks into a straight right hand from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rakuuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna thuds his shin into the meat of McGinley's side.
McGinley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lands with an overhand left.
McGinley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakuuna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rakuuna feints a jab promting McGinley to slip. Rakuuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGinley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGinley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna scores with a spinning back kick!
Rakuuna scores with a hook to the body. McGinley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rakuuna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGinley on the side of the head.
Rakuuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Rakuuna finds it's way through McGinley's defenses.
Rakuuna scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna avoids a kick to the body.
Rakuuna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rakuuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rakuuna cracks a nice hook into McGinley's ribs.
Rakuuna scores with a leg kick.
Rakuuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rakuuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGinley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakuuna jabs at McGinley's body.
Rakuuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rakuuna thuds a left hand into McGinley's body.
A shot to the liver by Rakuuna. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna throws a head kick that McGinley semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGinley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Rakuuna lands.
McGinley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rakuuna scores with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna connects with a high kick.
Rakuuna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakuuna 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.
Rakuuna jabs at McGinley's body.
Rakuuna throws a leg kick which misses McGinley's front leg but catches the back leg as McGinley tries to avoid it.
Rakuuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGinley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rakuuna 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.
Rakuuna jabs at McGinley's body.
Rakuuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna stuns McGinley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakuuna works McGinley's body with a nice hook.
McGinley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rakuuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGinley. McGinley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGinley misses the shot to the body.
Rakuuna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGinley backs up against the cage.
McGinley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rakuuna to score with a decent uppercut.
Rakuuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rakuuna lands a jab to the nose.
Rakuuna scores with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rakuuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rakuuna connects with a body shot.
Rakuuna lands a body shot.
Rakuuna lands with an overhand left.
McGinley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakuuna lands a jab.
Rakuuna lands with an uppercut that bounces McGinley off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna connects with a single shot there.
Rakuuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGinley. McGinley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rakuuna scores with a jab to the body.
Rakuuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinley doesn't seem bothered though.
McGinley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rakuuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rakuuna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGinley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakuuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rakuuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinley. That did some damage!
McGinley moves to clinch but Rakuuna breaks away
and Rakuuna counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakuuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rakuuna jabs at McGinley's body.
Rakuuna scores with a body shot.
Rakuuna throws a one two combo.
Damion McGinley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taisto Rakuuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Rakuuna as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Rakuuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rakuuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Rakuuna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolmiokuristus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass to mount but Myers is defending the position.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura here.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Kolmiokuristus there.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but Myers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolmiokuristus to get the leverage.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Myers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus thows a big elbow that misses.
Myers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kolmiokuristus controls the pace.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Myers in his guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to sinch up a triangle. Myers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kolmiokuristus's body to avoid the submission. Kolmiokuristus has instead reached around Myers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kolmiokuristus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kirunda's choice of entrance music: The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. Kalema Kirunda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis misses with a low kick as Kirunda jumps back.
Kirunda works over Zeldenthuis's head and body with a nice combination.
Kirunda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zeldenthuis digs a good body shot into Kirunda's ribs.
Kirunda misses with a body kick.
Zeldenthuis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirunda misses with a body punch
and Zeldenthuis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeldenthuis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zeldenthuis scores with a takedown into Kirunda's guard.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeldenthuis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Kirunda is keeping the position.
Zeldenthuis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.
Zeldenthuis wants to pass the guard but Kirunda is keeping the position.
Kirunda wants to stand and escape but Zeldenthuis is having none of it.
Zeldenthuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirunda keeping moving, preventing Zeldenthuis from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Dirk Zeldenthuis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zeldenthuis throws a jab when Kirunda was well out of range.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeldenthuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirunda.
Kirunda thows a leg kick but Zeldenthuis checks it
and Zeldenthuis counters with a solid body kick.
Zeldenthuis takes a swing at Kirunda's ribcage but misses.
Kirunda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeldenthuis's sensitive parts.
Kirunda gets tackled into the cage by Zeldenthuis. Zeldenthuis maintains the clinch.
Zeldenthuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeldenthuis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zeldenthuis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kirunda is not content to let Zeldenthuis control the position.
Zeldenthuis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirunda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prospect - Warrior. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutanaama is just out of range.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Figaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Figaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutanaama has time to react.
Figaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutanaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Figaro.
Mutanaama has his takedown stuffed
and Figaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutanaama gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Figaro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mutanaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Figaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mutanaama tries to score with some ground and pound. Figaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Figaro is pushing Mutanaama's head away, looking to escape. Mutanaama manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama is trying to ground and pound but Figaro uses the momentary lack of control by Mutanaama to regain half guard.
Mutanaama throws a strike but Figaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mutanaama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figaro 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.
Figaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mutanaama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sabin Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown
and Figaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Figaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutanaama fails with the takedown
and Figaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutanaama looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Figaro misses the target.
Mutanaama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Figaro counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mutanaama counters with a takedown into side control.
Figaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mutanaama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Figaro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mutanaama is working for a kimura but Figaro is defending it quite comfortably.
Mutanaama moves into full mount! Figaro won't be happy about that!
Mutanaama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Figaro has worked his arm free - good work by Figaro!
Mutanaama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mutanaama off and has taken his back!
Mutanaama rolls, trying to escape but Figaro keeps control of the position.
Mutanaama breaks Figaro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Figaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutanaama manages to get himself to full guard.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Figaro misses with a straight right.
Figaro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mutanaama throwing strikes but missing.
Mutanaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama looking to sit in guard and control but Figaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Figaro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutanaama is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutanaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Mutanaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Figaro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutanaama is proving hard to escape from.
Mutanaama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Figaro escapes and throws Mutanaama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Figaro trying to control the action but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.
Mutanaama tries to bench press Figaro off him but Figaro keeps the position.
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.
Mutanaama being controlled for a moment.
Mutanaama can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutanaama manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama is looking for a sweep. Figaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figaro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mutanaama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Figaro manages to pass to mount!
Mutanaama is trying to escape the mount.
Mutanaama is squirming around, avoiding Figaro's attempts to control the action.
Mutanaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
Mutanaama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figaro controlling from the full mount.
Mutanaama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figaro controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mutanaama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutanaama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown
and Figaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Figaro takes a swing at Mutanaama's ribcage but misses.
Mutanaama has his takedown stuffed
and Figaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabin Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Figaro swings for the body but Mutanaama moves out of range.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown
and Mutanaama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mutanaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figaro counters with a left to the body.
A left and a right from Figaro both land. Nice combination.
Figaro misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Figaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutanaama doesn't seem phased though.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt
and Figaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Figaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mutanaama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figaro lands a slapping body shot.
Figaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mutanaama counters with a single leg into guard. Figaro didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figaro controlling Mutanaama's posture.
Mutanaama looking to pass the guard.
Sabin Figaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro controlling the position.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Figaro keeps moving.
Figaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figaro has momentary wrist control but Mutanaama slips an elbow through the middle.
Pelle Mutanaama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figaro pulls Mutanaama in close to prevent any damage.
Figaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sabin Figaro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Figaro sizes up Mutanaama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mutanaama shoots and misses
and Figaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutanaama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Figaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutanaama shoots and misses
and Figaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mutanaama thinking.
Figaro scores with a body shot.
Figaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutanaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Figaro.
Mutanaama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Figaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figaro throws the left hand but Mutanaama avoids the punch easily.
Figaro throws a jab when Mutanaama was well out of range.
Mutanaama shoots and misses
and Figaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mutanaama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Figaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Figaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figaro scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle Mutanaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutanaama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Figaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figaro thuds his right hand into Mutanaama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Figaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin Figaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Romario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Romero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That. Romario has chosen Polly - By Nirvana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Romario!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romario dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Romario.
Romario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero scores with a takedown into Romario's guard.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero wants to control from the top but Romario keeps moving.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero 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.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romario keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romario can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero trying to control but Romario is working from the bottom.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romario is pulling down on Romero's head. It's preventing any offense from Romero, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romario keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero distracts Romario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Romario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cesar Romero.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romario as he jumps to the side.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romario counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romero's knee momentarily.
Romario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romario throws a head kick that misses.
Romero looks to land a combination but Romario avoids it well.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romario counters with a head kick. That will keep Romero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson Romario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Romario counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romario wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romario throws a nice head kick!
Romario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Romario connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero dives in and grabs Romario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romario pushes down on Romero's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Romario manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero pulls Romario in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Romario will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Romario counters with a good low kick that Romero was not able to check.
Romario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romero won't allow Romario to get back to his feet.
Romero stays in close to Romario's body and controls the position.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Romario blocks nicely.
Romero stands up over Romario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romero pushes down on Romario's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romero trying to control the action but Romario is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero wants to free his trapped foot but Romario is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero stops Romario from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Romero seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romario defending well though.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romario's head.
Romero passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero lands a big shot there that rocks Romario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
Romario in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romario is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
Romero lands with some strikes.
Romero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Romero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Romario is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero cracks Romario with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
Romero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Romero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romario walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Romario finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Romario moved out of range.
Romario misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romario, right into the meat.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romario avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
Romario scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Romario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Romario thumps Romero with a low kick.
Romero blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Anderson Romario seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Romario sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Romario counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cesar Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romario looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romario lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romario scores with a push kick.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romario.
Romario throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romero's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romario throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romario throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Romario tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romario.
Romario fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romario throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Romario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romario - that will leave a mark!
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romario can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romario.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romario.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romario.
Romario throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Romario goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romero throws a hook but Romario avoids it easily.
Romario throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romario, as that shot connected.
Romario thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romario lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romario throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Romario lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romario buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romario connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romario scores with a kick to the body.
Romario plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Romario lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Romero shoots and misses
and Romario counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Romario.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romario. Romario obviously looking to wear him down.
Romario moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romero is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romario can pounce on him.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Romero is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Romario Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Romero is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Romario!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (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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Excellent 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Velnart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velnart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silakka on the side of the head.
Silakka cracks Velnart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velnart. Silakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velnart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velnart throws out a loose jab but Silakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velnart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silakka.
Velnart scores with a sloppy right hand. Silakka should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Silakka misses its intended target.
Silakka slips under a jab.
Timo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velnart scores with a body shot.
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!
Silakka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velnart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silakka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velnart.
Silakka misses with a hook to the body
and Velnart counters with a left and a right that stings Silakka.
Sloppy strikes from Velnart. Those never looked like landing.
Silakka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silakka throws an off balance right hand
and Velnart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velnart swings for the body but Silakka moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silakka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Velnart counter with a right hand.
Velnart misses with a body shot.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from Velnart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velnarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velnart thows a body shot but no joy.
Velnart fails to land with a series of punches.
Silakka misses with an uppercut.
Silakka missing with a left hand there. Velnart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velnart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silakka throws out the jab.
Silakka throws a series of punches but Velnart avoids them all with ease.
Silakka misses with a left hand
enabling Velnart to counter with a crisp jab.
Silakka looks to land a right hand but Velnart moved out of range.
Silakka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silakka looks gassed!
Silakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Velnart counters with a right hand to the body.
Velnart Throws a clean left jab. Velnart Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Silakka's chin! Silakka crumbles to the ground and Velnart follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Velnart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Velnart!
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