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SISU 61: Molo vs Baaf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonseca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns n' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca throws a head kick that misses.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Fonseca misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Fonseca throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Fonseca fights it but they end up in guard.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Fonseca is keeping the position.
Frost trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fonseca's guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Fonseca keeps moving.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fonseca is keeping the position for now.
Fonseca trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
Fonseca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost stands up and waves to Fonseca to follow him.
Fonseca clinches but Frost breaks the clinch
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fonseca's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Fonseca working a defensive guard here.
Fonseca working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost trying to control but Fonseca is working from the bottom.
Fonseca 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.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fonseca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Fonseca working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Fonseca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frost wanted to stand there but Fonseca had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fonseca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost postures up.
Fonseca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonseca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Frost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost swinging wilding here.
Fonseca sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Frost to the ground! Fonseca dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Maximus Frost has been cut.
Fonseca swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frost is now in Fonseca's guard. A big mistake from Fonseca there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fonseca working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost wants to control from the top but Fonseca keeps moving.
Fonseca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frost wants to control from the top but Fonseca keeps moving.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Fonseca is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Fonseca keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonseca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca is looking to sinch up a triangle. Frost throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fonseca's body to avoid the submission. Fonseca has instead reached around Frost's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fonseca arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Fonseca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix has chosen Punttisali as his entrance music. Jimbo Slice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gammarix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Gammarix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gammarix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gammarix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gammarix trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Gammarix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gammarix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gammarix thows a big elbow that misses.
Gammarix trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Gammarix thows a big elbow that misses.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gammarix with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gammarix is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gammarix's back instead.
Gammarix wants to escape the position.
Slice avoiding Gammarix 's attempts to control his hands.
Gammarix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gammarix is trying to break free.
Slice looking for the choke but no joy.
Gammarix tries to roll but Slice sticks to his back.
Gammarix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gammarix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slice's guard. Nice work there by Gammarix.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gammarix looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Gammarix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut.
Gammarix misses the shot to the body.
Gammarix instigates a clinch.
Gammarix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Slice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gammarix.
Gammarix lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prusel Gammarix.
Gammarix goes for a takedown attempt but Slice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Gammarix does no damage.
Gammarix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gammarix.
Gammarix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slice sprawls well initially but Gammarix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gammarix lands a nice short elbow.
Slice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gammarix is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gammarix pulls his head out easily.
Gammarix wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Gammarix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gammarix tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Slice.
Slice actively working from the bottom here.
Gammarix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prusel Gammarix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gammarix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slice defending well as Gammarix loads up on a big left hand.
Gammarix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gammarix tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Gammarix tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Gammarix scoring with some ground and pound.
Gammarix trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slice has momentary wrist control but Gammarix slips an elbow through the middle.
Gammarix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slice's head.
Jimbo Slice's cut is getting worse.
Gammarix wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gammarix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slice has his foot on Gammarix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gammarix works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slice's head.
Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gammarix wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Gammarix postures up and lands a big shot to Slice's brow.
Gammarix scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gammarix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gammarix stands up over Slice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Gammarix from controlling successfully.
Gammarix postures up and lands a big shot to Slice's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gammarix keeps Slice at a distance using the push kick.
Gammarix misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Gammarix.
Gammarix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gammarix tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gammarix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Gammarix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prusel Gammarix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gammarix looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gammarix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gammarix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimbo Slice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gammarix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice looking for submissions off his back.
Gammarix working the head and body with strikes.
Gammarix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Gammarix lands strikes from half guard.
Jeez, Jimbo Slice's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimbo Slice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Prusel Gammarix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Franklin's Theme Song. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosse Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Grepp moves away and avoids it.
Grepp shoots in and bounces Jackson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Grepp preventing the sweep.
Grepp trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grepp controls the pace.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grepp wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Grepp's side.
Grepp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson tries to buck Grepp off but Grepp is having none of it.
Jackson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grepp pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Grepp wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Grepp advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Grepp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grepp slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Grepp avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jackson.
Grepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grepp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson won't allow Grepp to pass to mount.
Grepp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Grepp eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Grepp keeps him under control.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grepp trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson landing rabbit punches to the side of Grepp's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Grepp is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Grepp trying to control the pace.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grepp wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grepp is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grepp forces his way into half guard.
Grepp wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Grepp is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Bosse Grepp has been cut.
Grepp takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franklin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grepp shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Grepp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franklin Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bosse Grepp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Grepp moves out of range.
Grepp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franklin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp 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.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grepp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Grepp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp is working to tighten is grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grepp is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Grepp breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bosse Grepp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noi looks to land a combination. Conway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jimmy Conway has been cut.
Noi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Conway sprawling to the canvas. Noi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Conway hang on?
Conway is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noi throwing shots but Conway is blocking nicely.
Oh Conway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conway seems to have got his legs back now.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Conway looking for submissions off his back.
Noi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Conway.
Noi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Conway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi moves into the clinch.
Noi connects with a knee to the head.
Noi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noi moves into the clinch successfully.
Noi lands a knee to the head.
Noi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noi manages to break the clinch.
Noi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Conway regains guard immediately.
Noi gets to his feet - Conway follows without any prompting.
An inside leg kick lands from Noi.
Noi scores with a nice head shot.
Noi clinches up against the ropes.
Conway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noi tries to clinch but Conway is having none of it.
Noi lands a jab to Conway's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noi throws a leg kick which misses Conway's front leg but catches the back leg as Conway tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi lands a head shot.
Noi closes the distance and pushes Conway back into the ropes.
Noi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conway looking for submissions off his back.
Conway actively working from the bottom here.
Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noi pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noi pulls his head out easily.
Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noi pulls his head out easily.
Noi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Noi decides to stand up.
A shot to de liver by Noi. Beautiful body shot.
Noi has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noi manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noi lands a jab to Conway's midsection.
Conway tries for a takedown but Noi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noi clinches up against the ropes.
Noi landing knees to the head.
Noi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noi landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Noi prevents a body shot from Conway.
Conway tries to pull guard but Noi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Noi.
Conway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noi wants a takedown but no success here.
Noi tries to score a body lock takedown but Conway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway stops a takedown attempt from Noi.
Conway tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Noi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Conway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Noi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Conway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noi tries to avoid it but Conway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noi to the ground. Noi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Conway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jimmy Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noi tries to clinch there but Conway circles away.
Conway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noi circles away.
Noi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noi throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Noi lands with a nice combination. Conway backs away looking to recover.
Noi has Conway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Noi tries to score a body lock takedown but Conway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conway drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noi dives on top into guard.
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Noi stands and throws Conway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Conway is trying to work for a sweep but Noi has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway tries to reverse the position but Noi maintains control.
Conway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Noi works his way into full mount!
Conway is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Conway is trying to escape the mount.
Noi trying to control but Conway is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Noi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conway is trying to stand up.
Conway is looking to get to half guard.
Conway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Noi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noi tries to clinch there but Conway circles away.
Noi throws a leg kick which misses Conway's front leg but catches the back leg as Conway tries to avoid it.
Noi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noi connects with a right hand. Conway shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Noi.
Conway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Conway fails with the takedown.
A head kick from Noi lands but Conway takes it in his stride.
Noi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Noi misses with a knee strike.
Conway tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Noi with a knee to the head.
Conway jumps guard but Noi stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conway's face.
Conway tries to pull guard but Noi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noi looks for the body kick but Conway saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throws a series of punches but Noi moves out of range.
Noi scores with a head kick.
Conway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Noi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conway, pushing him back against the ropes.
Noi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noi tries for a takedown but Conway manages to get underhooks.
Noi manages to break the clinch.
Noi throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Jimmy Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noi shoots in but no luck this time.
Noi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Conway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conway rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Conway with that takedown attempt.
Diesel Noi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Noi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noi lands with a slapping head kick.
Noi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noi swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi throws a head kick that misses.
Noi tries to clinch there but Conway circles away.
Conway jabs Noi right on the nose. Noi blinks but takes it well.
Noi misses with a hook.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noi as he avoids it easily.
Conway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noi throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Conway. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Noi moves into the clinch.
Conway has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noi uses from the top position.
Noi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Conway, up you get!
Conway lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noi. That's going to slow Conway down.
Conway dodges the punch combination from Noi.
Conway tries to bum rush Noi with a series of wild strikes but Noi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noi misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi looks to land a combination but Conway avoids it well.
Conway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noi.
Noi throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Conway.
A head kick from Noi lands but Conway takes it in his stride.
Conway throws a series of punches but Noi avoids them all with ease.
Noi tries a head kick but it misses.
Noi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Noi tries to clinch there but Conway circles away.
Noi is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Noi throws a series of punches but Conway moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conway.
Noi clinches.
Noi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Noi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conway blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noi tries to clinch up.
Noi feints and then cracks Conway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conway down.
Noi misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely.
Conway tries to clinch up but Noi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimmy Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noi misses with a double jab.
Noi misses with the combination.
Conway fails with the takedown.
Noi moves into range and clinches up with Conway.
Noi manages to break the clinch.
Noi wants to clinch.
Conway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conway throws a combination that misses
and Noi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diesel Noi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noi avoids the head kick by Conway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel Noi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Noi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kolchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes into the arena with bad boy - cascada blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kolchak's choice of entrance music: Gortoz a ran - J'attends. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Kolchak!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolchak pinned against the cage. Kolchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus gets the takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Kolchak from escaping the position.
Kolchak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolchak explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolchak tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kolchak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolchak misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolmiokuristus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kolchak avoids the body shot from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus drops his hands momentarily and Kolchak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolchak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolchak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolchak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolmiokuristus forces Kolchak back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Kolchak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolchak throws out a loose jab but Kolmiokuristus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kolchak misses the shot to the body.
Alex Kolchak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Kolchak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kolchak misses the jab.
A combination from Kolchak does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolchak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolmiokuristus momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolmiokuristus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolchak thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Kolchak.
Kolchak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex Kolchak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolchak is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Kolchak circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolchak lands a slapping body shot.
Kolchak throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Kolchak misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kolchak. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolchak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolchak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolchak misses with a straight right.
Kolchak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kolchak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Kolmiokuristus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolchak throws a hook to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kolchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolchak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolmiokuristus clinches up against the ropes.
Kolmiokuristus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kolchak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolchak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kolchak wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Kolchak to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Kolchak is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolchak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kolchak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolchak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolchak wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolchak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Kolchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alex Kolchak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Kolchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kolchak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Kolchak misses.
Kolchak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolchak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolchak throws a nice looking combination but Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolchak misses with a few strikes there.
Kolchak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kolmiokuristus with that takedown attempt.
Kolchak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolchak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolchak scores with a shot to the body.
Kolchak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolchak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolchak is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus ducks under a wild hook from Kolchak.
Kolchak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolchak throws out the jab.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Kolchak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Kolchak misses.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolchak swivels and escapes.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kolchak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Kolmiokuristus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kolchak misses with a straight left.
Kolchak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Kolchak shows good takedown defense.
Kolchak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the body shot from Kolchak.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolchak is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Kolchak circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolchak throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolchak pinned against the cage. Kolchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus defending well as Kolchak loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kolchak throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus avoids them all with ease.
Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolchak.
Nice sprawl there from Kolchak as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
The fighters circling - Kolchak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kolchak swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus slips a jab from Kolchak.
Kolchak throws a right hand that Kolmiokuristus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolmiokuristus also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kolchak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolchak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolchak pinned against the cage. Kolchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kolchak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kolchak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolchak has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kolchak wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus drags him back down.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolchak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolchak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kolchak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Droom Drillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randleman comes into the arena with UNBREAKABLE blaring out of the sound system. Kevin Randleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Droom Drillo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drillo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drillo.
Drillo connects with a right hand. Randleman shakes it off.
Drillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drillo's waist but Drillo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randleman off to one side.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Drillo shows good takedown defense.
Drillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randleman is trying to control. Drillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drillo is trying to stand up here but Randleman is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throwing shots but Drillo is blocking nicely.
Randleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drillo defending well though.
Drillo pushes Randleman off looking to stand but Randleman dives back in and keeps control.
Randleman trying to control the action but Drillo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drillo.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drillo as he avoids it easily.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drillo as he avoids it easily.
Drillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Randleman tries to clinch there but Drillo circles away.
Drillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drillo, right into the meat.
Randleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drillo.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Randleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drillo wants to get back to his feet but Randleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Drillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Randleman stops Drillo from standing up.
Drillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Drillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick from Drillo lands but Randleman takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Randleman shoots in for a double leg but Drillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drillo as he avoids it easily.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drillo as he jumps to the side.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drillo as he jumps to the side.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drillo but Drillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drillo cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Drillo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randleman backs up against the ropes.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drillo is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Droom Drillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Randleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drillo pinned against the cage. Drillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman shoots in but Drillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Drillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drillo circles away.
Randleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drillo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randleman fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drillo throws a head kick that misses.
Drillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Randleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drillo, right into the meat.
Randleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Droom Drillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randleman.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drillo as he jumps to the side.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drillo.
Drillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drillo with a jab.
Drillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randleman's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Droom Drillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drillo lands a right hook to the body.
Drillo stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randleman. That did some damage!
Drillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drillo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Drillo scores with a four punch combination!
Randleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drillo.
Drillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randleman's calf.
Nice body punch from Drillo.
Drillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drillo thuds his shin into the meat of Randleman's side.
Drillo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Drillo duly obliges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drillo.
Drillo thows a body kick. Randleman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randleman takes one on the button.
Drillo cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Drillo scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drillo scores with a leg kick.
Randleman fails with the takedown.
Drillo connects with a high kick.
Drillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drillo lands with a kick to the temple. Randleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Drillo sprawls well. He's pushed Randleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drillo scores with a kick to the body.
Drillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drillo scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Drillo.
Drillo lands a right hook to the body.
Randleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the ropes and back into rage.
Drillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drillo connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Randleman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Droom Drillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Randleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Drillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drillo dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
A head kick from Drillo lands but Randleman takes it in his stride.
Drillo scores with the left hand. Randleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drillo misses the shot to the body.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Drillo shows good takedown defense.
Randleman looks for a takedown but Drillo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Drillo.
Drillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drillo throws a nice head kick!
A shot to de liver by Drillo. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randleman's calf.
Drillo lands with a hook. Randleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drillo punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Drillo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drillo.
Drillo misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Drillo. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Drillo scores with a nice body kick.
Drillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drillo pushes Randleman away with a front kick.
Randleman moves forwards but Drillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Drillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drillo throws a nice looking combination but Randleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drillo cracks the inside of Randleman's front leg.
Drillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Drillo as Randleman shoots in.
Drillo scores with a head kick.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Drillo shows good takedown defense.
Drillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drillo lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
Drillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Drillo scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drillo lands with a shot to the body.
Drillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Drillo had a free shot at his head there.
Drillo throws a head kick that Randleman semi-blocks.
Drillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drillo.
Randleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drillo, right into the meat.
Drillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drillo lands with a kick to the temple. Randleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drillo feints and then cracks Randleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randleman down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drillo.
Randleman walks into a stiff left hand from Drillo.
Randleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drillo.
Kevin Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drillo works Randleman's body with a nice hook.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randleman. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Drillo.
Drillo connects with a high kick.
Randleman drops his hands momentarily and Drillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drillo scores with a body shot.
Randleman looks for a takedown but Drillo sprawls well.
Droom Drillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randleman. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Droom Drillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Droom Drillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laarj Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen System Of A Down - Vicinity Of Obscenity! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laarj Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Laarj Dong has been cut.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Fredriksson lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dong has time to react.
Dong fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laarj Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong walks into a stiff left hand from Fredriksson.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laarj Dong's cut is getting worse.
Fredriksson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dong - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fredriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen has chosen Rentun Ruusu as his entrance music. Timo Nieminen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dutch Schulz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nieminen off the ropes and back into rage.
It looks like Timo Nieminen has been cut.
Schulz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schulz tries to bum rush Nieminen with a series of wild strikes but Nieminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nieminen avoids the body shot from Schulz.
Good standup being displayed there by Nieminen as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Schulz misses.
Nieminen dodges the punch combination from Schulz.
Nieminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schulz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nieminen uses it to pass to side control.
Nieminen tries to advance to mount but Schulz denies him.
Nieminen working the body and head with strikes.
Schulz tries to buck Nieminen off but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schulz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen throws an elbow but Schulz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schulz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nieminen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schulz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nieminen.
Nieminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schulz is pressing down on Nieminen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nieminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schulz is keeping the position for now.
Schulz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schulz keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieminen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nieminen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schulz is breathing heavily.
Nieminen thows a big elbow that misses.
Schulz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nieminen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nieminen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nieminen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nieminen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nieminen wants to control from the top but Schulz keeps moving.
Schulz working for submissions but it's allowed Nieminen to get to half guard.
Nieminen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nieminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schulz actively working from the bottom here.
Nieminen is trying to control the action in half guard but Schulz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schulz trying to control but Nieminen postures up.
Schulz is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Nieminen wants to pass to mount but Schulz is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schulz avoids the head kick by Nieminen.
Nieminen doesn't manage to clinch there - Schulz circles away.
Dutch Schulz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulz tries to bum rush Nieminen with a series of wild strikes but Nieminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nieminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schulz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nieminen scores with a jab.
Nieminen connects with a single shot there.
Nieminen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Schulz sprawling to the canvas. Nieminen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Schulz hang on?
Schulz is rocked!
Nieminen is nestled in close to Schulz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Schulz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schulz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schulz seems to have got his legs back now.
Schulz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieminen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schulz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Nieminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Nieminen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nieminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schulz swivels and escapes.
Schulz missing with a left hand there. Nieminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schulz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schulz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieminen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nieminen throws and low kick but Schulz moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Schulz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schulz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieminen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nieminen lands a high kick to the side of Schulz's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Nieminen dives into guard, looking to finish.
Nieminen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nieminen 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schulz is looking for a triangle but Nieminen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz is looking for a triangle but Nieminen pushes his legs off easily.
Schulz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schulz working a defensive guard here.
Nieminen thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nieminen lands a head kick. Schulz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Timo Nieminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nieminen lands a head kick!
Nieminen throws a series of punches but Schulz moves out of range.
Nieminen throws a right and a left that Schulz avoids nicely.
Schulz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz wants to clinch but Nieminen slips to the side
letting Nieminen counter with a right hand.
Nieminen throws a head kick that misses.
Schulz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieminen counters with a left and a right that stings Schulz.
Schulz lands with a nice combination. Nieminen backs away looking to recover.
Schulz moves in looking to clinch but Nieminen pushes him off.
Nieminen lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Nieminen.
Nice shot by Schulz.
Dutch Schulz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schulz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dutch Schulz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nieminen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schulz's guard.
Schulz working for a triangle but Nieminen defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nieminen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen advances to half guard.
Schulz actively working from the bottom here.
Nieminen is keen to just control but Schulz is a slippery customer.
Nieminen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schulz wants to improve his position but Nieminen is controlling well.
Nieminen wants to take a breather but Schulz is having none of it.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieminen throwing shots but Schulz is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schulz misses with a double jab
and Nieminen counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Schulz as Nieminen shoots in.
Nieminen throws a series of punches but Schulz moves out of range.
Schulz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
Nieminen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Nieminen or perhaps it was just good defense by Schulz which made him look bad.
Dutch Schulz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Nieminen.
Schulz looks to land a combination but Nieminen avoids it well.
Nieminen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schulz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nieminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nieminen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nieminen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schulz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieminen throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Nieminen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schulz throws a shot from downtown. Nieminen moves away and avoids it.
Schulz misses with a combination
and Nieminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Nieminen does no damage.
Schulz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nieminen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nieminen duly obliges.
Schulz throws a right and a left that Nieminen avoids nicely.
Schulz drops his hands momentarily and Nieminen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schulz moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulz is trying to break the clinch but Nieminen has him pressed against the ropes.
Schulz tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing Schulz back against the cage.
Nieminen breaks the clinch.
Schulz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schulz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nieminen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schulz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieminen throws a sloppy head kick and Schulz moves out of range easily.
Schulz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nieminen gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schulz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nieminen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieminen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schulz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nieminen.
Schulz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schulz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nieminen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schulz's guard.
Nieminen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dutch Schulz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schulz wants to stand back up but Nieminen manages to pass into side control.
Schulz gets back to half guard.
Schulz is looking to improve his position.
Nieminen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schulz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz is staying active underneath Nieminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schulz is trying to stand up here but Nieminen is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nieminen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schulz tries to clinch up.
Schulz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nieminen counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nieminen.
Some wild striking there from Schulz.
Schulz misses with an uppercut.
Nieminen keeps Schulz at a distance using the push kick.
Schulz closes the distance and clinches.
Nieminen wants a takedown but no success here.
Schulz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nieminen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schulz looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schulz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nieminen thows a big elbow that misses.
Nieminen is pushing down on Schulz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schulz is fighting to maintain full guard but Nieminen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nieminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieminen throws a strike but Schulz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schulz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nieminen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schulz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nieminen's back instead.
Timo Nieminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schulz missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Nieminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nieminen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Nieminen!
Timo Nieminen is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mikki Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi has chosen Michael Jackson - Billie Jean as his entrance music. Anabolinen Steroidi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mikki Hiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi walks into a stiff left hand from Hiiri.
Steroidi gets a clinch.
Hiiri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steroidi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hiiri to the mat. Hiiri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hiiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiiri, not yet.
Steroidi throwing strikes from guard but Hiiri blocks nicely.
Steroidi won't allow Hiiri to sweep him here.
Hiiri throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steroidi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hiiri's guard.
Hiiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steroidi.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steroidi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroidi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri slips a straight right by Steroidi.
Hiiri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hiiri lands in his opponent's guard.
Hiiri trying to control but Steroidi is working from the bottom.
Steroidi is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hiiri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steroidi's body to avoid the submission. Steroidi has instead reached around Hiiri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steroidi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anabolinen Steroidi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molo comes to the ring accompanied by Nitro Circus. Baaf has chosen 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Allowin Baaf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Baaf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baaf throws a low kick, looking for Molo's leg but Molo calmly moves out of range.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Molo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baaf.
Baaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baaf.
Baaf misses with a low kick.
Baaf throws a shot from downtown. Molo moves away and avoids it.
Baaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Molo is able to avoid easily.
Molo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baaf throws out the jab.
Molo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Baaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molo. That did some damage!
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Baaf tries to score with a low kick but Molo moves his leg out of the way.
Baaf keeps Molo at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molo tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baaf tries a low kick but Molo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf tries to bum rush Molo with a series of wild strikes but Molo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Molo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Baaf.
Molo misses with a body shot.
Baaf scores with a leg kick.
Molo is breathing heavily.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Molo checks a leg kick.
Molo lands a right hook to the body.
Baaf jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molo takes a swing at Baaf's ribcage but misses.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Baaf throws a chopping leg kick but Molo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molo just misses with a punch to the body.
Baaf lands a really nice looking cross but Molo seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baaf, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molo. That did some damage!
Baaf lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Martti Molo has been cut.
Baaf connects with a single shot there.
Baaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baaf throws a head kick but Molo moves out of range.
Baaf tries to clinch but Molo moves out of range.
A big left from Molo misses.
Molo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Molo circles away.
Baaf pushes Molo away with a front kick.
Baaf scores with a nice head shot.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a series of strikes. Molo will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baaf.
Molo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molo's calf.
Baaf thuds his shin into the meat of Molo's side.
Baaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Molo controls his hands.
Molo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baaf lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Baaf.
Molo gets through Baaf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baaf taking a breather.
Baaf continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Baaf blocking some punches.
Molo prevents a body shot from Baaf.
Baaf is looking to control Molo's arms but Molo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baaf has his back to the ropes.
Baaf seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Baaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Molo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Molo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf keeps control of Molo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baaf is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Molo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molo slowing the pace effectively.
Baaf scores with a hook to the body.
Molo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molo lands a nice uppercut.
Molo lands with a short shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baaf. Molo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baaf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Molo.
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!
Baaf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Molo tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molo's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molo thuds his right hand into Baaf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baaf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martti Molo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick lands from Molo that sends Baaf to the canvas. Baaf tries to scramble back to his feet but Molo brings him back down into side control.
Baaf is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baaf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Molo controlling the position from side mount.
Baaf is trying to improve his position.
Molo is staying tight to Baaf's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Molo'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baaf prevents Molo from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo slows the pace down.
Molo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baaf to his feet.
Allowin Baaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Molo blocks the low kick.
Molo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Molo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molo.
Molo misses with a series of wild punches.
Baaf lands a really nice looking cross but Molo seems unphased.
Molo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Molo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf scores with a nice right hand.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Molo as he checks the leg kick.
Molo throws a series of punches but Baaf moves out of range.
Baaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molo.
Martti Molo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molo misses with an uppercut.
Molo throws a lazy head kick
and Baaf counters with a nice body shot.
Molo moves forwards but Baaf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Baaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molo moves out of range as Baaf strikes.
Molo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baaf misses with a low kick.
Baaf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Molo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baaf manages to avoid it.
Molo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo sizes up Baaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Baaf.
Good work by Molo as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molo blocks the leg kick.
Baaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molo's calf.
Baaf tries to work over Molo's front leg with a kick but Molo checks it.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baaf.
Baaf lands with a slapping head kick.
Baaf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Molo is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baaf.
Molo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baaf misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf thows a body kick. Molo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baaf.
Baaf throws a body kick the misses
and Molo counters with a two punch combo.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Baaf misses.
Baaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick
and Baaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molo's knee momentarily.
Molo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molo checks a leg kick.
Baaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Baaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martti Molo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baaf is looking to slow Molo down with leg kicks.
Molo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baaf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baaf thuds his right hand into Molo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Molo blocks the low kick.
Molo avoids the head kick by Baaf.
Molo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Molo thuds a left hand into Baaf's body.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf jabs at Molo's body.
Molo looks to score with a jab to the body but Baaf is just out of range.
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baaf connects with the punch.
Baaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baaf misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Molo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baaf throws a wild body kick that Molo sees coming a mile off.
Baaf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molo throws out a loose jab but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Baaf moves out of range easily.
Baaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Baaf is predictable there
and Molo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Molo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Molo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baaf throws a sloppy head kick and Molo moves out of range easily.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molo throws a leg kick that misses.
Baaf blocks a head kick by Molo.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws a head kick that misses.
Baaf throws a hook to the side of Molo's head but Molo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baaf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Molo's hands.
Molo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Molo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baaf catches Molo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baaf throws a head kick but Molo moves out of range.
Molo misses with a combination
and Baaf counters with a big head kick but Molo shrugs it off.
Baaf wants to clinch.
Baaf misses with a hook. Molo ducked under it nicely.
Baaf throws a leg kick
and Molo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molo lands a head kick. Baaf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws out a loose jab but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molo lands a lovely overhand right.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molo throws a head kick that Baaf semi-blocks.
Molo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molo.
Baaf tries to clinch up.
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molo's knee momentarily.
Baaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baaf avoids the body shot from Molo.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick
and Baaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baaf slips a straight right by Molo.
Baaf misses with a low kick.
Molo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baaf at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Baaf tests Molo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baaf dodges the punch combination from Molo.
Baaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baaf throws a hook to the side of Molo's head but Molo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baaf.
Baaf throws a head kick but Molo moves out of range.
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaf throws a front kick that sends Molo stumbling back into the ropes.
Molo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Molo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martti Molo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Molo lands a lovely overhand right.
Baaf misses with the body kick
and Molo counters with a series of strikes. Baaf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molo misses the shot to the body.
Molo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
Molo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baaf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Molo counters with a stiff right hand.
Molo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molo takes a kick to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Molo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molo throws a head kick but Baaf moves out of range.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo scores with a jab to the body.
Molo lands with a hook. Baaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molo lands with a hook. Baaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molo.
A jab from Molo does it's job there.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baaf throws a head kick that half lands.
Molo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baaf on the side of the head.
Baaf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baaf wants to slow Molo down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Baaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molo's corner calls for a 1-2. Molo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Molo misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws out a loose jab but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
A jab from Molo does it's job there.
Molo misses with a looping left.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Baaf moves out of range easily.
Baaf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baaf misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Molo misses.
A cross from Molo lands.
Baaf missing with a left hand there. Molo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molo misses with a double jab.
Baaf tries a low kick but Molo avoids it.
Baaf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Baaf moves out of range easily.
Baaf throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Molo to counter with a crisp jab.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baaf thows a leg kick but Molo checks it
and Molo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baaf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Molo checks a leg kick.
Molo throws a good cross that connects.
Molo looks to throw the jab but Baaf is out of range.
Baaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Molo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Molo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo moves out of range of the strikes.
Baaf misses with a jab to the body
and Molo counters with a stiff right hand.
Molo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molo sizes up Baaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baaf throws a front kick that sends Molo stumbling back into the ropes.
Molo throws a right and a left that Baaf avoids nicely.
Baaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Molo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Molo thuds a left hand into Baaf's body.
Baaf cracks Molo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baaf on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Molo there.
A jab lands there for Molo.
Molo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo had his way with Allowin Baaf in that round.
The cut man is working on Martti Molo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
Molo connects with a jab.
Molo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baaf throws a head kick but Molo moves out of range.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Baaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Molo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baaf throws a front kick aimed at Molo's knee but Molo avoids it well.
Molo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Molo.
Molo misses with a straight right.
Baaf cracks Molo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Molo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molo's sensitive parts.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf tries a low kick but Molo avoids it.
Baaf connects with a looping right hand.
Molo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baaf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molo throws a lazy head kick
and Baaf counters with a good low kick that Molo was not able to check.
Baaf wants to slow Molo down by chopping away at his legs.
Baaf throws a looping overhand right but Molo ducks down to avoid it.
Molo looks to land a left hand but Baaf moved out of range nicely.
Baaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Baaf is predictable there
and Molo counters with a one-two to the body.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baaf wants to clinch up but Molo keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Molo as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Baaf.
Molo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Baaf misses
and Molo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baaf looks to throw the jab but Molo is out of range.
Molo misses with the combination.
Molo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baaf.
Molo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baaf counters with a good low kick that Molo was not able to check.
Baaf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baaf.
Baaf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Molo.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf misses with a looping left.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Martti Molo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo lands with an uppercut that bounces Baaf off the ropes and back into rage.
Molo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baaf's head.
A left lands for Molo.
Baaf missing with a left hand there. Molo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Molo.
Molo throws a head kick that misses
and Baaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Baaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick by Molo misses
and Baaf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Molo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baaf backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baaf misses with a body punch.
Baaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow.
Baaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo scores with a shoulder strike.
Molo cracks Baaf with a nice body shot.
Baaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Molo avoids the damage to the body.
Molo is pushing Baaf up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Molo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molo is leaning against Baaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Molo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Molo as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Molo.
Baaf tries a body shot but Molo blocks it.
Molo lands with a light punch inside.
Molo gets through Baaf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Molo.
Molo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allowin Baaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baaf blocks a jab.
Baaf throws a leg kick but Molo sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baaf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allowin Baaf!
Allowin Baaf is the new welterweight champion!
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