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CEC 32 : Full Force PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo Mannerheim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith digs a good body shot into Mannerheim's ribs.
Smith takes a swing at Mannerheim's ribcage but misses.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Mannerheim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Mannerheim takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Keijo Mannerheim has been cut.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith connects with the punch.
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!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Mannerheim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mannerheim walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Mannerheim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith drops Mannerheim with a naaaaasty hook - Mannerheim is in real trouble here! Smith dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hantunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Wannis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantunen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Religion - American Jesus. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hantunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Wannis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantunen scoring well with a low kick there.
Wannis tries to clinch there but Hantunen circles away.
Wannis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wannis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hantunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Hantunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hantunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hantunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wannis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hantunen tries to land a leg kick but Wannis saw it coming and moves away.
Hantunen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hantunen lunges at Wannis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wannis's hand.
Hantunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hantunen controlling the action here.
Wannis missing with punches from the bottom.
Hantunen wants to free his trapped foot but Wannis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannis is looking for a sweep. Hantunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hantunen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hantunen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wannis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, if Hantunen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wannis wants to improve his position but Hantunen is controlling well.
Wannis trying to control but Hantunen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wannis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hantunen slips a nice elbow through Wannis's hands, connecting with Wannis's forehead.
Hantunen is thwarting Wannis's attempts to control the position.
Hantunen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wannis trying to control but Hantunen postures up.
Wannis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hantunen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hantunen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wannis wants to get back to his feet.
Hantunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wannis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hantunen slips a nice elbow through Wannis's hands, connecting with Wannis's forehead.
Wannis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hantunen pulls his head out easily.
Hantunen not doing much here.
Wannis trying to control from the bottom.
Wannis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hantunen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hantunen's back!
Hantunen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantunen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wannis's guard. Nice work there by Hantunen.
Hantunen 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.
Wannis controls Hantunen momentarily but Hantunen frees himself.
Wannis working for submissions but it's allowed Hantunen to get to half guard.
Wannis wants to get back to full guard.
Wannis is trying to stand back up but Hantunen is controlling him
Hantunen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wannis wants to control but Hantunen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wannis wants to improve his position but Hantunen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hantunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hantunen closes the distance and clinches.
Hantunen avoids the elbow strike from Wannis, against the cage.
Wannis throws an elbow that misses.
Wannis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hantunen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wannis trying to land knees to the body.
Hantunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wannis has him pressed against the cage.
Hantunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hantunen lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hantunen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wannis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wannis can't find room to land a body shot as Hantunen controls the action.
Hantunen blocks the elbow strike.
Wannis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wannis. Hantunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Hantunen both land. Nice combination.
Wannis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hantunen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wannis clinches but Hantunen breaks the clinch
and Hantunen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wannis! Hantunen lets Wannis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wannis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannis tries to clinch but Hantunen moves away
and Hantunen counters with a right hand from hell and Wannis is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Hantunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Waddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waddy has chosen Hurt - T.I. as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Waddy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler stuffs the takedown.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waddy moves away.
Butler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waddy.
Butler throws a series of punches but Waddy moves out of range.
Butler defending well as Waddy loads up on a big left hand.
Waddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler tries to bum rush Waddy with a series of wild strikes but Waddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waddy misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butler connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Matt Waddy has been cut.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Waddy's head but Waddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butler throws a series of punches but Waddy moves out of range.
Waddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Butler sprawls well. He's pushed Waddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Waddy.
Nice shot by Butler.
Waddy is rocked!
Butler connects with a body shot.
Waddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Waddy looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waddy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Butler. Waddy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Butler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Butler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Path (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfman Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Path's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Path!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfman Jack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Path throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Path avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolfman Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Path pinned against the cage. Path gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfman Jack.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jack.
Path gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jack to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jack preventing the sweep.
Jack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Path is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jack, into his guard.
Path avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Path landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Path got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Path has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Path trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Path can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Path trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Path loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is looking for a triangle but Path pushes his legs off easily.
Jack looks gassed!
Path slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Path trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack is looking for a triangle but Path pushes his legs off easily.
Path controlling from the top position.
Path with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Path not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Path wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Path sees it coming and defends easily.
Path trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Path defends it.
Path is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Path looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Path's thigh. Path counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Path throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Path throws a big shot that misses.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Path is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack is looking to stall here but Path recovers full guard.
Jack is sitting in close to Path's body. Path has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jack is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jack is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Path.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Path!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Valari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Valari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International is looking to clinch.
Valari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
International scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valari scores with a punch to the head.
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by International.
Valari misses with a combination
letting International counter with a right hand.
International blocks a low kick nicely.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valari misses with a wild combination.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
International uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valari has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from International.
Valari motions for International to come forward. Valari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
International slips a jab from Valari.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International slips a straight right by Valari.
A shot to the body from Valari misses
and International counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lukas Valari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valari stuffs the takedown.
Valari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a nice uppercut.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Lukas Valari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
International throws a head kick but Valari moves out of range.
Valari misses with a combination
and International makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valari is breathing heavily.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches International on the side of the head.
Valari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Valari lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by International.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
International throws a combination. Valari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
International moves into the clinch.
Valari tries to break free but International pushes him back against the cage.
Valari takes an elbow to the temple.
International breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
International lands a with a good body shot.
Valari looks to land a left hand but International moved out of range nicely.
International looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
International works Valari's body with a nice hook.
International throws a head kick that misses.
Valari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
International connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valari cracks International with a right hand to the side of the head.
International lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valari at a distance.
International is looking to slow Valari down with leg kicks.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
International has closed the distance and engaged Valari in a clinch.
International lands a right hand.
Valari is trying to force a seperation but International has the dominant position.
International lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valari is looking to break free of the clinch but International has double underhooks.
Valari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
International just leaning against Valari, taking a breather.
International manages to break the clinch.
International lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
International closes the distance and clinches.
International lands a body shot.
International stalling against the cage.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but International is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by International.
Valari wants to get back to striking at distance but International won't allow it.
Valari scores with a hook to the body.
International breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by International.
Valari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting International counter with a right hand.
International lands with a nice combination. Valari backs away looking to recover.
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!
International showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valari.
International throws a series of strikes that have Valari backpedaling.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valari thows a leg kick but International checks it
and International counters with a three punch combo that has Valari backing up. Valari nods at International to acknowledge the strikes.
Valari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from Valari is predictable there
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valari swings away with a body shot that misses
and International counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valari misses with a low kick as International jumps back.
International has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
International rushes Valari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
International working Valari over with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on International - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. International obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Valari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but International has him pressed against the cage.
International has Valari pressed against the cage, preventing Valari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
International lands a damaging elbow.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valari misses with a combination
and International counters with a left and a right that stings Valari.
International ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
International digs a good hook to Valari's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
International cracks a nice hook into Valari's ribs.
International goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - International coming out on top.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International scores with a jab to the body.
Valari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from International.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from International.
International throws a nice head kick!
International misses with a two punch combination.
International connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Valari misses its intended target.
A jab from International does it's job there.
Valari takes one on the button.
Valari swats away the attempt to clinch by International.
Valari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
International has managed to clinch.
International landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Valari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valari misses with a punch on the inside.
International breaks from the clinch.
International cracks Valari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valari misses with some punches.
Valari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valari tries to circle away but International has him pinned against the cage.
Valari has had enough of the clinch but International keeps him there for the moment.
Valari wants to get back to striking at distance but International won't allow it.
International pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
International throws a lazy head kick
and International takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valari lands a nice shot that snaps International's head back.
Valari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for International.
Lukas Valari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valari throws a left and a right that both miss
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
International scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Valari.
International tries to bum rush Valari with a series of wild strikes but Valari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
International is working the combinations to good effect here.
International feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valari's calf.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with a good low kick that Valari was not able to check.
International blocks a jab.
Valari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valari pivots, looking for a leg kick but International is out of range and Valari settles back down.
International throws out a powerful jab.
Valari throws a lazy right hand but International sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
International throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
International lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice combination there by International.
International misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valari misses with an uppercut. International saw that one coming.
International ducks under a wild hook from Valari.
Valari throws a left and a right that both miss
and International counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
International throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International throws a quick inside leg kick.
International lands a nice looking body kick.
Valari throws a leg kick
and International connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
International moves out of range as Valari strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Valari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valari is rocked!
Valari missing with a left hand there. International was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
International cracks Valari with a good jab.
Oh Valari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valari thows a leg kick but International checks it
and International counters with a straight right hand.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a left to the body.
Valari seems to have got his legs back now.
International wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
International connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
International shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valari as he avoids it easily.
Valari misses with a jab to the body
and International counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by International.
International throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valari throws a leg kick that is checked
and International moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. International obliges.
A nice left hand lands by International.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International closes the distance and pushes Valari back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valari wants to break free but International has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from International.
International stalling.
International prevents Valari from breaking the clinch.
International keeps control of Valari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
International throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valaris head.
International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valari throws a sloppy body shot
and International counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from International.
Valari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
International lands a body shot.
International moves away from the strike by Valari.
International cracks Valari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lukas Valari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valari walks into a straight right hand from International.
International with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
International on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valari. Valari obviously looking to wear him down.
Valari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valari swings for the body but International moves out of range.
Valari throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Valari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
International catches Valari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
International clinches with his opponent.
International lands a body shot.
Valari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
International lands with an uppercut that bounces Valari off the cage and back into rage.
International cracks the inside of Valari's front leg.
A low kick from Valari is predictable there
letting International counter with a right hand.
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International cracks Valari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
International throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
International pulls out of a head kick attempt.
International cracks Valari with an open hand slap.
Valari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
International drives through and clinches with Valari against the cage.
International manages to break the clinch.
International thumps Valari with a low kick.
International connects with a nice looking jab.
Valari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. International sees it coming and avoids it easily.
International displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
International throws out a powerful jab.
International lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
International works Valari's body with a nice hook.
International closes the distance and pushes Valari back into the cage.
International keeps control of Valari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valari misses with a body punch.
International scores with a knee to the head.
International breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
International scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
International thows a body kick. Valari tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
International lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Travis International is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
International moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by International.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valari.
Valari lunges at International with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by International's hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valari being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis International comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well International has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis International!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Iron Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Speedos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Speedos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Iron Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Speedos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Iron Man does no damage.
Speedos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iron Man wants to get back to his feet but Speedos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speedos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iron Man's head.
Iron Man is looking to sweep but instead, Speedos has passed into half guard.
Iron Man is in trouble now - Speedos has advanced to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iron Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Speedos landing shots from mount.
Iron Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Speedos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iron Man is holding on tight.
Speedos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speedos controlling the position easily from mount.
Iron Man wants to try and get back to his feet.
Iron Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Iron Man wants to control but Speedos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedos tries to control but Iron Man wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedos controlling from the full mount.
Iron Man is trying to stand.
Speedos lands a big shot there that rocks Iron Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Iron Man is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Speedos has taken his back.
Speedos working for the choke.
Speedos controlling well, preventing Iron Man from escaping the position.
Speedos is trying to stick to Iron Man's back but Iron Man is turning into Speedos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Speedos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iron Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Man wants to control from the top but Speedos keeps moving.
Speedos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Iron Man is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Speedos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Iron Man's back instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Man is trying to stand back up.
Iron Man covers up after that shot from Speedos.
Iron Man fending off the submission attempt from Speedos.
Speedos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Iron Man defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Speedos controlling well, preventing Iron Man from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedos controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Speedos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Iron Man right now.
Speedos trying to control momentarily.
Iron Man rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Iron Man is breathing heavily.
Speedos content to control rather than advance.
Iron Man pushes Speedos off looking to stand but Speedos dives back in and keeps control.
Speedos wants to take a breather but Iron Man is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Speedos passes to full mount!
Speedos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Speedos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Iron Man is on top in guard.
Iron Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Speedos working for a triangle but Iron Man defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speedos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iron Man is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Speedos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iron Man misses with a takedown
and Speedos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iron Man's guard.
Iron Man wriggles free and stands up.
Mauri Iron Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Speedos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iron Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Iron Man, not yet.
Speedos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Speedos seems to have locked his on tight now - Iron Man screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Speedos, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ken Speedos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seventies Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Vahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahva has chosen Hammerfall - Let the Hammer Fall as his entrance music. The key to victory for Seventies Blackman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seventies Blackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Vahva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Harri Vahva has been cut.
Blackman connects with the punch.
Blackman misses with a two punch combination.
Vahva swinging wilding here.
Vahva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackman.
Blackman throws the left hand but Vahva avoids the punch easily.
Blackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackman misses with a body shot.
Blackman misses with a double jab.
Blackman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Blackman.
Blackman throws a body punch but Vahva moves out of range.
Blackman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackman connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Vahva out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seventies Blackman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvadore Spectra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Simpson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvadore Spectra!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spectra as he jumps to the side.
Spectra looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spectra.
Simpson tries to bench press Spectra off him but Spectra keeps the position.
Spectra is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simpson is trying to escape and Spectra transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Spectra! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvadore Spectra!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goulart comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laitinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Goulart.
Goulart tries to clinch there but Laitinen circles away.
Goulart defending well as Laitinen loads up on a big left hand.
Joao Goulart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goulart blocks a jab.
A jab from Laitinen finds it's way through Goulart's defenses.
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Goulart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goulart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goulart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laitinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Goulart off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goulart throws a leg kick that misses.
Goulart fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Laitinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goulart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laitinen wants to sweep here but Goulart controlling him for the moment.
Laitinen pulls Goulart in close to prevent any damage.
Goulart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitinen is keeping the position for now.
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.
Laitinen has his hands on Goulart's head, controlling the position.
Goulart trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goulart tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitinen is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goulart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Laitinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Goulart.
Laitinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goulart moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goulart takes a swing at Laitinen's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goulart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laitinen misses the jab.
Laitinen misses with a looping right.
Laitinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goulart moves out of range as Laitinen strikes.
Laitinen throws a good cross that connects.
Goulart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laitinen.
Goulart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laitinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laitinen missing with a left hand there. Goulart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
Goulart shoots in for a takedown but Laitinen shows good takedown defense.
Goulart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laitinen.
Goulart takes the fight into the clinch.
Goulart blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goulart scores with a hook to the body.
Goulart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laitinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Goulart won't allow it.
Goulart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goulart has Laitinen pushed against the cage.
Laitinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulart is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laitinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laitinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goulart lands an elbow inside.
Laitinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goulart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laitinen avoids it.
Goulart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Laitinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goulart.
Goulart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitinen misses with some punches.
Goulart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goulart can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Goulart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goulart tries to clinch up but Laitinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Goulart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laitinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goulart won't allow Laitinen to sweep him here.
Goulart landing with the ground and pound.
Goulart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laitinen is looking to regain half guard here but Goulart keeps moving and retains side control.
Laitinen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laitinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goulart working away.
Laitinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goulart's best efforts.
Goulart trying to control from half guard but Laitinen is working away.
Goulart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good exchange - Laitinen coming out on top.
Goulart slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goulart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Joao Goulart has been cut.
Laitinen clobbers Goulart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laitinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laitinen scores with a punch to the head.
Goulart is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goulart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laitinen throws out the jab.
Laitinen throws a jab when Goulart was well out of range.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goulart defending well as Laitinen loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goulart.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Laitinen.
Goulart dodges the punch combination from Laitinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Goulart. Goulart gets slowly back to his feet.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laitinen misses with a looping right.
Goulart walks into a left hand.
Goulart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laitinen.
Joao Goulart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laitinen throws an overhand right that lands on Goulart's shoulder, as Goulart tries to avoid the shot.
Goulart tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it.
Goulart moves out of range as Laitinen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Goulart misses with a body kick.
Goulart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Goulart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goulart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laitinen.
Ilkka Laitinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Laitinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goulart moves out of range as Laitinen strikes.
Laitinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goulart has Laitinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Laitinen looking to stall.
Goulart lands a damaging elbow.
Laitinen pushes Goulart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goulart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goulart scores a nice knee to the body.
Goulart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goulart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laitinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Goulart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goulart shoots for a takedown but Laitinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laitinen scores with the left hand. Goulart knows he should have avoided that one.
Laitinen lunges at Goulart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goulart's hand.
Goulart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laitinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Goulart is trying to drag Laitinen to the mat but Laitinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laitinen is trying to stall.
Goulart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goulart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goulart trying to control the position but instead, Laitinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goulart into the cage.
Goulart blocks an uppercut.
Laitinen blocks an uppercut.
Laitinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen cracks Goulart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goulart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goulart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laitinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Goulart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goulart staying out of range there.
Goulart seems to have got his legs back now.
Laitinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Goulart to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Goulart looks to clinch but Laitinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Goulart taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ilkka Laitinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Onyx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Onyx!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onyx avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Onyx throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onyx throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Onyx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Onyx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake throws a series of punches but Onyx avoids them all with ease.
Onyx moves away from the strike by Drake.
Onyx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onyx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake slips a straight right by Onyx.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Onyx momentarily.
Onyx misses with a double jab
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Onyx lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Drake digs a good hook to Onyx's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Onyx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Onyx sprawls well. Onyx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Onyx connects with the punch.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Onyx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onyx swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onyx.
Onyx misses with an uppercut.
General Onyx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Onyx blocks the body kick.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onyx.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onyx counters with a two punch combo.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Onyx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onyx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Onyx throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Onyx throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Onyx throws a big shot that misses.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Onyx there.
Onyx throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake digs a good body shot into Onyx's ribs.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Onyx backs away looking to recover.
Onyx misses with a hook.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
General Onyx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onyx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Onyx counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Onyx.
Drake works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onyx pinned against the cage. Onyx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Onyx misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Onyx finds it's target.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Onyx ducks down to avoid it.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onyx.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onyx.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onyx moves away.
Onyx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Onyx misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Onyx missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Onyx lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onyx was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake defending well as Onyx loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Onyx.
A punch combination from Onyx misses.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Onyx moved out of range.
Onyx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Onyx swinging wilding here.
Onyx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drake throws a series of punches but Onyx moves out of range.
Onyx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Onyx throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Onyx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Onyx avoids the body shot from Drake.
Onyx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onyx misses the shot to the body.
Onyx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Onyx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Onyx might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Onyx misses with a hook to the body
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Joshua Drake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onyx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drake is looking to wear down Onyx with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Onyx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Onyx scores with a jab.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onyx.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Onyx's head but Onyx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Onyx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onyx throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.
Onyx misses with a body shot.
Drake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Onyx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Onyx throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onyx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake defending well as Onyx loads up on a big left hand.
Onyx misses with a double jab.
Joshua Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Onyx catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Joshua Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onyx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Onyx avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake lunges at Onyx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Onyx's hand.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Onyx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Onyx counters with a left to the body.
Onyx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onyx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Onyx just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Onyx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Onyx.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onyx throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Onyx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake lands a lovely overhand right.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Onyx ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Onyx doesn't seem phased though.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Onyx tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onyx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Onyx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Onyx slips a jab from Drake.
Onyx thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Onyx finds it's target.
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!
Onyx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onyx manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Onyx throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Onyx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Onyx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Onyx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake scores with a hook.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Onyx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Onyx.
Onyx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Onyx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onyx works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Drake works Onyx's body with a nice hook.
Drake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Onyx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Onyx misses with an uppercut.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Onyx.
Onyx lands a jab to the head.
Onyx slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Onyx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Onyx misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onyx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
Drake moves out of range as Onyx strikes.
Onyx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onyx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onyx moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onyx throws out the jab.
Drake throws a series of punches but Onyx moves out of range.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joshua Drake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Onyx to counter with a crisp jab.
Onyx has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Onyx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Onyx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake throws a body punch but Onyx moves out of range.
Drake scores with a three punch combo!
Onyx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Onyx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Drake wants to land a leg kick but Onyx is out of range.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
The fighters circling - Onyx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Onyx's half guard.
Onyx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Onyx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Onyx trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Onyx!
Onyx avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drake.
Onyx is working to get back to half guard.
Drake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Onyx is looking to escape.
Drake with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a wild left hand from mount and Onyx manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Onyx is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Onyx is working away.
Drake 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.
Drake throwing shots but Onyx is blocking nicely.
Drake is pressing down on Onyx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Onyx is holding on for now.
Drake misses with a head shot. Onyx uses the momentum to regain guard.
Onyx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Onyx throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Onyx misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Onyx - just one landing.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Onyx.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onyx makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onyx misses with a two punch combination.
Onyx looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Onyx moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake takes a swing at Onyx's ribcage but misses.
Drake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Onyx thows a body shot but no joy.
Onyx throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Onyx thinking.
Onyx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onyx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Onyx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onyx slips under a jab from Drake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Onyx counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Onyx slips under a jab.
Onyx misses with a double jab
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drake prevents Onyx from improving his position.
Drake is thwarting Onyx's attempts to control the position.
Drake trying to control the action but Onyx is working from the bottom.
Drake misses with a head shot. Onyx uses the momentum to regain guard.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
Drake wants to control from the top but Onyx keeps moving.
Onyx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onyx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake throws a front kick aimed at Onyx's knee but Onyx avoids it well.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake looks to land a combination but Onyx avoids it well.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onyx.
Onyx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Onyx misses with a body shot
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onyx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Onyx doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Onyx moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onyx was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onyx but Onyx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onyx.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onyx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Onyx sprawls well.
Onyx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Onyx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Onyx throws a shot to the body.
Onyx throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Onyx misses.
Drake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Onyx is keeping the position.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Onyx is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Drake working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onyx regains half guard, as Drake was trying to land strikes.
Drake is looking to advance position but Onyx won't allow it.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Onyx defending well though.
Onyx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Onyx defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake cracks Onyx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake had his way with General Onyx in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake throws a combination. Onyx tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onyx manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Onyx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onyx throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Onyx.
Onyx throws a combination that misses
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Onyx swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Onyx swinging wilding here.
Onyx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Onyx throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake throws a body punch but Onyx moves out of range.
Onyx lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onyx scores with a jab to the body.
Onyx moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onyx finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Onyx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Onyx had a free shot at his head there.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onyx slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onyx.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Onyx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Onyx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Onyx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
General Onyx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onyx loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Onyx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Onyx as he connects with a hook.
Onyx misses with a series of wild punches.
Onyx throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
A combination from Onyx does no damage.
Onyx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Onyx throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Onyx swinging wilding here.
Onyx misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Onyx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onyx makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Onyx throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyx misses with a two punch combination.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Onyx is just out of range.
Drake moves away from the strike by Onyx.
Drake punishes Onyx's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Onyx's shoulder, as Onyx tries to avoid the shot.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Drake catches Onyx right on the button with a cross.
Onyx looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Onyx takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Onyx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onyx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onyx misses with a looping left.
Onyx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onyx missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Onyx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake throws a body punch but Onyx moves out of range.
Drake thuds a left hand into Onyx's body.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onyx throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake with a nice cross.
Onyx throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onyx.
Onyx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onyx misses with an uppercut.
Joshua Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Drake!
Joshua Drake retains his heavyweight title!
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