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CEC 51 : Havoc PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jose aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jonasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jonasson's choice of entrance music: It's the FINAL countdown. 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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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jose aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Jonasson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jonasson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
aldo drives through and clinches with Jonasson against the cage.
aldo cracks Jonasson with a nice body shot.
Jonasson takes a knee to the side of the body.
aldo with a knee to the head.
aldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
aldo lands an elbow just above Jonasson 's eye.
It looks like Alexander Jonasson has been cut.
aldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonasson being controlled against the cage.
aldo working Jonasson over with knees to the body.
aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonasson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jonasson being controlled against the cage.
aldo breaks from the clinch.
aldo feints a jab and as Jonasson dips his head, aldo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Jonasson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Jonasson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! aldo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). jose aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skuomo Shiratori (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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134 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skuomo Shiratori!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shiratori looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanderson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vihtala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pohjois-Karjala. Andy Baker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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289 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Baker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihtala.
Baker is looking to clinch but Vihtala is avoiding it.
Crunch! Vihtala slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Baker looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Vihtala.
Vihtala closes the distance and clinches.
Vihtala connects with a knee to the head.
Vihtala landing knees to the body.
Vihtala crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Vihtala lands an uppercut.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vihtala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vihtala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vihtala scores a nice knee to the body.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vihtala.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Vihtala.
Vihtala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vihtala obliges.
Vihtala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vihtala.
Vihtala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Baker wants a takedown.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Baker.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vihtala with a knee to the head.
Vihtala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker working aggressively here.
Vihtala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Baker tries to circle away but Vihtala has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Vihtala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vihtala connects with a knee to the head.
Vihtala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
Vihtala scores with a knee to the head.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baker has Vihtala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vihtala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vihtala landing knees to the head.
Vihtala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vihtala smiles and moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vihtala - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vihtala. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Vihtala landing knees to the body.
Vihtala stalling the fight.
Vihtala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker has Vihtala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vihtala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker is trying to break free.
Vihtala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vihtala keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vihtala lands a good knee to the midsection. Baker won't want to take too many of those.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala with a knee to the head.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vihtala.
Come on Vihtala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Vihtala keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vihtala obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vihtala obliges.
Vihtala scores a nice knee to the body.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vihtala.
Vihtala lands a good knee to the midsection. Baker won't want to take too many of those.
Vihtala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vihtala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
Vihtala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vihtala stalling.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Vihtala.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vihtala.
Vihtala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vihtala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vihtala pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vihtala.
Vihtala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vihtala stalling the fight.
Vihtala gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vihtala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihtala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vihtala obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vihtala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vihtala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vihtala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker can't get the takedown.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Baker.
Vihtala has Baker pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vihtala is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Vihtala avoids the damage to the body.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baker tries to pull guard but Vihtala holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Vihtala landing knees to the head.
Kaarlo Vihtala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vihtala has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vihtala landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vihtala.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vihtala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vihtala prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihtala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vihtala.
Vihtala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vihtala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vihtala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vihtala gets a clinch.
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vihtala walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vihtala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
Vihtala clinches up against the cage.
Vihtala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vihtala lands a knee to the body.
Vihtala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vihtala walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vihtala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vihtala moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala working Baker over with knees to the body.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vihtala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker wants to break free but Vihtala has control.
Vihtala stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vihtala.
Vihtala stalling against the cage.
Vihtala working Baker over with knees to the body.
Vihtala scores with a hook to the body.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vihtala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihtala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vihtala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Vihtala.
Baker tries for a takedown but Vihtala manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vihtala obliges.
Baker is trying to drag Vihtala to the mat but Vihtala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vihtala scores with a knee to the head.
Baker wants to break free but Vihtala has control.
Vihtala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vihtala lands a knee to the body.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vihtala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vihtala.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vihtala lands a nice shot that snaps Baker's head back.
Baker tries for a takedown but Vihtala circles away easily
and Vihtala counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Vihtala connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
Vihtala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vihtala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vihtala lands a knee to the body.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vihtala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Baker.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vihtala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the cage.
Vihtala scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vihtala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vihtala connects with a knee to the head.
Vihtala lands a nice knee to the body.
Vihtala scores with a knee to the head.
Vihtala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
Vihtala landing knees to the head.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vihtala is struggling to control the position.
Vihtala trying to land knees to the body.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vihtala smiles and moves away.
Baker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala stuffs the takedown.
Vihtala takes the fight into the clinch.
Vihtala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vihtala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vihtala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
Kaarlo Vihtala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vihtala with a knee to the head.
Baker tries to pull guard but Vihtala holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Baker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vihtala stalling the fight.
Baker wants to stall.
Vihtala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala avoiding damage.
Vihtala dodges an elbow strike from Baker.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vihtala has Baker pressed against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown.
Vihtala is struggling to control the position.
Baker tries to circle away but Vihtala has him pinned against the cage.
Andy Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vihtala working Baker over with knees to the body.
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.
Vihtala slowing the pace effectively.
Vihtala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vihtala is struggling to control the position.
Vihtala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker's face.
Vihtala working Baker over with knees to the body.
Baker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baker jumps guard but Vihtala stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vihtala slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vihtala crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Vihtala cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Vihtala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vihtala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Vihtala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tele Tappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranium Cruncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tele Tappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Cruncher!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappi lands a left and a right that send Cruncher crashing to the mat, dazed. Tappi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cruncher is rocked!
It looks like Cranium Cruncher has been cut.
Cruncher tries for a takedown but Tappi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruncher is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappi finish him?
Tappi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruncher circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruncher seems to have recovered his senses.
A left and a right from Tappi both land. Nice combination.
Tappi drops Cruncher with a beautiful combination! Cruncher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tappi is looking for the KO!
Cruncher looks for a takedown but Tappi sprawls well.
Tappi rushes Cruncher with punches - Cruncher moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cruncher goes down! Tappi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tele Tappi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Koskinen (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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165 lbs
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22
162 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulart misses with a body shot.
Koskinen shoots in for a double leg but Goulart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A bone on bone clash there as Koskinen blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Koskinen.
Goulart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koskinen moves away.
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Goulart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koskinen swings for the body but Goulart moves out of range.
Koskinen tries to clinch
and Goulart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goulart.
Goulart just leaning against Koskinen, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goulart looking to throw knees to the head but Koskinen is blocking nicely.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goulart trying to control the position but instead, Koskinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goulart into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goulart missing with knees to the body.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Goulart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goulart tries to throw a body punch but Koskinen avoids it by throwing Goulart back against the cage.
Koskinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goulart missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart stalling in the clinch but Koskinen improves position.
Koskinen avoids the elbow strike from Goulart, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koskinen prevents a body shot from Goulart.
Koskinen blocking some punches.
Koskinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koskinen slowing the pace effectively.
Koskinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Goulart.
A body shot lands from Koskinen.
Goulart pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koskinen stalls.
Koskinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Goulart gets an underhook and turns Koskinen into the cage.
Koskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koskinen tries to stall but Goulart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koskinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Goulart controls his hands.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Koskinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goulart struggles to land a body shot inside as Koskinen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Koskinen fails to land.
Goulart swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goulart can't find room to land a body shot as Koskinen controls the action.
Koskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Goulart trying to land knees to the body.
Koskinen presses Goulart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Koskinen fails to land.
Goulart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goulart tries to land knees in the clinch but Koskinen avoids the damage to the body.
Koskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Koskinen - that landed with a thud.
Goulart is breathing heavily.
Goulart pushes off an throws an elbow but Koskinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goulart tries a knee to the head but Koskinen blocks it.
Goulart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koskinen stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Koskinen fails to land.
Koskinen just leaning against Goulart, taking a breather.
Koskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goulart blocking some punches.
Koskinen avoiding damage.
Koskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen trying to stall but Goulart improves his position.
Koskinen is working Goulart over against the cage.
Koskinen pushes Goulart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koskinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koskinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Koskinen.
Koskinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koskinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goulart up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Koskinen.
Koskinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goulart moves into the clinch.
Koskinen works on Goulart's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Goulart.
A short left from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a body punch.
Koskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koskinen as Goulart tries to tie him up.
Koskinen digs a right hand underneath Goulart's ribcage. Goulart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Koskinen is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Koskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koskinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goulart being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koskinen gets through Goulart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Koskinen dominated 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.
Goulart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goulart doesn't manage to clinch there - Koskinen circles away.
Koskinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koskinen pushes Goulart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koskinen is working Goulart over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koskinen is looking to control Goulart's arms but Goulart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koskinen has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Koskinen.
Koskinen pushes Goulart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koskinen digs a right hand into Goulart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goulart's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen digs a right hand underneath Goulart's ribcage. Goulart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Koskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koskinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goulart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Koskinen.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Koskinen.
Koskinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Koskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Mikael Koskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Goulart is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koskinen.
Goulart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goulart as Koskinen tries to tie him up.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Koskinen.
Koskinen taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koskinen.
Goulart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goulart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goulart misses with an elbow strike.
Koskinen digs a right hand underneath Goulart's ribcage. Goulart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koskinen trying to control the position but instead, Goulart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koskinen into the cage.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Koskinen presses Goulart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koskinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goulart's elbow.
Koskinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koskinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Goulart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goulart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koskinen is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koskinen.
Goulart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart throws an elbow that misses.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koskinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Goulart.
Koskinen trying to control the position but instead, Goulart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koskinen into the cage.
Goulart just leaning against Koskinen, taking a breather.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Goulart wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koskinen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Goulart has denied him.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koskinen lands an uppercut.
Koskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koskinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goulart.
Koskinen slowing the pace effectively.
Goulart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koskinen is keeping busy.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Goulart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koskinen managing to block the knees to the body from Goulart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koskinen.
Koskinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goulart misses with an elbow strike.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Koskinen avoids the elbow strike from Goulart, against the cage.
Goulart effectively controlling the action here.
Goulart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goulart.
Goulart blocks an uppercut.
Goulart misses with a knee strike.
Goulart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koskinen blocks an elbow strike from Goulart.
Goulart lands an elbow inside that Koskinen shrugs off.
It looks like Mikael Koskinen has been cut.
Goulart stalling in the clinch but Koskinen improves position.
Koskinen avoids the elbow strike from Goulart, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goulart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koskinen avoids it.
Koskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Koskinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goulart lands an elbow just above Koskinen 's eye.
Goulart misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikael Koskinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goulart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koskinen is looking to clinch but Goulart is avoiding it.
Koskinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goulart moves into the clinch.
Koskinen working aggressively here.
Koskinen pushes Goulart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goulart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goulart tries to land knees in the clinch but Koskinen avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koskinen as Goulart tries to tie him up.
Goulart lands a body punch.
Goulart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goulart lands an uppercut.
Goulart avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Koskinen.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Goulart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koskinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen stalling in the clinch but Goulart improves position.
Koskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Koskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koskinen blocks an uppercut.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Goulart blocks an uppercut.
Koskinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Goulart gets an underhook and turns Koskinen into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goulart throws an elbow but misses.
Koskinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
Goulart trying to stall but Koskinen improves his position.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Goulart.
Koskinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Goulart.
Koskinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goulart is keeping busy.
Koskinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Goulart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Goulart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen cracks Goulart with a nice body shot.
Koskinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Goulart.
Koskinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goulart.
Goulart avoiding damage.
Koskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goulart trying to land knees to the body.
Koskinen taking a breather.
Koskinen is leaning against Goulart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Koskinen.
A short uppercut from Koskinen.
Koskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Koskinen trying to stall but Goulart improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Koskinen.
The referee calls for Koskinen to work.
Koskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goularts head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koskinen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Koskinen.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koskinen scores with a shot to the side of Goulart's head.
Goulart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koskinen looking to stall.
Koskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goulart.
Koskinen dodges an elbow strike from Goulart.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Goulart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Koskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Goulart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen digs a right hand underneath Goulart's ribcage. Goulart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koskinen has a couple of punches blocked by Goulart.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koskinen works on Goulart's body with a couple of short punches.
Koskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goulart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koskinen blocks the elbow strike.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Koskinen is leaning against Goulart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koskinen.
Goulart takes a shot to the head.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Joao Goulart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goulart.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Goulart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koskinen slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Koskinen.
Mikael Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goulart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koskinen is looking to control Goulart's arms but Goulart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koskinen has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goulart.
Koskinen working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Koskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koskinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Koskinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turisas comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Gods Of War. Turd Ferg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Ferg!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Turisas.
Turisas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferg misses with a double jab
and Turisas counters with a three punch combo that has Ferg backing up. Ferg nods at Turisas to acknowledge the strikes.
Turisas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferg scores with a four punch combination!
Ferg connects with a jab.
Ferg throws a combination that misses
and Turisas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferg dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Turisas throws a nice looking combination but Ferg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turisas counters with a straight right hand.
Ferg misses with a combination
and Turisas counters with a left and a right that stings Ferg.
Ferg fails with the takedown
and Turisas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferg looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferg throws a combination that misses
and Turisas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turisas.
Ferg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferg needs to keep his hands up - Turisas had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Turisas.
Turisas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ferg to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Turisas.
Magni Turisas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turisas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turisas lands with a nice combination. Ferg backs away looking to recover.
Ferg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turisas. Turisas obviously looking to wear him down.
Turisas swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turisas tries to bum rush Ferg with a series of wild strikes but Ferg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Turisas misses.
Turisas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turisas tries to bum rush Ferg with a series of wild strikes but Ferg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turisas misses with a few strikes there.
Ferg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turisas counters with a left and a right that stings Ferg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turisas misses with a double jab.
Turisas scores with a one two! Ferg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferg is rocked!
Turisas misses with a series of wild punches.
Turisas connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ferg! He's out on his feet! Turisas rushes in and drops Ferg with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magni Turisas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riddick Wannick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes into the arena with Hurt me blaring out of the sound system. Wannick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Green Day - Basket Case kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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275 lbs
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273 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riddick Wannick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Wannick.
Wannick tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Riddick Wannick has been cut.
Wannick tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Wannick.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wannick momentarily.
Wannick swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen looks to land a combination. Wannick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wannick closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
That has opened up Riddick Wannick's cut even more.
Wannick trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Wannick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Tolonen is trying to break the clinch but Wannick is controlling him.
Tolonen lands a damaging elbow.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Wannick.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Tolonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tolonen presses Wannick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Tolonen has Wannick pushed against the cage.
Wannick lands a knee to the body.
Wannick missing with knees to the body.
Wannick has Tolonen pressed against the cage, preventing Tolonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wannick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tolonen tries to stall but Wannick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wannick lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Tolonen is trying to break the clinch but Wannick has him pressed against the cage.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Wannick.
Tolonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Riddick Wannick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolonen.
Wannick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Wannick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wannick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wannick.
Wannick tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
Riddick Wannick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick moves into the clinch.
Tolonen working hard to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Wannick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wannick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolonen tries to bum rush Wannick with a series of wild strikes but Wannick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen scores with a punch to the head.
Tolonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wannick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen jabs Wannick right on the nose. Wannick blinks but takes it well.
Tolonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Wannick tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen lands a two punch combo.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Wannick tries a head kick but it misses.
Wannick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Wannick lands a high kick!
Tolonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wannick circles away quickly and effectively.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wannick checks a leg kick.
Wannick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wannick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wannick lands with a kick to the temple. Tolonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Wannick throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen looks to land a combination but Wannick avoids it well.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick misses with a head kick.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick lands with a slapping head kick.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick lands a high kick!
Tolonen throws a series of punches but Wannick avoids them all with ease.
Wannick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tolonen rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tolonen tries to bum rush Wannick with a series of wild strikes but Wannick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wannick connects with a high kick.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riddick Wannick'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.
Wannick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wannick connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tauno Tolonen has been cut.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
Wannick throws a head kick that Tolonen semi-blocks.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Wannick dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wannick throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses
and Tolonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wannick wants to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Wannick lands a head kick. Tolonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wannick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Wannick misses
and Tolonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Wannick doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolonen circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolonen throws a right hand that Wannick ducks under and follows up with a left that Wannick also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wannick dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Wannick is looking to clinch.
Wannick tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
Wannick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wannick throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Wannick lands a head kick. Tolonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick moves in looking to clinch but Tolonen pushes him off.
Wannick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wannick as Tolonen tries to tie him up.
Wannick breaks from the clinch.
Wannick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tolonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wannick.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wannick closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wannick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wannick lands a body shot.
Wannick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Wannick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Wannick lands but Tolonen takes it in his stride.
Tolonen lands with a straight right. Wannick didn't see that one coming.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Wannick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tolonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Wannick's head.
Wannick misses with a head kick.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick
and Wannick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wannick doesn't seem bothered though.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice body shot.
Wannick drops his hands momentarily and Tolonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wannick.
A head kick misses from Wannick.
Tolonen scores with a punch to the head.
Wannick closes the distance and pushes Tolonen back into the cage.
Wannick lands a knee to the body.
Wannick lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye.
Tolonen tries to circle away but Wannick has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wannick lands a knee to the body.
Tolonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wannick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tauno Tolonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolonen throws a series of punches but Wannick avoids them all with ease.
Wannick lands with a shot to the body.
Wannick doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolonen circles away.
Tolonen lands a two punch combo.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wannick throws a head kick that half lands.
Wannick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Wannick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wannick throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen scores with a one two! Wannick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riddick Wannick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tolonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wannick misses with a head kick.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wannick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wannick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
A combination from Tolonen does no damage.
Tolonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wannick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tolonen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wannick checks a leg kick.
Good work by Wannick as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wannick.
Tolonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combo that has Wannick backing up. Wannick nods at Tolonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Wannick misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
A left and a right from Tolonen both land. Nice combination.
Tolonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wannick circles away quickly and effectively.
Wannick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tolonen.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Tolonen throws a series of punches but Wannick moves out of range.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a left and a right that stings Wannick.
Tolonen is looking to clinch.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Wannick lands with a slapping head kick.
Wannick slips a jab and a cross from Tolonen.
Tauno Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen takes a swing at Wannick's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wannick tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wannick momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wannick misses
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wannick thinking.
Tolonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wannick throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wannick dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wannick clinches up with Tolonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Wannick crunches a lovely knee into Tolonen's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Wannick.
Wannick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wannick obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wannick obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wannick obliges.
A hook to the body from Wannick.
Wannick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolonen throws a right and a left that Wannick avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wannick misses
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combo that has Wannick backing up. Wannick nods at Tolonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wannick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tolonen swings for the body but Wannick moves out of range.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen gets a clinch.
Wannick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Wannick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Wannick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wannick has double underhooks.
Wannick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wannick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wannick has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wannick.
Wannick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wannick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen misses with the combination.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen with a jab.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen lands with a nice combination. Wannick backs away looking to recover.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Wannick tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Wannick misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Tolonen misses.
Wannick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Wannick lands but Tolonen takes it in his stride.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wannick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riddick Wannick.
I think Wannick 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riddick Wannick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tristram Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman - Promontory. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, tristram Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griswold. That did some damage!
Kuusela lands a front kick.
Griswold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griswold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuusela misses with a body shot.
Kuusela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuusela cracks the inside of Griswold's front leg.
Horrible takedown by Kuusela or perhaps it was just good defense by Griswold which made him look bad.
Griswold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuusela is looking to clinch.
Griswold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuusela.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griswold manages to avoid it.
Kuusela cracks Griswold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like tristram Griswold has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusela lands a lovely overhand right.
Griswold looks gassed!
Griswold misses with a leg kick
and Griswold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griswold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griswold is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Griswold.
Griswold tries to keep at a distance but Kuusela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuusela jumps into guard, dragging Griswold to the mat.
Griswold stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
Kuusela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuusela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griswold defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuusela looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuusela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griswold has managed to get both his arms back between Kuusela's legs - danger averted.
Kuusela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuusela being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuusela 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.
Kuusela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griswold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuusela, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on tristram Griswold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griswold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Griswold misses
and Kuusela counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
tristram Griswold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griswold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuusela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griswold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Griswold misses.
Griswold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusela can pounce on him.
Griswold looks to land a combination but Kuusela avoids it well.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusela throws a nice head kick!
Griswold is breathing heavily.
Kuusela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuusela plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up tristram Griswold's cut even more.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Griswold is just out of range.
Kuusela rushes Griswold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela lands an elbow inside that Griswold shrugs off.
Griswold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griswold avoids the elbow strike from Kuusela, against the cage.
Kuusela missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griswold can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuusela just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griswold's brow.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuusela lands an elbow just above Griswold 's eye.
Griswold avoiding damage as Kuusela throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Griswold blocks the elbow strike.
Kuusela lands a good knee to the midsection. Griswold won't want to take too many of those.
Kuusela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griswold smiles and moves away.
Kuusela is looking to clinch but Griswold is avoiding it.
Kuusela lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela gets a clinch.
Kuusela lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above tristram Griswold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuusela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuusela.
Kuusela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuusela with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Griswold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuusela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuusela pushes Griswold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuusela has Griswold pressed against the cage, preventing Griswold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuusela tries to land knees in the clinch but Griswold avoids the damage to the body.
Griswold tries to circle away but Kuusela has him pinned against the cage.
Kuusela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuusela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griswold's efforts to push away.
Kuusela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela lands an elbow just above Griswold 's eye.
Kuusela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griswold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griswold breaks from the clinch.
tristram Griswold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuusela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuusela is looking to wear down Griswold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuusela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuusela dodges the punch combination from Griswold.
Some wild striking there from Griswold.
Griswold throws a series of punches but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela throws a sloppy body shot
and Griswold counters with a head kick.
Kuusela lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griswold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuusela needs to keep his hands up - Griswold had a free shot at his head there.
Griswold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
Griswold misses with a double jab
and Kuusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griswold tries to keep at a distance but Kuusela has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griswold's defenses.
Kuusela lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuusela lands a nice elbow.
Kuusela unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griswold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuusela missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on tristram Griswold'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. 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.
Griswold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusela manages to avoid it.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Griswold moves out of range.
Kuusela lands a front kick.
Griswold throws a hook to the side of Kuusela's head but Kuusela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuusela lands a jab.
Griswold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griswold misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuusela connects with a right hand. Griswold shakes it off.
Griswold takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuusela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuusela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griswold, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griswold avoids the elbow strike from Kuusela, against the cage.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuusela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griswold is defending well for now.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Griswold's ribcage. Griswold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela has clasped his hands together around Griswold's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griswold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuusela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griswold looks to move to half guard but instead Kuusela has passed into mount! Damn!
Kuusela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Griswold is surviving well by controlling Kuusela's body position as best he can.
Griswold is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griswold is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuusela has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela looking to control but Griswold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuusela is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kuusela is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Griswold has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Griswold!
Armo Kuusela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griswold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
Griswold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuusela's guard.
Kuusela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griswold is one step ahead there.
Kuusela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griswold wants to stand but Kuusela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuusela wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armo Kuusela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuusela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armo Kuusela!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Lilleberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jorma Kirves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jorma Kirves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kirves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Lilleberg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilleberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Lilleberg.
Lilleberg misses with a double jab.
Lilleberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirves throws a good cross that connects.
Teemu Lilleberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilleberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kirves cracks Lilleberg with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Kirves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lilleberg doesn't seem phased though.
Kirves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirves lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lilleberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirves counters with a stiff right hand.
Lilleberg looks gassed!
Kirves throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lilleberg tumbling to the canvas!
Lilleberg is rocked!
Lilleberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirves controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirves trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilleberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirves throwing strikes but missing.
Kirves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirves stops Lilleberg from standing up.
Kirves is looking to work some ground and pound but Lilleberg has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirves stands up and waves to Lilleberg to follow him.
Lilleberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lilleberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirves finds it's way round the side to connect with Lilleberg's head.
Lilleberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirves drops Lilleberg with a left and a right! Oh, Lilleberg is hurt - Kirves dives into side control looking to finish!
Lilleberg is still in real trouble! Can Kirves finish him?
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lilleberg seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirves stands up and beckons Lilleberg to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kirves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirves.
Kirves tries to bum rush Lilleberg with a series of wild strikes but Lilleberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lilleberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirves dips to his left and cracks Lilleberg with an uppercut!
Kirves drops Lilleberg with a big left hand and mounts him. Lilleberg is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirves content just to control the position here.
Kirves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Kirves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirves controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lilleberg avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kirves.
Kirves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kirves controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirves'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kirves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirves drops Lilleberg with a left right combo! Kirves follows him down to the ground into side control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorma Kirves just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice straight punches there by Kirves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirves.
Lilleberg throws a combination that misses
and Lilleberg is countered with a crisp right hand from Kirves that sends him to the canvas! Kirves follows him to the mat into side control.
Kirves 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.
Kirves landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirves slows the pace down.
Kirves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kirves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lilleberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Kirves there.
Lilleberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirves with a hook.
Kirves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirves lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lilleberg sprawling to the canvas. Kirves follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lilleberg hang on?
Kirves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirves content to control rather than advance.
Kirves moves nicely into side control.
Kirves lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kirves throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lilleberg dodges the ground and pound from Kirves.
Lilleberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kirves connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Lilleberg's face as Kirves controls the position.
Lilleberg is looking to get back to his feet here but Kirves is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lilleberg's back.
Lilleberg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilleberg covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lilleberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirves cracks Lilleberg with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lilleberg from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorma Kirves just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lilleberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirves counters with a nice body shot.
Lilleberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Kirves does it's job there.
Kirves connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lilleberg - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorma Kirves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seventies Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobo comes to the cage accompanied by Moonspell - Opium. 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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282 lbs
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235 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seventies Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo clinches.
Blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Seventies Blackman has been cut.
Blackman managing to block the knees to the body from Lobo.
Blackman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackman lands with a light punch inside.
Blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lobo.
Blackman looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo landing knees to the head.
Blackman is rocked!
Lobo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blackman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lobo connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lobo.
Lobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobo wants to clinch.
Lobo tries to clinch but Blackman is having none of it.
No joy there for Blackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lobo rushes Blackman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobo with a knee to the head.
Lobo lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackman won't want to take too many of those.
Lobo with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablo Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seventies Blackman.
Lobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lobo scores a nice knee to the body.
Lobo scores with a knee to the head.
Blackman blocks an elbow strike from Lobo.
Lobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackman has Lobo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lobo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo is pressed up against the cage. Blackman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lobo down to the mat. Lobo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackman misses with a few strikes there.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobo but Lobo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lobo dives in and grabs Blackman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackman pushes down on Lobo's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Lobo is looking to clinch but Blackman is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lobo rushes Blackman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lobo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackman.
Blackman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lobo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blackman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lobo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobo connects with a knee to the head.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackman goes for a takedown attempt but Lobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Blackman coming out on top.
Blackman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lobo.
Blackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Lobo counters by clinching up.
Blackman goes for a takedown attempt but Lobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lobo defends it nicely.
Lobo rushes Blackman and presses him up against the cage.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lobo missing with knees to the body.
Blackman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobo prevents it.
Blackman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blackman regains half guard.
Lobo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blackman has his hands on Lobo's head, controlling the position.
Lobo stands and steps away. Blackman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lobo is looking to clinch but Blackman is avoiding it.
Blackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobo wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackman circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackman throws a one two combo.
Lobo moves into the clinch.
Lobo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lobo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Lobo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seventies Blackman'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.
Blackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobo tries to clinch but Blackman is having none of it.
Blackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobo as he jumps to the side.
Lobo has managed to clinch.
Blackman is trying to drag Lobo to the mat but Lobo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blackman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pablo Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seventies Blackman.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but Blackman blocks with his arms.
Pablo Lobo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lobo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo landing knees to the head.
Lobo tries a knee to the head but Blackman blocks it.
Blackman dodges an elbow strike from Lobo.
Lobo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackman is trying to drag Lobo to the mat but Lobo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blackman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lobo rushes Blackman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lobo obliges.
Blackman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackman throws a looping overhand right but Lobo ducks down to avoid it.
Seventies Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobo avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackman circles away.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Blackman tries for a takedown but Lobo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lobo tries to clinch but Blackman is having none of it.
Blackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobo. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackman dives in and grabs Lobo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lobo pushes down on Blackman's head and hops out.
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackman shoots in but Lobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobo forces Blackman back against the cage and clinches.
Blackman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lobo working Blackman over with knees to the body.
Lobo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blackman's face.
Lobo gets underhooks to prevent Blackman's takedown attempt.
Lobo lands a nice knee to the body.
Lobo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lobo with a knee to the head.
Lobo gets underhooks to prevent Blackman's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman can't break the clinch.
Lobo working Blackman over with knees to the body.
Lobo landing knees to the head.
Lobo misses with an elbow strike.
Blackman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lobo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lobo scores with a knee to the head.
Lobo misses with a knee to the head.
Blackman looking for a takedown.
Lobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lobo misses with a knee strike.
Lobo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackman.
Lobo working Blackman over with knees to the body.
Blackman breaks the clinch.
Blackman has his takedown stuffed
and Lobo moves into the clinch.
Blackman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lobo landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman wants a takedown.
Lobo misses with a knee to the head.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackman is trying to force a seperation but Lobo has the dominant position.
Lobo landing knees to the head.
Lobo tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackman avoids the damage to the body.
Lobo stops a takedown attempt from Blackman.
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobo tries a knee to the head but Blackman blocks it.
Lobo prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobo prevents it.
Knees to the body from Lobo.
Lobo landing knees to the body.
Blackman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lobo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blackman is working for takedown but Lobo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Lobo.
Blackman looking for a takedown.
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Lobo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seventies Blackman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackman.
Blackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackman circles away.
Blackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackman.
Lobo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackman.
Blackman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackman misses with a body shot.
Lobo shoots in for a double leg but Blackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Blackman pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackman looks to land a combination. Lobo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blackman slaps away a takedown attempt from Lobo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lobo!
Blackman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blackman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blackman content just to control the position here.
Blackman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blackman looking to ground and pound but Lobo is blocking nicely.
Blackman breaks from Lobo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman wants to control the pace but Lobo is squirming around nicely.
Lobo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blackman.
Lobo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blackman landing punches.
Blackman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lobo is looking to escape.
Blackman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackman lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blackman lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lobo is in a horrible position here. Blackman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Lobo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blackman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blackman looking to finish Lobo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lobo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Lobo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lobo is bucking up trying to escape but Blackman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blackman controlling the pace for now.
Blackman working Lobo over with strikes here.
Blackman wants to control the pace but Lobo is squirming around nicely.
Seventies Blackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackman lands a big elbow.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackman is landing with some decent strikes but Lobo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Blackman.
Lobo is rocked!
It looks like Pablo Lobo has been cut.
Blackman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lobo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seventies Blackman!
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pop
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