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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Raynor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Raynor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raynor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raynor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murska swivels and escapes.
Jim Raynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murska lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raynor under the eye.
Raynor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murska swivels and escapes.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Raynor.
Raynor shoots in for a takedown but Murska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raynor.
Raynor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murska prevents it.
Raynor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raynor looks gassed!
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murska landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jim Raynor has been cut.
Raynor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raynor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murska scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murska drives through and clinches with Raynor against the cage.
Murska with a knee to the head.
Murska working Raynor over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Raynor out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Raynor off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Balig Murska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Quigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ingemar Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quigley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Quigley manages to pass to side control.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Quigley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Quigley uses his free foot to push down on Johansson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Johansson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Quigley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Quigley loaded up on that one.
Quigley won't let Johansson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quigley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johansson is trying to stand up.
Quigley looking to finish with strikes here!
Quigley controlling from the full mount.
Johansson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joseph Quigley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ingemar Johansson has been cut.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quigley counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Quigley advances nicely into full mount.
Quigley controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Quigley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Johansson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johansson misses with a hook to the body
and Quigley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quigley.
Quigley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quigley is standing up over Johansson. Johansson looks to escape but Quigley dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Quigley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Quigley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Quigley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Quigley drags him back down.
Quigley controlling the position.
Johansson tries to escape but Quigley is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quigley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johansson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johansson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Quigley controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Quigley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Quigley wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Quigley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quigley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Quigley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Quigley tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Quigley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Quigley scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
and Quigley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johansson won't be happy with that.
Quigley prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
Quigley happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Quigley drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Quigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Johansson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johansson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quigley.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Quigley counter with a right hand.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ingemar Johansson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Quigley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Quigley moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Johansson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley controlling the position easily from mount.
Quigley won't let Johansson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quigley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quigley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Quigley controlling from mount.
Johansson wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Quigley controlling from the full mount.
Johansson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Quigley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quigley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Quigley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jone Nikula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Rauhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauhala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kreator, Impossible Brutality. The key to victory for Jone Nikula has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jone Nikula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Rauhala!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikula throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauhala.
Nikula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauhala counters with a straight right hand.
Rauhala clinches up against the cage.
Rauhala avoiding damage.
Rauhala breaks from the clinch.
Nikula throws a big shot that misses.
Jone Nikula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rauhala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rauhala counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikula misses with a hook
and Rauhala counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauhala throws an elbow but Nikula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rauhala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Jone Nikula has been cut.
Rauhala wants to control but Nikula is keeping him busy.
Rauhala scores with punches from side control.
Jone Nikula's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikula takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jone Nikula's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jone Nikula's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rauno Rauhala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Slewton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muru Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Slewton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muru Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Slewton.
Slewton moves into the clinch.
A short left from Slewton.
A frustrated look appears on Aalto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slewton lands with a left to the head.
Aalto wants to break free but Slewton has control.
Slewton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Aalto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slewton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Slewton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Slewton - that landed with a thud.
Aalto tries to break free but Slewton pushes him back against the cage.
Aalto is trying to push Slewton away but Slewton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch but Slewton keeps him there for the moment.
Slewton lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Slewton pulls Aalto into guard.
Slewton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slewton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slewton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slewton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Slewton is pulling down on Aalto's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aalto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slewton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slewton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Slewton working for a triangle but Aalto defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slewton trying to control the position.
Slewton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slewton pulls Aalto in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slewton is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slewton throws and elbow that misses. Aalto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slewton's guard. Nice move by Aalto!
Aalto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slewton's guard.
Slewton has control of Aalto's left arm, preventing Aalto from doing any damage.
Slewton has his foot on Aalto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aalto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto won't allow Slewton to sweep him here.
Slewton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slewton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aalto is on top in guard.
Slewton is trying to control the position but Aalto postures up.
Slewton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Slewton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slewton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slewton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aalto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slewton.
Aalto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slewton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slewton thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slewton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slewton.
Slewton cracks the inside of Aalto's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slewton cracks the inside of Aalto's front leg.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slewton drives through and clinches with Aalto against the cage.
Slewton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slewton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slewton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Slewton.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Slewton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aalto can't fight it off and eventually Slewton manages to take the fight to the floor. Aalto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aalto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slewton lands a couple of elbows.
Slewton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slewton connects with a couple of short punches.
Slewton passes Aalto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slewton throwing shots but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Slewton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slewton not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slewton trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Slewton throwing shots but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Slewton passes to full mount!
Slewton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aalto looks a forlorn figure.
Slewton raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slewton scoring with strikes but Aalto is staying in there.
Carlos Slewton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aalto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aalto is rocked!
Slewton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aalto hang on?
Aalto is still in real trouble! Can Slewton finish him?
Slewton postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Aalto bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Slewton and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Slewton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogara Silvason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogara Silvason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Great low kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogara Silvason!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabasla throws a series of punches but Silvason moves out of range.
Silvason misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kabasla misses with a head kick.
Silvason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kabasla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kabasla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kabasla tries to land a front kick but Silvason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvason throws a shot from downtown. Kabasla moves away and avoids it.
Kabasla throws a sloppy head kick and Silvason moves out of range easily.
Silvason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kabasla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerome Kabasla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabasla connects with a leg kick. Silvason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kabasla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kabasla.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silvason with a poor takedown
and Kabasla counters with a left and a right that stings Silvason.
Gerome Kabasla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogara Silvason.
Kabasla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kabasla lands a leg kick that knocks Silvason off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kabasla swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silvason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gerome Kabasla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabasla misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Kabasla misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kabasla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silvason's calf.
Kabasla throws a looping overhand right but Silvason ducks down to avoid it.
Kabasla misses with a low kick.
Silvason blocks a leg kick.
Kabasla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvason is out of range and Kabasla settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerome Kabasla dominated that round.
That's time! Kabasla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silvason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kabasla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silvason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kabasla.
Silvason slips a jab and a cross from Kabasla.
Kabasla connects with a leg kick. Silvason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvason has his takedown stuffed
and Kabasla counters with a low kick, right behind Silvason 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabasla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kabasla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silvason checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kabasla, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kabasla throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Silvason stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kabasla follows into mount!
It looks like Rogara Silvason has been cut.
Kabasla lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Silvason! Kabasla sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Silvason and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerome Kabasla!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainite closes the distance and clinches.
Bainite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Bainite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bainite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Harris is tightening it up a little... Bainite has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bainite reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bainite taps out! nice BJJ there by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliodoro Zuberi (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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141 lbs
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140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heliodoro Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Zuberi. Those never looked like landing.
Zuberi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zuberi wants to work for an arm triangle but Out is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuberi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Out is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Zuberi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Out is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heliodoro Zuberi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gay Pride will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gay Pride!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsterson swings for the body but Pride moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pride.
A low kick from Monsterson is predictable there
and Pride counters with a one-two to the body.
Pride throws a head kick that Monsterson semi-blocks.
Monsterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pride throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pride looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pride pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monsterson moves to clinch but Pride breaks away
and Pride counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monsterson's guard now.
Monsterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Monsterson, not yet.
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsterson trying to control the position here.
Pride preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gay Pride was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pride.
Monsterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pride counters with a head kick. That will keep Monsterson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pride scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pride, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pride, as that shot connected.
Monsterson closes the distance but Pride moves to the side
and Pride counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monsterson's guard now.
Monsterson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsterson controls Pride momentarily but Pride frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pride is one step ahead there.
Monsterson is working an open guard so Pride takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pride bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monsterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pride sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsterson somewhat.
Monsterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pride counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Monsterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsterson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pride looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsterson takes one to the side of the head.
Pride closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pride lands in his opponent's guard.
Pride content to stall in guard here.
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Pride dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pride feints and then cracks Monsterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monsterson down.
Pride tries to keep at a distance but Monsterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monsterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pride pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monsterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monsterson stalls.
Monsterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Monsterson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Monsterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Pride.
Pride with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monsterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pride prevents it.
Monsterson avoiding damage as Pride throws knees to the body.
Pride utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pride leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pride breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monsterson ducks under a wild hook from Pride.
Pride lands a big head kick that sends Monsterson tumbling to the mat! Pride takes a step backwards and waves Monsterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pride lands a brutal head kick. Monsterson looks out on his feet and Pride throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gay Pride!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bitch/Lover. The crowd seem to be enjoying Navetta's choice of entrance music: Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nante Navetta enters the cage!
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23
197 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navetta gets caught flat footed, as Finley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finley tries to free his leg and advance position but Navetta is retaining full guard.
Navetta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Navetta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finley prevents Navetta from getting back to his feet.
Finley is looking to work some ground and pound but Navetta has wrist control.
Finley postures up in Navetta's guard and throws a big left but Navetta blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navetta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Navetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Navetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finley wants to control from the top but Navetta keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Finley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Finley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finley landing strikes from the mount.
Finley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Navetta looks a forlorn figure.
Finley controlling the pace for now.
Finley wants to control the pace but Navetta is squirming around nicely.
Navetta is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Finley breaks from Navetta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Navetta hang on?
Finley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Navetta is now in Finley's guard. A big mistake from Finley there, giving up the dominant position!
Finley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navetta is aware though and is defending well.
Finley controlling the position.
Finley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navetta manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navetta is keeping the position for now.
Finley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navetta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Finley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Navetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navetta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finley is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navetta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finley scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Navetta cracks the inside of Finley's front leg.
Navetta wants to clinch but Finley slips to the side
and Finley counters with a stiff right hand.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finley.
Finley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finley avoids the elbow strike from Navetta, against the cage.
Finley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navetta has him pressed against the cage.
Navetta manages to break the clinch.
Navetta darts in trying to clinch
and Finley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Navetta!
Finley landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brad Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Navetta looks a forlorn figure.
Navetta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navetta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Finley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Navetta is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Finley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Navetta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Finley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is looking to take a break and control but Navetta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finley scoring with punches and elbows.
Navetta prevents Finley from moving into mount.
Navetta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Navetta tries to clinch but Finley moves away
and Navetta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navetta misses with a body shot
and Navetta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navetta tries to clinch but Finley moves away
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brad Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navetta moves to clinch but Finley breaks away
and Finley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Navetta!
Navetta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Finley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Finley throws some wild stikes that Navetta manages to avoid easily.
Finley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navetta can do to turn this around?
Finley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Navetta hang on?
Finley is landing with some decent strikes but Navetta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navetta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Navetta is breathing heavily.
Finley lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands a big elbow.
Finley trying to control but Navetta is having none of it.
Finley looking to finish Navetta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Navetta!
Finley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Finley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Navetta is rocked!
Finley content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Finley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Navetta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finley wants to control from the top but Navetta keeps moving.
Finley is working Navetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Navetta can't keep his opponent in guard - Finley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navetta looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navetta keeps working.
Navetta is looking to escape.
Navetta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Navetta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finley.
Finley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finley connects with a nice short shot to Navetta's temple.
Finley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navetta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navetta wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Finley.
Finley passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Finley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Navetta wants to get back to his feet.
Navetta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands a heavy elbow.
Finley with a couple of short strikes.
Finley lands a nice shot to the head.
Navetta is still in real trouble! Can Finley finish him?
Finley with shots to the head and body - Navetta looks very uncomfortable down there.
Finley lands a big shot there that rocks Navetta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Finley landing punches.
Finley with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finley is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Navetta is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Finley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kumina Sato (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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28
168 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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24
161 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale Bellido!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellido defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sato.
Bellido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sato throws and elbow that misses. Bellido uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sato's guard. Nice move by Bellido!
Bellido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellido wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Sato 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellido is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sato has escaped and now he's on top!
Bellido will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bellido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sato is controlling him.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Sato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sato is pushing down on Bellido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bellido is fighting to maintain full guard but Sato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
Sato trying to control the action but Bellido is working from the bottom.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Bellido defends the submission attempt.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to take a breather but Bellido is having none of it.
Sato controlling the action here.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellido keeps working.
Bellido is trying to stand up here but Sato is controlling him well.
Sato looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Bellido is defending well.
Bellido blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sato.
Sato controlling the action here.
Sato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellido trying to control here.
Bellido is trying to escape back to his feet but Sato uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sato trying to control the action but Bellido is working from the bottom.
Sato throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sato throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumina Sato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellido tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Bellido has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellido there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sato.
Bellido stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
Sato connects with a looping right hand.
Dale Bellido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Bellido misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sato checks a low kick from Bellido.
Sato tries to clinch but Bellido moves out of range.
Bellido tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sato has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bellido's head.
Sato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellido slips a jab from Sato.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellido's head backwards.
Bellido doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Kumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellido was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato feints and then cracks Bellido's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bellido down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellido closes the distance but Sato moves to the side
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato throws a series of strikes that have Bellido backpedaling.
Sato has closed the distance and engaged Bellido in a clinch.
Bellido is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sato has picked Bellido up - he's going for a ride! Sato dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Bellido is defending well.
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!
Bellido is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellido defending well though.
Bellido wants to control but Sato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato controlling from the full mount.
Bellido takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sato wants to control the pace but Bellido is squirming around nicely.
Sato throwing strikes here but Bellido is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control the pace but Bellido is squirming around nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bellido regains half guard.
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bellido knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bellido wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato working Bellido over with strikes.
Bellido is refusing to be controlled, as Sato sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bellido takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bellido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bellido manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Bellido gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sato is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bellido frees his head nicely. Oh but Sato has switched to an armbar! Bellido is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kumina Sato! Kumina Sato retains his lightweight title!
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