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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse - Eminem. Tim Key has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelio Kantos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Key as he checks the leg kick.
Key avoids the head kick by Kantos.
Kantos scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Key misses.
Key is looking to clinch.
Kantos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Key shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kantos eats them both and turns towards Key to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Key feints and then cracks Kantos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kantos down.
Kantos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Key takes a swing at Kantos's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantos lands with a slapping head kick.
Kantos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kantos checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Key.
Key throws a push kick but Kantos slaps the foot to one side.
Key wants to clinch up but Kantos keeps it at a distance.
Kantos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Key avoids the head kick by Kantos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kantos throws a leg kick but Key sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Key misses with an uppercut
and Kantos counters with a left to the body.
Key jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kantos looks to throw a body kick
and Key counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Key fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kantos on the side of the head.
Kantos tries to move into range but Key moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kantos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Key is out of range.
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kantos throws a head kick that misses
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Kantos is predictable there
and Key counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kantos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Key blocks a head kick by Kantos.
Kantos misses with a left hand
and Key counters with a straight right hand.
Key scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kantos.
Key misses with an uppercut
and Kantos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kantos.
Kantos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Key checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Key is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Key fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kantos takes one to the chin there.
Kantos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kantos throws a chopping leg kick but Key manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kantos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Key.
Kantos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kantos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kantos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Key.
Key avoids the head kick by Kantos.
Kantos staying out of range there.
Kantos throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Kantos misses
and Key counters with a right hand to the body.
Kantos keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key avoids the head kick by Kantos.
Kantos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kantos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Key to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key connects with a body shot that sends Kantos's belly button to the back.
Key throws a hook but Kantos blocks it.
Kantos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Key.
Key misses with an uppercut
and Kantos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kantos misses with a hook
and Key counters with a series of strikes. Kantos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kantos is rocked!
Key steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kantos is out on his feet! Key sets himself and nearly takes Kantos's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Key!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dizzle Dadude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dizzle Dadude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dadude makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caballero misses with a hook
and Dadude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bruno Caballero has been cut.
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!
Caballero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadude counters with a straight right hand.
Dadude cracks Caballero with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caballero looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dadude finish him?
Caballero bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dadude comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Caballero falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Caballero was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dizzle Dadude!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczynski has chosen Sou Foda as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaczynski lands a jab-cross combination.
Knight does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaczynski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Knight's guard! Nice work there by Kaczynski!
Kaczynski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaczynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaczynski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaczynski works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight being controlled here, momentarily.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaczynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaczynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Kaczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaczynski is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaczynski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaczynski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaczynski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaczynski thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaczynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaczynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaczynski cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Kaczynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaczynski throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight keeping full guard, as Kaczynski tries to pass.
Kaczynski thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaczynski thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaczynski has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Kaczynski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaczynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaczynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Kaczynski pushes his legs off easily.
Kaczynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaczynski working some strikes from top position.
Kaczynski forces his way into half guard.
Kaczynski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaczynski winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Page Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaczynski moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Kaczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight moves to clinch but Kaczynski breaks away
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight misses with a takedown
and Kaczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaczynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaczynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Kaczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight tries to clinch but Kaczynski moves away
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaczynski is out of range.
Kaczynski throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Kaczynski only half commits.
Knight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaczynski.
Knight shoots and misses
and Kaczynski counters with a left to the body.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kaczynski counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knight shoots and misses
and Kaczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaczynski throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Kaczynski only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Kaczynski.
Kaczynski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaczynski scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaczynski scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight wants to slow Kaczynski down by chopping away at his legs.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaczynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaczynski!
Kaczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kaczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight shoots and misses
and Kaczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaczynski with a nice cross.
Kaczynski lands a slapping body shot.
Knight tries to clinch up
and Kaczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kaczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaczynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kaczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Kaczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kaczynski digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Kaczynski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight tries for a takedown but Kaczynski circles away easily
and Kaczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Waclaw Kaczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaczynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knight closes the distance but Kaczynski moves to the side
enabling Kaczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaczynski counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaczynski works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaczynski works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Kaczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaczynski misses with a low kick.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Kaczynski's knee but Kaczynski avoids it well.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight shoots and misses
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight misses with a hook
and Kaczynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaczynski stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaczynski cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
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!
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight moves to clinch but Kaczynski breaks away
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaczynski misses with a kick to the body.
Kaczynski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaczynski jabs at Knight's body.
Kaczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Kaczynski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaczynski cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Kaczynski throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczynski lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Kaczynski settles back down.
Kaczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight wants to clinch
and Kaczynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Knight wants to clinch but Kaczynski slips to the side
and Kaczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Kaczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaczynski throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaczynski works the jab nicely.
Kaczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaczynski counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaczynski scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaczynski lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into rage.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Kaczynski.
Kaczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waclaw Kaczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaczynski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclaw Kaczynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvadratichnie Schtaniki comes to the cage accompanied by Sinister - Leviathan. Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Dyzor's chin.
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221 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dyzor to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has been cut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to score with a low kick but Dyzor moves his leg out of the way.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a series of wild punches.
Dyzor misses the shot to the body.
Dyzor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a big head kick that sends Dyzor tumbling to the mat! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki takes a step backwards and waves Dyzor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dyzor is rocked!
It looks like Stephen Dyzor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Dyzor is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bowen (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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25
159 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Bowen punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bowen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Bowen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Bowen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Bowen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowen looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bowen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bowen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bowen lands with a shot to the body.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowen. Bowen obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowen.
Bruce Bowen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bowen is out of range.
Bowen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Bowen scores with a jab to the body.
Bowen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowen's waist but Bowen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowen which made him look bad.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowen moves away.
A jab lands there for Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen moves away from the strike by Smith.
Bowen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Bowen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bowen.
Bowen misses with a wild body shot.
Bowen is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bowen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Bowen counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Bowen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bowen.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Bowen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bowen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowen is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bowen counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Bowen counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Bowen.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowen manages to avoid it.
Bowen connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bowen throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowen connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen throws a nice head kick!
Bowen misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bowen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bowen connects with an inside leg kick.
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.
Smith swings for the body but Bowen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Bowen throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowen counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bowen scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bowen counters with a head kick.
Bowen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowen. That's going to slow Smith down.
Bowen misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowen thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Bowen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Bowen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowen lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Bowen counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Bowen.
Bowen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowen can pounce on him.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowen.
Bruce Bowen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Bowen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bowen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Bowen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Bowen's ribcage but misses.
Bowen connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bowen scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to wear down Bowen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bowen throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Bowen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bowen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bowen thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Bowen misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bowen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bowen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Mozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mozart has chosen Falco - Rock Me Amadeus as his entrance music. Lasi Leuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
153 lbs
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149 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasi Leuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Mozart!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leuka. That did some damage!
Leuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mozart tries to kick Leuka off but Leuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leuka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leuka uses his free foot to push down on Mozart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mozart.
Mozart is trying to stand.
Leuka controlling the position easily from mount.
Leuka won't let Mozart get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leuka looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasi Leuka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leuka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mozart in his tracks.
Leuka throws a combination that misses
and Mozart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leuka's knee momentarily.
Leuka throws a leg kick but Mozart moved away.
Mozart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leuka is able to avoid easily.
Leuka moves out of range of the body kick.
Leuka throws a shot from downtown. Mozart moves away and avoids it.
Mozart is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfgang Mozart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leuka tried to score with a low kick but Mozart checks it.
Mozart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leuka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leuka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leuka won't let Mozart get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Leuka controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mozart is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leuka controlling the pace for now.
Leuka won't let Mozart get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mozart tries to buck Leuka off so he can stand up but Leuka has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mozart falls backwards, slamming Leuka to the mat but Leuka holds on tight! Mozart is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lasi Leuka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo's entrance music is ISIS - Grinning Mouths. A fine choice. Cabrera has chosen Hector as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
150 lbs
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28
156 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Plo is just out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Plo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plo throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Plo has control of the leg.
Plo seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.
Plo is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plo is really struggling to control Cabrera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cabrera trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo works his way into full mount!
Cabrera holds on to Plo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Cabrera regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Plo seems content to control.
Cabrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plo lands a nice short elbow.
Plo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plo lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plo.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Plo sits in half guard.
Plo winds up and cracks Cabrera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Plo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Plo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera is staying active underneath Plo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but instead Plo has moved into half guard.
Plo working the head and body with strikes.
Cabrera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Plo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Plo eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Plo is controlling well.
Plo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head.
Plo is trying to control. Cabrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Plo is controlling well.
Plo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four 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.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.
Plo wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it.
Plo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard but Plo has mounted him!
Plo working the ground and pound effectively.
Plo goes for an armbar but Cabrera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cabrera.
Plo has Cabrera pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to avoid it but Plo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabrera to the ground. Cabrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Plo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Plo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plo is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plo misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Plo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cabrera is now in half guard.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Plo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is controlling the pace.
Plo wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo is trying to control but can't.
Plo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hector Cabrera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Plo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabrera won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to control but Plo postures up.
Cabrera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Plo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cabrera some visible discomfort.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabrera tries to buck Plo off but Plo is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabrera sneaks back into half guard.
Plo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Plo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Plo counters with a nice uppercut.
Plo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Plo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plo avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera misses with a combination
and Plo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Plo controlling him for the moment.
Patrick Plo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plo trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Plo 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.
Plo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plo controlling from the top position.
Hector Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Plo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plo wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Plo pushing down on Cabrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plo is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Plo lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plo prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Plo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plo lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabrera is not content to let Plo control the position.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Plo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Plo is controlling well.
Cabrera trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera taking some punishment here, with Plo in his half guard.
Cabrera wants to control the action here but instead Plo manages to pass to full mount!
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plo looking to control but Cabrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cabrera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plo cracks Cabrera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Plo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cabrera tries to reverse the position but Plo maintains control.
Plo is landing with some decent strikes but Cabrera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Patrick Plo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabrera is still in real trouble! Can Plo finish him?
Plo tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Plo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Plo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Noitalahti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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260 lbs
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267 lbs
9 - 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noitalahti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noitalahti manages to avoid it.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Noitalahti.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
Noitalahti throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noitalahti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noitalahti's head.
Noitalahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Noitalahti misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Noitalahti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riku Noitalahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noitalahti tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Noitalahti's ribs.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Noitalahti's body.
Noitalahti throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Noitalahti looks gassed!
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Noitalahti takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia throwing shots but Noitalahti is blocking nicely.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia passes to full mount!
Garcia looking to control but Noitalahti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noitalahti because Garcia loaded up on that one.
Garcia misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Garcia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Noitalahti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is landing with some decent strikes but Noitalahti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noitalahti because Garcia loaded up on that one.
Noitalahti squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Garcia controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Garcia landing strikes from the mount.
Garcia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Garcia looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scoring with strikes but Noitalahti is staying in there.
Garcia tries to control but Noitalahti wriggling away.
Noitalahti taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Noitalahti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Garcia 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia'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.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noitalahti sprawls well. Noitalahti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Noitalahti takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Noitalahti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Noitalahti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noitalahti stalling.
Noitalahti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noitalahti stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Noitalahti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia digs a right hand into Noitalahti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noitalahti's gas tank.
Noitalahti tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noitalahti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noitalahti misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noitalahti tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia wants to control but Noitalahti is keeping him busy.
Noitalahti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garcia.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia won't allow Noitalahti to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Noitalahti is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia throws a strike but Noitalahti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garcia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noitalahti!
Noitalahti is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Noitalahti manages to avoid easily.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcelinho Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noitalahti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia working the ground and pound effectively.
Noitalahti tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia trying to control but Noitalahti is having none of it.
Garcia misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Noitalahti misses with a head kick.
Noitalahti tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Noitalahti tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia is looking to wear down Noitalahti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noitalahti is looking to clinch.
Noitalahti scores with a decent looking hook.
Noitalahti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Noitalahti tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Noitalahti looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noitalahti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noitalahti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Noitalahti is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Noitalahti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Noitalahti defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is trying to keep Noitalahti in close.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noitalahti defends well.
Noitalahti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia, up you get!
Riku Noitalahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noitalahti is looking to clinch.
Noitalahti wants to clinch.
Noitalahti moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Marcelinho Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Garcia throws a body punch but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Noitalahti lands with a cross.
Noitalahti throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Noitalahti looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Noitalahti misses with a looping left.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noitalahti.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Noitalahti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noitalahti avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Noitalahti.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia has Noitalahti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noitalahti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Noitalahti obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Noitalahti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noitalahti missing with knees to the body.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noitalahti or not.
Noitalahti missing with knees to the body.
Garcia stalling.
Noitalahti tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia is stalling here.
Noitalahti misses with a knee strike.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noitalahti trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noitalahti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garcia is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noitalahti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia avoiding damage as Noitalahti throws knees to the body.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riku Noitalahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noitalahti missing with knees to the body.
Garcia pushes Noitalahti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garcia has Noitalahti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noitalahti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Noitalahti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Noitalahti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelinho Garcia!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Karpetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalo Viina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viina has chosen Jaloviina as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antti Karpetti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jalo Viina's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Karpetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalo Viina!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Viina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viina misses with a left hand
and Karpetti counters with a nice body shot.
Viina throws a leg kick which misses Karpetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Karpetti tries to avoid it.
Viina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpetti.
Viina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viina tries to land a front kick but Karpetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viina lands a leg kick that knocks Karpetti off balance momentarily.
Viina scores with a push kick.
Viina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karpetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karpetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karpetti's calf.
Karpetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viina swings widly with a right hand
and Karpetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karpetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Viina lands a leg kick that knocks Karpetti off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viina scores with a nice body kick.
Karpetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Karpetti. Those never looked like landing.
Viina throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Karpetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Viina misses with a low kick.
Karpetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Viina.
Viina motions for Karpetti to come forward. Viina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viina scoring well with a low kick there.
Viina thows a body shot but no joy.
Viina tries to land a leg kick but Karpetti saw it coming and moves away.
Viina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti moved away.
Karpetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karpetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Viina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viina connects with an inside leg kick.
Jalo Viina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Viina is looking to slow Karpetti down with leg kicks.
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!
Karpetti blocks the body kick.
Viina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Viina tenderised Karpetti's leg. Karpetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karpetti checks it well.
Karpetti checks a low kick from Viina.
Viina lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viina wants to slow Karpetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Viina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Karpetti misses.
Karpetti staying out of range there.
Viina misses with a leg kick
and Karpetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karpetti.
Viina feints and then cracks Karpetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpetti down.
Viina moves away from the strike by Karpetti.
Viina misses with a hook
and Karpetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Viina.
Viina misses with a left hand
and Karpetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Viina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viina misses with a low kick as Karpetti jumps back.
Viina misses with a low kick.
Viina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karpetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Viina throws a right hand that misses
and Karpetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viina thinking.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti moved away.
Karpetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viina. Viina obviously looking to wear him down.
Karpetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viina scores with a leg kick.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti checks it.
Viina lands with a hook. Karpetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karpetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viina.
Viina slips under a jab.
Viina throws a chopping leg kick but Karpetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antti Karpetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karpetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viina. Viina obviously looking to wear him down.
Viina throws a leg kick that misses.
Karpetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Viina.
Karpetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Viina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viina throws an off balance right hand
and Karpetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viina lands a nice shot to the body.
Karpetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Viina tries to land a front kick but Karpetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karpetti misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viina is looking to slow Karpetti down with leg kicks.
Karpetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viina manages to avoid it.
Viina misses the shot to the body.
Viina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viina throws a chopping leg kick but Karpetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viina wants to land a leg kick but Karpetti is out of range.
Viina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Karpetti misses its intended target.
Karpetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viina. Viina obviously looking to wear him down.
Viina scoring well with a low kick there.
Viina connects with a right hand. Karpetti shakes it off.
Viina throws a front kick aimed at Karpetti's knee but Karpetti avoids it well.
Viina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpetti's head backwards.
Viina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Karpetti.
Karpetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viina.
Viina punishes Karpetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Viina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpetti is out of range.
Viina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karpetti's calf.
Viina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Viina.
Viina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Viina tries to score with a low kick but Karpetti moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Viina.
Viina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karpetti will feel that in the morning.
Karpetti checks a low kick from Viina.
Viina cracks Karpetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpetti.
Viina throws a jab when Karpetti was well out of range.
Viina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpetti looks to land a right hand but Viina moved out of range.
Viina lands with a nice body kick.
Viina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karpetti's calf.
The fighters circling - Viina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viina connects with a solid leg kick.
Viina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karpetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viina moves out of range of the strikes.
Viina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karpetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viina scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Viina lands but Karpetti takes it in his stride.
Viina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpetti.
Viina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Viina.
Viina motions for Karpetti to come forward. Viina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpetti blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Karpetti.
Viina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viina connects with a high kick.
Viina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Viina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Viina cracks the inside of Karpetti's front leg.
Viina misses with a low kick as Karpetti jumps back.
Karpetti works the jab nicely.
Viina misses the shot to the body.
Karpetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Viina is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karpetti checks a leg kick.
Viina connects with a leg kick. Karpetti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karpetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Viina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Viina throws an off balance right hand
and Karpetti counters with a series of strikes. Viina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viina is rocked!
Karpetti slips under a jab from Viina.
Viina is still on wobbly legs! Can Karpetti finish him?
Viina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viina scores with a push kick.
Viina seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viina connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalo Viina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karpetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viina.
Karpetti checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Viina misses.
Viina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karpetti misses with a body shot.
Viina throws a leg kick but Karpetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viina.
Viina throws a right hand that misses
and Karpetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpetti is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Viina.
Viina throws a right hand that misses
and Karpetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpetti.
Viina loads up on a big right hand but Karpetti slips the punch.
Viina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viina motions for Karpetti to come forward. Viina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Viina misses.
A shot to the body from Viina misses
and Karpetti counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Viina.
Viina throws a low kick but Karpetti moves out of range easily.
Karpetti throws an overhand right that lands on Viina's shoulder, as Viina tries to avoid the shot.
Viina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karpetti misses with an uppercut. Viina saw that one coming.
Oooooh!!! Karpetti has knocked Viina down with a huge combo! Karpetti steps away and waves a wobbly Viina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viina throws a sloppy head kick and Karpetti moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpetti throws a jab when Viina was well out of range.
Karpetti throws a shot from downtown. Viina moves away and avoids it.
Viina connects with a single shot there.
Viina takes a swing at Karpetti's ribcage but misses.
Viina throws a push kick but Karpetti slaps the foot to one side.
Karpetti misses with an uppercut.
Karpetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karpetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Viina toppling to the canvas! Viina scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karpetti finish him?!
Viina thumps Karpetti with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karpetti as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Viina.
Viina scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Viina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Viina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viina motions for Karpetti to come forward. Viina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpetti checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Viina.
Viina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karpetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viina throws a push kick but Karpetti slaps the foot to one side.
Karpetti slips under a jab from Viina.
Viina misses with a hook
and Karpetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karpetti is able to avoid easily.
Viina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karpetti is able to avoid easily.
Viina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karpetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karpetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karpetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karpetti!
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