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Genesis 17 : Can you beat it? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Olle Matsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi has chosen Säkkijärvenpolkka 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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Olle Matsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsdottir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsdottir instigates a clinch.
Nurmi lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsdottir as Nurmi tries to tie him up.
Nurmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmi stops a takedown attempt from Matsdottir.
Matsdottir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmi's elbow.
Nurmi breaks from the clinch.
Matsdottir misses with a body shot.
Nurmi throws the kick towards the body but Matsdottir avoids it.
Nurmi lands with a good body shot.
Nurmi scores with a kick to the body.
Matsdottir is breathing heavily.
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!
Matsdottir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsdottir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nurmi throws a series of punches but Matsdottir avoids them all with ease.
Matsdottir misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsdottir walks into a jab.
Nurmi swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsdottir.
Nice shot lands for Nurmi.
Nurmi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsdottir on the side of the head.
Nurmi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsdottir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Nurmi.
Nurmi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsdottir.
Matsdottir tries to clinch but Nurmi moves out of range.
Nurmi rushes Matsdottir with punches - Matsdottir moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Matsdottir goes down! Nurmi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakari Nurmi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olli Kuhta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhta comes to the cage accompanied by Break Out. Mihail Mansurov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Kuhta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansurov misses the shot to the body.
Mansurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuhta manages to avoid it.
Mansurov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuhta rushes Mansurov and presses him up against the cage.
Kuhta tries to stall but Mansurov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mansurov tries to throw a body punch but Kuhta avoids it by throwing Mansurov back against the cage.
Mansurov can't find room to land a body shot as Kuhta controls the action.
Kuhta prevents a body shot from Mansurov.
Kuhta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mansurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuhta manages to avoid it.
Kuhta staying out of range there.
Kuhta clinches with his opponent.
Mansurov prevents Kuhta from breaking the clinch.
Kuhta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mansurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuhta can't break the clinch.
Mansurov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuhta managing to block the knees to the body from Mansurov.
Mansurov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansurov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mansurov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansurov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuhta is trying to break free.
Mansurov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuhta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mansurov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mansurov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mansurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansurov tries to keep at a distance but Kuhta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mansurov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mansurov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuhta prevents a body shot from Mansurov.
Kuhta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuhta is trying to force a seperation but Mansurov has the dominant position.
Mansurov just leaning against Kuhta, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuhta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuhta blocks a body shot from Mansurov.
Mansurov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuhta avoids it.
A short right from Mansurov on the inside.
Kuhta is trying to break the clinch but Mansurov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuhta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mansurov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansurov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuhta takes a swing at Mansurov's ribcage but misses.
Mansurov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuhta takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuhta blocks a body shot from Mansurov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuhta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Kuhta.
Mansurov tries to land a knee to the head but Kuhta blocks with his arms.
Kuhta blocks a body shot from Mansurov.
Kuhta prevents a body shot from Mansurov.
Mansurov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansurov.
Mansurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuhta.
Mansurov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuhta blocks a body shot from Mansurov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansurov breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhta forces Mansurov back against the cage and clinches.
Mansurov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mihail Mansurov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mansurov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuhta closes the distance and clinches.
Kuhta prevents a body shot from Mansurov.
Mansurov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhta sneaks back into half guard.
Kuhta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mansurov thows a huge punch but Kuhta dodges it nicely.
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. Mansurov connects with a nice short shot to Kuhta's temple.
Mansurov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuhta moves into full guard.
Kuhta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuhta is trying to control. Mansurov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuhta controlling the action here.
Mansurov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuhta.
Mansurov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuhta wants to control from the top but Mansurov keeps moving.
Mansurov 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.
Mansurov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta won't allow Mansurov to sweep him here.
Kuhta is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansurov has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Kuhta.
Mansurov lands a nice hook to Kuhta's body. Kuhta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuhta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mansurov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansurov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuhta ducks under a wild hook from Mansurov.
Mansurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mansurov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuhta is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhta pushes Mansurov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mansurov misses with a body punch.
Kuhta is trying to force a seperation but Mansurov has the dominant position.
Kuhta misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Olli Kuhta 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!
Kuhta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuhta forces Mansurov back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Mansurov as the two fighters clinch.
Mansurov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuhta.
Mansurov has Kuhta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mansurov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuhta tumbling to the mat - Mansurov dives into Kuhta's guard.
Mansurov works over Kuhta with some ground and pound from guard.
Mansurov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mansurov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mansurov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mansurov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuhta is trying to keep Mansurov in close.
Kuhta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mansurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansurov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mansurov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuhta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mansurov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuhta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mansurov trying to control but Kuhta is working from the bottom.
Mansurov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuhta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansurov defends well.
Kuhta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansurov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mansurov's guard.
Kuhta stands and throws Mansurov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mansurov regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhta is keen to just control but Mansurov is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta prevents Mansurov from improving his position.
Kuhta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mansurov keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mansurov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuhta has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mansurov is trying to improve his position.
Kuhta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansurov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mihail Mansurov.
Well Mansurov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihail Mansurov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk Jou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Balls has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funk Jou!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jou throws a hook but Balls avoids it easily.
Balls slaps away a takedown attempt from Jou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balls tries to keep at a distance but Jou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jou tries for a takedown but Balls manages to get underhooks.
Jou manages to break the clinch.
Jou throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Balls tumbling to the canvas!
Balls is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jou arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Balls's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Funk Jou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Ruehlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Namiska Button !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gage Ruehlen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruehlen looks to land a left hand but Button moved out of range nicely.
Ruehlen swats away the attempt to clinch by Button .
Ruehlen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruehlen.
Ruehlen stalling against the cage.
Ruehlen keeps control of Button as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruehlen breaks the clinch.
Ruehlen stuffs the takedown.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches.
Ruehlen looking for a takedown.
Ruehlen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruehlen misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Button .
Button tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruehlen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Button somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namiska Button . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Button is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruehlen counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruehlen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Button !
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Button taking shots to the head.
Ruehlen controlling his opponent.
Ruehlen dominating with strikes here.
Ruehlen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Button ?
Ruehlen controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Ruehlen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button is trying to escape the mount.
Ruehlen looking to secure an arm triangle but Button defends it well.
Button swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruehlen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen controlling from the full mount.
Ruehlen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Button can't escape the position.
Ruehlen controlling his opponent.
Ruehlen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Button has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruehlen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Button hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen landing strikes from the mount and Button is in trouble!
Ruehlen dominating with strikes here.
Ruehlen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Button is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruehlen controlling from the full mount.
Ruehlen looking to finish Button with some ground and pound. This is bad for Button !
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruehlen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Button is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruehlen lands a heavy elbow.
Ruehlen goes for an armbar but Button turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Button .
Ruehlen has Button pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Ruehlen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruehlen cracks Button with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruehlen throws a leg kick but Button sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruehlen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruehlen blocks a head kick by Button .
Button misses with a double jab.
Button shoots in for a double leg but Ruehlen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Button shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Button fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruehlen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruehlen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Button is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruehlen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Button to the mat. Button regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruehlen postures up.
Ruehlen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruehlen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruehlen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruehlen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruehlen wants to pass the guard but Button is defending well.
Ruehlen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Button to stand up.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches.
Ruehlen gets control of Button 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruehlen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruehlen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruehlen has Button pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruehlen keeping full guard, as Button tries to pass.
Gage Ruehlen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ruehlen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruehlen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruehlen managing to block the knees to the body from Button .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namiska Button . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruehlen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Button has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Namiska Button is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruehlen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruehlen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Button shoots in for a double leg but Ruehlen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruehlen has managed to clinch.
Ruehlen slows down the pace here.
Ruehlen pulls guard.
Ruehlen wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ruehlen does no damage.
Ruehlen misses with a few strikes there.
Button gets caught flat footed, as Ruehlen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Ruehlen gets to his feet - Button follows without any prompting.
Button shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruehlen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ruehlen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Button tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Button tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Ruehlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Button doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruehlen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruehlen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Button misses with a head kick.
Ruehlen darts in and clinches Button up against the cage.
Ruehlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Button controls his hands.
Ruehlen gets underhooks to prevent Button 's takedown attempt.
Ruehlen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruehlen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Button regains guard immediately.
Ruehlen controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button trying to control the position.
Ruehlen is in close to Button 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruehlen forces his way into half guard.
Ruehlen prevents Button from improving his position.
Button is trying to stand up here but Ruehlen is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen stalling.
Ruehlen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruehlen.
Button misses with the combination.
Ruehlen jabs at Button 's body.
Button tries to keep at a distance but Ruehlen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruehlen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Button regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruehlen lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button is working an open guard so Ruehlen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruehlen throws a series of punches but Button avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruehlen.
No joy there for Button , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gage Ruehlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruehlen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruehlen showed some decent athleticism there.
Gage Ruehlen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruehlen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button taking some punishment here, with Ruehlen in his half guard.
Ruehlen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ruehlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruehlen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Button to the mat! Button manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruehlen wants to pass the guard but Button is keeping the position.
Ruehlen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Button is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button looking for a sweep. Not yet Button , not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Ruehlen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruehlen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Ruehlen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egil Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Skylar Grey - I Need a Doctor (Dubstep). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Bass!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bass connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen takes one to the chin there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olsen!
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olsen has managed to clinch.
Bass tries to break free but Olsen pushes him back against the cage.
Bass tries to break the clinch but Olsen is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olsen missing with knees to the body.
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Bass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to clinch up but Bass circles away and keeps his distance.
Olsen darts in and clinches Bass up against the cage.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bass wants to break free but Olsen has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bass.
Olsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bass is looking to break free of the clinch but Olsen has double underhooks.
Bass can't break the clinch.
Olsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Olsen has Bass pressed against the cage, preventing Bass from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bass breaks the clinch.
Bass keeps the fight on the outside.
Bass misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Olsen throws a right and a left that Bass avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Bass pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen wants to clinch up but Bass keeps it at a distance.
Olsen darts in and clinches Bass up against the cage.
Olsen throws an elbow that misses.
Bass wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bass wants to get back to striking at distance but Olsen won't allow it.
Bass breaks the clinch.
A jab from Bass misses.
Bass swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a big head kick but Bass shrugs it off.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Bass moved out of range.
Olsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ernest Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen wants to clinch up but Bass keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Bass misses its intended target.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Bass avoids the head kick by Olsen.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bass - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Bass scores with a four punch combination!
Olsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass misses the jab.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Bass tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bass as Olsen tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bass avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Bass is trying to break the clinch but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernest Bass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bass misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Bass.
Olsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bass circles away.
Bass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bass moves away.
Olsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Bass slips the punch.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
Ernest Bass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Bass lands a glancing blow to the side of Olsen's head.
Egil Olsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
Bass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen slips under a jab from Bass.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Olsen.
Bass scores with a nice head shot.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Olsen moves to clinch but Bass breaks away
and Bass counters with a series of strikes. Olsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Bass tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Olsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Olsen taking a breather.
Bass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bass avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olsen throws an elbow but misses.
Olsen misses with an elbow strike.
Bass is trying to force a seperation but Olsen has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Olsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bass's brow.
Bass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bass lands a right hand.
Bass wants to break free but Olsen has control.
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bass manages to avoid it.
Bass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Olsen.
Olsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bass blocks a low kick nicely.
Bass blocks a low kick nicely.
Olsen misses with a few strikes there.
Olsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Olsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bass is breathing heavily.
Bass moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olsen duly obliges.
Bass keeps the fight on the outside.
Bass misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Olsen throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernest Bass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Olsen tries to clinch up but Bass circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Olsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen tries to clinch but Bass moves away
and Bass counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bass.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Olsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bass throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bass, as that shot connected.
Olsen tries to bum rush Bass with a series of wild strikes but Bass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.
Bass dodges the punch combination from Olsen.
Olsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bass.
Bass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Bass lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.
Olsen slips under a jab from Bass.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Bass scores with a nice right hand.
Olsen moves out of range as Bass strikes.
Bass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bass digs a good body shot into Olsen's ribs.
A slow jab from Bass misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Bass loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Bass moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Bass jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Bass.
Olsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olsen is rocked!
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bass jabs Olsen right on the nose. Olsen blinks but takes it well.
Bass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olsen throws a nice looking combination but Bass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Bass pushes him off.
A big left from Bass misses.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Bass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Olsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bass lands with an overhand left.
Egil Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen misses with a few strikes there.
Bass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olsen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Bass.
Bass lands with a straight right. Olsen didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Bass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ernest Bass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi's entrance music is Genki Sudo world order mindshift. A fine choice. John The Bomber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
139 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John The Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bomber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fukamachi tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Bomber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukamachi somewhat.
Fukamachi fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from The Bomber.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but The Bomber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
The Bomber looks for a takedown but Fukamachi sprawls well.
Fukamachi has a takedown stuffed.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt
and The Bomber counters with a takedown into side control.
Fukamachi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Bomber.
The Bomber swings around for an armbar but Fukamachi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Bomber's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bomber working a defensive guard here.
Fukamachi got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bomber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukamachi has managed to get both his arms back between The Bomber's legs - danger averted.
Fukamachi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bomber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fukamachi escapes and throws The Bomber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The Bomber looks gassed!
The Bomber striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fukamachi is trying to get an arm triangle but The Bomber is defending well.
Fukamachi trying to control the position but The Bomber is working away.
The Bomber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Bomber takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fukamachi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fukamachi wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bomber keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Fukamachi.
Fukamachi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Bomber, who protects the arm well.
The Bomber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Bomber is trying to stand back up but Fukamachi is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fukamachi is keen to just control but The Bomber is a slippery customer.
Fukamachi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukamachi pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber is looking to get back to full guard here but Fukamachi has managed to pass to side control instead.
The Bomber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fukamachi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Bomber takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Bomber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fukamachi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The Bomber is pressing down on Fukamachi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Bomber keeping full guard, as Fukamachi tries to pass.
Fukamachi got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bomber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukamachi has managed to get both his arms back between The Bomber's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukamachi pushing down on The Bomber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber is refusing to be controlled, as Fukamachi sits in half guard.
The Bomber won't allow Fukamachi to pass to mount.
The Bomber is defending against the submission attempts here by Fukamachi.
The Bomber tries to roll over but Fukamachi keeps him under control.
Fukamachi moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bomber can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukamachi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Bomber can't do much from the bottom here.
Fukamachi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Sho Fukamachi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Bomber blocks a head kick by Fukamachi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi tries to clinch up but The Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.
Fukamachi closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bomber circles away.
Fukamachi pushes The Bomber up against the cage in a clinch.
Fukamachi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Bomber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi goes for a takedown attempt but The Bomber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fukamachi shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Bomber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukamachi's waist but Fukamachi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Bomber off to one side.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a takedown but The Bomber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fukamachi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bomber shoots in looking for a takedown but Fukamachi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Bomber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Bomber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Bomber shoots in for a takedown but Fukamachi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Bomber misses with a looping right.
The Bomber fails with the takedown.
The Bomber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Bomber tries to sprawl but Fukamachi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fukamachi is looking for a kimura here.
Fukamachi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukamachi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Bomber sees it coming and defends easily.
Fukamachi prevents The Bomber from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber trying to control from the bottom.
The Bomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukamachi pulls his head out easily.
Fukamachi working over The Bomber with some ground and pound. The Bomber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukamachi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Bomber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fukamachi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Bomber tries to get to full guard but Fukamachi has control of the leg.
The Bomber has hold of Fukamachi's hands but Fukamachi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fukamachi works his way into side control.
Fukamachi working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi cracks The Bomber with a big right hand but The Bomber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Bomber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fukamachi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fukamachi blocks the strikes from The Bomber.
Sho Fukamachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukamachi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fukamachi trying to control the action but The Bomber is working from the bottom.
The Bomber struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fukamachi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fukamachi tries for a kimura but The Bomber is defending well.
The Bomber wants to control but Fukamachi postures up.
The Bomber gets back to half guard.
Fukamachi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Bomber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fukamachi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Bomber has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bomber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukamachi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fukamachi.
The Bomber is trying to control Fukamachi's posture but Fukamachi avoids it.
Fukamachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fukamachi advances to mount.
The Bomber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fukamachi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Bomber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bomber wants to hold on but Fukamachi pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bomber is working to get back to half guard.
Fukamachi landing punches.
Fukamachi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Bomber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fukamachi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The Bomber is looking to get to half guard.
Fukamachi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Bomber is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Bomber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fukamachi landing shots from mount.
The Bomber is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bomber wants to control but Fukamachi is having none of it.
Fukamachi cracks The Bomber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Bomber is still in real trouble! Can Fukamachi finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bomber is looking to escape.
Fukamachi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Bomber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Bomber wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fukamachi looking to control but The Bomber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Bomber seems to have recovered his senses.
Fukamachi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Bomber hang on?
The Bomber regains half guard.
Fukamachi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Bomber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Bomber wants to improve his position but Fukamachi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber moves into full guard.
Fukamachi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Fukamachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fukamachi is working for a submission of some sort.
Fukamachi moves nicely into side control.
Fukamachi wants to control but The Bomber is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bomber defending against the ground and pound.
The Bomber sneaks back into half guard.
The Bomber is trying to control but can't.
Sho Fukamachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukamachi not doing much here.
The Bomber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Bomber actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bomber is trying to control but Fukamachi passes into side control!
John The Bomber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukamachi avoids the strikes from the bottom by The Bomber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Fukamachi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukamachi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Fukamachi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large has chosen Blue - U Make Me Wanna as his entrance music. Bob Large will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung tries to clinch but Large is having none of it.
Large throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yung counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Large's guard now.
Yung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Large's guard.
Yung stops Large from getting back to his feet.
Yung is looking to advance position but Large won't allow it.
Yung works his way 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!
Large avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Large is avoiding damage well.
Yung taking a breather here.
Yung is trying to ground and pound but Large uses the momentary lack of control by Yung to regain half guard.
Yung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yung passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yung slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung tries to score with some ground and pound. Large controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Large wants to control but Yung is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung tries to close the distance and clinch but Large swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Large lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yung circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Large as Yung shoots in.
Yung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yung moves in looking to clinch but Large pushes him off.
Large thows a body shot but no joy.
Large throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Large.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Large.
Large fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Large, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Bolo Yung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yung closes the distance and clinches.
Yung cracks Large with a nice body shot.
Yung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Large's elbow.
Yung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Large up against the cage.
Large wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yung has him pressed against the cage.
Yung tries a body shot but Large blocks it.
Large wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yung has him pressed against the cage.
Yung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Large but Large pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Large looks to land a combination but Yung avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung moves in looking to clinch but Large pushes him off.
Yung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Large as he avoids it easily.
Yung fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bolo Yung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Large misses with the combination.
Bolo Yung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yung walks into a straight right hand from Large.
Yung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung dodges the punch combination from Large.
Yung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Large defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large throws a jab when Yung was well out of range.
A big left from Large misses.
Large connects with a nice looking jab.
Large will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yung tries to close the distance and clinch but Large swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Large throws a series of punches but Yung avoids them all with ease.
Yung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Large moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung is looking to clinch.
Large scores with a jab. Yung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Large throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung forces Large back against the cage and clinches.
Large fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Large's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Large tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung tries a body shot but Large blocks it.
Large is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Large to the mat. Large regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Large showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yung scores with a decent looking hook.
Large slaps away a takedown attempt from Yung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung shoots in for a double leg but Large sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Large avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bolo Yung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Large lands with an uppercut that bounces Yung off the cage and back into rage.
Yung slips a jab from Large.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Large counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large misses with a series of wild punches.
Yung fails to land the takedown.
Yung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Large staying out of range there.
Yung looks for a takedown but Large sprawls well.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Large and Yung goes tumbling to the canvas! Large follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Bolo Yung has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Large missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Large stands up and beckons Yung to join him on the feet.
Yung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yung walks into a left hand.
Yung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Large misses with a few strikes there.
Yung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yung ducks under a wild hook from Large.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large misses with a wild combination.
Bob Large is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Large, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Large connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yung.
Large lands a head shot.
Bob Large seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung tries to throw a body punch but Large avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung goes for a takedown attempt but Large pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung is looking to clinch.
Large will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Large stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Large circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Large comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Large 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Large!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woima Karhu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karhu circles away quickly and effectively.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaino St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a body kick that misses.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierre as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Karhu shoots in for a double leg but St Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
St Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Good work by Karhu as he checks the leg kick.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu shoots in looking for a takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Karhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Karhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karhu postures up in St Pierre's guard and throws a big left but St Pierre blocks it.
Karhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karhu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karhu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu content to stall in guard here.
Karhu drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Karhu off! Karhu jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu stops St Pierre from standing up.
Karhu content to stall in guard here.
Karhu is pushing down on St Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Karhu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Karhu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Woima Karhu just wasn't active enough.
St Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.
Karhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woima Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Pierre throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
Karhu has managed to clinch.
St Pierre is pressed up against the cage. Karhu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Pierre down to the mat. St Pierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St Pierre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karhu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu passes St Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karhu wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.
Karhu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! St Pierre is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Woima Karhu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Amazing entrance! with the theme FORT BATTLE from The Last of the Mohicans blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Doug Robertson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robertson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Robertson's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Robertson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Gracie is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Robertson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Robertson is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Robertson recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is really struggling to control Robertson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug Robertson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Robertson.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Robertson as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Robertson presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Robertson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Doug Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson connects with a high kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Robertson.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson slips a straight right by Gracie.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robertson.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robertson.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Robertson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robertson looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Doug Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Gracie's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robertson lands a left hand.
Robertson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Gracie, against the cage.
Robertson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Robertson.
Gracie is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robertson tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Robertson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie slips a straight right by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Robertson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Gracie shoots in.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rogerio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertson tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Robertson is in real trouble.
Gracie is not going to allow Robertson to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tightening his grip on Robertson, looking for the choke.
Gracie is looking for a rear naked choke here but Robertson reverses the position brilliantly into Gracie's guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rogerio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robertson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie has control of Robertson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robertson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Gracie lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Robertson hold on?!
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robertson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie not allowing Robertson to control his hands.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Robertson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Robertson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Robertson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Robertson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson postures up.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Robertson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has passed into side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug Robertson.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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