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CEC 187 : Punches For Presents PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emperor Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vader's choice of entrance music: Heresy by Pantera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emperor Vader!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan connects with a jab.
Swan misses with a few strikes there.
Vader avoids the head kick by Swan.
No joy there for Swan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swan lands with a shot to the body.
Swan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swan throws a combination. Vader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vader avoids the body shot from Swan.
Swan staying out of range there.
Swan thows a body shot but no joy.
Swan gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
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!
Good body shot from Vader.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Swan wants to get back to striking at distance but Vader won't allow it.
Vader keeps control of Swan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Swan avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Swan avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Swan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swan has had enough of the clinch but Vader keeps him there for the moment.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Swan controls the action.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Swan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Swan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swan wants to break free but Vader has control.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Swan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
Swan blocks a body shot from Vader.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Swan blocks a body shot from Vader.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader is leaning against Swan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vader is keeping busy.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Swan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swan or not.
Swan has Vader pressed against the cage.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vader tries a body shot but Swan blocks it.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader tries a body shot but Swan blocks it.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Swan.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Swan.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Swan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader has Swan pressed against the cage, preventing Swan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader is working Swan over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan blocks a body shot from Vader.
Vader tries a body shot but Swan blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Swan.
Swan is trying to push Vader away but Vader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emperor Vader dominated that round.
That's time! Swan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Swan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader lands with a slapping head kick.
Swan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from Swan does no damage.
Vader blocks a jab.
Swan lands with a right hand.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Swan.
It looks like Emperor Vader has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Swan wants to break free but Vader has control.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swan's elbow.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swan's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan manages to break the clinch.
Vader scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Damian Swan has been cut.
Vader blocks a low kick nicely.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swan.
Swan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Damian Swan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vader.
Swan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
Swan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swan throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Swan blocking some punches.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swan's elbow.
Swan blocks a body shot from Vader.
Vader pushes Swan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Vader.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swan's efforts to push away.
Swan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emperor Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Vader.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vader tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader tries a body shot but Swan blocks it.
Swan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader prevents Swan from breaking the clinch.
Swan can't break the clinch.
Swan tries to break the clinch but Vader is controlling the position.
Vader pushes Swan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swan is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Vader.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swan tries to circle away but Vader has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emperor Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Swan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swan fails to land with a series of punches.
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Swan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vader circles away quickly and effectively.
Swan scores with a nice head shot.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vader.
Swan throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Swan walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vader.
Swan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan throws a sloppy head kick
and Vader counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swan's knee momentarily.
Vader cracks the inside of Swan's front leg.
Vader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader.
Swan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Swan.
Swan misses with a hook to the body
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damian Swan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader tries to clinch there but Swan circles away.
Swan throws a head kick that misses
and Vader counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vader cracks the inside of Swan's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader lands a left and a right that send Swan crashing to the mat, dazed. Vader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Swan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swan gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
Emperor Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swan's elbow.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swan backwards.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vader.
Swan has a couple of punches blocked by Vader.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Swan effectively controlling the action here.
Damian Swan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swan's efforts to push away.
Swan seems to have got his legs back now.
Swan tries to break the clinch but Vader is controlling the position.
Swan is trying to break the clinch but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader misses with some punches.
Swan tries to break the clinch but Vader is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swan is trying to maintain a safe position but Vader gets an underhook and turns Swan into the cage.
Vader lands a right hand.
Swan stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Swan wants to break free but Vader has control.
Vader keeps control of Swan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emperor Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emperor Vader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdi Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdi Muhammed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Muhammed misses.
No joy there for Kauri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kauri feints and as Muhammed raises his hands in defense, Kauri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kauri throws an elbow that misses. Muhammed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kauri's guard. Nice move by Muhammed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauri has Muhammed pulled in close to control his posture.
Kauri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kauri thows a huge punch but Muhammed dodges it nicely.
Kauri wants to take a breather but Muhammed is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauri prevents Muhammed from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri works his way into side control.
Muhammed is pushing Kauri's head away, looking to escape. Kauri manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Kauri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kauri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muhammed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Muhammed is trying to buck Kauri off.
Kauri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kauri throws a strike aimed at the side of Muhammed's head but Muhammed avoids it well.
Kauri scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kauri working the ground and pound but Muhammed is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Kauri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Muhammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kauri trying to control the position but Muhammed is working away.
Kauri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhammed keeps working.
Muhammed is pushing Kauri's head away, looking to escape. Kauri manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kauri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kauri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kauri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kauri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kauri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muhammed is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Muhammed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Muhammed takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kauri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Muhammed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kauri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kauri trying to control the action but Muhammed is working from the bottom.
Kauri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muhammed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kauri throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhammed.
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kauri throwing shots but Muhammed is blocking nicely.
Kauri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kauri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kauri is pressing down on Muhammed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muhammed is holding on for now.
Muhammed is trying to stand back up but Kauri is controlling him
Kauri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tommi Kauri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kauri is nestled in close to Muhammed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kauri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kauri drops an elbow to the side of Muhammed's head.
Kauri thows a huge punch but Muhammed dodges it nicely.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muhammed!
Kauri working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Kauri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kauri wants to control the pace but Muhammed is squirming around nicely.
Kauri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kauri trying to control but Muhammed is having none of it.
Kauri connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri lands a big elbow.
Kauri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammed can do to turn this around?
Kauri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kauri throws some wild stikes that Muhammed manages to avoid easily.
Kauri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muhammed is looking to escape.
Muhammed is trying to stand.
Kauri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kauri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kauri is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muhammed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kauri misses with a head shot.
Kauri unloads with some shots from mount but Muhammed bucks and avoids them well.
Kauri wants to control the pace but Muhammed is squirming around nicely.
Muhammed trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kauri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kauri misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Muhammed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kauri.
Kauri lands a body shot.
Abdi Muhammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muhammed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kauri.
Muhammed misses with a hook
so Kauri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kauri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muhammed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kauri controlling from the top position.
Kauri stops Muhammed from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kauri throws a strike but Muhammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kauri has his hands on Muhammed's head, controlling the position.
Kauri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kauri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muhammed sprawls well initially but Kauri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kauri is looking to take a break and control but Muhammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kauri lands strikes from half guard.
Kauri moves nicely 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!
Kauri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri trying to control the position but Muhammed is working away.
Abdi Muhammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kauri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muhammed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kauri with the ground and pound but Muhammed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tommi Kauri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri is nestled in close to Muhammed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muhammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kauri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kauri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muhammed defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Kauri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kauri 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... Tommi Kauri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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250 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuukkeli throws a right hand that Silakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Silakka also avoids with ease.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook
and Kuukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuukkeli.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kuukkeli. Those never looked like landing.
Kuukkeli loads up on a big right hand but Silakka slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Kuukkeli - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukkeli digs a good hook to Silakka's body.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut. Silakka saw that one coming.
A jab from Kuukkeli finds it's way through Silakka's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Silakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kuukkeli.
Silakka dodges the punch combination from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Silakka moves away and avoids it.
Silakka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuukkeli misses with a hook
and Silakka counters with a left to the body.
Kuukkeli misses with a low kick.
Kuukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Silakka counters with a series of strikes. Kuukkeli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silakka lands with a cross.
Kuukkeli thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook
and Silakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Silakka misses.
Kuukkeli slips a jab and a cross from Silakka.
Silakka throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silakka slips a straight right by Kuukkeli.
Silakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuukkeli misses with a straight left.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from Kuukkeli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli wants to clinch up but Silakka keeps it at a distance.
Kuukkeli connects with a body shot that sends Silakka's belly button to the back.
Kuukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuukkeli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuukkeli throws a jab when Silakka was well out of range.
Silakka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Silakka counters with a left to the body.
Kuukkeli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuukkeli is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kuukkeli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a front kick aimed at Silakka's knee but Silakka avoids it well.
Kuukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silakka lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuukkeli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera Kuukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuukkeli misses with a looping left.
Kuukkeli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silakka counters with a nice uppercut.
Silakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuukkeli.
Silakka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Kuukkeli.
Silakka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Kuukkeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Silakka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuukkeli connects with an inside leg kick.
Silakka looks to land a right hand but Kuukkeli moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuukkeli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuukkeli misses with the combination.
Kuukkeli throws an overhand right that lands on Silakka's shoulder, as Silakka tries to avoid the shot.
Kuukkeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Silakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuukkeli misses the jab.
Silakka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuukkeli should have avoided that one.
Kuukkeli wants to slow Silakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Silakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli looks to throw the jab but Silakka is out of range.
Kuukkeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silakka.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Kuukkeli misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuukkeli.
Silakka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timo Silakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silakka moves away.
Kuukkeli swings widly with a right hand
and Silakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuukkeli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws a big shot that misses.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook. Silakka ducked under it nicely.
Silakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuukkeli throws out the jab.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka throws a lazy right hand but Kuukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick but Silakka moves out of range.
Kuukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Silakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silakka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silakka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuukkeli throws the kick towards the body but Silakka avoids it.
Kuukkeli missing with a left hand there. Silakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a nice looking combination but Silakka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuukkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silakka lunges at Kuukkeli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuukkeli's hand.
Kuukkeli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuukkeli blocks a jab.
Silakka scores with a body shot.
Kuukkeli throws a hook to the side of Silakka's head but Silakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera Kuukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silakka tests Kuukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuukkeli takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli looks to throw the jab but Silakka is out of range.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silakka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuukkeli. Kuukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silakka misses with a two punch combination.
Kuukkeli stuns Silakka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silakka misses with a wild combination.
Silakka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli misses with an uppercut. Silakka saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pera Kuukkeli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timo Silakka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Silakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuukkeli misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli throws the left hand but Silakka avoids the punch easily.
Silakka connects with a looping right hand.
Silakka staying out of range there.
Silakka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuukkeli in his tracks.
Kuukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Silakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Kuukkeli does no damage.
Silakka misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuukkeli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silakka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silakka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silakka.
Kuukkeli misses with a hook
and Silakka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silakka lunges at Kuukkeli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuukkeli's hand.
Kuukkeli throws a wild body kick that Silakka sees coming a mile off.
Kuukkeli throws a looping overhand right but Silakka ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kuukkeli.
Silakka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silakka slips under a jab from Kuukkeli.
A big left from Kuukkeli misses.
Silakka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuukkeli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuukkeli is looking to land body kicks.
Kuukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuukkeli throws a body punch but Silakka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kuukkeli.
Silakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuukkeli.
Silakka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuukkeli finds it's way round the side to connect with Silakka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuukkeli lands a nice looking body shot.
Silakka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silakka checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Silakka is out of range.
Kuukkeli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silakka.
Kuukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuukkeli misses with a left hand
and Kuukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuukkeli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuukkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Silakka slips a jab and a cross from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silakka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka staying out of range there.
Kuukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Silakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuukkeli misses with a looping left.
Kuukkeli missing with a left hand there. Silakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silakka jabs Kuukkeli right on the nose. Kuukkeli blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Kuukkeli misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silakka cracks Kuukkeli with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Kuukkeli.
Well Kuukkeli 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Kuukkeli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson has chosen If I cant as his entrance music. Craig Thomson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akergaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akergaard misses with the body kick
and Thomson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Akergaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akergaard is breathing heavily.
Thomson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomson.
It looks like Caden Akergaard has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thomson has cracked Akergaard with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thomson lands another huge swinging hook and Akergaard tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Akergaard, before Thomson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener comes to the cage accompanied by Horse Outside. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiener throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Wiener as he checks the leg kick.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a front kick that sends Wiener stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
and Wiener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen tries to work over Wiener's front leg with a kick but Wiener checks it.
Wiener takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiener tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hy Wiener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Wiener loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Wiener.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wiener gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wiener lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Wiener avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
Wiener misses with an elbow over the top.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiener is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokinen is defending well for now.
Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Wiener tries to tie him up.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Wiener tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Jokinen misses with an elbow strike.
Wiener tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen lands an elbow inside.
Jokinen misses with a knee to the head.
Wiener throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Wiener lands an elbow inside.
Jokinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiener.
Jokinen blocks the elbow strike.
Wiener struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wiener controls the action.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiener's elbow.
Wiener connects with a knee to the head.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener is struggling to control the position.
Jokinen tries to work over Wiener's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Wiener tries to tie him up.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiener.
Wiener pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiener controls his hands.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jokinen presses Wiener against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wiener tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
Wiener fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
Wiener avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen avoiding damage as Wiener throws knees to the body.
Jokinen trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wiener controls the action.
Wiener tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wiener swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wiener on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Wiener is out of range.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiener throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen swings for the body but Wiener moves out of range.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wiener is out of range and Jokinen settles back down.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Wiener jumps back.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen tests Wiener's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wiener takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiener misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiener keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiener's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiener lands with a right hand.
Wiener throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiener is able to avoid easily.
Wiener misses with a double jab.
A big right from Wiener misses.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiener stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Onni Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiener moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wiener chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Wiener misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiener slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiener.
Wiener displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Wiener ducks down to avoid it.
Wiener uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Wiener blocks the body kick.
Wiener slips under a jab.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiener ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Wiener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Wiener.
Wiener connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Wiener misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wiener counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Wiener trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiener has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen works on Wiener's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Wiener.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Wiener.
Onni Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wiener looking to slow down the pace here.
Wiener putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jokinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener lands a damaging elbow.
Wiener tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Wiener blocks with his arms.
Wiener tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiener in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiener.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wiener controls the action.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiener creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen pushes Wiener back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
Jokinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiener is defending well for now.
Jokinen blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiener has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Wiener looking to stall.
Wiener tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiener has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiener looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jokinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiener's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiener misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Wiener.
Hy Wiener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Wiener avoids the elbow strike from Jokinen, against the cage.
Jokinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiener's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Onni Jokinen.
Well Jokinen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Salama as he checks the leg kick.
Salama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shadie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salama.
Shadie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salama tries a head kick but it misses.
Shadie avoids a kick to the body.
Salama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salama cracks the inside of Shadie's front leg.
Salama throws a wild body kick that Shadie sees coming a mile off.
Salama throws a head kick that misses
and Shadie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salama thows a body kick. Shadie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salama tries to close the distance and clinch but Shadie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salama lands a big head kick that sends Shadie tumbling to the mat! Salama takes a step backwards and waves Shadie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shadie is rocked!
Salama lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadie is still on wobbly legs! Can Salama finish him?
Salama feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Shadie collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sami Salama!
Sami Salama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wailer has chosen Soul Rebel as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws a leg kick that misses.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Wailer.
Wailer misses with a hook.
Wailer loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Wailer connects with a jab.
Maynard works over Wailer's head and body with a nice combination.
Wailer looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wailer misses with a few strikes there.
Wailer tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunny Wailer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wailer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Wailer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maynard catches Wailer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wailer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wailer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wailer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wailer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Wailer finds it's way through Maynard's defenses.
Wailer ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Wailer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wailer circles away quickly and effectively.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wailer.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wailer.
Wailer blocks a leg kick.
Wailer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Maynard misses with a two punch combination.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Wailer blocks the low kick.
Maynard throws a hook but Wailer avoids it easily.
Maynard throws an overhand right that lands on Wailer's shoulder, as Wailer tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Wailer throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wailer throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wailer checks a leg kick nicely.
Wailer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Maynard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wailer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wailer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wailer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Wailer misses
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wailer was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wailer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wailer throws a poor cross that misses
and Maynard counters with an inside leg kick.
Wailer misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Maynard blocks the low kick.
Wailer motions for Maynard to come forward. Wailer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wailer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Wailer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Wailer against the cage.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wailer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wailer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wailer.
Wailer connects with a high kick.
Wailer misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maynard. Wailer shrugs it off though.
That's four 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!
Maynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wailer swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Wailer.
Wailer misses with the combination.
Wailer looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Maynard - just one landing.
A cross from Maynard lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maynard instigates a clinch.
Wailer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard misses with a punch to the body.
Wailer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wailer lands a left hand.
Maynard lands a right hand.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Wailer avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wailers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Wailer.
Wailer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wailer misses the shot to the body.
Wailer misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wailer swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Wailer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.
Wailer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wailer - that will leave a mark!
Wailer takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wailer.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wailer misses with a series of wild punches.
Wailer walks into a left hand.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Wailer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wailer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wailer. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard works Wailer's body with a nice hook.
Wailer is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wailer throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Maynard lands a head kick. Wailer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wailer's sensitive parts.
Wailer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard lands with a cross.
Wailer misses with an uppercut
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Wailer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maynard doesn't seem phased though.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wailer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wailer throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
A jab from Maynard does it's job there.
Maynard lands a slapping body shot.
Maynard connects with a body shot.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
Wailer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maynard is able to avoid easily.
Maynard throws a body punch but Wailer moves out of range.
Maynard is looking to slow Wailer down with leg kicks.
Wailer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maynard lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wailer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Wailer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard.
Wailer tries to move into range but Maynard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wailer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maynard.
Wailer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard swings for the body but Wailer moves out of range.
Wailer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wailer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wailer throws a sloppy body shot
and Maynard counters by clinching up.
Wailer misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Wailer.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wailer's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wailer backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Maynard taking a breather.
Maynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maynard leaning against his opponent.
Wailer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maynard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wailer backwards.
Maynard lands with a left to the head.
Wailer is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Maynard.
Wailer is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wailer letting Maynard take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maynard.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Maynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wailer up against the cage.
Wailer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Maynard - that landed with a thud.
Maynard creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wailer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wailer drops to his knees and Maynard pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a surgeon. Blake Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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275 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davy Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crockett misses the shot to the body.
Crockett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crockett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crockett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crockett manages to avoid it.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Crockett lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Crockett throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards dives in and grabs Crockett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crockett pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Crockett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crockett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Crockett.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crockett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Crockett.
Crockett throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Crockett tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crockett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards defending well as Crockett loads up on a big left hand.
Davy Crockett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Crockett slips the punch.
Edwards tries to clinch but Crockett is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crockett. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crockett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards clinches.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crockett tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Crockett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Crockett blocks a body shot from Edwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crockett.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crockett is trying to keep an underhook but Edwards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crockett gets full guard.
Crockett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crockett trying to control the position here.
Crockett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edwards!
Crockett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crockett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crockett scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crockett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards is staying active underneath Crockett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crockett is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Crockett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Crockett.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Crockett connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Crockett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crockett backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Crockett.
Edwards is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crockett lands a right hand.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crockett swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crockett misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Crockett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crockett lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crockett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Crockett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Crockett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Crockett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crockett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edwards is working for takedown but Crockett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crockett misses with a punch to the body.
Davy Crockett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crockett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crockett.
Davy Crockett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crockett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crockett digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crockett.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Crockett's shoulder, as Crockett tries to avoid the shot.
Crockett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Crockett scores with a four punch combination!
Crockett throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Crockett scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crockett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crockett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crockett lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crockett misses the jab.
Crockett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a low kick but Crockett avoids it.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Crockett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crockett, as that shot connected.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crockett moves away.
Crockett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crockett jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crockett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Crockett cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crockett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crockett connects with a body shot.
Crockett thows a body shot but no joy.
Crockett lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crockett takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Crockett does no damage.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards throws a head kick but Crockett moves out of range.
Crockett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crockett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Crockett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Crockett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crockett scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Edwards misses.
Crockett throws a shot to the body.
Crockett connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Crockett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crockett just misses with a punch to the body.
Crockett throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Crockett keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crockett.
Crockett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crockett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crockett lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Crockett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crockett throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards jabs Crockett right on the nose. Crockett blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edwards.
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control but Crockett is keeping him busy.
Crockett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edwards off and has taken his back!
Crockett lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Edwards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crockett's guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Crockett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blake Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davy Crockett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crockett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Crockett 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.
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Crockett isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Crockett controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Davy Crockett was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crockett cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crockett lands an overhand right.
Edwards moves to clinch but Crockett breaks away
and Crockett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crockett avoids the body shot from Edwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davy Crockett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crockett 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Crockett!
An out of breath Davy Crockett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Paukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Paukuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sluggo Brott!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukuttaja cracks Brott with an open hand slap.
Brott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paukuttaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paukuttaja. Brott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Pate Paukuttaja has been cut.
Brott cracks the inside of Paukuttaja's front leg.
Paukuttaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brott.
Paukuttaja misses with a looping left.
Brott scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paukuttaja misses with a few strikes there.
Brott rushes Paukuttaja and presses him up against the cage.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paukuttaja tries to circle away but Brott has him pinned against the cage.
Paukuttaja is trying to force a seperation but Brott has the dominant position.
Brott lands a shoulder strike.
Brott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paukuttaja backwards.
Brott wants to take the fight to the mat but Paukuttaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paukuttaja misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Paukuttaja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brott keeps control of Paukuttaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brott blocks an uppercut.
Brott wants a takedown but no success here.
Pate Paukuttaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sluggo Brott.
Paukuttaja lands a left hand.
Brott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paukuttaja defends it easily.
Paukuttaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paukuttaja is fighting to break Brott's control of his arms but Brott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paukuttaja looking to pass the guard.
Paukuttaja is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paukuttaja defends well.
Paukuttaja passes Brott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukuttaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paukuttaja works his way into full mount!
Paukuttaja looking to control but Brott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja is really struggling to control Brott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brott working to try and regain half guard.
Paukuttaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brott is looking to escape.
Paukuttaja can't control as he wanted to and Brott manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Paukuttaja is trying to control. Brott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pate Paukuttaja.
Brott misses with a two punch combination.
Brott staying out of range there.
Brott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paukuttaja counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Paukuttaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Paukuttaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paukuttaja feints a jab promting Brott to slip. Paukuttaja then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paukuttaja throws a body punch but Brott moves out of range.
Brott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paukuttaja scores with a body shot.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brott.
Brott cracks Paukuttaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paukuttaja scores with a jab to the body.
Brott misses with a leg kick.
Brott connects with a jab.
Paukuttaja is looking to wear down Brott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brott throws a solid leg kick but Paukuttaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brott.
Sluggo Brott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukuttaja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brott is looking to clinch but Paukuttaja is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott tests Paukuttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paukuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brott was well out of range. Poor timing from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja looks to throw the jab but Brott is out of range.
Paukuttaja takes a swing at Brott's ribcage but misses.
Brott drives through with a takedown into Paukuttaja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brott trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.
Paukuttaja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brott is controlling him.
Brott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paukuttaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja working a defensive guard here.
Brott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paukuttaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paukuttaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paukuttaja looking to control.
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!
Pate Paukuttaja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brott gets a clinch.
Brott prevents a body shot from Paukuttaja.
Brott misses with a punch on the inside.
Paukuttaja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paukuttaja working aggressively here.
Come on Paukuttaja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott throws a right hand that Paukuttaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Paukuttaja also avoids with ease.
Brott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paukuttaja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brott.
Brott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paukuttaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brott.
Paukuttaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paukuttaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paukuttaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paukuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paukuttaja sprawls well. Paukuttaja wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brott gets slowly back to his feet.
Brott is breathing heavily.
Paukuttaja throws a right hand that Brott ducks under and follows up with a left that Brott also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pate Paukuttaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot.
Brott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pate Paukuttaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukuttaja lands a really nice looking cross but Brott seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paukuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Brott.
Paukuttaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paukuttaja swings for the body but Brott moves out of range.
Paukuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brott blocks a jab.
Brott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukuttaja.
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 Pate Paukuttaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pate Paukuttaja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Brott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paukuttaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Paukuttaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja lands an overhand right.
Brott tries to score with a low kick but Paukuttaja moves his leg out of the way.
Brott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Paukuttaja - just one landing.
Paukuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brott gets a clinch.
Paukuttaja tries to circle away but Brott has him pinned against the cage.
Paukuttaja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brott has him pressed against the cage.
Brott throws a punch but it's blocked by Paukuttaja.
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!
Paukuttaja tries a body shot but Brott blocks it.
Paukuttaja breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Brott.
Paukuttaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Brott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Brott. Beautiful body shot.
Brott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paukuttaja as he jumps to the side.
Paukuttaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brott scores with a leg kick.
Paukuttaja checks a low kick from Brott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paukuttaja. Brott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brott takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paukuttaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brott tries for a takedown but Paukuttaja manages to get underhooks.
Pate Paukuttaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sluggo Brott.
Brott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brott blocking some punches.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paukuttaja can't break the clinch.
Brott blocks a body shot from Paukuttaja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brott lands with a left to the head.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Brott controls the action.
Brott letting Paukuttaja take a breather here.
Paukuttaja is trying to push Brott away but Brott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paukuttaja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brott has him pressed against the cage.
Pate Paukuttaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paukuttaja blocks an uppercut.
Brott can't get the takedown.
Brott struggles to land a body shot inside as Paukuttaja controls his hands.
Brott tries to work over Paukuttaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott blocks a body shot from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja working hard to break the clinch.
Paukuttaja is trying to push Brott away but Brott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Brott.
Paukuttaja misses with a body punch.
Brott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paukuttaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brott misses with the head strike.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brott fails to pull guard.
Paukuttaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paukuttaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paukuttaja blocks a body shot from Brott.
Paukuttaja wants to break free but Brott has control.
Paukuttaja blocks a body shot from Brott.
Brott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paukuttaja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brott.
Paukuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sluggo Brott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brott misses with a low kick as Paukuttaja jumps back.
Paukuttaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paukuttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Brott connects with a solid leg kick.
Brott misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paukuttaja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Brott to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukuttaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brott at a distance.
Paukuttaja checks a low kick from Brott.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sluggo Brott.
Well Paukuttaja 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jay Chou - General/Checkmate. Sarsola has chosen Mono - 16.12 as his entrance music. Pao Ling could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Sarsola's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ling stuns Sarsola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ling blocks a low kick nicely.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarsola blocks the leg kick.
Sarsola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ling manages to avoid it.
Sarsola throws a right hand that misses
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
Sarsola throws a leg kick which misses Ling's front leg but catches the back leg as Ling tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarsola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarsola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Ling.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Ling scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola looks gassed!
Ling lands a jab to Sarsola's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sarsola misses
and Ling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarsola takes one to the side of the head.
Ling cracks a nice hook into Sarsola's ribs.
Ling swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Pao Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Sarsola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ling motions for Sarsola to come forward. Ling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ling is looking to slow Sarsola down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarsola.
Ling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sarsola. That did some damage!
Ling tries to land a front kick but Sarsola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ling cracks Sarsola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ling lands a big head kick that sends Sarsola tumbling to the mat! Ling takes a step backwards and waves Sarsola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sarsola is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling connects with a leg kick. Sarsola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarsola is still on wobbly legs! Can Ling finish him?
Ling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sarsola's calf.
Ling lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ling.
Ling lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sarsola falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pao Ling!
Pao Ling retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pao Ling waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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