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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Stroganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.



189 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Stroganovic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroganovic tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stroganovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic throws an elbow that misses.
Stroganovic wants to break free but Lee has control.
Stroganovic misses with a knee to the head.

Stroganovic breaks from the clinch.

Stroganovic closes the distance and clinches.
Stroganovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stroganovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stroganovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Stroganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lee drops Stroganovic with a beautiful combination! Stroganovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!

Stroganovic is rocked!

It looks like Igor Stroganovic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stroganovic tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stroganovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Stroganovic has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Stroganovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Stroganovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.

Stroganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee wants to clinch

and Stroganovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stroganovic tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stroganovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Stroganovic is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee stalling the fight.

Stroganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroganovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stroganovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic blocks an elbow strike.
Stroganovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee is trying to stall.
Stroganovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroganovic.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroganovic circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stroganovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Stroganovic manages to break the clinch.
Igor Stroganovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroganovic but Stroganovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Stroganovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Stroganovic clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroganovic tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee tries to pull guard but Stroganovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroganovic avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stroganovic throws an elbow that misses.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stroganovic.
Lee is breathing heavily.

Stroganovic clinches up against the cage.
Stroganovic landing knees to the head.
Stroganovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stroganovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Stroganovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroganovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stroganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Stroganovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroganovic avoids the head kick by Lee.
Stroganovic misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Stroganovic in a clinch.
Stroganovic is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rock Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Stroganovic's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Stroganovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stroganovic tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroganovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to clinch but Stroganovic is having none of it.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Stroganovic has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Stroganovic manages to break the clinch.

Stroganovic gets a clinch.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stroganovic walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.

Lee rushes Stroganovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stroganovic.
Lee is trying to break free.
Stroganovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Stroganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stroganovic 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.
Lee shoots in but Stroganovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stroganovic tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Stroganovic throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroganovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroganovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stroganovic clinches with his opponent.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Stroganovic pushes him off.
Stroganovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroganovic tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroganovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stroganovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Lee blocks a head kick by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroganovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Stroganovic has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
Stroganovic wants to stall.

Stroganovic breaks from the clinch.
Lee moves to clinch but Stroganovic breaks away

and Stroganovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic misses with a hook from the clinch.

Stroganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Stroganovic sprawls well.
Stroganovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroganovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroganovic looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Stroganovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stroganovic fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroganovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lee drives through and clinches with Stroganovic against the cage.
Igor Stroganovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stroganovic.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Stroganovic breaks from the clinch.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroganovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroganovic prevents a body shot from Lee.

Stroganovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroganovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Stroganovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Stroganovic's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Stroganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroganovic circles away.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Stroganovic wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroganovic circles away.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroganovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stroganovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroganovic backwards.
Stroganovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroganovic blocks it with crossed arms.

Stroganovic manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee pushes Stroganovic away with a front kick.
Stroganovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroganovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroganovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Stroganovic sprawls well.
Stroganovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Stroganovic looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.

Stroganovic takes the fight into the clinch.

Stroganovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Stroganovic clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroganovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroganovic tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.

Lee rushes Stroganovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stroganovic landing knees to the head.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroganovic misses with a wild combination.
Stroganovic swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroganovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stroganovic clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries to work over Stroganovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Stroganovic manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Stroganovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroganovic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.

Stroganovic has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

Lee breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroganovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroganovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Stroganovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroganovic misses with a knee to the head.
Stroganovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stroganovic tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stroganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroganovic clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries to bum rush Stroganovic with a series of wild strikes but Stroganovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Stroganovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stroganovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Stroganovic!

Post fight, Igor Stroganovic stared into the camera and said 'I break all. Give me new meatbag.'.
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Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Radecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



190 cm
20
214 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
188 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful


Valhalla 160


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Radecki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James shoots in and bounces Radecki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James trying to control but Radecki is working from the bottom.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Geraldo James wasn't doing enough on the ground.

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Radecki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!

James is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Radecki gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

James fending off the submission attempt from Radecki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to break free.
Radecki gets his hands free as James looks to control.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
James controlling Radecki 's hands.
Radecki gets his hands free as James looks to control.
James tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Radecki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radecki is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
James is looking to control Radecki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Radecki is working for an americana but James has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Radecki was thinking about the submission.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radecki defends it easily.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James wants to stand and escape but Radecki is having none of it.
Radecki looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Radecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Radecki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James stays in close to Radecki's body and controls the position.
Radecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Radecki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Geraldo James just wasn't active enough.

Radecki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James controls the position for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geraldo James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!



James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Radecki has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James tries to stand but Radecki is controlling from the bottom.
Geraldo James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control from the top but Radecki keeps moving.
Radecki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Radecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Geraldo James just wasn't active enough.

James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James controlling the pace for now.
Radecki is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Radecki is trying to escape the mount.

Radecki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James controlling the pace for now.
Radecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Radecki manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Radecki defending well though.
Radecki is not content to let James control the position.
Radecki trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Radecki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Radecki trying to control from the bottom.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Radecki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is stalling here. Radecki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Radecki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James is not content to let Radecki control the position.
Radecki tries to advance to mount but James denies him.
James struggling a bit here.
James is looking for a sweep.
James is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Radecki trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to remain calm as Radecki controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Radecki postures up.
James trying his best to control but Radecki has mounted him.

Radecki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
Radecki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radecki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wanted to stand there but Radecki had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geraldo James 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!



Radecki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Radecki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Radecki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
James looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radecki trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Radecki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Radecki trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James has his foot on Radecki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Radecki works his way back into a safe position though.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James keeping moving, preventing Radecki from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Radecki with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James trying to control but Radecki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Radecki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Radecki wants to sweep but no luck.

Radecki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to stand but Radecki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radecki is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James wants to control from the top but Radecki keeps moving.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Radecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Radecki trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Radecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James is trying to control the position but Radecki postures up.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Radecki trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to stand up but Radecki is controlling him.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Geraldo James just wasn't active enough.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James throwing strikes from guard but Radecki blocks nicely.

Radecki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Radecki looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James wants to stand but Radecki is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radecki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo James!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
69%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slovnov Metatartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Open The Floodgate. Andy Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



174 cm
28
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
160 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slovnov Metatartov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metatartov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Metatartov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Metatartov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Metatartov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Metatartov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Metatartov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Metatartov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slovnov Metatartov.
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metatartovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metatartov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slovnov Metatartov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Metatartov's belly button to the back.
Metatartov looks gassed!
Henderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metatartov under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson leaves Metatartov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Metatartov or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.

Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metatartov quickly recovers to half guard.

Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Metatartov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands with a right and another and another! Metatartov is in big trouble! Henderson lands again and this time it's lights out for Metatartov! A quality knockout there for Henderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Henderson!
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G S C
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svend Torken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Nixon has chosen Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



181 cm
24
198 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
182 cm
26
202 lbs
12 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful


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Hellbent


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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Svend Torken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Torken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Torken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Torken fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon wants to control but Torken is having none of it.
Nixon really wants to buck Torken off and get back to his feet.
Torken lands with some strikes.
Nixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Torken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Nixon is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torken cracks Nixon with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Torken!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
74%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blanket on the ground. Sikapossu has chosen Little pig as his entrance music. 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!



190 cm
22
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 0
200 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sikapossu. Those never looked like landing.
Sikapossu misses with a combination

and Tu counters with a single leg into guard. Sikapossu didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tu won't allow Sikapossu to get back to his feet.
Tu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sikapossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikapossu is retaining full guard.
Tu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sikapossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tu 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tu sitting in guard here, content to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sikapossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sikapossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sikapossu throws a combination that misses
and Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikapossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sikapossu.
Tu ducks under a wild hook from Sikapossu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sikapossu is looking to stand up but Tu isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tu controlling from the top position.
Tu looking to pass the guard.
Tu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sikapossu to the ground. Tu is now in Sikapossu's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tu wants to control from the top but Sikapossu keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vit Tu just wasn't active enough.
Sikapossu misses with a few strikes there.
Seppo Sikapossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikapossu lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikapossu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sikapossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sikapossu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikapossu misses with a shot to the body
and Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikapossu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tu's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vit Tu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Sikapossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikapossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sikapossu.

Tu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sikapossu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tu won't allow Sikapossu to get back to his feet.
Sikapossu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tu wants to pass the guard but Sikapossu is keeping the position.
Sikapossu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sikapossu wants to stand up but Tu is controlling him.
Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sikapossu is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sikapossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sikapossu throws a head kick but Tu moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tu blocks the leg kick.
Seppo Sikapossu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sikapossu scores with a sloppy right hand. Tu should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu throws a front kick that sends Tu stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Sikapossu lands but Tu takes it in his stride.
Tu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sikapossu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sikapossu.
Sikapossu throws a series of punches but Tu moves out of range.
Sikapossu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tu moves away from the strike by Sikapossu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tu counters with a straight right hand.
Vit Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sikapossu leaves his chin hanging out and Tu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sikapossu crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyn Karinzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke comes into the arena with Discoboys - I came for you blaring out of the sound system. Karinzo has chosen BLUNT - Self Medicated as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!



188 cm
28
192 lbs
23 - 5 - 0
190 cm
30
195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful


[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY


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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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyn Karinzo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karinzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Burke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karinzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burke counters with a nice leg kick.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Burke throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Burke there.
Burke looks to score with a jab to the body but Karinzo is just out of range.
Burke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burke misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burke checks a leg kick.
Karinzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burke moves away.
Burke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karinzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burke.
Karinzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karinzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Karinzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke working a defensive guard here.
Karinzo prevents Burke from getting back to his feet.
Karinzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Karinzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karinzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karinzo is trying to escape the mount.

Burke is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo throws a lazy right hand but Burke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karinzo missing with a left hand there. Burke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karinzo misses with an uppercut.

Burke pushes Karinzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Karinzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karinzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Burke tries to land knees in the clinch but Karinzo avoids the damage to the body.
Burke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karinzo avoids it.
Burke is trying to force a seperation but Karinzo has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karinzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burke blocks an uppercut.
Karinzo prevents a body shot from Burke.
Burke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Burke breaks the clinch.
Karinzo lands with a straight right. Burke didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Karinzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Karinzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from Karinzo.
Burke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burke lands with a good body shot.
Burke throws a body punch but Karinzo moves out of range.
Karinzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karinzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karinzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karinzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burke is looking to wear down Karinzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burke takes a swing at Karinzo's ribcage but misses.
Burke tries to clinch there but Karinzo circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Karinzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solomon Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyn Karinzo.
Karinzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karinzo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karinzo avoids the body shot from Burke.
Burke tries to clinch there but Karinzo circles away.
Solomon Burke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karinzo slips a jab and a cross from Burke.
Burke connects with a leg kick. Karinzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burke throws a body punch but Karinzo moves out of range.
Karinzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke scoring well with a low kick there.
Jyn Karinzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burke checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Burke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karinzo throws the kick towards the body but Burke avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Karinzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burke counters with a thumping low kick.
Karinzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karinzo, as that shot connected.
Burke tries to land a leg kick but Karinzo saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burke slips under a jab from Karinzo.
Burke lands with a good body shot.

Karinzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burke dodges the ground and pound from Karinzo.
Karinzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burke is avoiding damage well.
Burke tries to buck Karinzo off but Karinzo is having none of it.
Burke defending against the ground and pound.
Karinzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karinzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karinzo slips a nice elbow through Burke's hands, connecting with Burke's forehead.
Burke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karinzo looking to sit in guard and control but Burke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karinzo has a closed guard, preventing Burke from standing up.
Burke wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.

Karinzo looking for a triangle here. Burke is fighting it but it looks tight! Karinzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Burke is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jyn Karinzo!
Jyn Karinzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
74%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Valknut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valknut is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hail Odin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



181 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0
177 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


M/S Paint Fightwear


Wolfpack Threadz


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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Valknut!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valknut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conda.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conda.
Conda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conda tries to work over Valknut's front leg with a kick but Valknut checks it.
Conda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valknut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conda in his tracks.
Conda lands a nice hook to Valknut's body. Valknut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Conda.

Conda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conda throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conda looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda content to stall in guard here.
Conda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Conda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valknut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conda is one step ahead there.
Conda scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda wants to control from the top but Valknut keeps moving.
Conda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conda throws an elbow that misses. Valknut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conda's guard. Nice move by Valknut!
Valknut wanted to stand there but Conda had control of the position.
Conda looking for a sweep. Not yet Conda, not yet.
Conda 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.
Conda keeping full guard, as Valknut tries to pass.
Valknut postures up.
Valknut wants to stand but Conda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valknut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conda trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valknut would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Conda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conda lands a nice short elbow.
Conda controlling the pace.

Conda wants to work for an arm triangle but Valknut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Conda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valknut sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valknut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conda not doing much here.
Valknut is refusing to be controlled, as Conda sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conda tries to pass to full mount but Valknut defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valknut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ana Conda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Conda throws a hook but Valknut blocks it.
Valknut moves out of range of the body kick from Conda.
Conda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valknut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conda throws a head kick that misses.
Conda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Conda.

Conda closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conda keeps control of Valknut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valknut is trying to break free.
Valknut wants to break free but Conda has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valknut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conda's brow.

Valknut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valknut slips a straight right by Conda.
Conda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ana Conda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conda tests Valknut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conda misses with a series of wild punches.
Conda throws a front kick aimed at Valknut's knee but Valknut avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Conda catches Valknut right on the button with a cross.
Conda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valknuts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Conda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valknut blocks the body kick.
Conda throws a body kick that misses.

Valknut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conda pushes Valknut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conda.
Nice body punch from Conda - that landed with a thud.
Conda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conda tries to score a body lock takedown but Valknut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valknut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valknut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conda has him pressed against the cage.
Valknut scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valknut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conda tries a knee to the head but Valknut blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Conda throws an elbow but misses.
Conda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conda has Valknut pressed against the cage, preventing Valknut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conda lands with a light punch inside.
Valknut working hard to break the clinch.
Valknut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valknut is trying to push Conda away but Conda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valknut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valknut takes a shot to the head.
Conda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ana Conda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Conda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valknut clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Valknut defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conda tries to get the hooks in deep but Valknut pushed the leg off.
Conda wants to control but Valknut manages to buck him off and is now in Conda's guard! Nice work there by Valknut!

Valknut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valknut has managed to get both his arms back between Conda's legs - danger averted.
Valknut is looking to stand up but Conda won't let him.
Conda keeping full guard, as Valknut tries to pass.

Conda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valknut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valknut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conda has a closed guard, preventing Valknut from standing up.

Conda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ana Conda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Conda throws the kick towards the body but Valknut avoids it.
Conda misses with a head kick.
Conda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valknut defends it nicely.
Conda tries to clinch up.
Conda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conda feints and then cracks Valknut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valknut down.
Valknut tries to clinch up but Conda circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valknut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conda can pounce on him.
Conda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valknut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conda.
Conda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valknut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valknut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conda to score with a decent uppercut.
Conda tests Valknut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valknut takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conda misses with a looping left.
Valknut takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valknut slaps away a takedown attempt from Conda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conda jabs Valknut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Conda misses the target.
Conda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valknut can do to turn this around?
Conda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ana Conda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Conda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valknut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conda misses with a head kick.
Conda connects with a solid leg kick.
Conda lands with a straight right. Valknut didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Conda tenderised Valknut's leg. Valknut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Conda.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conda.
Ana Conda is winning the standup battle so far.
Valknut swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valknut's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valknut takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valknut has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Conda.
Valknut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Conda.
Valknut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valknut checks a leg kick nicely.
Odin Valknut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valknut if he has to take too many more of those.

Conda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ana Conda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valknut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conda lands a hook that snaps the head of Valknut backwards.
A right hand to the body from Conda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ana Conda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conda 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ana Conda!

Ana Conda made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now that i'm done with Valknut, I want my title back! Konrad Kurze, been there, done that, whipped his ass. So, Sammy Sullivan you better knock that midget out, i've got unfinished business with you!'.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat 50 Cent - The Realest Killaz. Krueger has chosen Freddy's Coming For You as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



189 cm
22
215 lbs
9 - 1 - 1
185 cm
26
217 lbs
15 - 11 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


Valhalla 160
Valhalla 160


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murska throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger.
Krueger misses with a low kick.

Krueger closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Murska.
Murska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krueger.
Murska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krueger tries to score a body lock takedown but Murska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krueger avoiding damage as Murska throws knees to the body.
Murska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krueger working aggressively here.
Krueger tries to stall but Murska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murska misses with a knee to the head.
Krueger tries to throw a body punch but Murska avoids it by throwing Krueger back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger managing to block the knees to the body from Murska.
Krueger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Krueger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murska is pressed up against the cage. Krueger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murska down to the mat. Murska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krueger checks a leg kick.
A jab from Murska misses.
Krueger defending well as Murska loads up on a big left hand.
Murska blocks a low kick nicely.
Murska throws a wild body kick that Krueger sees coming a mile off.
Murska throws a leg kick but Krueger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Krueger as he connects with a hook.
Krueger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murska.
Murska with a hook.
Krueger 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.
Murska lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Krueger as he checks the leg kick.
Murska throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger.
Krueger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
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!
Murska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krueger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krueger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krueger throws a jab when Murska was well out of range.
Murska throws a head kick but Krueger moves out of range.
Murska checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Murska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murska.
Murska thuds a left hand into Krueger's body.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Krueger is just out of range.
Krueger lands a jab to the head.
Murska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krueger. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balig Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krueger looks for a takedown but Murska sprawls well.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krueger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murska is fending him off so far but Krueger persists. Nope, Murska circles away and we're back to standing.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska tries to score with a low kick but Krueger moves his leg out of the way.
Murska throws a wild body kick that Krueger sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Murska slips under a jab from Krueger.
Decent striking displayed by Murska there.
Murska blocks a head kick by Krueger.
Krueger looks gassed!
Krueger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Krueger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown. Murska tries to sprawl out of it but Krueger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murska clobbers Krueger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krueger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murska.
A shot to the body from Krueger misses
and Murska counters with a nice leg kick.
Murska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murska cracks the inside of Krueger's front leg.
Murska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krueger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Murska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murska.
Jab by Murska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balig Murska dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Murska misses with a low kick.

Krueger forces Murska back against the cage and clinches.
Krueger tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murska landing knees to the body.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krueger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murska obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Murska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger looking to slow down the pace here.
Murska with a knee to the head.
Murska lands a knee to the body.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger missing with knees to the body.
Krueger presses Murska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krueger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krueger's elbow.
Murska blocks a body shot from Krueger.
Murska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krueger blocks it with crossed arms.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murska looking to throw knees to the head but Krueger is blocking nicely.
Murska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska misses with a knee to the head.
Murska gets underhooks to prevent Krueger's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Krueger fails to land.
Krueger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krueger blocks it with crossed arms.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
Murska is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands a good knee to the midsection. Krueger won't want to take too many of those.
Murska just leaning against Krueger, taking a breather.
Murska tries to land knees in the clinch but Krueger avoids the damage to the body.
Murska stalling.
Krueger wants a takedown but no success here.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Krueger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krueger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murska is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Krueger.
Murska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Murska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krueger's elbow.
Balig Murska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murska pushes Krueger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.
Murska stalls.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krueger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Murska looking to throw knees to the head but Krueger is blocking nicely.
Murska lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murska stalling against the cage.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Krueger uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balig Murska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murska.
Balig Murska is winning the standup battle so far.
Krueger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murska, as that shot connected.
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krueger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but Murska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krueger misses the shot to the body.
Krueger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Krueger.
Murska lands a leg kick that knocks Krueger off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger connects with a body shot that sends Murska's belly button to the back.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krueger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska dodges the punch combination from Krueger.
Krueger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krueger slips a straight right by Murska.
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krueger.
Murska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krueger avoids the body shot from Murska.

Krueger rushes Murska and presses him up against the cage.
Murska trying to land knees to the body.
Murska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murska scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska taking a break, stalling in 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!
Krueger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krueger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Krueger - that landed with a thud.
Murska is looking to control Krueger's arms but Krueger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murska has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Krueger is looking for a takedown.
Krueger is looking to control Murska's arms but Murska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krueger has his back to the cage.
Murska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krueger blocks it with crossed arms.
Krueger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Murska looking to throw knees to the head but Krueger is blocking nicely.
Murska using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krueger can't get the takedown.
Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murska stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tries to land knees in the clinch but Murska avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murska.
Nice body punch from Murska.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krueger's face.
Knees to the body from Murska.
Murska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murska has Krueger pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Murska.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krueger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murska putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krueger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balig Murska clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Murska scoring well with a low kick there.
Murska throws a hook but Krueger blocks it.
Good leg kick by Murska there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krueger keeps the fight on the outside.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Krueger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krueger's calf.
Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Murska.
Krueger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Krueger misses with a low kick as Murska jumps back.
Krueger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krueger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murska.
Krueger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Murska as he connects with a hook.
Murska cracks Krueger with a good jab.
Murska scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Krueger as he connects with a hook.
Murska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Murska as Krueger shoots in.
Krueger slips a jab and a cross from Murska.
Murska lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
Freddy Krueger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krueger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Krueger closes the distance and clinches.
Murska just leaning against Krueger, taking a breather.
Murska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krueger trying to stall but Murska improves his position.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krueger can do to turn this around?
Murska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krueger.
Murska misses with a knee strike.
Krueger working aggressively here.
Murska is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Murska is trying to stall.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krueger avoiding damage as Murska throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Murska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Krueger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Krueger.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.
Krueger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Krueger being controlled against the cage.
Krueger lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murska misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Murska scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balig Murska had his way with Freddy Krueger in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Murska misses with a hook
and Krueger counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Krueger.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
Murska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murska throws the left hand but Krueger avoids the punch easily.
Krueger lands a body shot.
Murska throws a lazy right hand but Krueger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Murska misses.
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger lands with an overhand left.
Krueger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krueger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murska slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murska throws a body punch but Krueger moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a body shot.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krueger moves away.

Murska gets tackled into the cage by Krueger. Krueger maintains the clinch.
Murska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murska throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krueger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krueger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murska is defending well.
Murska tries to land knees in the clinch but Krueger avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murska.
Murska tries a knee to the head but Krueger blocks it.
Murska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska trying to land knees to the body.
Murska landing knees to the head.
Murska is trying to maintain a safe position but Krueger gets an underhook and turns Murska into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Krueger - that landed with a thud.
Murska missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krueger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Murska tries to work over Krueger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krueger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murska.
Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Murska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freddy Krueger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krueger up against the cage.
Murska using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants a takedown.
Murska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.
Krueger is trying to stall.
Krueger managing to block the knees to the body from Murska.
Murska misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krueger misses with a body punch.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Krueger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balig Murska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murska 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balig Murska!

Balig Murska retains his light heavyweight title!
Balig Murska managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ymer Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Van Dez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hands of a Killer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



188 cm
29
210 lbs
13 - 4 - 0
187 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


PRIME DESIGNS
Conviction


Adrenaline


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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Van Dez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhukov throws an off balance right hand
and Van Dez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Nickolai Zhukov has been cut.
Van Dez blocks a jab.
Van Dez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhukov manages to avoid it.
Van Dez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhukov looks to land a left hand but Van Dez moved out of range nicely.
Zhukov misses with a head kick.
Zhukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Dez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Dez with a jab.
Zhukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dez with a jab.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dez blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhukov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dez looks to land a right hand but Zhukov moved out of range.
Zhukov throws a body kick that misses.
Van Dez throws a front kick aimed at Zhukov's knee but Zhukov avoids it well.
Zhukov ducks under a wild hook from Van Dez.
A lazy left from Van Dez finds it's target.
Zhukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dez.
Zhukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Dez manages to avoid it.
Van Dez drops his hands momentarily and Zhukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Dez checks a low kick from Zhukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhukov misses the target.
Zhukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dez lands a nice shot that snaps Zhukov's head back.
Van Dez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Dez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Zhukov
and Van Dez counters with a straight right hand.
Zhukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Dez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dez tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhukov shoots in for a takedown but Van Dez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dez throws a hook to the side of Zhukov's head but Zhukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dez moves away.
Zhukov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Dez.
Zhukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Dez.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Dez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhukov.
Van Dez blocks a head kick by Zhukov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Dez misses with a wild body shot.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Dez is just out of range.
Zhukov defending well as Van Dez loads up on a big left hand.
Van Dez cracks Zhukov with a good jab.
Zhukov looks to land a right hand but Van Dez moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Van Dez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhukov throws a leg kick
and Van Dez counters with a left to the body.
Van Dez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Van Dez walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nickolai Zhukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov'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.


Van Dez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhukov misses the shot to the body.
Zhukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Dez is out of range and Zhukov settles back down.
Zhukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhukov lands a body shot.
A low kick from Zhukov is predictable there
and Van Dez counters with a straight right hand.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Dez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Dez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov connects with a body shot.
Zhukov lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Dez moves out of range as Zhukov throws a body kick.
Zhukov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhukov throws a looping overhand right but Van Dez ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Dez is just out of range.
Van Dez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Dez is just out of range.
Van Dez moves out of range as Zhukov strikes.
Zhukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Van Dez misses.
A slow jab from Van Dez misses its intended target.
Zhukov works the jab nicely.
Van Dez scores with a jab to the body.
Zhukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Dez.
Jan Van Dez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dez slips a straight right by Zhukov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Van Dez there.
Zhukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Dez.
Van Dez throws a right hand that Zhukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhukov also avoids with ease.
Van Dez needs to keep his hands up - Zhukov had a free shot at his head there.
Van Dez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Dez there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhukov dips to his left and cracks Van Dez with an uppercut!
Zhukov throws a low kick but Van Dez avoids it.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Van Dez moves out of range.
Zhukov moves out of range as Van Dez strikes.
Van Dez needs to keep his hands up - Zhukov had a free shot at his head there.
Zhukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Dez off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a hook but Van Dez avoids it easily.
Zhukov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Dez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dez.
Van Dez leaves Zhukov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zhukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Dez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Van Dez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhukov.
A head kick misses from Zhukov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov looks to throw the jab but Van Dez is out of range.
Van Dez takes one to the chin there.
Van Dez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dez misses the target.
Zhukov dips to his left and cracks Van Dez with an uppercut!
Van Dez with a jab.
Zhukov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Dez if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhukov.
Van Dez tries to score with a low kick but Zhukov moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Dez checks a low kick from Zhukov.
Van Dez lands a really nice looking cross but Zhukov seems unphased.
Zhukov slips a straight right by Van Dez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nickolai Zhukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Good exchange - Zhukov coming out on top.
Van Dez moves out of range of the body kick from Zhukov.
Zhukov thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Dez throws out a leg kick but Zhukov moves out of range and Van Dez only half commits.
Van Dez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhukov.
Zhukov jabs Van Dez right on the nose. Van Dez blinks but takes it well.
Zhukov swings for the body but Van Dez moves out of range.
Van Dez walks into a left hand.
Zhukov cracks Van Dez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Dez throws a hook but Zhukov blocks it.
Nickolai Zhukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Dez misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhukov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Dez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Dez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhukov throws a leg kick but Van Dez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Dez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhukov.
Van Dez needs to keep his hands up - Zhukov had a free shot at his head there.
Van Dez lands a jab.
Zhukov works Van Dez's body with a nice hook.
Zhukov looks to land a left hand but Van Dez moved out of range nicely.
Zhukov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Dez avoids the body shot from Zhukov.
Zhukov is looking to chop away at Van Dez's legs.
Zhukov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhukov misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov digs a good hook to Van Dez's body.
Jan Van Dez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Dez is just out of range.
Zhukov misses with a straight right.
Zhukov scores with a shot to the body.
Van Dez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhukov swings for the body but Van Dez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhukov swings for the body but Van Dez moves out of range.
Van Dez connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhukov fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Dez stuns Zhukov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Dez lands a right hook to the body.
Van Dez avoids the body shot from Zhukov.
Zhukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Dez.
Zhukov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zhukov misses with a kick to the body.
Nickolai Zhukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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!
Van Dez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhukov moves away.
Zhukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Dez throws out the jab.
Van Dez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Zhukov.
Van Dez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Dez connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhukov works Van Dez's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhukov manages to avoid it.
Van Dez moves out of range of the body kick from Zhukov.
Zhukov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Dez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Van Dez.
Well Zhukov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolai Zhukov!

Nickolai Zhukov very nearly forgot to thank PRIME DESIGNS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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