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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Tannur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tannur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Desert Rose. Brock Shamrock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Tannur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock gets caught napping as Tannur dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Tannur from controlling successfully.
Tannur 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.
Tannur trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannur won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Tannur wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Evan Tannur.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Tannur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tannur gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Tannur trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Tannur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tannur trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Evan Tannur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tannur gets full guard.
Tannur is adopting a defensive guard.
Tannur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tannur, up you get!
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
Tannur looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Tannur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Tannur back into the cage.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tannur has him pressed against the cage.
Tannur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tannur tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannur is keeping the position for now.
Tannur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Tannur has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shamrock should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tannur has tightened it up now! Shamrock should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Tannur!
A very excited looking Evan Tannur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sopheap Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Harry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sopheap Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Harry!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng throws a head kick but Harry moves out of range.
Harry fails to land the takedown.
Harry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harry's calf.
Seng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harry has a takedown stuffed.
Sopheap Seng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Harry.
Harry fails with a takedown attempt.
Seng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harry goes for a takedown attempt but Seng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry looks gassed!
Harry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seng can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harry has a takedown stuffed.
Sopheap Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng lands a high kick!
Harry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harry is rocked!
Seng drops Harry with a huge uppercut! Harry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Seng is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sopheap Seng!
Sopheap Seng decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usham Hamman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivo Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usham Hamman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usham Hamman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamman with a poor takedown
and Kulli counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hamman is looking for a sweep.
Hamman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kulli is keen to just control but Hamman is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Kulli.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Kulli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamman defending well though.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli wants to control but Hamman is keeping him busy.
Well, if Kulli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kulli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulli.
Kulli throwing shots but Hamman is blocking nicely.
Kulli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Kulli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulli prevents Hamman from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulli lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
Hamman is looking to improve his position.
Hamman is refusing to be controlled, as Kulli sits in half guard.
Hamman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kulli.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Hamman is breathing heavily.
Hamman wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulli lands a nice short elbow.
Kulli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kulli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulli wants to control but Hamman is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamman slips a jab and a cross from Kulli.
Kulli dives in and scores a takedown into Hamman's guard.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamman keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Kulli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hamman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kulli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kulli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulli is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamman working for a triangle but Kulli defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kulli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Hamman keeps moving.
Hamman can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli lands strikes from half guard.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulli lands a nice short elbow.
Kulli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kulli tries to pass to full mount but Hamman defends it.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulli is keen to just control but Hamman is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kulli drops an elbow to the side of Hamman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Hamman keeps moving.
Kulli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamman is looking for a triangle but Kulli pushes his legs off easily.
Kulli with a nice head shot there.
Kulli landing with the ground and pound.
Kulli cracks Hamman with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kulli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kulli landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kulli landing with the ground and pound.
Hamman is looking for a triangle here but Kulli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hamman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kulli connects with a decent elbow.
Hamman is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Kulli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamman to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamman is looking for a sweep.
Kulli controls the position.
Kulli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raivo Kulli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kulli fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulli swings widly with a right hand
and Hamman counters with a left to the body.
Hamman clinches up with Kulli and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kulli is trying to pull guard but Hamman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hamman.
Hamman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamman has Kulli pushed against the cage.
Hamman manages to pull guard.
Kulli is stalling in the full guard.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamman looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
Hamman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kulli controls the pace.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulli pushes down on Hamman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kulli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamman defends it well.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Hamman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Kulli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli trying to mount his opponent but Hamman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli throwing shots but Hamman is blocking nicely.
Hamman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulli.
Hamman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamman actively working from the bottom here.
Hamman wants to improve his position but Kulli is controlling well.
Kulli controlling the action here.
Kulli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulli drops an elbow to the side of Hamman's head.
Usham Hamman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raivo Kulli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulli blocks the strikes from Hamman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usham Hamman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulli 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Kulli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Lerppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Cady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Lerppa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cady misses with a body shot.
Cady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lerppa.
Lerppa avoids the body shot from Cady.
Lerppa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cady.
Lerppa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cady.
Cady misses with an uppercut
and Lerppa counters with a straight right hand.
Cady cracks a nice hook into Lerppa's ribs.
Cady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lerppa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cady thinking.
Lerppa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cady.
Cady takes one on the button.
Lerppa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lerppa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cady comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lerppa dives in and grabs Cady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cady pushes down on Lerppa's head and hops out.
Lerppa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lerppa on the side of the head.
Max Cady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lerppa staying out of range there.
Cady misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lerppa misses.
Lerppa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cady's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lerppa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cady scrambles back to his feet.
Cady lands a nice shot that snaps Lerppa's head back.
Lerppa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cady.
Cady swings for the body but Lerppa moves out of range.
Lerppa takes a swing at Cady's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Cady - just one landing.
Lerppa lands a slapping body shot.
Max Cady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cady avoids the body shot from Lerppa.
Cady lands with a right hand.
Lerppa slips under a jab.
Lerppa jabs Cady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lerppa throws a looping overhand right but Cady ducks down to avoid it.
Lerppa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cady is just out of range.
Lerppa swings for the body but Cady moves out of range.
Lerppa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cady.
Lerppa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cady throws out the jab.
Lerppa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cady.
Lerppa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cady manages to avoid it.
Lerppa shoots for a takedown but Cady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Cady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Lerppa.
Jab from Cady.
Lerppa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lerppa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cady as he avoids it easily.
Lerppa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cady misses with a wild body shot.
Lerppa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lerppa looks to throw the jab but Cady is out of range.
A big left from Cady misses.
Cady lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lerppa. Beautiful body shot.
Lerppa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lerppa moves away.
Good shot there by Lerppa.
Lerppa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lerppa. Lerppa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lerppa.
Lerppa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cady just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Lerppa misses its intended target.
Lerppa throws a shot from downtown. Cady moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lerppa ducks under a wild hook from Cady.
Cady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lerppa in his tracks.
Lerppa defending well as Cady loads up on a big left hand.
Lerppa slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lerppa under the eye.
Lerppa ducks under a wild hook from Cady.
Cady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lerppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cady.
Cady is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cady misses with a left hand
and Lerppa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cady ducks under a wild hook from Lerppa.
Lerppa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cady was well out of range. Poor timing from Lerppa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lerppa throws a body punch but Cady moves out of range.
Lerppa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cady throws a body punch but Lerppa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cady dominated that 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.
Lerppa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lerppa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lerppa moves away from the strike by Cady.
Cady lands with a nice body punch.
Cady misses with a series of wild punches.
Lerppa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lerppa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lerppa ducks under a wild hook from Cady.
Good exchange - Cady coming out on top.
Max Cady is winning the standup battle so far.
Lerppa misses with an uppercut. Cady saw that one coming.
Lerppa misses the shot to the body.
Cady misses with a two punch combination.
Lerppa throws a body punch but Cady moves out of range.
Cady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cady takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cady closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lerppa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cady tries to avoid it but Lerppa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cady to the ground. Cady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cady throws a big shot that misses.
Cady throws a looping overhand right but Lerppa ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Lerppa.
Jab from Cady.
Lerppa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cady is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lerppa.
Lerppa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cady moves away from the strike by Lerppa.
A swing and a miss from Cady.
Lerppa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cady lands an overhand right.
Cady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lerppa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cady counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lerppa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cady ducks under a wild hook from Lerppa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lerppa.
Lerppa scores with a hook.
Cady misses with an uppercut. Lerppa saw that one coming.
Cady connects with the punch.
Cady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lerppa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lerppa defending well as Cady loads up on a big left hand.
Cady misses the shot to the body.
Cady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lerppa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cady misses with a wild body shot.
Cady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lerppa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cady throws the left hand but Lerppa avoids the punch easily.
Cady misses with a left hand
and Cady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lerppa throws a hook but Cady blocks it.
Lerppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cady.
Cady throws a body punch but Lerppa moves out of range.
Lerppa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lerppa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lerppa lands in his opponent's guard.
Cady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lerppa is working Cady over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lerppa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lerppa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lerppa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lerppa throwing strikes but missing.
Lerppa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lerppa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cady wants to stand and escape but Lerppa is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lerppa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lerppa throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lerppa is looking to work some ground and pound but Cady has wrist control.
Cady kicks Lerppa off and gets to his feet.
Cady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lerppa manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cady dominated that second round.
That's time! Cady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lerppa lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cady as he connects with a hook.
Cady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lerppa.
Cady loads up on a big right hand but Lerppa slips the punch.
Cady moves away from the strike by Lerppa.
Cady just misses with a punch to the body.
Cady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cady moves out of range as Lerppa strikes.
Cady lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cady misses the target.
Cady throws a right hand that Lerppa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lerppa also avoids with ease.
Lerppa throws a hook but Cady avoids it easily.
Lerppa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cady throws a jab when Lerppa was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lerppa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cady misses with a looping right.
Cady moves out of range of the strikes.
Lerppa avoids the body shot from Cady.
Lerppa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cady scores with a hook to the body. Lerppa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cady misses with a hook. Lerppa ducked under it nicely.
Lerppa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cady moves away.
Lerppa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cady.
Lerppa misses with a body shot.
A jab from Cady misses.
Cady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cady staying out of range there.
Lerppa lands a body shot.
Lerppa connects with a body shot.
Cady jabs at Lerppa's body.
Cady scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lerppa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cady throws a body punch but Lerppa moves out of range.
Cady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lerppa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lerppa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lerppa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cady throws a body punch but Lerppa moves out of range.
Cady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lerppa.
Cady avoids the body shot from Lerppa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lerppa throws a jab when Cady was well out of range.
Cady misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cady there.
Cady misses with a straight right.
Lerppa misses with a looping left.
Cady misses with a left hand
and Lerppa counters with a nice body shot.
Lerppa digs a good body shot into Cady's ribs.
Cady misses with a hook. Lerppa ducked under it nicely.
Lerppa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left and a right from Cady both land. Nice combination.
Lerppa thows a body shot but no joy.
Lerppa shoots in for a takedown but Cady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Cady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Lerppa.
Lerppa throws out a loose jab but Cady uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Lerppa misses.
Cady misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lerppa misses with a straight right.
Lerppa misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cady misses with a hook
and Lerppa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keijo Lerppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cady throws a jab when Lerppa was well out of range.
Cady throws a jab when Lerppa was well out of range.
Cady works Lerppa's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cady lands with a cross.
Lerppa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cady.
Max Cady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lerppa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cady doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Cady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cady!
An out of breath Max Cady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zeklos's choice of entrance music: Du Riechst So Gut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeklos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duran tries to work over Zeklos's front leg with a kick but Zeklos checks it.
Duran cracks Zeklos with a good jab.
Zeklos misses with a body shot.
A combination from Zeklos does no damage.
Zeklos missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeklos throws out the jab.
Zeklos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stelian Zeklos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeklos.
A big left from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zeklos throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
Zeklos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zeklos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zeklos's head.
Duran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeklos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duran to score with a decent uppercut.
Zeklos looks for the body kick but Duran saw that one coming.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body.
Duran scores with a punch to the head.
Duran is looking to slow Zeklos down with leg kicks.
Zeklos moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Zeklos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Duran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Zeklos.
Duran moves away from the strike by Zeklos.
A lazy left from Zeklos finds it's target.
Zeklos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeklos.
Zeklos misses with a combination
and Duran counters with an inside leg kick.
Duran scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeklos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Zeklos finds it's way through Duran's defenses.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos takes one to the side of the head.
Duran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zeklos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
A swing and a miss from Zeklos.
Good exchange - Zeklos coming out on top.
Zeklos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeklos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zeklos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeklos just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeklos takes one to the side of the head.
Zeklos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duran staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Zeklos finds it's target.
Duran throws a head kick but Zeklos moves out of range.
Duran throws an overhand right that lands on Zeklos's shoulder, as Zeklos tries to avoid the shot.
Duran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Duran jabs Zeklos right on the nose. Zeklos blinks but takes it well.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran moves away from the strike by Zeklos.
Duran looks to land a body kick but Zeklos moved away.
Duran is looking to land body kicks.
Zeklos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Zeklos misses with a hook.
Duran tries a low kick but Zeklos avoids it.
Zeklos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeklos misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeklos throws out the jab.
Duran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeklos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zeklos looks gassed!
Zeklos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeklos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeklos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duran throws the kick towards the body but Zeklos avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duran's head.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Duran.
Zeklos needs to keep his hands up - Duran had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duran.
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
Zeklos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duran lands a leg kick that knocks Zeklos off balance momentarily.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Zeklos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Zeklos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeklos.
Duran lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeklos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duran finds it's way round the side to connect with Zeklos's head.
Zeklos misses the jab.
Zeklos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zeklos is looking to clinch.
A cross from Duran lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeklos's knee momentarily.
Zeklos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeklos's calf.
Zeklos is breathing heavily.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeklos throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeklos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duran cracks the inside of Zeklos's front leg.
Zeklos blocks a head kick by Duran.
Zeklos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zeklos throws a low kick but Duran avoids it.
Zeklos swinging wildly here.
Jose Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos blocks a head kick by Duran.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran tries to land a front kick but Zeklos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duran cracks Zeklos with an open hand slap.
Zeklos throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zeklos 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.
Zeklos defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Zeklos misses with a low kick.
Duran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zeklos takes a step back to recover.
Duran tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeklos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zeklos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zeklos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duran can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duran.
Duran lands with an uppercut that bounces Zeklos off the cage and back into range.
Duran throws a hook but Zeklos avoids it easily.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran throws a low kick, looking for Zeklos's leg but Zeklos calmly moves out of range.
Duran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zeklos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duran. Duran obviously looking to wear him down.
Zeklos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Duran tenderised Zeklos's leg. Zeklos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeklos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duran.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Duran defending well as Zeklos loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran throws a front kick that sends Zeklos stumbling back into the cage.
Zeklos loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Zeklos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zeklos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duran has got the better of the exchanges.
Duran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeklos's head backwards.
Zeklos throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Zeklos throws a leg kick but Duran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Duran.
Good standup being displayed there by Duran as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeklos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duran slips a straight right by Zeklos.
Zeklos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duran throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zeklos tries to move into range but Duran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeklos.
Zeklos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeklos slips a straight right by Duran.
Duran 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.
Duran scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Duran throws the kick towards the body but Zeklos avoids it.
Zeklos throws a big shot that misses.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Zeklos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeklos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zeklos is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duran.
Zeklos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeklos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zeklos moves out of range of the strikes.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
Zeklos throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zeklos misses with a kick to the body
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeklos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zeklos lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Duran throws a low kick but Zeklos moves out of range easily.
Zeklos throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Duran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stelian Zeklos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Zeklos - just one landing.
Zeklos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zeklos misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a solid body kick.
Duran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Duran.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zeklos under the eye.
Duran throws a leg kick which misses Zeklos's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeklos tries to avoid it.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duran.
Duran scores with a leg kick.
Duran scores with a kick to the body.
Zeklos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Duran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a front kick that sends Zeklos stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeklos.
Zeklos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran throws a sloppy head kick and Zeklos moves out of range easily.
Duran thows a body kick. Zeklos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duran.
Duran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Duran tenderised Zeklos's leg. Zeklos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duran lands an overhand right.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duran lands an overhand right.
Zeklos tries a head kick but it misses.
Duran lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Duran finds it's way through Zeklos's defenses.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Duran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zeklos moves into range and clinches up with Duran.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeklos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zeklos cracks Duran with a nice body shot.
Duran blocking some punches.
Jose Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeklos has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Zeklos blocking some punches.
Zeklos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zeklos misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeklos's elbow.
Zeklos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Zeklos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Zeklos lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Duran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Duran thanked RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ * for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drop the World. Sikaniska has chosen 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikaniska moves out of range of the body kick from De Santos.
De Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sikaniska rushes De Santos and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santos gets control of Sikaniska's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santos is trying to keep Sikaniska in close.
De Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sikaniska manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikaniska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santos prevents Sikaniska from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos postures up in Sikaniska's guard and throws a big left but Sikaniska blocks it.
Sikaniska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santos.
De Santos pushes down on Sikaniska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sikaniska is trying to stand back up but De Santos is controlling him
De Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Santos trying to control the action but Sikaniska is working from the bottom.
De Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Sikaniska defends the submission attempt.
De Santos thows a huge punch but Sikaniska dodges it nicely.
De Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sikaniska is trying to stand up here but De Santos is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska pushes De Santos off looking to stand but De Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Sikaniska is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santos works his way into full mount!
De Santos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sikaniska to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sikaniska shrugs it off.
De Santos dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
De Santos has control of Sikaniska's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sikaniska regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by De Santos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
De Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sikaniska?
Sikaniska is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Santos working Sikaniska over with strikes here.
Sikaniska is rocked!
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for De Santos! Sikaniska is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago De Santos!
Thiago De Santos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dumile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Saggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumile comes into the arena with Madvillain - ALL CAPS blaring out of the sound system. Saggett has chosen Full House Theme Song as his entrance music. Daniel Dumile could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Saggett's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dumile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Saggett!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dumile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dumile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dumile there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Daniel Dumile has been cut.
Saggett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dumile avoids the body shot from Saggett.
Dumile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saggett lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dumile blocks the body kick.
Saggett lands a big head kick that sends Dumile tumbling to the mat! Saggett takes a step backwards and waves Dumile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dumile is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Saggett.
Oh Dumile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saggett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Saggett as Dumile shoots in.
Dumile seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Saggett.
Dumile takes one on the button.
Dumile glances at the clock... BAM! Saggett nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dumile crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dumile is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Saggett!
A victorious Bob Saggett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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