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IMMA 38: Sliders vs Borga PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Terkyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terkyan comes into the arena with Bring your own Bombs blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Terkyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terkyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Medeiros swinging wildly here.
Terkyan tries for a takedown but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terkyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terkyan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Medeiros!
Terkyan has control of Medeiros's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medeiros regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Terkyan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Medeiros defend it? Terkyan steps over the head and cranks it - Medeiros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Terkyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Terkyan!
James Terkyan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Connor MacLeod's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacLeod takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
MacLeod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
MacLeod working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa breaks 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!
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa throws a sloppy body shot
and MacLeod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Balboa misses.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod slips a straight right by Balboa.
MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
MacLeod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacLeod defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
Balboa scores with a three punch combo!
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balboa throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balboa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
MacLeod tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa lands a head shot.
MacLeod tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacLeod throws a solid leg kick but Balboa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacLeod.
MacLeod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from MacLeod.
Balboa misses with a hook to the body
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacLeod works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacLeod counters with a two punch combo.
MacLeod slips under a jab.
Balboa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Balboa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Balboa does it's job there.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
Balboa connects with a right hand. MacLeod shakes it off.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacLeod moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Balboa.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Balboa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balboa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod tries to work over Balboa's front leg with a kick but Balboa checks it.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
Balboa throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
MacLeod rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Balboa throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Balboa swings widly with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balboa's knee momentarily.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the head.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Balboa misses with a hook
and MacLeod counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balboa moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Balboa feints a jab promting MacLeod to slip. Balboa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacLeod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacLeod scores with a head kick.
Rocky Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Balboa takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacLeod.
Balboa throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
Balboa throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
MacLeod misses the jab.
Balboa punishes MacLeod's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa scores with a hook.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
Balboa lands a really nice looking cross but MacLeod seems unphased.
MacLeod scores with a jab.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacLeod defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
Balboa misses with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a big head kick but Balboa shrugs it off.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
Balboa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacLeod. MacLeod obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
MacLeod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
Balboa misses with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Balboa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod tried to score with a low kick but Balboa checks it.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balboa slips under a jab from MacLeod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands with a cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from MacLeod 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.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa cracks MacLeod with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Balboa.
MacLeod throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
A left and a right from MacLeod both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as MacLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balboa doesn't seem phased though.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacLeod, right into the meat.
MacLeod thumps Balboa with a low kick.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Balboa.
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a lazy uppercut
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Balboa blocks the low kick.
MacLeod wants to clinch
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.
MacLeod cracks Balboa with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod slips a jab from Balboa.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
MacLeod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balboa.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacLeod momentarily.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacLeod rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
MacLeod breaks the clinch.
Balboa loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
MacLeod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa lands a nice hook to MacLeod's body. MacLeod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Balboa slips the punch.
Balboa throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.
MacLeod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacLeods head.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
MacLeod breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacLeod.
MacLeod walks into a jab.
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!
Balboa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa connects with a jab.
A big right from Balboa misses.
MacLeod motions for Balboa to come forward. MacLeod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Balboa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacLeod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Balboa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Post fight, Connor MacLeod took to the microphone: 'I would Like to thank myself for being such a bad motherfucker! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberik Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunther's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get UP!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberik Gunther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Thurston!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunther tests Thurston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunther closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gunther not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunther not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet.
Thurston is looking to control Gunther's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thurston avoid being mounted?
Gunther is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thurston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunther looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gunther is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thurston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunther.
Gunther missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thurston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thurston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunther 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunther drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunther jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunther passes into half guard.
Gunther prevents Thurston from improving his position.
Thurston tries to kick Gunther off but Gunther keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thurston is not content to let Gunther control the position.
Gunther is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunther is keen to just control but Thurston is a slippery customer.
Gunther tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thurston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thurston looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunther is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thurston is staying active underneath Gunther, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thurston is just riding it out for now. Gunther eventually gives up the hold.
Gunther is working for a submission of some sort.
Thurston trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thurston is looking for a sweep. Gunther is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thurston tries to kick Gunther off but Gunther keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thurston wants to control but Gunther is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet.
Gunther wants to work for an arm triangle but Thurston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunther wants to take a breather but Thurston is having none of it.
Gunther is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thurston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gunther is looking for a kimura but Thurston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunther to get the leverage.
Gunther is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunther wants to control but Thurston is keeping him busy.
Gunther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunther prevents Thurston from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunther takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunther wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thurston keeps working.
Gunther is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunther is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunther tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thurston controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunther is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunther tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thurston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberik Gunther dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunther with a poor takedown
and Thurston counters with a left and a right that stings Gunther.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunther.
Thurston just misses with a punch to the body.
Thurston gets the takedown into side control.
Thurston has hold of Gunther's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gunther tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thurston cranks the arm and Gunther screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gunther, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dylan Thurston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leyeyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. schism kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leyeyasu Tokugawa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jero Wolf's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leyeyasu Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jero Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tokugawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolf lands with a cross.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Tokugawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tokugawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head but Tokugawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tokugawa is trying to defend but Wolf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Tokugawa's hands, connecting with Tokugawa's forehead.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Tokugawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
Wolf is working Tokugawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokugawa's guard. Nice move by Wolf!
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolf throws a strike but Tokugawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokugawa's guard. Nice move by Wolf!
Wolf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tokugawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tokugawa walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokugawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tokugawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with a shoot takedown. Wolf fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf wants to stand up but Tokugawa is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jero Wolf.
Tokugawa misses with a hook.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolf tries to sprawl but Tokugawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tokugawa throws a strike but Wolf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tokugawa throws a strike but Wolf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working over Tokugawa with some ground and pound. Tokugawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
Tokugawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jero Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tokugawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolf won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Tokugawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tokugawa manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Tokugawa's guard.
Wolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Wolf finds it's target.
Wolf tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Wolf tries to score with a low kick but Tokugawa moves his leg out of the way.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely.
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Tokugawa's legs.
Jero Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf to the mat! Wolf manages to get full guard.
Wolf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jero Wolf.
Tokugawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf has closed the distance and engaged Tokugawa in a clinch.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
Wolf working the strikes but Tokugawa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
Wolf controlling the action here.
Tokugawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Tokugawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolf's back!
Tokugawa looking to break Wolf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wolf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tokugawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf holding both Tokugawa 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is not going to allow Wolf to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf avoids the strikes from Tokugawa.
Wolf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tokugawa's guard. Nice work there by Wolf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
Leyeyasu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR Cut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Root (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Root has chosen Viva la Vida as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MR Cut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ginger Root!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Root throws a body punch but Cut moves out of range.
Cut shoots in and bounces Root off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cut is looking to stand up but Root won't let him.
Root escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Root looking for a guillotine here but Cut defends easily.
Cut wants to stand but Root has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Root is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cut frees his head nicely. Oh but Root has switched to an armbar! Cut is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ginger Root!
Ginger Root managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla 160, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twiddle Fizzlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fizzlesticks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to twiddle. Russo has chosen Volbeat - The Human Instrument as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twiddle Fizzlesticks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlesticks wants to clinch but Russo slips to the side
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo looks to land a body kick but Fizzlesticks moved away.
Russo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Fizzlesticks checks a leg kick.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch but Russo moves away
and Russo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fizzlesticks thinking.
Twiddle Fizzlesticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fizzlesticks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch up
and Russo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fizzlesticks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch up
and Russo counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Russo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fizzlesticks wants to clinch
and Russo counters with an outside leg kick.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Fizzlesticks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russo's knee momentarily.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russo lands the left hand.
Russo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fizzlesticks closes the distance but Russo moves to the side
and Russo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twiddle Fizzlesticks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fizzlesticks looks to clinch
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks moves to clinch but Russo breaks away
and Russo counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fizzlesticks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fizzlesticks rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Russo misses the target.
Fizzlesticks closes the distance and pushes Russo back into the cage.
Russo dodges an elbow strike from Fizzlesticks.
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Fizzlesticks.
Russo blocks an elbow strike.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fizzlesticks backwards.
Fizzlesticks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Fizzlesticks, against the cage.
Fizzlesticks trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlesticks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Fizzlesticks blocks a body shot from Russo.
Fizzlesticks lands an elbow inside.
Russo is leaning against Fizzlesticks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fizzlesticks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fizzlesticks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fizzlesticks lands a left hand.
Fizzlesticks blocks an uppercut.
Fizzlesticks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russo is defending well for now.
Fizzlesticks misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Russo lands a shoulder strike.
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks blocks an uppercut.
Russo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo lands with a light punch inside.
Fizzlesticks is rocked!
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!
Fizzlesticks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh Fizzlesticks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo blocks an elbow strike from Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks throws an elbow that misses.
Fizzlesticks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fizzlesticks.
Russo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Fizzlesticks can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Fizzlesticks blocking some punches.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fizzlesticks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fizzlesticks misses with an elbow strike.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Fizzlesticks.
Russo working aggressively here.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo misses with a punch on the inside.
Russo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fizzlesticks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fizzlesticks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Russo manages to pass to mount!
Russo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fizzlesticks wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Russo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Russo!
Vinny Russo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank - I want to thank my Convicted friends, I mean Convicted teammates, at Nemesis for helping me train for this fight here...against him. Umm, Im not real good at talkin like this, so Im gonna go. I dont know what to do with my hands. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumpo Klumpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger comes to the cage accompanied by Freddy's Coming For You. Sumpo Klumpo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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217 lbs
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221 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumpo Klumpo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a right and a left that Klumpo avoids nicely.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klumpo.
Krueger throws a right hand that Klumpo ducks under and follows up with a left that Klumpo also avoids with ease.
Krueger throws a lazy right hand but Klumpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krueger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klumpo.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krueger. Klumpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krueger misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Krueger is predictable there
and Klumpo counters with a nice uppercut.
Klumpo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krueger takes a swing at Klumpo's ribcage but misses.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klumpo counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Klumpo to counter with a crisp jab.
Krueger throws an overhand right that lands on Klumpo's shoulder, as Klumpo tries to avoid the shot.
Krueger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klumpo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klumpo connects with a leg kick. Krueger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klumpo connects with a jab.
Klumpo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krueger missing with a left hand there. Klumpo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krueger thows a body shot but no joy.
Klumpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klumpo misses with a hook. Krueger ducked under it nicely.
Klumpo drops his hands momentarily and Krueger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Klumpo.
Klumpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Krueger is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klumpo.
Krueger misses with a body kick.
Krueger throws a lazy uppercut
and Klumpo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klumpo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Krueger controls Klumpo momentarily but Klumpo frees himself.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klumpo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klumpo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krueger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krueger wants to sweep but no luck.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klumpo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krueger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Klumpo wants to pass the guard but Krueger is keeping the position.
Klumpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klumpo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klumpo slips nicely into half guard.
Krueger has hold of Klumpo's hands but Klumpo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klumpo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krueger trying to hold on to Klumpo's head to control him but Klumpo postures up.
Klumpo prevents Krueger from improving his position.
Klumpo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klumpo uses his free foot to push down on Krueger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krueger.
Krueger is trying desperately to improve position.
Klumpo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krueger's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klumpo with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klumpo with the ground and pound from mount.
Krueger can't escape the position.
Krueger tries to hold on but Klumpo postures up.
Klumpo lands a nice shot to the head.
Krueger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klumpo looking to control but Krueger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krueger tries to reverse the position but Klumpo maintains control.
Klumpo tries to control but Krueger wriggling away.
Klumpo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krueger looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klumpo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krueger looks a forlorn figure.
Krueger can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumpo Klumpo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krueger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klumpo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krueger's guard now.
Krueger working a defensive guard but Klumpo passes into half guard.
Krueger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krueger tries to roll over but Klumpo keeps him under control.
Klumpo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krueger is desperately trying to improve his position but Klumpo has a good base and remains in mount.
Klumpo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klumpo dominating with strikes here.
Klumpo breaks from Krueger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klumpo with shots to the head and body - Krueger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krueger is rocked!
Klumpo softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Krueger is out cold! Klumpo jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumpo Klumpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes to the cage accompanied by Hands of a Killer. Kyle has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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206 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Kyle !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle thuds a left hand into Zhukov's body.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle misses with a body shot.
Kyle misses with a kick to the body.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhukov throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.
Zhukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle .
Zhukov lands a nice hook to Kyle 's body. Kyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyle blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhukov scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Mike Kyle has been cut.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyle .
Kyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Zhukov's leg. Zhukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhukov cracks Kyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a push kick but Kyle slaps the foot to one side.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Zhukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhukov avoids the head kick by Kyle .
Zhukov takes a swing at Kyle 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhukov blocks a jab.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhukov avoids the body shot from Kyle .
Zhukov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhukov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kyle thinking.
Zhukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhukov connects with a looping right hand.
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Kyle .
It looks like Nickolai Zhukov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Kyle takes one on the button.
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyle !
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Zhukov's knee but Zhukov avoids it well.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Zhukov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Zhukov is out of range.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Zhukov avoids nicely.
Kyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhukov connects with a body shot.
Zhukov takes a swing at Kyle 's ribcage but misses.
Zhukov is looking to wear down Kyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zhukov misses with a double jab.
Kyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhukov's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kyle scores with a head kick. Zhukov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Kyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhukov misses with a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zhukov misses the jab.
Zhukov swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Zhukov moved away.
Zhukov sizes up Kyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhukov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhukov lands a jab to Kyle 's midsection.
Zhukov swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhukov lands a jab to the head.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhukov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle .
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyle under the eye.
That has opened up Mike Kyle 's cut even more.
Kyle has managed to clinch.
Kyle has Zhukov pressed against the cage, preventing Zhukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Nickolai Zhukov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kyle scores with a nice body kick.
Mike Kyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhukov blocks a head kick by Kyle .
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Kyle .
Zhukov avoids the head kick by Kyle .
Zhukov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhukov misses with a hook to the body
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Zhukov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov dodges the punch combination from Kyle .
Zhukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Zhukov avoids nicely.
Kyle lands a head kick!
Zhukov scores with a body shot.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Zhukov connects with a body shot that sends Kyle 's belly button to the back.
Kyle moves forwards but Zhukov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhukov looking to score a takedown here. Kyle is defending well but Zhukov drives through and ends up in Kyle 's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhukov wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Zhukov passes Kyle 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zhukov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyle is trying to stand back up but Zhukov is controlling him
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.
Zhukov moves nicely into side control.
Kyle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kyle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhukov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zhukov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kyle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zhukov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zhukov with good strikes from the mount here!
Mike Kyle 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Kyle 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickolai Zhukov!
Nickolai Zhukov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PRIME DESIGNS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volga. 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?
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9 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takala lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice straight punches there by Takala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takala.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allard. Allard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala misses with a left hand
and Allard counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allard is out of range and Takala settles back down.
Allard misses with a body shot.
Allard looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala misses with a straight right.
Takala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takala thows a leg kick but Allard checks it
and Allard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Allard.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Takala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allard dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allard connects with a right hand. Takala shakes it off.
Allard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Allard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala cracks Allard with a good jab.
Takala walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Takala. Those never looked like landing.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Allard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allard moves out of range of the strikes.
Allard throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takala.
Allard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takala misses with a head kick.
Allard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala slips under a jab.
Allard throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Allard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala missing with a left hand there. Allard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takala is looking to slow Allard down with leg kicks.
Takala lands a jab to the head.
Takala throws a poor cross that misses
and Allard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takala lands a jab to the nose.
Allard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Takala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Allard misses.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allard.
Allard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
Takala is looking to chop away at Allard's legs.
Allard swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Allard.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takala back to the cage. Allard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
Takala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allard ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
Allard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takala throws a series of punches but Allard moves out of range.
Allard jabs at Takala's body.
Takala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala misses with a hook
and Allard counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allard lands a really nice looking cross but Takala seems unphased.
Allard misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
Allard catches Takala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala throws a right hand that Allard ducks under and follows up with a left that Allard also avoids with ease.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Allard misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Allard looks to land a combination. Takala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala tests Allard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allard blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takala.
Allard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Allard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allard connects with a body shot that sends Takala's belly button to the back.
Allard with a hook.
Takala tries a low kick but Allard avoids it.
Allard scores with a one two! Takala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
Allard avoids the head kick by Takala.
Takala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Allard slips the punch.
Allard throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takala to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allard misses with a looping left.
Takala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takala with a jab.
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Allard.
Allard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takala lands a nice shot that snaps Allard's head back.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Allard blocks a head kick by Takala.
Allard sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Allard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allard tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allard. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topi Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Takala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Allard.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takala pushes Allard away with a front kick.
Allard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Allard. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allard loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Allard moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Allard. Those never looked like landing.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Allard off balance momentarily.
Allard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takala thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala tries to land a leg kick but Allard saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allard thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takala slips under a jab from Allard.
Takala avoids the body shot from Allard.
Allard just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Allard.
Takala dodges the punch combination from Allard.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Takala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard scores with a punch to the head.
Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Allard moves out of range easily.
Takala throws a chopping leg kick but Allard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allard swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allard thinking.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Allard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allard, as that shot connected.
Takala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Allard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai Allard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Allard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala misses with a hook.
Takala lands a jab to Allard's midsection.
Allard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Allard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takala missing with a left hand there. Allard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Allard off balance momentarily.
Allard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Allard jabs Takala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allard swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Allard checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
Takala throws a front kick that sends Allard stumbling back into the cage.
Allard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allard at a distance.
Takala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allard's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allard to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allard misses with a straight left.
Takala is looking to slow Allard down with leg kicks.
Allard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takala lands with an uppercut that bounces Allard off the cage and back into range.
Allard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Allard's head.
Takala catches Allard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allard looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allard connects with a body shot that sends Takala's belly button to the back.
Allard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allard throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Allard misses its intended target.
Takala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala!
An out of breath Topi Takala 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Sliders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga has chosen People In Planes - Last Man Standing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aleksi Borga enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Sliders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Borga!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borga.
Borga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sliders is just out of range.
Borga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sliders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borga.
Sliders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Borga as the two fighters clinch.
Borga presses Sliders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borga misses with the head strike.
Borga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sliders's elbow.
Borga tries to stall but Sliders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sliderss head.
Borga avoiding damage as Sliders throws knees to the body.
Sliders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borga avoiding damage as Sliders throws knees to the body.
Sliders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Borga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sliders throws an elbow that misses.
Borga scores with a shot to the side of Sliders's head.
Sliders misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Borga scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga pushes Sliders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sliders is breathing heavily.
Sliders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sliders being controlled against the cage.
Sliders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borga avoids it.
Sliders tries to circle away but Borga has him pinned against the cage.
Borga lands a hook that snaps the head of Sliders backwards.
Sliders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sliders tries to break free but Borga pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borga pushes Sliders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Borga lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Borga managing to block the knees to the body from Sliders.
Borga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borga drops Sliders onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sliders is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sliders is rocked!
Borga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sliders to his knees! Borga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Borga!
Aleksi Borga is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Aleksi Borga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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