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Cf.93: Pulse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakari Watts acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Kukkamaa looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Kukkamaa looks to clinch
and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukkamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Kukkamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukkamaa.
Watts tests Kukkamaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Watts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kukkamaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watts can pounce on him.
Kukkamaa rushes Watts and presses him up against the cage.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Kukkamaa misses.
Watts throws out a powerful jab.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kukkamaa coming out on top.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Kukkamaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watts.
Urho Kukkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Watts scoring well with a low kick there.
Watts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watts counters with a low kick, right behind Kukkamaa 's knee.
Watts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kukkamaa throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukkamaa misses with a hook
and Watts counters with a two punch combo.
Kukkamaa throws a right hand that Watts ducks under and follows up with a left that Watts also avoids with ease.
Watts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukkamaa misses with a double jab
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Kukkamaa's head but Kukkamaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukkamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Watts. Beautiful body shot.
Watts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Kukkamaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kukkamaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Watts.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukkamaa misses the target.
Watts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kukkamaa but Kukkamaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kukkamaa connects with a jab.
Kukkamaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kukkamaa connects with a body shot that sends Watts's belly button to the back.
Watts throws a good cross that connects.
Kukkamaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watts counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
A combination from Kukkamaa does no damage.
Watts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kukkamaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukkamaa pushes Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watts's efforts to push away.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watts is trying to stall.
Watts avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watts's efforts to push away.
Watts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Watts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kukkamaa scrambles back to his feet.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Watts moves away
and Watts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukkamaa needs to keep his hands up - Watts had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Watts catches Kukkamaa right on the button with a cross.
Watts misses with a double jab.
Kukkamaa defending well as Watts loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukkamaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kukkamaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Watts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukkamaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukkamaa closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Watts is trying to stall.
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakari Watts will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watts throws a right hand that Kukkamaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kukkamaa also avoids with ease.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Watts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urho Kukkamaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukkamaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukkamaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Good exchange - Watts coming out on top.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Watts moves to the side
and Watts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukkamaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kukkamaa misses with a double jab
and Watts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watts lands a front kick.
Watts jabs Kukkamaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Kukkamaa's head but Kukkamaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Watts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch
and Watts counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Watts finds it's target.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Watts's head.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Kukkamaa cracks Watts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watts.
Watts jabs Kukkamaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukkamaa lands a body shot.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
Watts tries to keep at a distance but Kukkamaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watts is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to circle away but Kukkamaa has him pinned against the cage.
Watts is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands with a left to the head.
Kukkamaa has Watts pressed against the cage, preventing Watts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkamaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kukkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa scores with a shot to the side of Watts's head.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Watts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watts throws out a leg kick but Kukkamaa moves out of range and Watts only half commits.
Watts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kukkamaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Watts throws a low kick but Kukkamaa avoids it.
Kukkamaa blocks a leg kick.
Kukkamaa lands a left and a right that send Watts crashing to the mat, dazed. Kukkamaa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Watts is rocked!
It looks like Sakari Watts has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kukkamaa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urho Kukkamaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomi Mae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Your Head. Warren Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nomi Mae's chin.
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32
165 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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167 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warren Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nomi Mae!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Mae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mae cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Warren Adams has been cut.
Mae throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adams was covering up waiting for the punch and Mae finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mae passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mae off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control.
Mae wants to get back to his feet.
Mae showing good submission defense here.
Adams lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Adams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mae is looking for a way out.
Adams misses with an elbow to the head.
Adams looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mae taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Jesse Jalkalukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Robbins's chin.
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11 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Robbins's guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Robbins tries to kick Jalkalukko off in order to stand up. Jalkalukko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Jalkalukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robbins is trying to get back to full guard.
Robbins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robbins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko prevents Robbins from standing back up.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbins keeps working.
Jalkalukko is really struggling to control Robbins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robbins is in trouble now - Jalkalukko has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
Jalkalukko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robbins can't escape the position.
Robbins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robbins is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jalkalukko stalling.
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!
Robbins gets full guard.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Robbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jalkalukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Robbins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jalkalukko moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position but Robbins is working away.
Robbins is looking for a sweep.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Jalkalukko keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Robbins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jalkalukko off and has taken his back!
Robbins is hanging on to Jalkalukko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Mark Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins feints and then cracks Jalkalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalkalukko down.
Jalkalukko looking to score a takedown here. Robbins is defending well but Jalkalukko drives through and ends up in Robbins's guard.
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Robbins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jalkalukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.
Robbins lands a body punch.
Jalkalukko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Jalkalukko won't let him.
Robbins stopping the sweep attempt from Jalkalukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jalkalukko, up you get!
Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jalkalukko has picked Robbins up and slammed him! Robbins can't keep hold of the triangle and Jalkalukko manages to pass to side control!
Robbins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalkalukko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalkalukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to get up but he can't break Jalkalukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robbins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jalkalukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robbins stands up and waves to Jalkalukko to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Robbins's guard.
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko postures up and lands a big shot to Robbins's brow.
Robbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jalkalukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jalkalukko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins manages to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robbins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jalkalukko seems to be working for a kimura but Robbins defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko wants to pass to mount but Robbins is defending the position.
Robbins with the active half guard here but Jalkalukko passes nicely into side control.
Robbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
Robbins instigates a clinch.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jalkalukko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jalkalukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalkalukko has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko cracks Robbins with a solid left hand.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robbins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalkalukko has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Robbins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robbins is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Robbins trying to remain calm as Jalkalukko controls from the top position.
Mark Robbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins stops Jalkalukko from passing to mount.
Robbins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalkalukko gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Robbins in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jalkalukko holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wanted to stand there but Jalkalukko had control of the position.
Jalkalukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalkalukko, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robbins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jalkalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robbins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jalkalukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Robbins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Robbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Robbins is defending it quite comfortably.
Jesse Jalkalukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robbins actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Viagra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viagra's entrance music is do it. A fine choice. Maldi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loituma TECHNO!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Viagra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Maldi misses.
Maldi forces Viagra back against the cage and clinches.
Viagra blocks an uppercut.
Maldi can't find room to land a body shot as Viagra controls the action.
Viagra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi lands a body shot.
Viagra lands a body punch.
Viagra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldi.
Viagra struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldi controls his hands.
Maldi tries to throw a body punch but Viagra avoids it by throwing Maldi back against the cage.
Maldi misses with some punches.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viagra blocking some punches.
Maldi is looking to control Viagra's arms but Viagra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maldi has his back to the cage.
Maldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viagra misses with a punch to the body.
Viagra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viagra blocks a body shot from Maldi.
Maldi blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viagra scores with a shot to the side of Maldi's head.
Viagra blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Maldi.
Maldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viagra is keeping busy.
Viagra manages to break the clinch.
Malvin Maldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Viagra.
Jab from Viagra.
Maldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viagra.
Viagra shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldi tries to sprawl out of it but Viagra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viagra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldi misses with a body shot.
Maldi scores with a body shot.
Maldi pushes Viagra up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viagra taking a breather.
Viagra blocks a body shot from Maldi.
Maldi blocks an uppercut.
Maldi looking to stall.
Viagra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldi is keeping busy.
Maldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Viagra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viagra lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Maldi.
Maldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Viagra.
Viagra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viagra has a couple of punches blocked by Maldi.
Maldi is trying to push Viagra away but Viagra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viagra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viagra trying to stall but Maldi improves his position.
Maldi has Viagra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viagra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viagra prevents a body shot from Maldi.
Viagra stops a takedown attempt from Maldi.
Viagra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Viagra controls his hands.
Maldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viagra's elbow.
Viagra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viagra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldi lands a nice uppercut.
Viagra lands a right hand.
Viagra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maldi has him pressed against the cage.
Viagra takes a shot to the head.
Maldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viagra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viagra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldi backwards.
Viagra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldi backwards.
Viagra working aggressively here.
Viagra is trying to break the clinch but Maldi has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viagra blocking some punches.
Maldi lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Maldi.
Maldi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maldi working aggressively here.
Maldi misses with the head strike.
Maldi tries to work over Viagra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldi blocking some punches.
Maldi scores with a hook to the body.
Viagra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viagra lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldi.
Viagra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viagra misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Maldi as the two fighters clinch.
Viagra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Viagra has a couple of punches blocked by Maldi.
Viagra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maldi misses with the combination.
Viagra throws an off balance right hand
and Maldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldi slips a straight right by Viagra.
Maldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viagra counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldi.
Viagra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Viagra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldi as he avoids it easily.
Maldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viagra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viagra avoids the head kick by Maldi.
Maldi misses with a wild body shot.
Viagra cracks Maldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viagra swinging wildly here.
Maldi tries to clinch but Viagra moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viagra throws a looping overhand right but Maldi ducks down to avoid it.
Maldi avoids the body shot from Viagra.
Maldi throws a right hand that Viagra ducks under and follows up with a left that Viagra also avoids with ease.
Maldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viagra.
Good leg kick by Maldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viagra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldi misses with a wild body shot.
Viagra misses the jab.
Maldi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Viagra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldi has managed to clinch.
Viagra is pressed up against the cage. Maldi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viagra down to the mat. Viagra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viagra misses with a straight right.
Viagra with a hook.
Viagra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viagra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viagra.
Crunch! Maldi slams his shin into Viagra's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi lands with a nice body punch.
Maldi throws a shot from downtown. Viagra moves away and avoids it.
Viagra slips a jab from Maldi.
Viagra throws out a loose jab but Maldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldi tests Viagra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viagra connects with a crisp jab.
Viagra cracks Maldi with an open hand slap.
Viagra has a takedown stuffed.
Maldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viagra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viagra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maldi eats them both and turns towards Viagra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Viagra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Viagra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi slips a straight right by Viagra.
Maldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viagra.
Maldi throws a low kick but Viagra moves out of range easily.
Viagra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maldi momentarily.
Maldi delivers a nice body kick.
Viagra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldi clinches up with Viagra and pushes him back against the cage.
Viagra blocking some punches.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi blocks an uppercut.
Maldi has Viagra pushed against the cage.
Viagra swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viagra blocks a body shot from Maldi.
A head punch on the inside from Viagra fails to land.
Viagra tries to work over Maldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malvin Maldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldi.
Maldi working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viagra tries to stall but Maldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viagra swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viagra taking a breather.
Viagra pushes Maldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viagra misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viagra.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viagra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldi moves out of range as Viagra strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maldi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viagra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viagra.
Maldi looking to score a takedown here. Viagra is defending well but Maldi drives through and ends up in Viagra's guard.
Maldi throwing strikes but missing.
Viagra working for submissions but it's allowed Maldi to get to half guard.
Maldi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viagra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viagra keeps working.
Viagra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viagra throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maldi uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viagra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viagra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Viagra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Viagra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maldi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Viagra is trying to get back to full guard.
Maldi moves nicely into side control.
Maldi working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldi working the body and head with strikes.
Maldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maldi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viagra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viagra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viagra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Viagra is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi wants to take a breather but Viagra is having none of it.
Viagra is looking for a sweep. Maldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maldi seems to be working for a kimura but Viagra defends the submission attempt.
Maldi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Emilio Viagra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Viagra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Viagra with a nice head shot there.
Viagra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maldi wants to sweep here but Viagra controlling him for the moment.
Viagra is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldi has wrist control.
Viagra throwing strikes but missing.
Viagra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldi is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi is looking to stand up but Viagra isn't so interested in that idea.
Viagra passes Maldi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viagra is looking to advance position but Maldi won't allow it.
Viagra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maldi defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi has hold of Viagra's hands but Viagra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viagra 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.
Maldi is trying to maintain the position but Viagra is very close to passing his half guard.
Viagra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maldi defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emilio Viagra.
I think Maldi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malvin Maldi!
A relieved looking Malvin Maldi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber comes into the arena with Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gruber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruber misses with a hook.
Gruber looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Gruber misses with an uppercut.
Tyson shoots in but Gruber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Gruber avoids them all with ease.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
Gruber misses with a low kick.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gruber throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gruber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruber.
Gruber throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Gruber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gruber pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gruber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gruber can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson trying to stall but Gruber improves his position.
Gruber has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson is trying to push Gruber away but Gruber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gruber lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Gruber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gruber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Gruber.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Gruber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Gruber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Gruber.
Gruber working aggressively here.
Gruber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gruber misses with a body punch.
Tyson stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruber misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruber struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Gruber scores with a hook to the body.
Gruber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hans Gruber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gruber lands a right hand.
Gruber lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gruber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson wants the takedown. Gruber is fighting it off but Tyson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gruber's guard against the cage.
Gruber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyson is in close to Gruber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses. Gruber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyson's guard. Nice move by Gruber!
Gruber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gruber prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Gruber tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gruber postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruber tries to work over Tyson's front leg with a kick but Tyson checks it.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gruber in his tracks.
Gruber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson slips a jab from Gruber.
Gruber clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gruber stalling.
Gruber struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruber swivels and escapes.
Gruber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber wants to clinch.
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Gruber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruber scores with a body shot.
Gruber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gruber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Gruber. Those never looked like landing.
Gruber throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruber misses the jab.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gruber has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruber is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Gruber's leg but Gruber calmly moves out of range.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gruber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson won't allow Gruber to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gruber has wrist control.
Gruber looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyson looking to sit in guard and control but Gruber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber chips away with some ground and pound.
Gruber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gruber throwing strikes but missing.
Gruber trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Gruber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gruber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gruber throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throwing strikes but missing.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Gruber pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gruber is pressing down on Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyson is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gruber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson defending well as Gruber loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Gruber is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Gruber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gruber lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Gruber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson swings for the body but Gruber moves out of range.
Gruber darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Gruber lands with a right to the head.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Gruber.
Gruber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hans Gruber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gruber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruber.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gruber or not.
Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gruber is defending well.
Gruber lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gruber.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Hans Gruber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Gruber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruber wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Gruber seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Gruber throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Gruber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gruber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruber.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Gruber is controlling him
Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Gruber finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Gruber lands a two punch combo.
Hans Gruber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gruber scores with a hook.
Gruber defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Gruber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Gruber moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gruber connects with a body shot that sends Tyson's belly button to the back.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Tyson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gruber back to the cage. Tyson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson defending well as Gruber loads up on a big left hand.
Gruber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gruber has managed to clinch.
Gruber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruber uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gruber 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Gruber!
Hans Gruber was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Arne Riseman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riseman.
Riseman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter needs to keep his hands up - Riseman had a free shot at his head there.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Riseman lands a nice looking body shot.
Potter swings for the body but Riseman moves out of range.
Carter Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter lands a nice hook to Riseman's body. Riseman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riseman throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
Potter misses with a straight right.
Potter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Riseman slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter tries to score with a low kick but Riseman moves his leg out of the way.
Riseman scores with a one two! Potter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter throws a right hand that misses
and Riseman counters with a stiff right hand.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Riseman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riseman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Riseman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Riseman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riseman blocks a leg kick.
Riseman lands a big head kick that sends Potter tumbling to the mat! Riseman takes a step backwards and waves Potter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter looks to throw the jab but Riseman is out of range.
Riseman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Potter throws the left hand but Riseman avoids the punch easily.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Riseman lands a right hook to the body.
Riseman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Riseman.
Riseman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter Potter's cut is getting worse.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potter takes a swing at Riseman's ribcage but misses.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Riseman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Riseman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riseman was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Riseman's head but Riseman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Potter blocks a head kick by Riseman.
Riseman connects with a jab.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Riseman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Riseman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter tests Riseman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riseman scores with a jab to the body.
Potter throws a hook but Riseman blocks it.
A low kick from Potter misses
and Riseman counters with a left and a right that stings Potter.
Carter Potter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potter under the eye.
Riseman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Riseman both land. Nice combination.
Jeez, Carter Potter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Riseman scores with a shot to the body.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riseman!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riseman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potter.
Riseman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riseman.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Potter moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arne Riseman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulista is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Champagne Supernova. Junior Paulista is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulista blocks a low kick nicely.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paulista. Paulista obviously looking to wear him down.
Paulista moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paulista looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morgan wants to hold on but Paulista pushes him away.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Paulista is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Paulista performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan wants to control but Paulista is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paulista trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Paulista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulista has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Paulista must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulista is aware though and is defending well.
Paulista trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Paulista is having none of it.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulista postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulista's guard.
Paulista isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morgan stacks Paulista on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morgan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Paulista is defending well.
Paulista struggling a bit here.
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paulista regains half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Paulista wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Paulista from improving his position.
Paulista wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dexter Morgan just wasn't active enough.
Paulista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick.
Paulista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Paulista in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Paulista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Paulista checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paulista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Paulista throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paulista walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paulista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Paulista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulista misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan thows a body kick. Paulista tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Paulista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Paulista. Those never looked like landing.
Paulista fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Paulista misses.
Paulista tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan with a hook.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulista tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulista misses with a head kick.
Morgan thows a body kick. Paulista tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paulista throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Paulista fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paulista shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paulista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Paulista is breathing heavily.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paulista backs up against the cage.
Paulista is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that knocks Paulista silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Morgan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan gave a mention to M/S Paint Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bivar comes into the arena with AC/DC Back In Black blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Galdikas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galdikas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bivar manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galdikas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galdikas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galdikas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galdikas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bivar's head.
Bivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galdikas throws an elbow that misses. Bivar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Galdikas's guard. Nice move by Bivar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas is trying to control the position but Bivar postures up.
Bivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galdikas is keeping the position for now.
Galdikas is trying to keep Bivar in close.
Galdikas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Galdikas has his hands on Bivar's head, controlling the position.
Bivar wants to pass the guard but Galdikas is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonas Galdikas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bivar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galdikas thuds a left hand into Bivar's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bivar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galdikas sprawls well initially but Bivar persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Galdikas gets back to full guard.
Bivar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bivar looking to pass the guard.
Galdikas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galdikas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bivar's guard.
Bivar looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Luciano Bivar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bivar ducks under a wild hook from Galdikas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bivar.
Galdikas takes a swing at Bivar's ribcage but misses.
Galdikas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bivar.
Galdikas digs a good hook to Bivar's body.
Bivar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galdikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galdikas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galdikas looks for the body kick but Bivar saw that one coming.
Bivar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galdikas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Galdikas works Bivar's body with a nice hook.
Bivar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Galdikas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Galdikas. No joy for Bivar on that attempt.
Galdikas lands a jab to Bivar's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bivar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas stuns Bivar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galdikas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bivar is breathing heavily.
Galdikas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bivar on the side of the head.
It looks like Luciano Bivar has been cut.
Bivar misses with a body kick.
Galdikas connects with a leg kick. Bivar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galdikas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bivar rather than just go for the knockout.
Galdikas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Bivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galdikas drops Bivar with a nice combination! Galdikas dives into Bivar's guard, looking to finish!
Galdikas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Galdikas throws a front kick that sends Bivar stumbling back into the cage.
Galdikas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bivar! Galdikas dives in looking to finish! Bivar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Galdikas!
After winning the bout, Jonas Galdikas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Huntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Alban - Hello Africa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Huntti's choice of entrance music: Atomic Butt Drop on Wanderlei Silva by Mark Hunt!. 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Huntti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Huntti both land. Nice combination.
Adebisi misses with a double jab
enabling Huntti to counter with a crisp jab.
Adebisi moves out of range as Huntti strikes.
Huntti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huntti jabs Adebisi right on the nose. Adebisi blinks but takes it well.
Huntti digs a good hook to Adebisi's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Huntti.
Adebisi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huntti lands a head shot.
Adebisi has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Adebisi. Those never looked like landing.
Adebisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adebisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntti sprawls well. He's pushed Adebisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huntti throws a body punch but Adebisi moves out of range.
Adebisi tries to bum rush Huntti with a series of wild strikes but Huntti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huntti misses with a wild body shot.
Huntti avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi scores with a jab. Huntti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adebisi throws a combination that misses
and Huntti counters with a straight right hand.
Huntti throws a body punch but Adebisi moves out of range.
Huntti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huntti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huntti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huntti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huntti but Huntti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntti misses with a double jab.
Huntti cracks Adebisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Adebisi.
Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huntti.
Huntti throws out a powerful jab.
Huntti scores with a body shot.
Adebisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huntti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adebisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Huntti scores with a punch to the head.
Adebisi slips a straight right by Huntti.
Adebisi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adebisi lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Huntti is keeping the position.
Adebisi is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huntti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huntti has escaped and now he's on top!
Adebisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adebisi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huntti's guard.
Adebisi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huntti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huntti has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adebisi holds on and takes a little breather.
Huntti is looking to work some ground and pound but Adebisi has wrist control.
Huntti throwing strikes from guard but Adebisi blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Huntti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adebisi controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Huntti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adebisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huntti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adebisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huntti throws the left hand but Adebisi avoids the punch easily.
Adebisi misses with a few strikes there.
Huntti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Huntti is just out of range.
Huntti misses with a looping right.
Huntti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chris Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huntti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adebisi.
Adebisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huntti.
Huntti connects with a looping right hand.
Chris Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huntti's corner calls for a 1-2. Huntti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but Huntti shows good takedown defense.
Adebisi throws a hook to the side of Huntti's head but Huntti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huntti misses with a hook. Adebisi ducked under it nicely.
Adebisi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adebisi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huntti is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adebisi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntti is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebisi trying to control the action but Huntti is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to free his trapped foot but Huntti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adebisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Huntti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huntti moves into full guard.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adebisi slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntti is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
Huntti is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebisi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huntti trying to control here.
Adebisi trying to control the action but Huntti is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntti gets back to full guard.
Adebisi won't allow Huntti to sweep him here.
Adebisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Huntti is keeping the position.
Adebisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi stands and throws Huntti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adebisi wants to take a breather but Huntti manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adebisi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Adebisi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Huntti misses with the combination.
Huntti lands a right hook to the body.
Adebisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huntti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huntti looks to throw the jab but Adebisi is out of range.
Adebisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huntti.
Adebisi misses with a double jab
and Huntti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huntti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Adebisi does no damage.
Adebisi cracks Huntti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huntti misses with the combination.
Huntti lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntti jabs at Adebisi's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adebisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huntti.
Huntti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Huntti.
Huntti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi tries to keep at a distance but Huntti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adebisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huntti lands an uppercut.
Adebisi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chris Adebisi has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huntti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adebisi prevents Huntti from breaking the clinch.
Adebisi blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntti being controlled against the cage.
Adebisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huntti breaks the clinch.
Huntti gets a clinch.
Huntti works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.
Huntti is trying to push Adebisi away but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adebisi avoiding damage as Huntti throws knees to the body.
Huntti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adebisi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adebisi.
Adebisi lands a right hand.
Adebisi blocks an elbow strike from Huntti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntti lands an uppercut.
Huntti looking to slow down the pace here.
Huntti tries a body shot but Adebisi blocks it.
Adebisi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huntti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huntti prevents a body shot from Adebisi.
Huntti tries to break free but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Huntti.
Adebisi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi blocks the elbow strike.
Adebisi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adebisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huntti tries a body shot but Adebisi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marko Huntti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adebisi misses with some punches.
Huntti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.
Huntti misses with a punch on the inside.
Adebisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huntti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Huntti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adebisi lands a shot to the body.
Adebisi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adebisi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi is trying to push Huntti away but Huntti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huntti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adebisi scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Huntti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huntti 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Huntti!
Marko Huntti looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'PERKELE!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Susi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Susi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Susi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Susi trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Susi trying to move into half guard but instead Riley has managed to sweep!
Riley lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi has his foot on Riley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riley works his way back into a safe position though.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Susi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riley.
Riley distracts Susi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riley scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Susi is proving hard to escape from.
Riley trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
Riley cracks Susi with a solid left hand.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Riley stands and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Riley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley lands a big elbow.
Riley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Susi under the eye.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riley clinches with his opponent.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
A short right from Riley on the inside.
Susi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Susi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi dives in and grabs Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susi throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Susi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Susi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Susi working away.
Susi swings around for an armbar but Riley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Susi's guard.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Susi looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Susi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Riley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
Susi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riley controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riley misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Riley is looking to clinch but Susi is avoiding it.
Susi avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley gets a clinch.
Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has Susi backing up. Susi nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
Susi with a poor takedown
and Riley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Susi takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Riley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Susi fails to pull guard.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Susi fails with the takedown
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Riley lands a jab to Susi's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Susi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Susi looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Susi drives through and ends up in Riley's guard.
Riley is looking to stand back up but Susi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Riley.
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley pushes Susi off looking to stand but Susi dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Susi eventually gives up the hold.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Riley is trying to stand back up but Susi is controlling him
Colt Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Susi passes to full mount!
Susi tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley manages to control the position for a moment.
Riley can't escape the position.
Riley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Riley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Riley!
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley distracts Susi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colt Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi shoots and misses
and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley wants to stand but Susi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is controlling the pace.
Susi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Riley pushes past his half guard into mount!
Susi wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley wants to control the pace but Susi is squirming around nicely.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Susi is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colt Riley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Riley manages to break the clinch.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Susi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to stand back up but Susi is controlling him
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley pushes Susi off looking to stand but Susi dives back in and keeps control.
Riley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Riley counters with a nice body shot.
Riley moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Riley had his way with Keni Susi in that round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Riley has managed to clinch.
Riley slows down the pace here.
Susi is trying to pull guard but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Colt Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi fails with the takedown
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Riley has closed the distance and engaged Susi in a clinch.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Colt Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley is looking to wear down Susi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley works over Susi's head and body with a nice combination.
Colt Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Riley.
Susi tries to pull guard but Riley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley manages to break the clinch.
Riley wants to clinch.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riley defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Riley pushes Susi up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Susi looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Susi tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a left to the body.
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Riley has managed to clinch.
Colt Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riley lands with a light punch inside.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Colt Riley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riley effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Riley!
Colt Riley retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Colt Riley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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