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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Shamaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamaani comes to the cage accompanied by You're the Best. Mikko Shamaani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samu Sand's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Shamaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samu Sand!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamaani throws a solid leg kick but Sand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamaani.
Sand drives through and clinches with Shamaani against the cage.
Sand stalling the fight.
Sand manages to break the clinch.
Shamaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamaani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sand tries to stand but Shamaani is controlling from the bottom.
Sand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shamaani controls Sand momentarily but Sand frees himself.
Shamaani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sand engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mikko Shamaani.
Sand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamaani being controlled against the cage.
Shamaani tries to stall but Sand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamaani jumps guard but Sand stands there with Shamaani around his waist. Shamaani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sand.
Sand slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Sand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sand.
Sand stalling in the clinch.
Sand landing knees to the body.
Shamaani is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Sand.
Sand has picked Shamaani up - he's going for a ride! Sand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sand tries to stand and escape but Shamaani is controlling the position.
Sand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamaani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sand wants to stand but Shamaani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamaani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shamaani is pulling down on Sand's head. It's preventing any offense from Sand, at least for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samu Sand wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick from Sand lands but Shamaani takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sand clinches up against the cage.
Sand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sand rushes Shamaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Sand.
Shamaani is looking to control Sand's arms but Sand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shamaani has his back to the cage.
Sand avoiding damage.
Sand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamaani's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sand displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shamaani up against the cage.
Shamaani jumps guard but Sand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samu Sand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamaani.
Shamaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sand manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samu Sand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Sand.
Sand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sand throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamaani was covering up waiting for the punch and Sand finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shamaani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamaani has Sand pulled in close to control his posture.
Sand tries to stand but Shamaani is controlling from the bottom.
Sand gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sand tries to bum rush Shamaani with a series of wild strikes but Shamaani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamaani wants to land a leg kick but Sand is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamaani throws a shot from downtown. Sand moves away and avoids it.
Sand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamaani throws a body punch but Sand moves out of range.
Sand scores a takedown into full mount!
Shamaani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shamaani tries to hold on but Sand postures up.
Shamaani is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sand avoids the attempt from Shamaani to control.
Shamaani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sand controlling from mount.
Shamaani tries to hold on but Sand postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sand controlling the pace for now.
Shamaani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shamaani regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sand stopping the sweep attempt from Shamaani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samu Sand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shamaani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shamaani tries to keep at a distance but Sand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sand crunches a lovely knee into Shamaani's ribcage.
Shamaani being controlled against the cage.
Sand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sand leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Sand.
It looks like Mikko Shamaani has been cut.
Sand lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamaani won't want to take too many of those.
Sand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamaani backwards.
Nice elbow from Sand.
Sand is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamaani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Sand as the two fighters clinch.
Sand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamaani is rocked!
Sand pushes Shamaani against the cage. Sand is working some dirty boxing. Sand pushes off with a quick right hook! Shamaani goes down! Shamaani tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sand moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samu Sand!
A very excited looking Samu Sand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bej Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiohun Rayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fabolous - Breathe. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bej Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaiohun Rayo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rayo is trying to break free.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Rayo trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson kicks Rayo off and gets to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rayo pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayo lands with a cross.
Rayo scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rayo is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rayo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson forces Rayo back against the cage and clinches.
Rayo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rayo breaks from the clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayo circles away.
Rayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rayo scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Rayo.
Rayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rayo pushes him off.
Rayo scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayo moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Rayo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rayo connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rayo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson walks straight into a right hand from Rayo - that's dropped him! Rayo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Johnson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaiohun Rayo!
In his post fight interview, Kaiohun Rayo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jaromir Jag has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jaromir Jag seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag tries to clinch there but Flare circles away.
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flare shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jag defends it nicely.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jag sprawls well. Jag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flare counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jag throws a head kick that misses.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flare throws a right and a left that Jag avoids nicely.
Jag wants to clinch
and Flare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jag's guard.
Flare slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jag is looking to stand up but Flare isn't so interested in that idea.
Jag pushes Flare off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Flare. Those never looked like landing.
Jag wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flare avoids it.
Flare has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Flare.
Jag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Jag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flare clinches up with Jag and pushes him back against the cage.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Flare has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Flare prevents Jag from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare can't get the takedown.
Flare avoids the elbow strike from Jag, against the cage.
Flare has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Flare has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flare looks winded!
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flare.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jag tries to break free but Flare pushes him back against the cage.
Flare goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jag tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.
Flare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jag wants to clinch.
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Flare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flare blocks a head kick by Jag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Flare avoids the damage to the body.
Jag misses with a punch to the body.
Flare avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Flare is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jag lands a nice knee to the body.
Jag misses with an elbow over the top.
Flare scores with a shoulder strike.
Flare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jag lands a high kick!
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flare avoids the head kick by Jag.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flare.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Flare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flare is defending well for now.
Jag scores a nice knee to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flare.
Flare has Jag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Flare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flare is defending well for now.
Jag stops a takedown attempt from Flare.
Flare is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flare is breathing heavily.
Jag taking a breather.
Flare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag throws a head kick that Flare semi-blocks.
Jag is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.
Jag defending well as Flare loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jag wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Flare pushes him off.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag lands a head kick. Flare smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flare blocks a head kick by Jag.
Jag connects with a high kick.
Jag wants to clinch
and Flare counters by clinching up.
Flare wants a takedown.
Flare goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flare takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jag wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flare counters with a low kick, right behind Jag 's knee.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flare misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaromir Jag is winning the standup battle so far.
Jag clinches up with Flare and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare has Jag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flare blocks a body shot from Jag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flare shoots in and drives through. Jag sprawls well.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag moves into the clinch.
Flare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Jag.
Flare wants a takedown.
Jag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag tries to clinch up but Flare circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag rushes Flare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flare tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Flare.
Flare tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jag smiles and moves away.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Flare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag forces Flare back against the cage and clinches.
Flare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jag's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag working Flare over with knees to the body.
Jag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flare can't get the takedown.
Jag taking a breather.
Flare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here.
Jag is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flare pushes Jag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jag pushes off an throws an elbow but Flare leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jag tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Jaromir Jag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flare goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jag tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flare avoids the head kick by Jag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.
Jag tries to clinch there but Flare circles away.
A head kick misses from Jag.
Jag is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag wants to clinch.
Flare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag wants to clinch.
No luck for Flare with that takedown attempt.
John Flare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jag, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jp Califf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jp Califf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Califf avoids it really well and circles away.
Black wants to clinch
and Califf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Califf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Califf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Califf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black tries to clinch up.
Califf shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Califf counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Califf blocking some punches.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Califf has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf stops a takedown attempt from Black.
jp Califf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black tries to circle away but Califf has him pinned against the cage.
Califf breaks the clinch.
Califf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Califf trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Califf misses with a head shot. Black uses the momentum to regain guard.
Black is working an open guard so Califf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Califf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Califf has him pressed against the cage.
Califf is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Califf down to the mat. Califf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Califf slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Black shoots in for a double leg but Califf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Califf lands with a slapping head kick.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
Califf rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Califf breaks the clinch.
Califf forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Black wants to break free but Califf has control.
Black tries to pull guard but Califf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Califf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Califf keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Califf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black wants to clinch up but Califf keeps it at a distance.
Califf shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Califf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Califf on that attempt.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Califf backs up against the cage.
Califf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Califf as he jumps to the side.
Califf misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Califf is defended easily by Black.
Califf is breathing heavily.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Califf's guard.
Califf wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Califf keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Califf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Califf keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that jp Califf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Califf has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Califf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Califf tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Califf drops back down to his feet.
Califf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jp Califf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Black lands but Califf takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Califf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Califf keeps him there for the moment.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Califf dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Califf's head and hops out.
Califf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Califf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Califf, pushing him back against the cage.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Califf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black throws a one two combo.
Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Califf was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Califf is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Califf is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black stands and throws Califf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black cracks Califf with a big right hand but Califf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Califf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Black lands a nice forearm strike.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Califf keeps working.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Califf keeps working.
Califf gets back to half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Califf defending well.
Jack Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Califf is looking to improve his position.
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Califf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Califf is trying is best to control the position here.
Califf wants to get back to his feet.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Califf is not content to let Black control the position.
Califf controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Califf is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Califf throws a head kick that misses.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black tries to clinch up but Califf circles away and keeps his distance.
Califf has a takedown stuffed.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Califf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
jp Califf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Califf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Califf swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Califf swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Califf forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Califf keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Califf keeps him there for the moment.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black stuns Califf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Califf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Califf fails to land the takedown.
Califf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
jp Califf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black shoots in but Califf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black looks for a takedown but Califf sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black tries to clinch there but Califf circles away.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Califf which made him look bad.
Califf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Califf.
Califf is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Califf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
Black is pressing down on Califf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Califf throwing strikes but missing.
Califf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Califf gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Califf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Califf backing up. Califf nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Califf keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Califf swinging wildly here.
Califf tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black stalks Califf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Califf's face. Califf staggers backwards, shaken.
Black clinches.
Califf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black blocks a head kick by Califf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Califf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
Califf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
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 jp Califf.
I think Califf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... jp Califf!
jp Califf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacarson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacarson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacarson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takala is looking to clinch but Jacarson is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacarson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacarson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takala is breathing heavily.
Jacarson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Timo Takala has been cut.
Jacarson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacarson throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacarson.
Whack! Jacarson lands a heavy head kick that drops Takala. The ref tackles Jacarson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Takala was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Anthony Jacarson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knaivho Krronov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knaivho Krronov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Knaivho Krronov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knaivho Krronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Krronov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krronov jumps guard.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Krronov is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krronov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krronov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krronov is keeping the position for now.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams distracts Krronov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krronov is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams distracts Krronov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krronov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Krronov's legs - danger averted.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krronov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krronov keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Krronov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams cracks Krronov with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krronov looking for a triangle here. Williams is fighting it but it looks tight! Krronov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Williams is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Knaivho Krronov!
An out of breath Knaivho Krronov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Selkanahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Selkanahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selkanahka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Selkanahka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson is trying to keep Selkanahka in close.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Selkanahka is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sakari Selkanahka.
Selkanahka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Selkanahka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selkanahka controlling the position from side mount.
Selkanahka working the head with strikes.
Selkanahka controls the position from side control.
Selkanahka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Selkanahka looks up at the clock and then as Nelson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Selkanahka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Selkanahka takes a little break here. Nelson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Selkanahka is putting a hurting on Nelson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Selkanahka scoring with punches and elbows.
Selkanahka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control Selkanahka's posture but Selkanahka avoids it.
Selkanahka controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Selkanahka working the ground and pound.
Selkanahka controls the position.
Selkanahka scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Selkanahka is controlling the position.
Nelson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Selkanahka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Selkanahka could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nelson wants to hold on but Selkanahka pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selkanahka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Selkanahka working Nelson over with strikes here.
Selkanahka looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selkanahka avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selkanahka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Selkanahka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson moves away from the strike by Selkanahka.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selkanahka.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selkanahka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Selkanahka throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selkanahka throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Selkanahka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Selkanahka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Selkanahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Selkanahka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Selkanahka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Selkanahka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Selkanahka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selkanahka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Selkanahka.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selkanahka.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Selkanahka throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Selkanahka misses the shot to the body.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Selkanahka moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Selkanahka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Selkanahka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selkanahka throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Selkanahka.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Selkanahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selkanahka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selkanahka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jack Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selkanahka misses the jab.
Selkanahka misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Selkanahka.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson sizes up Selkanahka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selkanahka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selkanahka is rocked!
Selkanahka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Selkanahka getting side control.
Oh Selkanahka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson tries to roll over but Selkanahka keeps him under control.
Selkanahka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Selkanahka seems to have got his legs back now.
Selkanahka controlling the pace.
Selkanahka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Selkanahka is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sakari Selkanahka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson tests Selkanahka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selkanahka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selkanahka throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson tries to bum rush Selkanahka with a series of wild strikes but Selkanahka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Selkanahka lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Selkanahka. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Selkanahka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Selkanahka sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Selkanahka throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Selkanahka.
Selkanahka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selkanahka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Selkanahka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Selkanahka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Selkanahka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Selkanahka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson is looking to control Selkanahka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Selkanahka controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Selkanahka pulls his head out easily.
Selkanahka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakari Selkanahka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Selkanahka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selkanahka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Selkanahka lands a nice shot to the body.
Selkanahka missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selkanahka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson slips under a jab from Selkanahka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selkanahka misses with a wild body shot.
Selkanahka thows a body shot but no joy.
Selkanahka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson tries to bum rush Selkanahka with a series of wild strikes but Selkanahka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Selkanahka throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Selkanahka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nelson's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakari Selkanahka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Selkanahka stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Selkanahka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selkanahka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sakari Selkanahka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Selkanahka lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Selkanahka.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Selkanahka.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Selkanahka.
Selkanahka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Selkanahka.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Selkanahka moves away and avoids it.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selkanahka.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Selkanahka.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Selkanahka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Selkanahka looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Selkanahka.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selkanahka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selkanahka lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Selkanahka.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Selkanahka circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Selkanahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Selkanahka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Selkanahka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Selkanahka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maku Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maku Amir has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maku Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Amir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amir drops Kowalski with a beautiful combination! Kowalski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amir is looking for the KO!
Kowalski is rocked!
It looks like Jack Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amir fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Amir finish him?
Amir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amir wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Amir sprawls well.
Maku Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Amir rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Amir throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease.
Amir tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski gets a takedown into half guard.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Amir won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalski prevents Amir from improving his position.
Kowalski wants to pass to mount but Amir is defending the position.
Amir is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Amir won't allow it.
Amir is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Amir jabs at Kowalski's body.
Amir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amir keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Amir keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski won't allow Amir to sweep him here.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Amir is retaining full guard.
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is pushing down on Amir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amir is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amir is in trouble now - Kowalski has advanced to mount!
Kowalski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amir looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kowalski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kowalski looking to finish Amir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amir!
Kowalski scoring with strikes but Amir is staying in there.
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount and Amir is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Amir regains half guard.
Kowalski slips a nice elbow through Amir's hands, connecting with Amir's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kowalski misses with a takedown
and Amir counters with a one-two to the body.
Amir throws a series of strikes that have Kowalski backpedaling.
Amir fails to land with a series of punches.
Amir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amir wants it to stay on the feet.
Amir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kowalski eats them both and turns towards Amir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kowalski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maku Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Amir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is keen to just control but Amir is a slippery customer.
Kowalski is stalling here. Amir is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amir has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amir scoring with punches from side control.
Kowalski has one of Amir's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep.
Kowalski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Amir is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Amir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amir postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Amir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Amir isn't so interested in that idea.
Amir won't allow Kowalski to sweep him here.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Amir is having none of it.
Amir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amir wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Amir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir gets a clinch.
Amir tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Amir missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Amir scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Amir lands an overhand right.
Amir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amir misses with the combination.
Maku Amir is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amir pinned against the cage. Amir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Amir. Those never looked like landing.
Amir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Amir. Those never looked like landing.
Amir stuffs the takedown.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Amir shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amir throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amir stuffs the takedown.
Amir tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maku Amir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amir gets a clinch.
Amir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kowalski keeps control of Amir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
Amir working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski has Amir pushed against the cage.
Amir gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maku Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Amir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maku Amir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Amir closes the distance but Kowalski moves to the side
and Kowalski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kowalski prevents Amir from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Kowalski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amir's guard.
Amir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kowalski in particular looking to stall.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amir is trying to stand up here but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski uses his free foot to push down on Amir's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Amir.
Amir is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kowalski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kowalski with shots to the head and body - Amir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Amir is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action.
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount.
Kowalski looking to finish Amir with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amir!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir is desperately trying to improve his position but Kowalski has a good base and remains in mount.
Kowalski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kowalski lands a big shot there that rocks Amir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kowalski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kowalski landing shots from mount.
Jack Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kowalski with good strikes from the mount here!
Amir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Amir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amir is bucking up trying to escape but Kowalski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kowalski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amir's face.
Kowalski trying to control but Amir is having none of it.
Kowalski working Amir over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the head.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kowalski with shots to the head and body - Amir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kowalski controlling his opponent.
Amir tries to hold on but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kowalski controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski with good strikes from the mount here!
Kowalski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kowalski scoring with strikes but Amir is staying in there.
Kowalski cracks Amir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kowalski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kowalski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kowalski shoots in but Amir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amir wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Amir tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Amir scores a takedown into full mount!
Kowalski tries to hold on but Amir postures up.
Amir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Amir seems to have got his legs back now.
Amir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kowalski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kowalski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amir scoring with strikes but Kowalski is staying in there.
Kowalski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Amir looking to control but Kowalski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Amir looking to finish Kowalski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kowalski!
Amir throwing strikes here but Kowalski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amir misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Amir with the ground and pound from mount.
Kowalski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kowalski tries to hold on but Amir postures up.
Amir wants to control the pace but Kowalski is squirming around nicely.
Kowalski tries to lock up and control but Amir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kowalski bucks up and throws Amir to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amir closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maku Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Amir trying to stall but Kowalski improves his position.
Amir slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
Amir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Amir pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski is trying to drag Amir to the mat but Amir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amir tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Amir back against the cage.
Amir tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Amir throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amir is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Amir is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Amir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amir controlling the action here for a moment.
Amir tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maku Amir had his way with Jack Kowalski in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kowalski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Amir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Amir in a clinch.
Amir is pressed up against the cage. Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amir down to the mat. Amir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amir misses with the combination.
Amir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amir manages to break the clinch.
Amir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kowalski is pressing down on Amir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Amir won't allow Kowalski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amir postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kowalski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amir counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Amir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Amir clinches.
Amir is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amir after a bit of a struggle.
Maku Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Amir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir drags the fight down to the ground.
Kowalski advances to half guard.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amir keeps working.
Amir is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski working over Amir with some ground and pound. Amir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski prevents Amir from standing back up.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom.
Kowalski trying to mount his opponent but Amir defends it.
Kowalski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amir!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Amir postures up.
Amir prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski pushes Amir off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Amir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maku Amir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amir can't break the clinch.
Amir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
Amir lands a right hand.
Amir avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maku Amir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maku Amir!
After the fight, Maku Amir was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rimbon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Scream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rimbon Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Almasy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Rimbon Gracie has been cut.
Almasy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Almasy.
Almasy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Almasy.
A short body shot lands from Almasy as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almasy scores with a knee to the head.
Almasy landing knees to the head.
Almasy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Almasy working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy is struggling to control the position.
Almasy with a knee to the head.
Almasy lands a knee to the head.
Gracie letting Almasy take a breather here.
Almasy working Gracie over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Almasy.
Almasy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rimbon Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Almasy gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Almasy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Almasy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Almasy lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Almasy with a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Almasy has him pressed against the cage.
Almasy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almasy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Almasy obliges.
The referee calls for Almasy to work.
Almasy with a knee to the head.
Rimbon Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Almasy landing knees to the body.
Almasy scores with a shoulder strike.
Almasy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Almasy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Almasy lands a knee to the body.
Almasy lands a knee to the head.
Almasy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Almasy working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Almasy connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Almasy.
Almasy scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Jeez, Rimbon Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almasy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almasy lands a big knee! That's hurt Gracie! Oh, he's all over the place! Almasy lands another knee that sends Gracie to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Khripunova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski's entrance music is Catatonic Overload - Heavyweight . A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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234 lbs
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210 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Khripunova!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khripunova defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Khripunova checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khripunova throws a combination that misses
and Koski counters with a head kick.
Koski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khripunova sprawls well initially but Koski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khripunova defends it well.
Khripunova wants to control but Koski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khripunova wants to improve his position but Koski is controlling well.
Khripunova is trying to control but can't.
Khripunova is defending against the submission attempts here by Koski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski is trying to control the action in half guard but Khripunova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski is looking for a kimura but Khripunova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koski to get the leverage.
Khripunova is trying to get back to full guard.
Khripunova trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Koski manages to pass to mount!
Khripunova is trying to escape the mount.
Koski fails to move to back control.
Khripunova is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Koski has taken his back.
Khripunova has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koski tries to keep control of the position but Khripunova is staying busy.
Khripunova is really stuck here.
Khripunova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koski looking to control but Khripunova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koski is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Khripunova is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomi Koski!
Our winner, Tomi Koski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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