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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rasthio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton comes to the cage accompanied by Jerry Cotton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rasthio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasthio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cotton tries to bum rush Rasthio with a series of wild strikes but Rasthio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasthio darts in and clinches Cotton up against the cage.
Rasthio decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasthio keeping full guard, as Cotton tries to pass.
Cotton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cotton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cotton trying to control but Rasthio is working from the bottom.
Rasthio is adopting a defensive guard.
Rasthio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasthio wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasthio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cotton preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rasthio forces Cotton back against the cage and clinches.
Rasthio jumps guard and drags Cotton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cotton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rasthio dives on top into guard.
Rasthio trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Rasthio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cotton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton controls Rasthio momentarily but Rasthio frees himself.
Cotton working for a triangle but Rasthio defends it easily.
Rasthio scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rasthio stopping the sweep attempt from Cotton.
Cotton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rasthio doesn't defend quickly enough and Cotton has managed to lock this one up! Can Rasthio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cotton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Cotton!
Jerry Cotton gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masa Munakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munakas comes into the arena with John Cafferty - Hearts On Fire blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masa Munakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brynden Tully!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munakas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munakas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munakas dips to his left and cracks Tully with an uppercut!
Munakas throws the kick towards the body but Tully avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Munakas.
Tully ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tully has managed to clinch.
Tully cracks Munakas with a nice body shot.
Tully pushes Munakas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Tully.
Munakas is looking to control Tully's arms but Tully gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munakas has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Tully.
Tully lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Tully - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Tully.
Tully manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tully stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munakas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully cracks Munakas with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tully scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tully slows down the pace here.
Munakas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tully avoids it.
Tully lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munakas backwards.
Tully lands a shot to the body.
Tully lands a left hand.
Munakas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tully'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tully lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munakas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully works on Munakas's body with a couple of short punches.
Munakas tries to land knees in the clinch but Tully avoids the damage to the body.
Munakas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tully avoids it.
Munakas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tully is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Tully.
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!
Munakas throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tully scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munakas is trying to force a seperation but Tully has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Tully.
Tully throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munakass head.
Tully is pushing Munakas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tully lands with a left to the head.
Tully lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully stalls.
Munakas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tully lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tully - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tully dips a shoulder and cracks Munakas with a mighty uppercut! Munakas falls back against the cage and Tully unloads with a barrage of strikes! Munakas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tully screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brynden Tully!
A very excited looking Brynden Tully 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between jp Califf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Jr Pentele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentele has chosen Push it to the limit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Jr Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Califf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Califf takes one to the chin there.
jp Califf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Califf slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Califf counters with a three punch combo that has Pentele backing up. Pentele nods at Califf to acknowledge the strikes.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Califf manages to avoid it.
Califf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Califf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pentele is looking to improve his position.
Califf escapes and gets back to his feet.
Califf looking to score a takedown here. Pentele is defending well but Califf drives through and ends up in Pentele's guard.
Califf looking to pass the guard.
Califf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pentele's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving.
Pentele is looking for a triangle but Califf pushes his legs off easily.
Pentele wants to sweep here but Califf controlling him for the moment.
Pentele working a defensive guard here.
Pentele wants to sweep here but Califf controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Califf wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving.
Pentele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Califf is aware though and is defending well.
Califf stays in close to Pentele's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Califf stopping the sweep attempt from Pentele.
Califf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pentele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Califf!
Pentele trying to control but Califf is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele has hold of Califf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Califf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pentele breaks from Califf's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pentele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Califf tries to reverse the position but Pentele maintains control.
Pentele trying to control but Califf is having none of it.
Pentele wants to finish this one by submission but Califf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pentele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Califf is just holding on here. Pentele manages to take his back.
Pentele throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pentele looking to break Califf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Califf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pentele will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pentele's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentele is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Califf fending off the submission attempt from Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Jr Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pentele gets caught napping as Califf dives in and scores a takedown. Pentele manages to retain guard.
Pentele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Califf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Califf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pentele shoots in and gets a takedown into Califf's guard.
Pentele wants to control from the top but Califf keeps moving.
Califf wants to sweep but no luck.
Pentele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf looking for a sweep. Not yet Califf, not yet.
Califf wants to get back to his feet but Pentele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pentele wants to control from the top but Califf keeps moving.
Pentele throws a big elbow that misses.
Pentele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pentele is fighting to break Califf's control of his arms but Califf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Califf scores with a head kick. Pentele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Califf moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele fails with a takedown attempt.
Pentele gets a double leg takedown into Califf's guard.
Pentele trying to control but Califf is working from the bottom.
Pentele throwing strikes but missing.
Califf keeping moving, preventing Pentele from controlling successfully.
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!
Califf keeping full guard, as Pentele tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele trying to control the position from guard on top but Califf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Califf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentele 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pentti Jr Pentele was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Califf moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Califf controls the action.
Califf tightens his grip and picks Pentele up, before dumping him to the ground. Pentele manages to land in guard.
Pentele wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Califf wanted to stand there but Pentele had control of the position.
Pentele looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Califf passes into side control.
Pentele struggling a bit here.
Pentele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Califf.
Califf wants to control for a moment but Pentele uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentele manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pentti Jr Pentele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Califf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pentele was covering up waiting for the punch and Califf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Califf wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving.
Pentele working for a triangle but Califf defends it easily.
Pentele looking for a guillotine here but Califf defends easily.
Pentele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Califf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele wants to control from the top but Califf keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Califf is on top in guard.
Califf stopping the sweep attempt from Pentele.
Pentele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Califf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Califf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Califf tries to stand but Pentele is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Califf won't allow Pentele to sweep him here.
Pentele is looking for a triangle but Califf pushes his legs off easily.
Califf preventing the sweep.
Califf tries to stand but Pentele is controlling from the bottom.
Pentele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Califf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Califf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Califf tries to stand but Pentele is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Califf wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving.
Califf postures up in Pentele's guard and throws a big left but Pentele blocks it.
Califf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Califf wants to stand but Pentele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pentele looking to control.
Califf won't allow Pentele to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele trying to keep a closed guard but Califf is proving a slippery customer.
Califf is looking to stand up but Pentele won't let him.
Califf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. jp Califf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Califf lands with a nice body punch.
Pentele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Califf sprawls well initially but Pentele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pentele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Califf wants to get back to his feet.
jp Califf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Jr Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Califf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentele pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Jr Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pentele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Jr Pentele!
A very excited looking Pentti Jr Pentele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goku Joz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by donGURALesko - El Polako. Joz has chosen Honor-Pełni Nienawiści as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goku Joz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sexyama.
Joz with a poor takedown
and Sexyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joz's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Joz is retaining full guard.
Sexyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sexyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sexyama drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sexyama seems to have locked his on tight now - Joz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sexyama, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
Yoshihiro Sexyama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Mulhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulhall comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Cobretti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White Zombie - Black Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcello Cobretti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Mulhall'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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Mulhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobretti, as that shot connected.
Cobretti misses with a right hand
and Mulhall counters with a left to the body.
Cobretti steps into range and cracks Mulhall with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mulhall flops backwards and Cobretti dives into his guard looking to finish!
Mulhall is rocked!
It looks like Peter Mulhall has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cobretti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Mulhall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobretti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cobretti passes Mulhall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cobretti lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mulhall quite badly. Mulhall pulls Cobretti in close trying to recover. Cobretti postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mulhall on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mulhall doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Cobretti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcello Cobretti waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maku Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Stara (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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145 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Stara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stara keeps the fight on the outside.
Amir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stara. Stara obviously looking to wear him down.
Stara tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir moves into the clinch.
Stara has Amir pushed against the cage.
Stara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stara is struggling to control the position.
Stara keeps control of Amir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amir is trying to maintain a safe position but Stara gets an underhook and turns Amir into the cage.
Knees to the body from Stara.
Amir is breathing heavily.
Stara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Stara.
Stara working Amir over with knees to the body.
Amir takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stara with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Stara.
Stara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but Amir blocks with his arms.
Stara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
Stara connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Stara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Amir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Amir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Amir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stara controlling the action here for a moment.
Amir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amir wants to break free but Stara has control.
Stara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stara landing knees to the body.
Amir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Stara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stara just leaning against Amir, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Stara.
Stara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stara working Amir over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stara obliges.
Stara lands a knee to the head.
Stara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amir's face.
Stara is struggling to control the position.
Stara lands a good knee to the midsection. Amir won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stara misses with a knee strike.
Stara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amir's face.
Stara landing knees to the body.
Stara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
Stara lands a knee to the head.
Amir is rocked!
Stara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Amir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stara avoiding damage.
Amir seems to have got his legs back now.
Stara landing knees to the head.
Stara has Amir pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Amir to work.
Stara lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stara looking to throw knees to the head but Amir is blocking nicely.
Amir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stara is defending well.
Stara working Amir over with knees to the body.
Stara pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Stara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stara instigates a clinch.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but Amir blocks with his arms.
Stara with a knee to the head.
Stara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amir blocks it with crossed arms.
Amir trying to stall but Stara improves his position.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but Amir blocks with his arms.
Stara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iso Stara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amir's face.
Stara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stara with a knee to the head.
Stara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stara is pushing Amir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stara landing knees to the head.
Stara drops Amir with a big knee straight up the middle! Amir is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amir walks straight into a right hand from Stara - that's dropped him! Stara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Amir from any more punishment! Amir 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 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iso Stara!
Iso Stara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Jacarson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny McBride!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anthony Jacarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacarson lands a nice hook to McBride's body. McBride takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBride on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacarson. Jacarson obviously looking to wear him down.
McBride drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBride throws a big elbow that misses.
McBride 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.
McBride trying to control but Jacarson is working from the bottom.
McBride pushes down on Jacarson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacarson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is taking a breather. Jacarson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McBride looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacarson tries to get to full guard but McBride has control of the leg.
Jacarson trying to control here.
Jacarson gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride is looking to advance position but Jacarson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McBride is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacarson avoids the attempt from McBride to control.
Jacarson trying to control but McBride is having none of it.
McBride wants to hold on but Jacarson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacarson tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
McBride is looking to improve his position but Jacarson isn't that keen on the idea.
McBride wants to control but Jacarson is having none of it.
Jacarson looking to control but McBride is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacarson tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
McBride working to try and regain half guard.
McBride is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacarson tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
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 Anthony Jacarson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McBride on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jacarson. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Jacarson.
McBride with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacarson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacarson misses with a head kick.
Jacarson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacarson duly obliges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacarson.
McBride manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jacarson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jacarson's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacarson looking for a guillotine here but McBride defends easily.
McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is pushing down on Jacarson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacarson is fighting to maintain full guard but McBride has managed to sneak the leg through.
McBride thows a huge punch but Jacarson dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, McBride seems content to control.
Jacarson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jacarson trying to hold on to McBride's head to control him but McBride postures up.
McBride wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacarson gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jacarson has locked up a guillotine! Jacarson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McBride is holding on here and Jacarson must be using up a lot of energy. McBride has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jacarson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Jacarson!
After winning the bout, Anthony Jacarson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luta Livre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stres Fleshou!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livre throws a series of punches but Fleshou avoids them all with ease.
Livre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livre swinging wildly here.
Livre throws a poor cross that misses
so Fleshou counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fleshou wants to pass the guard but Livre is keeping the position.
Livre can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleshou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fleshou is working for a submission of some sort.
Fleshou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livre sees it coming and defends easily.
Fleshou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Livre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleshou.
Fleshou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livre sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou is looking for a kimura but Livre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleshou to get the leverage.
Fleshou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Livre is just riding it out for now. Fleshou eventually gives up the hold.
Fleshou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fleshou wants to control the pace but Livre is squirming around nicely.
Livre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Livre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleshou blocks Livre's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou looking for a guillotine from mount but Livre is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Livre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fleshou.
Fleshou working for a guillotine from mount but Livre is in no mood to give up.
Fleshou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Livre has worked his arm free - good work by Livre!
Fleshou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou trying to control the position but Livre is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre tries to bench press Fleshou off him but Fleshou keeps the position.
Fleshou tries for a kimura but Livre is defending well.
Fleshou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Livre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fleshou working away.
Fleshou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Livre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fleshou wants to work for an arm triangle but Livre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Livre.
Fleshou is pushing down on Livre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Livre is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleshou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fleshou is looking for a kimura but Livre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleshou to get the leverage.
Livre is pressing down on Fleshou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fleshou drops back looking for a leg! Livre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Livre manages to kick Fleshou off! Fleshou jumps back into Livre's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Livre can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleshou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fleshou seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Livre is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Livre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fleshou counters with a single leg into guard. Livre didn't expect that.
Livre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleshou is one step ahead there.
Fleshou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Livre is keeping the position for now.
Livre working a defensive guard here.
Fleshou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Livre's guard.
Fleshou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleshou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Livre wants to control but Fleshou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Livre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Livre looking for a guillotine here but Fleshou defends easily.
Fleshou wants to control from the top but Livre keeps moving.
Fleshou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleshou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Livre is keeping the position for now.
Fleshou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleshou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Livre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fleshou, into his guard.
Fleshou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Livre is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre scoring with some ground and pound.
Livre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleshou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleshou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Livre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fleshou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Livre has managed to get both his arms back between Fleshou's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livre advances position into side control!
Fleshou tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleshou is not content to let Livre control the position.
Fleshou manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleshou defending well though.
Fleshou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fleshou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Livre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Livre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou has his foot on Livre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Livre works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleshou wants to control the position but Livre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Livre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleshou tries to get to full guard but Livre has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou looking for submissions off his back.
Livre is keen to just control but Fleshou is a slippery customer.
Fleshou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fleshou looking for a triangle here. Livre is fighting it but it looks tight! Fleshou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Livre is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stres Fleshou!
Stres Fleshou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
255 lbs
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148 lbs
24 - 27 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do dodges the punch combination from Durrant.
Jonny Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durrant avoids the head kick by Do.
Do throws a push kick but Durrant slaps the foot to one side.
Durrant just misses with a punch to the body.
Durrant tries to bum rush Do with a series of wild strikes but Do uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Do dives in and grabs Durrant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durrant pushes down on Do's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Do, as that shot connected.
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
Durrant checks a leg kick.
Do throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Do throws a body punch but Durrant moves out of range.
Do bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durrant's head.
Do shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durrant pinned against the cage. Durrant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durrant shoots in looking for a takedown but Do manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durrant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Durrant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
Do not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Do not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do wants to control but Durrant is keeping him busy.
Do seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Do tries to pass to full mount but Durrant defends it.
Durrant is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do is trying to control. Durrant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durrant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Do sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durrant defending well though.
Do prevents Durrant from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant has hold of Do's hands but Do slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Durrant actively working from the bottom here.
Durrant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
Do thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Do is looking to take a break and control but Durrant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durrant is not content to let Do control the position.
Do scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Do lands with a punch from half guard.
Durrant is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do thows a huge punch but Durrant dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Do dominated that round.
That's time! Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durrant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Do throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durrant was covering up waiting for the punch and Do finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durrant is keeping the position for now.
Durrant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do is working Durrant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Do trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durrant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Durrant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durrant throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Durrant's guard. Nice move by Do!
Do wants to control from the top but Durrant keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Do's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durrant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Durrant is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Durrant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do pushing down on Durrant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Durrant seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Do scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Do works his way into side control.
Do laying and praying for a moment but Durrant takes advantage and regains half guard.
Durrant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do winds up and cracks Durrant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Do lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Durrant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Do jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Do!
Jonny Do decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauni Tuulikki Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauni Tuulikki Kukkonen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauni Tuulikki Kukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Barry!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkonen checks a low kick from Barry.
Barry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barry misses with a body shot.
Barry is looking to clinch but Kukkonen is avoiding it.
Kukkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukkonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barry will feel that in the morning.
Kukkonen cracks Barry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kukkonen checks a leg kick.
Barry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barry if he has to take too many more of those.
Barry looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry walks into a straight right hand from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Barry - he's out on his feet here! Kukkonen follows up with another monster hook that separates Barry from consciousness! Barry falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kukkonen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rauni Tuulikki Kukkonen!
After the fight, Rauni Tuulikki Kukkonen 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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