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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Karlovsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Rukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Karlovsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Karlovsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Rukkanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rukkanen misses with a double jab
and Karlovsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rukkanen's knee momentarily.
Karlovsson shoots in but Rukkanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlovsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rukkanen counters with a nice body kick.
Rukkanen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Karlovsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Rukkanen.
It looks like Jonas Karlovsson has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rukkanen.
Rukkanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karlovsson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rukkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlovsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rukkanen is fending him off so far but Karlovsson persists. Nope, Rukkanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rukkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlovsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rukkanen.
Karlovsson shoots for a takedown but Rukkanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karlovsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlovsson tries to advance to mount but Rukkanen denies him.
Karlovsson prevents Rukkanen from escaping the position.
Karlovsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karlovsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rukkanen's head but Rukkanen avoids it well.
Karlovsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rukkanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloppy strikes there by Karlovsson.
Karlovsson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Karlovsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Karlovsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rukkanen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Karlovsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rukkanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlovsson.
Karlovsson scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson has knee on belly momentarily but Rukkanen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Karlovsson wants to control but Rukkanen is keeping him busy.
Karlovsson drops an elbow to the side of Rukkanen's head.
Karlovsson 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.
Rukkanen pushes Karlovsson off looking to stand but Karlovsson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlovsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlovsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rukkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Karlovsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rukkanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlovsson.
Rukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlovsson shoots and misses
and Rukkanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karlovsson dodges the punch combination from Rukkanen.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Karlovsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlovsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rukkanen counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlovsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rukkanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rukkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rukkanen.
Rukkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Rukkanen lands a body shot.
Karlovsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rukkanen counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukkanen lands a nice hook to Karlovsson's body. Karlovsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rukkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rukkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rukkanen. Karlovsson shrugs it off though.
Karlovsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rukkanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rukkanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karlovsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson working the body and head with strikes.
Karlovsson scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Karlovsson crashes against the mat.
Karlovsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rukkanen is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlovsson controlling the position.
Karlovsson trying to control the position but Rukkanen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlovsson lands some shots froms 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!
Rukkanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rukkanen is trying to buck Karlovsson off.
Check out the look on Karlovsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Karlovsson grinds an elbow into Rukkanen's temple.
Jonas Karlovsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlovsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rukkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karlovsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlovsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlovsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Karlovsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rukkanen counters with a nice body shot.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rukkanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarno Rukkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rukkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlovsson counters with a left to the body.
Rukkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karlovsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rukkanen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Karlovsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rukkanen throws a series of punches but Karlovsson moves out of range.
No joy there for Rukkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rukkanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlovsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Karlovsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rukkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlovsson dives in and grabs Rukkanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rukkanen pushes down on Karlovsson's head and hops out.
Karlovsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlovsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rukkanen throws a push kick but Karlovsson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rukkanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rukkanen throws a right hand that Karlovsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlovsson also avoids with ease.
Rukkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlovsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rukkanen is looking to land body kicks.
Karlovsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rukkanen.
Rukkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlovsson.
Karlovsson tries for a takedown but Rukkanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlovsson has his takedown stuffed
and Rukkanen counters with a head kick. That will keep Karlovsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rukkanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karlovssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rukkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rukkanen.
Jarno Rukkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rukkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rukkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonas Karlovsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlovsson shoots and misses
and Rukkanen counters with a series of strikes. Karlovsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karlovsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rukkanen - the referee stops the clock and Karlovsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rukkanen. Karlovsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rukkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlovsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rukkanen.
Rukkanen throws a one two combo.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rukkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Jonas Karlovsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rukkanen misses with the body kick
and Karlovsson counters with a three punch combo that has Rukkanen backing up. Rukkanen nods at Karlovsson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Rukkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlovsson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi 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... Jonas Karlovsson!
A very excited looking Jonas Karlovsson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ka Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Aldrete (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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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, Ka Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Aldrete!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aldrete scores with a one two! Bum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ka Bum has been cut.
Bum moves forwards but Aldrete connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bum shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldrete sprawls well. He's pushed Bum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bum scores with a takedown into Aldrete's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldrete being controlled here, momentarily.
Bum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldrete wants to get back to his feet but Bum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldrete can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldrete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bum is one step ahead there.
Bum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum cracks Aldrete with a solid left hand.
Bum trying to control but Aldrete is working from the bottom.
Bum chips away with some ground and pound.
Bum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bum throws a big right hand that misses.
Bum trying to control but Aldrete is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bum wants to control from the top but Aldrete keeps moving.
Bum preventing the sweep.
Bum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aldrete trying to control the position.
Bum won't allow Aldrete to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldrete's head.
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldrete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldrete is trying to keep Bum in close.
Aldrete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ka Bum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Bum with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Aldrete, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldrete napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bum working the head with strikes.
Bum lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bum lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bum controls the position.
Bum working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka Bum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ka Bum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldrete as he jumps to the side.
Bum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aldrete taking some punishment here, with Bum in his half guard.
Aldrete is rocked!
Ka Bum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bum working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bum throwing shots but Aldrete is blocking nicely.
Aldrete is looking to improve his position.
Bum moves nicely into side control.
Bum in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum lands an elbow.
Aldrete is still in real trouble! Can Bum finish him?
Bum looks up at the clock and then as Aldrete takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bum lands a strong strike to the head of Aldrete. That's dazed him! Bum looking to finish here. Aldrete is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bum lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ka Bum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Leimari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einari Leimari told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einari Leimari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leimari throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Leimari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leimari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leimari stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldstein. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leimari.
Leimari throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Leimari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Leimari.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leimari throws out the jab.
Goldstein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leimari staying out of range there.
Leimari throws a leg kick but Goldstein moved away.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein walks into a left hand.
Goldstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Leimari sprawls well. He's pushed Goldstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leimari misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein stuns Leimari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leimari looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leimari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leimari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goldstein is able to avoid easily.
Leimari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Leimari misses.
Leimari with a nice cross.
Einari Leimari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Leimari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leimari misses with a two punch combination.
Leimari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leimari tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Leimari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leimari is looking to improve his position.
Goldstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leimari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leimari wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leimari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leimari is trying to maintain the position but Goldstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Leimari is looking to improve his position.
Goldstein stalling.
Leimari is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leimari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leimari connects with a body shot that sends Goldstein's belly button to the back.
Goldstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leimari.
Leimari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Leimari ducked under it nicely.
Leimari throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Leimari looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Leimari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein thuds a left hand into Leimari's body.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Leimari.
Leimari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Leimari.
Goldstein scores with a body shot.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Leimari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leimari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Einari Leimari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leimari lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein lunges at Leimari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leimari's hand.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leimari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Leimari scores with a jab to the head.
Einari Leimari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leimari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Einari Leimari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leimari throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leimari scores with a punch to the head.
Einari Leimari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leimari manages to avoid it.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Leimari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leimari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Leimari ducked under it nicely.
Leimari connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leimari misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Leimari dodges the punch combination from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leimari.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leimari.
Leimari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goldstein is able to avoid easily.
Leimari looks to land a right hand but Goldstein moved out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Leimari moves out of range.
A punch combination from Leimari misses.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leimari blocks a jab.
Leimari tries to work over Goldstein's front leg with a kick but Goldstein checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leimari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leimari misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leimari lunges at Goldstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldstein's hand.
Leimari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Leimari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Leimari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leimari just misses with a punch to the body.
Leimari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leimari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand.
Leimari throws a right and a left that Goldstein avoids nicely.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Leimari avoids the punch easily.
Leimari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Leimari drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leimari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Leimari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leimari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leimari misses with a body shot.
Goldstein tries to move into range but Leimari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Leimari circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Goldstein misses its intended target.
Goldstein cracks Leimari with an open hand slap.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leimari on the side of the head.
Leimari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leimari to the ground. Goldstein is now in Leimari's guard.
Leimari is breathing heavily.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Leimari keeps moving.
Goldstein is working Leimari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein trying to control but Leimari is working from the bottom.
Goldstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein wants to control but Leimari is keeping him busy.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leimari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldstein working the body and head with strikes.
Goldstein wants to control but Leimari is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leimari defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Leimari throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
Leimari misses with a double jab.
Leimari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leimari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leimari. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leimari misses with a double jab
and Goldstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Leimari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leimari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leimari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leimari moves away.
Leimari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leimari's waist but Leimari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldstein off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leimari but Leimari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leimari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goldstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Leimari's head.
Leimari connects with a single shot there.
Goldstein swings for the body but Leimari moves out of range.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leimari has time to react.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Leimari ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Leimari misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook.
Leimari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goldstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leimari.
Leimari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Leimari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leimari moves into full guard.
Goldstein landing with the ground and pound.
Leimari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldstein is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Leimari keeps moving.
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Leimari.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leimari's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leimari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leimari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldstein, into his guard.
Leimari trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leimari 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.
Goldstein looking to control.
Leimari wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leimari has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goldstein is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Einari Leimari hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leimari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leimari throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
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 Benjamin Goldstein.
I think Goldstein 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Goldstein!
A very excited looking Benjamin Goldstein 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Basayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niila Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslanbek Basayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niila Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Basayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Joikhaaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Basayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja slips nicely into half guard.
Basayev has hold of Joikhaaja's hands but Joikhaaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Joikhaaja is thwarting Basayev's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basayev taking some punishment here, with Joikhaaja in his half guard.
Joikhaaja drops an elbow to the side of Basayev's head.
Joikhaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Basayev is trying to stand up here but Joikhaaja is controlling him well.
Basayev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Basayev is rocked!
Joikhaaja working over Basayev with some ground and pound. Basayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Basayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joikhaaja winds up and cracks Basayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joikhaaja is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Basayev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Joikhaaja fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Basayev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Joikhaaja! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niila Joikhaaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helkama Raisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raisu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sleepy Sleepers - Kesämopo. Kai Ny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helkama Raisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Ny!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raisu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ny's half guard.
Raisu is trying for a kimura here. Ny looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raisu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helkama Raisu!
In his post fight interview, Helkama Raisu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Nozek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artor Guhtur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guhtur has chosen Heavy Joik as his entrance music. Artor Guhtur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Helsinki, Andre Nozek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artor Guhtur!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nozek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guhtur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nozek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nozek tries to clinch but Guhtur moves out of range.
Nozek throws a nice looking combination but Guhtur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nozek throws a jab but it's blocked by Guhtur.
Guhtur misses with a straight right.
Guhtur swings for the body but Nozek moves out of range.
Donk. Nozek catches Guhtur right on the button with a cross.
Guhtur throws a hook to the side of Nozek's head but Nozek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guhtur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nozek in his tracks.
Nozek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nozek as Guhtur shoots in.
Guhtur throws the left hand but Nozek avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nozek looks to land a combination but Guhtur avoids it well.
Nozek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nozek moves in looking to clinch but Guhtur pushes him off.
Nozek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozek lands a shoulder strike.
Guhtur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nozek is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guhtur trying to land knees to the body.
Guhtur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nozek avoids the damage to the body.
Nozek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nozek has Guhtur pressed against the cage.
Guhtur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nozek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nozek.
Nozek scores with a shot to the side of Guhtur's head.
Guhtur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guhtur tries to break free but Nozek pushes him back against the cage.
Guhtur being controlled against the cage.
Guhtur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nozek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guhtur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nozek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guhtur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nozek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Nozek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guhtur looking to throw knees to the head but Nozek is blocking nicely.
Guhtur breaks the clinch.
Nozek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guhtur was well out of range. Poor timing from Nozek.
Nozek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Nozek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nozek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guhtur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nozek.
Nozek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guhtur.
Nozek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nozek tries to bum rush Guhtur with a series of wild strikes but Guhtur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nozek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guhtur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nozek misses with a wild combination.
Guhtur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Nozek lands.
A lazy left from Nozek finds it's target.
Guhtur is rocked!
Guhtur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nozek pinned against the cage. Nozek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andre Nozek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artor Guhtur.
Guhtur takes one on the button.
Guhtur is still on wobbly legs! Can Nozek finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guhtur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nozek pinned against the cage. Nozek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guhtur seems to have recovered his senses.
Nozek rushes Guhtur with punches - Guhtur moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Guhtur goes down! Nozek follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Nozek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebon Tenebris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Reuhkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebon Tenebris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Reuhkala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenebris lands a nice looking body kick.
Jani Reuhkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenebris avoids the body shot from Reuhkala.
Tenebris dodges the punch combination from Reuhkala.
A punch lands to the side of Tenebris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ebon Tenebris has been cut.
Reuhkala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenebris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reuhkala lands with an overhand left.
Reuhkala looks to land a right hand but Tenebris moved out of range.
Reuhkala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tenebris.
Tenebris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenebris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuhkala blocks a head kick by Tenebris.
Tenebris staying out of range there.
Reuhkala looks to land a combination but Tenebris avoids it well.
Good exchange - Reuhkala coming out on top.
Reuhkala looks to land a left hand but Tenebris moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tenebris.
Tenebris slips a straight right by Reuhkala.
Tenebris slips a jab and a cross from Reuhkala.
Tenebris lands a front kick.
Tenebris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenebris scores with a push kick.
Reuhkala misses with a hook.
Reuhkala blocks a head kick by Tenebris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Reuhkala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Tenebris.
Tenebris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tenebris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenebris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tenebris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reuhkala throws a hook but Tenebris blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenebris throws a head kick that half lands.
Reuhkala throws the left hand but Tenebris avoids the punch easily.
Reuhkala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reuhkala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tenebris is rocked!
Reuhkala throws a shot to the body.
Oh Tenebris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tenebris is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenebris leaves his chin hanging out and Reuhkala seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tenebris crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jani Reuhkala!
A victorious Jani Reuhkala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orsi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orsi Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Korva.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korva moves away.
A jab lands there for Korva.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Korva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korva.
Korva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jorma Korva has been cut.
Korva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korva. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen moves out of range as Korva strikes.
Jokinen defending well as Korva loads up on a big left hand.
Korva checks a low kick from Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva fails with a takedown attempt.
Orsi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korva blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Korva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korva lands with an overhand left.
Korva blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Korva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Korva moves out of range.
Korva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korva avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korva.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korva.
A jab from Korva does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen wants to slow Korva down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jokinen to the ground. Korva is now in Jokinen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Korva throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Korva keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Korva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Jokinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Korva is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Korva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva working a defensive guard here.
Korva wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Korva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Orsi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Korva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korva.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Korva blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Korva with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Korva shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Korva looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orsi Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Korva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korva fails with the takedown.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen throws a hook but Korva blocks it.
Korva moves out of range of the body kick.
Korva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Korva controlling him for the moment.
Korva throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korva.
Korva looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Korva slips an elbow through the middle.
Korva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen pulls Korva in to control the position.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korva 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.
Korva postures up.
Korva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korva scoring with some ground and pound.
Korva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Korva tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Korva postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Korva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Korva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen has control of Korva's left arm, preventing Korva from doing any damage.
Korva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korva throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Korva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Korva has control of the leg.
Korva trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korva wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Korva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen controls Korva momentarily but Korva frees himself.
Korva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korva.
Korva with a nice head shot there.
Korva being controlled here momentarily.
Korva is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Korva is proving a slippery customer.
Korva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korva looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Korva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Korva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Korva is out of range.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korva scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Korva throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Korva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Korva lands a heavy elbow.
Korva landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korva throws some wild stikes that Jokinen manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva landing punches.
Korva unloads with some shots from mount but Jokinen bucks and avoids them well.
Korva wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
Korva landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Korva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Korva looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jokinen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Korva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Keskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Keskinen there.
Keskinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pekka.
Pekka fails to land the takedown.
Pekka shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vesa Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutaali Pekka.
Pekka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekka closes the distance and clinches up with Keskinen, looking for a takedown. Pekka pushes Keskinen against the cage but Keskinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keskinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pekka in his tracks.
Keskinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keskinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pekka.
Keskinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekka.
Keskinen jabs at Pekka's body.
Vesa Keskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskinen jabs Pekka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keskinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pekka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pekka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pekka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keskinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keskinen ducks under a wild hook from Pekka.
Keskinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keskinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Pekka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen moves into range and clinches up with Pekka.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskinen is working Pekka over against the cage.
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!
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pekka tries to pull guard but Keskinen won't allow it.
Pekka tries to stall but Keskinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Keskinen.
Keskinen works on Pekka's body with a couple of short punches.
Keskinen lands a shot to the body.
Pekka looks winded!
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Pekka throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Keskinen - that landed with a thud.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskinen works on Pekka's body with a couple of short punches.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Pekka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pekka fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Keskinen stalling.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka fails to pull guard.
Pekka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Pekka is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Keskinen.
Pekka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pekka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keskinen blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Keskinen.
Pekka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pekka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keskinen gets caught napping as Pekka dives in and scores a takedown. Keskinen manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pekka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keskinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pekka postures up in Keskinen's guard and throws a big left but Keskinen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Keskinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keskinen throws a nice looking combination but Pekka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pekka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keskinen pinned against the cage. Keskinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pekka walks into a left hand.
Pekka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Keskinen. No joy for Pekka on that attempt.
Vesa Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutaali Pekka.
Pekka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keskinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekka takes one to the side of the head.
Keskinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pekka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keskinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pekka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pekka fails with the takedown
and Keskinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keskinen dips to his left and cracks Pekka with an uppercut!
Vesa Keskinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Keskinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pekka eats them both and turns towards Keskinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pekka is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekka.
Pekka is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Pekka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keskinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekka is breathing heavily.
Pekka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body. Pekka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekka seems to have recovered his senses.
Keskinen connects with a right hand. Pekka shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Keskinen - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pekka is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pekka tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Pekka takes a shot to the head.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keskinen lands a shot to the body.
Pekka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pekka misses with the head strike.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Pekka is trying to maintain a safe position but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns Pekka into the cage.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Pekka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pekka tries to pull guard but Keskinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Keskinen - that landed with a thud.
Keskinen throws a big uppercut that drops Pekka! More strikes from Keskinen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pekka lies dazed against the cage as Keskinen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Keskinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. The crowd seem to be enjoying Koroma's choice of entrance music: Antti Tuisku - Ei Aikaa. Altemio Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma's chin.
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koroma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Altemio Sanchez has been cut.
Koroma misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koroma parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Koroma to escape.
Koroma is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Koroma manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Koroma blocks nicely.
Koroma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a strike but Koroma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Koroma from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koroma has passed into side control.
Sanchez tries to buck Koroma off but Koroma is having none of it.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Koroma prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Koroma wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koroma not doing much here.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koroma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koroma stalling.
Sanchez trying to control but Koroma postures up.
Koroma is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Koroma seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koroma wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Koroma defends easily.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koroma is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koroma uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altemio Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koroma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koroma lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koroma.
Koroma checks a leg kick.
Koroma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koroma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Koroma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Koroma misses.
Koroma misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Koroma catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Koroma as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koroma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altemio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koroma drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Koroma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koroma lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Koroma holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Koroma scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koroma prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Koroma holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Koroma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koroma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez has Koroma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koroma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koroma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Koroma holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Koroma'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.
A short right from Koroma on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Koroma.
Koroma can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez letting Koroma take a breather here.
Koroma pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koroma misses with a punch to the body.
Koroma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koroma lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Koroma lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koroma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Koroma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koroma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koroma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koroma stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Koroma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koroma cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Koroma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koroma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koroma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koroma lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Koroma.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Koroma's knee but Koroma avoids it well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koroma but Koroma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koroma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Koroma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koroma slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altemio Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koroma lands an overhand right.
Koroma throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Koroma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Koroma.
Sanchez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to work over Koroma's front leg with a kick but Koroma checks it.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koroma tries to clinch up.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Koroma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koroma wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koroma.
Koroma misses the shot to the body.
Koroma moves in close and cracks Sanchez with a massive right hand! Sanchez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Koroma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
A very excited looking Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma 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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