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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lock Bresnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duff!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar misses with a takedown attempt - Duff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Duff lands a nice forearm strike.
Bresnar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duff trying to control the position but Bresnar is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff working the head and body with strikes.
Duff scores with punches from side control.
Bresnar tries to buck Duff off but Duff is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Duff crashes against the mat.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Duff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duff working the ground and pound from side control.
Duff is chipping away with strikes.
Duff trying to control the position but Bresnar is working away.
Duff controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff wants to stand but Bresnar has his arm trapped.
Bresnar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duff.
Duff lands some shots froms side control.
Bresnar defending against the ground and pound.
Bresnar is not content to let Duff control the position.
Duff cracks Bresnar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Duff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duff throws a sloppy strike and Bresnar uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Bresnar has ended up in Duff's guard.
Duff is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duff on the ground.
Bresnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bresnar has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Bresnar throws a strike but Duff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duff chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duff distracts Bresnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duff is looking to work some ground and pound but Bresnar has wrist control.
Duff postures up in Bresnar's guard and throws a big left but Bresnar blocks it.
Duff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duff is looking to work some ground and pound but Bresnar has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Duff 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.
Duff shoots in but Bresnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bresnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duff.
Duff has Bresnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bresnar is looking for a takedown.
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bresnar tries to avoid it but Duff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bresnar to the ground. Bresnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lock Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Duff.
Duff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bresnar quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duff.
Duff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Donald Duff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duff wants to control but Bresnar is keeping him busy.
Duff throwing shots but Bresnar is blocking nicely.
Duff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bresnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bresnar defending well though.
Duff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Duff seems content to control.
Donald Duff has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Duff fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bresnar tries to avoid it but Duff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bresnar to the ground. Bresnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff blocks a jab.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duff stuffs the takedown attempt from Bresnar. Bresnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Duff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duff gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bresnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bresnar is staying active underneath Duff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Duff is trying to control the action in half guard but Bresnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Duff was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bresnar as he avoids it easily.
Duff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bresnar is trying to defend but Duff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bresnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duff.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bresnar is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bresnar is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Duff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bresnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff wants to control from the top but Bresnar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bresnar keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donald Duff hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Duff gets the takedown into side control.
Duff in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bresnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bresnar keeps working.
Duff just content to control the position.
Duff trying to control the position but Bresnar is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duff connects with a decent elbow.
Duff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Duff takes a little break here. Bresnar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Duff working the body and head with strikes.
Duff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Duff lands an elbow.
Duff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff advances to mount.
Duff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duff looking to secure an arm triangle but Bresnar defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duff punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Duff!
Donald Duff was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liu Xinchang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liu Xinchang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aribert Heim's chin.
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132 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Xinchang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinchang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xinchang closes the distance and pushes Heim back into the cage.
Heim tries to pull guard but Xinchang won't allow it.
Xinchang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Xinchang.
Xinchang throws a hook but Heim blocks it.
Xinchang throws a push kick but Heim slaps the foot to one side.
Heim moves out of range as Xinchang strikes.
Xinchang moves in looking to clinch but Heim pushes him off.
Xinchang throws a front kick aimed at Heim's knee but Heim avoids it well.
No luck for Heim with that takedown attempt.
Xinchang lands an overhand right.
Heim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinchang.
Xinchang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xinchang's waist but Xinchang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heim off to one side.
Liu Xinchang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aribert Heim.
Heim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xinchang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xinchang fails to land with a series of punches.
Xinchang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xinchang misses the shot to the body.
Xinchang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xinchang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heim slips under a jab.
Xinchang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu Xinchang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinchang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xinchang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim blocks a leg kick.
Xinchang tries to close the distance and clinch but Heim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xinchang as he jumps to the side.
Xinchang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinchang misses with an uppercut. Heim saw that one coming.
Heim is trying desperately to land a takedown but Xinchang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Heim.
Xinchang throws a head kick but Heim moves out of range.
Xinchang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xinchang throws a hook but Heim avoids it easily.
Xinchang misses with a body shot
and Heim counters with a series of strikes. Xinchang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xinchang throws a shot from downtown. Heim moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinchang jabs Heim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xinchang tries to clinch but Heim is having none of it.
Xinchang lands a nice shot that snaps Heim's head back.
Heim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xinchang throws a solid leg kick but Heim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xinchang.
Xinchang misses with a combination
and Xinchang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinchang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heim.
Xinchang misses with a right hand
so Heim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xinchang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinchang keeping moving, preventing Heim from controlling successfully.
Xinchang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinchang keeping moving, preventing Heim from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aribert Heim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Xinchang misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xinchang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Xinchang.
Xinchang works the jab nicely.
Xinchang tries to score with a low kick but Heim moves his leg out of the way.
Liu Xinchang is winning the standup battle so far.
Xinchang misses with an uppercut. Heim saw that one coming.
A cross from Xinchang lands.
Xinchang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xinchang wants it to stay on the feet.
Xinchang tries to clinch there but Heim circles away.
Xinchang throws a hook but Heim avoids it easily.
Xinchang missing with a left hand there. Heim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinchang as he avoids it easily.
Xinchang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heim manages to avoid it.
Aribert Heim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xinchang.
A good leg kick by Xinchang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinchang clinches up with Heim and pushes him back against the cage.
Xinchang misses with the head strike.
Heim jumps guard but Xinchang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu Xinchang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aribert Heim.
Xinchang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Heim.
Xinchang lands a really nice looking cross but Heim seems unphased.
Heim shoots in looking for a takedown. Xinchang tries to sprawl out of it but Heim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xinchang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Heim.
Xinchang misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heim is rocked!
Heim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xinchang sprawls well. Xinchang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heim gets slowly back to his feet.
Xinchang tries to work over Heim's front leg with a kick but Heim checks it.
Heim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xinchang circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinchang misses with a few strikes there.
Xinchang wants to clinch up but Heim keeps it at a distance.
Xinchang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heim in his tracks.
Heim is still on wobbly legs! Can Xinchang finish him?
Xinchang misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinchang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinchang lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinchang misses with a wild body shot.
Heim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heim seems to have recovered his senses.
Xinchang tries a head kick but it misses.
Heim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinchang.
Xinchang misses the shot to the body.
Heim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinchang tries to clinch there but Heim circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Xinchang. No joy for Heim on that attempt.
Heim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heim staying out of range there.
Xinchang tries to clinch but Heim is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinchang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heim.
Xinchang looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range.
Xinchang misses with an uppercut.
Xinchang throws a leg kick which misses Heim's front leg but catches the back leg as Heim tries to avoid it.
Xinchang misses the body punch
and Heim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xinchang's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heim pushes down on Xinchang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xinchang's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heim throwing shots but Xinchang is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xinchang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heim shoots in looking for a takedown but Xinchang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xinchang throws an off balance right hand
and Heim counters with a straight right hand.
Xinchang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinchang.
Xinchang misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Xinchang does no damage.
Heim shoots in for a double leg but Xinchang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Xinchang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xinchang throws a jab but it's blocked by Heim.
Heim blocks a jab.
Heim slips a jab and a cross from Xinchang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinchang throws out a loose jab but Heim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heim fails with the takedown.
Liu Xinchang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aribert Heim.
Xinchang misses with a series of wild punches.
Xinchang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xinchang connects with the punch.
Heim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heim slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xinchang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Xinchang.
Xinchang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xinchang misses with an uppercut
letting Heim counter with a right hand.
Xinchang misses with a low kick as Heim jumps back.
Xinchang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu Xinchang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heim takes a kick to the side of 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!
Xinchang tries to bum rush Heim with a series of wild strikes but Heim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xinchang wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinchang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinchang thuds a left hand into Heim's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xinchang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xinchang but Xinchang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xinchang scores with a spinning back kick!
Xinchang thows a body shot but no joy.
Heim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xinchang but Xinchang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heim moves out of range as Xinchang strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Xinchang finds it's way through Heim's defenses.
Heim slips a straight right by Xinchang.
Heim takes one to the chin there.
Heim misses with a takedown
and Xinchang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xinchang throws the kick towards the body but Heim avoids it.
Heim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xinchang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinchang tries to clinch up.
Xinchang swings widly with a right hand
and Heim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liu Xinchang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xinchang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liu Xinchang!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Benson (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bee Benson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagner working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Wagner misses with an elbow strike.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benson jumps guard.
Benson working a defensive guard here.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benson wants to stand and escape but Wagner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagner is controlling him.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benson is looking to stand up but Wagner isn't so interested in that idea.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wagner stops Benson from standing up.
Wagner throws a big elbow that misses.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner stops Benson from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wagner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner taking a breather.
Wagner missing with knees to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Wagner.
Wagner looking to slow down the pace here.
Wagner leaning against his opponent.
Wagner trying to control the position but instead, Benson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagner into the cage.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Wagner.
Benson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
Wagner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benson.
Wagner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner wants to stall.
Benson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Benson is trying to break free.
Wagner working Benson over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner missing with knees to the body.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Wagner misses with a knee strike.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Wagner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner gets a clinch.
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wagner lands a good knee to the midsection. Benson won't want to take too many of those.
Benson blocks the elbow strike.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wagner drives through with a takedown into Benson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagner prevents Benson from getting back to his feet.
Wagner pushes down on Benson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benson tries to kick Wagner off but Wagner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wagner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Wagner working the head and body with strikes.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Benson is working away.
Wagner thows a huge punch but Benson dodges it nicely.
Benson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wagner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wagner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wagner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Benson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benson is in a horrible position here. Wagner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Wagner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benson is rocked!
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!
Wagner postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Benson is out cold - huge knockout for Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Wagner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Method Man, Redman - Da Rockwilder. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
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219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Power.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahokas shoots in and gets a takedown into Power's guard.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power has his hands on Ahokas's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Power has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ahokas won't allow Power to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juha Ahokas.
Power lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ahokas scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahokas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Power defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahokas shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahokas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power slips a jab from Ahokas.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power walks into a jab.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Ahokas.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahokas needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Power cracks the inside of Ahokas's front leg.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Ahokas 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power pushes Ahokas away with a front kick.
Power catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Power.
Ahokas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Ahokas down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahokas misses the jab.
Power blocks a jab.
Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Ahokas 's knee.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
Power jabs Ahokas right on the nose. Ahokas blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Power with a jab.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahokas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahokas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahokas somewhat.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahokas's sensitive parts.
Power scores with a nice body kick.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahokas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Power misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power clobbers Ahokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power feints and then cracks Ahokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahokas down.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Ahokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahokas tries to avoid it.
Power connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Ahokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahokas tries to avoid it.
Ahokas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Ahokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Power defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahokas in his tracks.
Power cracks the inside of Ahokas's front leg.
Power is looking to slow Ahokas down with leg kicks.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power feints and then cracks Ahokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahokas down.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahokas at a distance.
Ahokas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahokas has time to react.
Power thows a body kick. Ahokas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Power cracks Ahokas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Power has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ahokas to stand back up!
Ahokas is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Power'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!
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Ahokas tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Ahokas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ahokas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ahokas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Power swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ahokas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Power!
An out of breath Max Power thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Ilkimys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iivari Ilkimys's chin.
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19
224 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Ilkimys!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson drops Ilkimys with a beautiful combination! Ilkimys stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Ilkimys is rocked!
It looks like Iivari Ilkimys has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilkimys moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Ilkimys is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Ilkimys seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson cracks Ilkimys with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ilkimys tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thompson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ilkimys is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Thompson!
A very excited looking Terry Thompson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mika Rattijuoppoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (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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27
155 lbs
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28
270 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Rattijuoppoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abbot but Abbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mika Rattijuoppoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Rattijuoppoo. Rattijuoppoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbot as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Rattijuoppoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rattijuoppoo. Rattijuoppoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rattijuoppoo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Rattijuoppoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rattijuoppoo thows a huge punch but Abbot dodges it nicely.
Rattijuoppoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rattijuoppoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rattijuoppoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rattijuoppoo thows a huge punch but Abbot dodges it nicely.
Rattijuoppoo is looking to stall here but Abbot recovers full guard.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rattijuoppoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rattijuoppoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo throws a strike but Abbot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rattijuoppoo wants to stand up but Abbot is controlling him.
Rattijuoppoo pushes Abbot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Abbot tries to sprawl out of it but Rattijuoppoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abbot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rattijuoppoo under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in but Abbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rattijuoppoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rattijuoppoo is breathing heavily.
Abbot drops Rattijuoppoo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rattijuoppoo looks back up at him and smiles so Abbot waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rattijuoppoo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rattijuoppoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Rattijuoppoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rattijuoppoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rattijuoppoo seems to have got his legs back now.
Abbot circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rattijuoppoo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Abbot wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Abbot!
Tank Abbot took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
260 lbs
19 - 5 - 1 |
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28
300 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palander stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palander lands a jab to Artist's midsection.
Palander thuds his right hand into Artist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Sub Artist has been cut.
Palander tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Artist counter with a right hand.
Palander throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.
Palander tries to bum rush Artist with a series of wild strikes but Artist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palander misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palander.
Palander throws a body punch but Artist moves out of range.
Palander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artist was well out of range. Poor timing from Palander.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
Palander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Artist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Artist. Artist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Artist throws a jab when Palander was well out of range.
Pasi Palander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Palander.
Palander misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Artist to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Artist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palander tries to bum rush Artist with a series of wild strikes but Artist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Palander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Artist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palander throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artist misses the jab.
Palander wants to clinch but Artist slips to the side
and Artist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Pasi Palander has been cut.
Palander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Artist rather than just go for the knockout.
Palander wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palander throws an overhand right that lands on Artist's shoulder, as Artist tries to avoid the shot.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Artist counter with a right hand.
Palander defending well as Artist loads up on a big left hand.
Palander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palander tries to clinch up.
Palander swings for the body but Artist moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palander throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
Palander works Artist's body with a nice hook.
Palander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Artist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palander looks to score with a jab to the body but Artist is just out of range.
Artist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palander under the eye.
Artist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palander misses with a shot to the body
and Artist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pasi Palander will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palander misses with an uppercut. Artist saw that one coming.
Palander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Palander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palander.
Palander is looking to clinch.
Artist looks to land a left hand but Palander moved out of range nicely.
Palander scores with a jab.
Palander throws a hook to the side of Artist's head but Artist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artist on the side of the head.
Sub Artist's cut is getting worse.
Palander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasi Palander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist looks to throw the jab but Palander is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palander jabs Artist right on the nose. Artist blinks but takes it well.
Palander tries to clinch there but Artist circles away.
Palander is looking to clinch.
Palander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palander misses with a straight left.
Artist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Palander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palander misses with an uppercut.
Palander with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sub Artist's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Palander misses.
Palander misses with a hook.
Artist jabs Palander right on the nose. Palander blinks but takes it well.
Palander tries to clinch up but Artist circles away and keeps his distance.
Artist with a hook.
Palander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeez, Sub Artist's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Artist moves away from the strike by Palander.
Nice uppercut there from Palander.
Pasi Palander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Palander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist loads up on a big right hand but Palander slips the punch.
Palander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palander ducks under a wild hook from Artist.
Palander moves in looking to clinch but Artist pushes him off.
Palander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palander cracks Artist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Artist's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pasi Palander!
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hype
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pop
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