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MMA Helsinki - 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta's paradise. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cam Marks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cam Marks!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne blocks a head kick by Marks.
Wayne looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wayne blocks a head kick by Marks.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks wants to clinch.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cam Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wayne will feel that in the morning.
Marks doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marks tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Marks tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne 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 Marks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
Marks clinches with his opponent.
Marks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks tries to land knees in the clinch but Wayne avoids the damage to the body.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks landing knees to the head.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Marks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Wayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Wayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne tries to break free but Marks pushes him back against the cage.
Marks lands a knee to the head.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.
Marks landing knees to the head.
Marks missing with knees to the body.
Marks scores with a hook to the body.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marks prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.
Marks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wayne is rocked!
Marks cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marks lands a damaging elbow.
Marks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Knees to the body from Marks.
Nice body punch from Marks - that landed with a thud.
Marks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wayne's defenses.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Marks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marks tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Marks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne has had enough of the clinch but Marks keeps him there for the moment.
Marks lands a nice knee to the body.
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wayne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Marks fails to land.
Wayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne avoids the elbow strike from Marks, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Marks looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wayne seems to have got his legs back now.
Marks swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne wants to break free but Marks has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Wayne.
Marks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marks obliges.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Marks looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Marks dominated that round.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks lands a head kick. Wayne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Wayne darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marks avoiding damage as Wayne throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks misses with a knee strike.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Cam Marks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marks lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Marks is controlling him.
Wayne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marks tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Marks.
Marks lands an elbow inside.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marks throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne just leaning against Marks, taking a breather.
Marks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne forces Marks back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Wayne tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Marks.
Wayne misses with a knee to the head.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Marks.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marks misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks letting Wayne take a breather here.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
Wayne avoids the elbow strike from Marks, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wayne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Marks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Wayne takes a shot to the head.
Marks lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Marks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wayne.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marks connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marks as Wayne tries to tie him up.
Marks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayne is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wayne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cam Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Marks wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks misses with a looping left.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Wayne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Marks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marks tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Marks misses with a straight left.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne throws a push kick but Marks slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne forces Marks back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Marks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to land knees in the clinch but Wayne avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne dodges an elbow strike from Marks.
Marks tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Marks is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Marks.
Wayne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marks tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Marks back against the cage.
Wayne controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Marks.
Knees to the body from Marks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Marks is controlling him.
Marks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wayne avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Wayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Marks.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cam Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
John Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cam Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks clobbers Wayne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marks 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Marks!
Cam Marks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, John Wayne stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm in hurry to find the next opponent.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (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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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loke Odinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Odinsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odinsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odinsson.
A slow jab from Odinsson misses its intended target.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Loke Odinsson has been cut.
Odinsson missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odinsson moves away.
Garcia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Garcia.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Odinsson under the eye.
Odinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia jabs at Odinsson's body.
Odinsson avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Odinsson defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Odinsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Odinsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Odinsson misses with a hook.
Odinsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odinsson.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Odinsson is just out of range.
Garcia lands a jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Odinsson's head but Odinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odinsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Odinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Odinsson.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinsson misses with a body shot.
Odinsson staying out of range there.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odinsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia works Odinsson's body with a nice hook.
Odinsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Odinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinsson.
Odinsson moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Odinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odinsson misses with a body shot.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Odinsson is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Odinsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia catches Odinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Odinsson on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Odinsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odinsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia cracks Odinsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loke Odinsson's cut is getting worse.
Odinsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia digs a good hook to Odinsson's body.
Odinsson walks into a left hand.
Garcia digs a good hook to Odinsson's body.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Odinsson's ribs.
Garcia cracks Odinsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia with a hook.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odinsson is rocked!
Loke Odinsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garcia lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Odinsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gregory might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory has Eremiel up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory lands an elbow inside that Eremiel shrugs off.
It looks like Buer Eremiel has been cut.
Eremiel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Gregory lands a damaging elbow.
Eremiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremiel's brow.
Gregory lands an uppercut.
Gregory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Gregory's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gregory just leaning against Eremiel, taking a breather.
Eremiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gregory's defenses.
Gregory misses with an elbow over the top.
Eremiel blocks an elbow strike.
Eremiel avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Eremiel tries a body shot but Gregory blocks it.
Gregory struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremiel controls his hands.
Come on Gregory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eremiel blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregory.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Eremiel throws a head punch that misses.
Gregory is struggling to control the position.
Gregory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eremiel is defending well for now.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Gregory.
Gregory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eremiel dodges an elbow strike from Gregory.
Gregory holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gregory.
Gregory lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremiel's elbow.
Gregory lands a nice shot to the body.
Eremiel blocks an elbow strike.
Gregory misses with an elbow over the top.
Gregory avoids a wild elbow strike from Eremiel.
Gregory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gregory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gregory on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory lands with a right to the head.
Gregory stalling in the clinch but Eremiel improves position.
Eremiel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eremiel throws an elbow but misses.
Gregory lands an elbow inside that Eremiel shrugs off.
Eremiel scores with a shot to the side of Gregory's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremiel's brow.
Gregory avoiding damage.
Eremiel pushes Gregory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel throws a head punch that misses.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gregory dodges an elbow strike from Eremiel.
Eremiel scores with a hook to the body.
Eremiel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregory.
Eremiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eremiel struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregory controls his hands.
Gregory lands an elbow just above Eremiel 's eye.
Gregory stalling the fight.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eremiel.
Gregory misses with a body punch.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, Eremiel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.
Eremiel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorys head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregory.
Eremiel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
Eremiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eremiel as Gregory tries to tie him up.
Eremiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eremiel misses with some punches.
Eremiel lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Eremiel lands a left hand.
Eremiel takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremiel's brow.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eremiel avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Eremiel throws an elbow that misses.
Eremiel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Eremiel blocks a body shot from Gregory.
Gregory looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gregory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buer Eremiel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches.
Eremiel lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eremiel.
Gregory avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Eremiel blocks an elbow strike from Gregory.
Eremiel avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Eremiel tries to work over Gregory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Gregory.
Eremiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Paul Gregory has been cut.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Gregory.
Eremiel lands an elbow that stopped Gregory in his tracks for a moment.
Eremiel throws an elbow that misses.
Paul Gregory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregory.
Gregory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eremiel is defending well for now.
Eremiel avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory pushes off an throws an elbow but Eremiel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregory avoids a wild elbow strike from Eremiel.
Eremiel scores with a shot to the side of Gregory's head.
Eremiel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eremiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gregory blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eremiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gregory's defenses.
Gregory'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.
Gregory lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
Gregory effectively controlling the action here.
Gregory lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eremiel up against the cage.
Gregory lands with a short shot to the head.
Eremiel lands an elbow just above Gregory 's eye.
Gregory avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Gregory scores with a hook to the body.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eremiel managing to block the knees to the body from Gregory.
Gregory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eremiel's elbow.
Gregory avoids the elbow strike from Eremiel, against the cage.
Eremiel lands with a right to the head.
Gregory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gregory.
Eremiel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory tries to throw a body punch but Eremiel avoids it by throwing Gregory back against the cage.
Eremiel dodges an elbow strike from Gregory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses.
Eremiel can't find room to land a body shot as Gregory controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremiel's brow.
Gregory is trying to maintain a safe position but Eremiel gets an underhook and turns Gregory into the cage.
Eremiel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Gregory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eremiel digs a right hand into Gregory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregory's gas tank.
Eremiel tries to land knees in the clinch but Gregory avoids the damage to the body.
Gregory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory scores with a hook to the body.
Gregory avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Gregory misses with a punch to the body.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eremiel lands an elbow inside that Gregory shrugs off.
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!
Gregory lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gregory is looking to control Eremiel's arms but Eremiel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gregory has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Eremiel.
Eremiel tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Eremiel back against the cage.
Gregory lands a nice elbow.
Eremiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gregory managing to block the knees to the body from Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eremiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
Eremiel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eremiel blocks a body shot from Gregory.
Gregory managing to block the knees to the body from Eremiel.
Eremiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eremiel blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eremiel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Nice elbow from Gregory.
Eremiel takes an elbow to the temple.
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 Paul Gregory will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gregory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory shoots in for a double leg but Eremiel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eremiel missing with a left hand there. Gregory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eremiel leaves Gregory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory moves out of range as Eremiel strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eremiel, right into the meat.
Gregory doesn't manage to clinch there - Eremiel circles away.
Gregory tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eremiel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gregory prevents Eremiel from improving his position.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Eremiel is having none of it.
Eremiel trying to control but Gregory postures up.
Eremiel is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremiel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eremiel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gregory is controlling him.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eremiel wants to stand but Gregory is controlling the position.
Eremiel keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel wants to get back to his feet but Gregory is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eremiel keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory stops Eremiel from standing up.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel wants to stand and escape but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eremiel looking to control.
Eremiel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eremiel looking to control but Gregory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Paul Gregory.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Gregory!
An out of breath Paul Gregory 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kisame Hoshigaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshigaki misses the shot to the body.
Hoshigaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Hoshigaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolt looks winded!
Hoshigaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Hoshigaki pushes Bolt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoshigaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bolt tries to break the clinch but Hoshigaki is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a body punch.
Hoshigaki scores with a knee to the head.
Hoshigaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoshigaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoshigaki - that landed with a thud.
Hoshigaki cracks Bolt with a nice body shot.
Hoshigaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bolt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
A short uppercut from Hoshigaki.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.
Hoshigaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoshigaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Hoshigaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bolt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki working Bolt over with knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Bolt won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoshigaki presses Bolt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Hoshigaki.
Bolt is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands a damaging elbow.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshigaki finish him?
Hoshigaki working the clinch nicely. Bolt is working for position but Hoshigaki cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bolt crumples up against the cage and Hoshigaki lands two more shots before the ref can save Bolt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kisame Hoshigaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terbaik has chosen I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion as his entrance music. Yang Terbaik 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Darren Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey throws a body punch but Terbaik moves out of range.
Terbaik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey throws a hook but Terbaik avoids it easily.
Bailey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yang Terbaik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terbaik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terbaik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terbaik.
Terbaik misses with a leg kick.
Terbaik misses with an uppercut
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Terbaik misses with a body kick.
Terbaik wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Terbaik cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Darren Bailey has been cut.
Bailey moves out of range as Terbaik strikes.
Bailey cracks Terbaik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terbaik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick.
Terbaik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terbaik is rocked!
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terbaik is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Terbaik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terbaik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terbaik ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey throws a monster overhand right that drops Terbaik! Bailey follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Bailey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Dagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagger gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Dagger keeps him under control.
McDonald looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dagger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dagger is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Dagger is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Dagger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Dagger trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Dagger is controlling the pace.
Dagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dagger wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald pulls Dagger in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dagger throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagger tries to pass.
Dagger wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Dagger slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Dagger keeps him under control.
Dagger is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dagger throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald wants to control but Dagger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagger is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dagger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagger. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dagger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Dagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dagger cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Dagger avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Dagger throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Dagger sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Dagger on that attempt.
Dagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Dagger misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dagger can pounce on him.
Dagger misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Dagger misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Dagger's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dagger.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dagger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dagger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Dagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald throws a hook but Dagger avoids it easily.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Dagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a head kick but Dagger moves out of range.
Dagger's corner calls for a 1-2. Dagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dagger. Dagger obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagger manages to avoid it.
Dagger avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Dagger has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries a body shot but Dagger blocks it.
McDonald presses Dagger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Dagger to work.
A short uppercut from Dagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Dagger wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Dagger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dagger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dagger avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagger is just out of range.
McDonald thumps Dagger with a low kick.
Dagger fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald slips a straight right by Dagger.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Dagger's ribs.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dagger rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagger has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dagger works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dagger at a distance.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Maurice McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagger connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dagger shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dagger avoids the head kick by McDonald.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dagger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dagger throws a head kick that McDonald semi-blocks.
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 Jim Dagger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald'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. This is the final round!
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Dagger off balance momentarily.
Maurice McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Dagger throws a good cross that connects.
Dagger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dagger misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Dagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dagger gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
Dagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dagger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a hook. Dagger ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagger counters with a takedown into side control.
McDonald is not content to let Dagger control the position.
McDonald wants to control but Dagger postures up.
Dagger happy to just control the position for now.
Dagger trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dagger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Dagger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dagger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dagger with the ground and pound but McDonald regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald taking some punishment here, with Dagger in his half guard.
Dagger thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Dagger 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.
Dagger is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is looking to control Dagger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Dagger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dagger is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dagger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Dagger just wasn't active enough.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Dagger dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Dagger's head and hops out.
McDonald rushes Dagger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dagger is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Jim Dagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dagger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dagger avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagger stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dagger, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dagger!
Jim Dagger very nearly forgot to thank DJs Locker amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Poldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Koponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abel Koponen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Koponen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koponen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koponen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Poldi's head coaches at Team Finland that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poldi tries to clinch there but Koponen circles away.
A left and a right from Koponen both land. Nice combination.
Koponen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koponen.
Koponen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poldi looks to land a right hand but Koponen moved out of range.
Poldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poldi tries to clinch but Koponen moves out of range.
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!
Poldi moves into the clinch successfully.
Poldi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Abel Koponen has been cut.
Poldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Koponen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poldi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koponen jumps guard and drags Poldi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koponen trying to control the position.
Koponen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poldi trying to control but Koponen is working from the bottom.
Koponen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Abel Koponen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Poldi is looking to clinch but Koponen is avoiding it.
Poldi is looking to clinch but Koponen is avoiding it.
Koponen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koponen somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi wants to clinch.
Poldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koponen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poldi tries to clinch but Koponen moves out of range.
Poldi tries to clinch but Koponen moves out of range.
Poldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Koponen circles away.
Koponen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poldi checks it well.
No luck for Koponen with that takedown attempt.
Jack Poldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Koponen.
Poldi darts in trying to clinch
and Koponen counters with a straight right hand.
Poldi tries to clinch there but Koponen circles away.
Koponen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koponen has a takedown stuffed.
Poldi tries to clinch there but Koponen circles away.
Koponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koponen is taking a breather. Poldi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Koponen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Poldi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abel Koponen!
A very excited looking Abel Koponen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pheu Pheu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pheu Pheu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook to the side of Matsu's head but Matsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a left hand but Matsu moved out of range nicely.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pheu Pheu was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsu.
Pheu Pheu lands a really nice looking cross but Matsu seems unphased.
It looks like Hatsu Matsu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Pheu Pheu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pheu Pheu is one step ahead there.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pheu Pheu defends well.
Pheu Pheu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Pheu Pheu pushes his legs off easily.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pheu Pheu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pheu Pheu is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes from guard but Matsu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu keeping full guard, as Pheu Pheu tries to pass.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Pheu Pheu postures up.
Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pheu Pheu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pheu Pheu postures up in Matsu's guard and throws a big left but Matsu blocks it.
Matsu wants to stand but Pheu Pheu is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working a defensive guard here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pheu Pheu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pheu Pheu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pheu Pheu is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
Pheu Pheu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
Matsu is trying to control. Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to full guard.
Pheu Pheu looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
Matsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsu trying to advance position but Pheu Pheu counters by regaining guard.
Matsu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pheu Pheu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
Matsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pheu Pheu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hatsu Matsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pheu Pheu.
Matsu needs to keep his hands up - Pheu Pheu had a free shot at his head there.
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pheu Pheu takes a swing at Matsu's ribcage but misses.
Matsu misses with an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pheu Pheu sprawls well initially but Matsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Pheu Pheu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu won't allow Pheu Pheu to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pheu Pheu is retaining full guard.
Matsu throwing strikes from guard but Pheu Pheu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet.
Pheu Pheu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pheu Pheu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pheu Pheu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pheu Pheu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsu has passed into side control.
Pheu Pheu tries to bench press Matsu off him but Matsu keeps the position.
Matsu working the body and head with strikes.
Pheu Pheu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsu passes to full mount!
Pheu Pheu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pheu Pheu tries to lock up and control but Matsu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsu lands a big elbow.
Matsu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pheu Pheu looks a forlorn figure.
Pheu Pheu is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu unloading with bombs!
Pheu Pheu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pheu Pheu gets back to half guard.
Matsu prevents Pheu Pheu from improving his position.
Matsu is keen to just control but Pheu Pheu is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Matsu.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matsu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pheu Pheu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pheu Pheu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu working for a triangle but Matsu defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pheu Pheu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pheu Pheu's head.
Matsu passes Pheu Pheu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsu trying to control the action but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu trying to control from the bottom.
Hatsu Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pheu Pheu manages to get to full guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hatsu Matsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Matsu slips a straight right by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsu's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Pheu Pheu. Beautiful body shot.
Matsu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsu manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Matsu's front leg with a kick but Matsu checks it.
Matsu takes one on the button.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsu moves away.
Pheu Pheu closes the distance and clinches up with Matsu, looking for a takedown. Pheu Pheu pushes Matsu against the cage but Matsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Pheu Pheu does it's job there.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range as Matsu strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Matsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsu down.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pheu Pheu throws the kick towards the body but Matsu avoids it.
Matsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsu throws a hook but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Pheu Pheu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pheu Pheu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pheu Pheu throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to clinch there but Matsu circles away.
Pheu Pheu cracks Matsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a jab when Matsu was well out of range.
Pheu Pheu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsu to the ground. Pheu Pheu is now in Matsu's 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!
Pheu Pheu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pheu Pheu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Pheu Pheu controlling him for the moment.
Matsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu pulls Pheu Pheu in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsu looking to control.
Pheu Pheu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsu, not yet.
Matsu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pheu Pheu controls the pace.
Matsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu lands with a straight right. Matsu didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsu ducks under a wild hook from Pheu Pheu.
Matsu misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
Pheu Pheu cracks Matsu with an open hand slap.
Pheu Pheu missing with a left hand there. Matsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu tries to bum rush Pheu Pheu with a series of wild strikes but Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Pheu Pheu misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pheu Pheu 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaka Pheu Pheu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by turisas- stand up and fight. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickinson tries to clinch up.
Dickinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kakkipylly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dickinson prevents Kakkipylly from getting back to his feet.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakkipylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson stopping the sweep attempt from Kakkipylly.
Dickinson throwing strikes from guard but Kakkipylly blocks nicely.
Dickinson throwing strikes from guard but Kakkipylly blocks nicely.
Dickinson won't allow Kakkipylly to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson postures up.
Dickinson trying to control but Kakkipylly is working from the bottom.
Dickinson is really struggling to control Kakkipylly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kakkipylly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kakkipylly looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakkipylly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickinson is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakkipylly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakkipylly prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kakkipylly can't fight it off and eventually Dickinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Kakkipylly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dickinson works over Kakkipylly with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakkipylly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakkipylly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dickinson moves into the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Kakkipylly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dickinson is looking for a takedown.
Kakkipylly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dickinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Kakkipylly is having none of it.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Kakkipylly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakkipylly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kakkipylly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kakkipylly rushes Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dickinson working hard to break the clinch.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dickinson manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Kakkipylly moves away
and Kakkipylly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickinson is defended easily by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kakkipylly.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Kakkipylly keeps it at a distance.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch.
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kakkipylly tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kakkipylly to the ground. Kakkipylly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Kakkipylly is having none of it.
Dickinson looks to clinch
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dickinson's knee momentarily.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kakkipylly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dickinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dickinson looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kakkipylly wants to land a leg kick but Dickinson is out of range.
Dickinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakkipylly sprawls well. He's pushed Dickinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kakkipylly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakkipylly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kakkipylly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Dickinson darts in looking for a takedown but Kakkipylly gets double underhooks and turns Dickinson into the cage.
Dickinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Dickinson shrugs off.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson avoiding damage as Kakkipylly throws knees to the body.
Dickinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kakkipylly trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakkipylly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dickinson, up you get!
Dickinson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kakkipylly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakkipylly has managed to clinch.
Kakkipylly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dickinson blocks an elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Dickinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dickinson has Kakkipylly pressed against the cage, preventing Kakkipylly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson gets control of Kakkipylly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dickinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dickinson working for a triangle but Kakkipylly defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakkipylly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakkipylly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakkipylly trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakkipylly controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pikku Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakkipylly closes the distance and clinches.
Dickinson has hold of one of Kakkipylly's legs. Kakkipylly is fighting the takedown attempt but Dickinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly wants to stand up but Dickinson is controlling him.
Kakkipylly trying to control the position here.
Kakkipylly has momentary wrist control but Dickinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickinson throwing strikes from guard but Kakkipylly blocks nicely.
Dickinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakkipylly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakkipylly wants to stand up but Dickinson is controlling him.
Dickinson looking to sit in guard and control but Kakkipylly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dickinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson has a closed guard, preventing Kakkipylly from standing up.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Kakkipylly from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakkipylly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakkipylly has managed to get both his arms back between Dickinson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Kakkipylly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Dickinson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dickinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakkipylly's brow.
Dickinson blocks the elbow strike.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson fails with the takedown.
Kakkipylly is looking to score with low kicks.
Dickinson fails with the takedown.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick but Dickinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakkipylly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Dickinson in his tracks for a moment.
Dickinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kakkipylly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakkipylly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickinson moves to clinch but Kakkipylly breaks away
and Kakkipylly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dickinson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakkipylly, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickinson is defended easily by Kakkipylly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakkipylly scoring well with a low kick there.
Dickinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakkipylly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickinson is defended easily by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly misses with a head kick.
Pikku Kakkipylly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakkipylly clinches with his opponent.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Kakkipylly holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
Kakkipylly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dickinson's brow.
Kakkipylly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson closes the distance but Kakkipylly moves to the side
and Kakkipylly counters with a head kick.
Dickinson is rocked!
Pikku Kakkipylly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakkipylly clinches up with Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakkipylly has double underhooks.
Dickinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakkipylly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dickinson's brow.
Kakkipylly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dickinson is defending well for now.
Dickinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dickinson avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kakkipylly smiles and moves away.
Kakkipylly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakkipylly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dickinson avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Dickinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakkipylly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dickinson is out of range.
Kakkipylly stuffs the takedown.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
Kakkipylly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dickinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakkipylly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakkipylly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses.
Dickinson darts in looking for a takedown but Kakkipylly gets double underhooks and turns Dickinson into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakkipylly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakkipylly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Kakkipylly. No joy for Dickinson on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Kakkipylly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakkipylly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Kakkipylly!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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