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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Niel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Niel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niel moves away.
No joy there for Paquette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Paquette.
Paquette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paquette throws a jab when Niel was well out of range.
Niel throws a big shot that misses.
Paquette throws the left hand but Niel avoids the punch easily.
Paquette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paquette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
Paquette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niel moves away.
Niel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paquette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paquette scores with a nice right hand.
Niel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paquette crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Niel - the referee stops the clock and Paquette gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Niel. Paquette manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Niel is 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!
Niel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paquette takes a step back to recover.
Paquette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paquette, as that shot connected.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niel throws a body punch but Paquette moves out of range.
Paquette throws the left hand but Niel avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niel.
Paquette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paquette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niel counters with a leg kick.
Paquette throws a poor cross that misses
and Niel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paquette throws the left hand but Niel avoids the punch easily.
Paquette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Paquette has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niel tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niel thumps Paquette with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niel doesn't manage to clinch there - Paquette circles away.
It looks like Niel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Niel tries to clinch up but Paquette circles away and keeps his distance.
Niel ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
Niel takes a swing at Paquette's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Niel.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette moves out of range of the strikes.
Niel wants to clinch up but Paquette keeps it at a distance.
Niel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paquette finds it's way round the side to connect with Niel's head.
Paquette might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Niel.
Niel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niel sizes up Paquette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paquette lands a nice looking body shot.
Niel defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
Niel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquette lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paquette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paquette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Paquette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niel thumps Paquette with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette loads up on a big right hand but Niel slips the punch.
Niel lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquette lands a right hook to the body.
Niel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Paquette gets tackled into the cage by Niel. Niel maintains the clinch.
Niel lands a knee to the head.
Paquette looking to slow down the pace here.
Paquette is looking to break free of the clinch but Niel has double underhooks.
Paquette is trying to push Niel away but Niel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paquette takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paquette misses with some punches.
Paquette takes a knee right on the jaw!
Niel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paquette's efforts to push away.
Niel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paquette wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niel looking to stall.
Paquette is trying to break the clinch but Niel is controlling him.
Paquette managing to block the knees to the body from Niel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette breaks from the clinch.
Niel digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
Paquette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Paquette fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niel.
Paquette keeps the fight on the outside.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niel.
Niel doesn't manage to clinch there - Paquette circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paquette blocks a jab.
Paquette misses with a two punch combination.
Niel darts in and clinches Paquette up against the cage.
Paquette looking to slow down the pace here.
Niel landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Niel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paquette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niel counters with a good low kick that Paquette was not able to check.
Paquette swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Niel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Niel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquette throws a body shot but no joy.
Paquette throws out a loose jab but Niel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Niel.
Paquette throws a looping overhand right but Niel ducks down to avoid it.
Paquette misses with an uppercut. Niel saw that one coming.
Paquette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niel lands with a kick to the temple. Paquette shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Niel slips a straight right by Paquette.
Paquette takes a head kick and shrugs it 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!
Niel looks for the body kick but Paquette saw that one coming.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Niel moves out of range.
No joy there for Niel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Niel slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette moves out of range.
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette is having none of it.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Niel's shoulder, as Niel tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niel.
Nice defenses there by Niel.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Niel moves away and avoids it.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Niel moves away and avoids it.
Niel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Niel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Niel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquette misses with a double jab.
Niel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paquette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niel circles away quickly and effectively.
Paquette blocks a head kick by Niel.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niel.
Niel slips a straight right by Paquette.
Niel slips a straight right by Paquette.
Niel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette.
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Niel's head but Niel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Niel.
Paquette is breathing heavily.
Niel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Niel clinches.
Niel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paquette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paquette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niel lands a good knee to the midsection. Paquette won't want to take too many of those.
Niel gets through Paquette's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Niel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niel misses with a knee to the head.
Niel lands a left hand.
Paquette working hard to break the clinch.
Niel misses with some punches.
Niel is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niel avoiding damage.
Niel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paquette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niel lands a knee to the body.
Paquette is trying to maintain a safe position but Niel gets an underhook and turns Paquette into the cage.
Niel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paquette in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paquette wants to break free but Niel has control.
Niel misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niel prevents Paquette from breaking the clinch.
Niel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paquette backwards.
Paquette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Niel.
Niel lands a hook that snaps the head of Paquette backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niel as Paquette tries to tie him up.
Niel looking to stall.
Niel lands with a right to the head.
Paquette swings wildly with an uppercut but Niel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niel. Paquette shrugs it off though.
Niel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paquette misses with a hook.
Niel pushes Paquette away with a front kick.
Paquette scores with a hook to the body. Niel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niel tries to clinch there but Paquette circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Niel dominated that second round.
That's time! Niel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Niel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Paquette.
Paquette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niel moves away.
Paquette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paquette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niel manages to avoid it.
Niel throws a leg kick which misses Paquette's front leg but catches the back leg as Paquette tries to avoid it.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Niel's shoulder, as Niel tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette scores with a nice head shot.
Paquette avoids the head kick by Niel.
Niel wants to clinch up but Paquette keeps it at a distance.
Niel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paquette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niel sizes up Paquette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paquette staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Niel misses its intended target.
Paquette avoids the head kick by Niel.
Niel tries to clinch up.
Niel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niel tries to land a front kick but Paquette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Niel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette moves out of range.
Paquette clobbers Niel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paquette has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Niel.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niel, right into the meat.
Niel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paquette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niel is looking to clinch but Paquette is avoiding it.
Tyson Niel is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette misses with a shot to the body
and Niel counters with a nice leg kick.
Niel slips under a jab from Paquette.
Niel works the jab nicely.
Paquette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paquette.
Paquette connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niel tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niel throws a series of strikes that have Paquette backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niel ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
Niel tries to clinch there but Paquette circles away.
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquette. Niel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Niel.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Niel avoids them all with ease.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Niel moved out of range.
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette moves out of range.
Paquette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paquette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquette swats away the attempt to clinch by Niel.
Niel misses with a two punch combination.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Niel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niel, right into the meat.
Paquette moves out of range of the body kick from Niel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Paquette. Those never looked like landing.
Niel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Niel avoids them all with ease.
Paquette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette blocks a head kick by Niel.
Niel ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
Niel just misses with a punch to the body.
Niel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquette.
Niel connects with a body shot.
Niel loads up on a big right hand but Paquette slips the punch.
Paquette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niel circles away quickly and effectively.
Paquette ducks right into an uppercut from Niel.
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but Niel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niel throws a head kick that misses.
Niel cracks Paquette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paquette jabs at Niel's body.
Paquette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niel.
Jab from Paquette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paquette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette.
Niel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette.
Niel throws a head kick that Paquette semi-blocks.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paquette keeps the fight on the outside.
Paquette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Niel ducks right into an uppercut from Paquette.
Niel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paquette's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paquette if he has to take too many more of those.
Niel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquette manages to avoid it.
Paquette misses with a hook. Niel ducked under it nicely.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niel tries to clinch but Paquette is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Niel.
Well Niel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Niel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by fabulous- breathe. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabari Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Azul!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Johnston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azul to the mat! Azul manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azul!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston has isolated one of Azul's arms. Azul looking to fight him off but Johnston twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabari Johnston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jabari Johnston thanked KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Franz Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dorky-Fast and Energized. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Sanches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches tries to clinch up.
Koppinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koppinen tries to score with a low kick but Sanches moves his leg out of the way.
Sanches doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koppinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanches moves into the clinch.
Sanches definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanches letting Koppinen take a breather here.
Koppinen misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koppinen.
Koppinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanches blocks an uppercut.
Sanches avoiding damage as Koppinen throws knees to the body.
Sanches goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koppinen prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanches as Koppinen tries to tie him up.
Sanches trying to stall but Koppinen improves his position.
Sanches tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koppinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Koppinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanches trying to control the position but instead, Koppinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanches into the cage.
Koppinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koppinen is trying to stall.
Sanches drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koppinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koppinen misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen drives through and clinches with Sanches against the cage.
Koppinen looking to throw knees to the head but Sanches is blocking nicely.
Sanches has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koppinen is trying to keep an underhook but Sanches manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Koppinen tries to roll over but Sanches keeps him under control.
Koppinen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Koppinen wants to control but Sanches is keeping busy.
Sanches seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koppinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koppinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanches.
Koppinen wants to control but Sanches is keeping busy.
Sanches looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen has his hands clasped together around Sanches's back. He's all about the action.
Sanches moves into full mount! Koppinen won't be happy about that!
Koppinen working to try and regain half guard.
Sanches punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sanches is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koppinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanches is trying to control here but Koppinen has managed to regain half guard.
Sanches seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanches passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koppinen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koppinen is looking to escape.
Koppinen tries to hold on but Sanches pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanches cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanches jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koppinen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koppinen is not content to let Sanches control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Sanches dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanches tries to clinch up but Koppinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanches wants to clinch up but Koppinen keeps it at a distance.
Koppinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sanches moves out of range easily.
Sanches closes the distance and clinches up with Koppinen, looking for a takedown. Sanches pushes Koppinen against the cage but Koppinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koppinen.
Koppinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanches.
Sanches takes a swing at Koppinen's ribcage but misses.
Koppinen connects with a high kick.
Sanches tries to move into range but Koppinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koppinen loads up on a big right hand but Sanches slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanches is defended easily by Koppinen.
Franz Sanches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Koppinen misses.
Koppinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanches moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanches tries to pull guard but Koppinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanches drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppinen managing to block the knees to the body from Sanches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanches slows down the pace here.
Koppinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koppinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanches avoiding damage as Koppinen throws knees to the body.
Koppinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanches blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanches goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koppinen prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koppinen crunches a lovely knee into Sanches's ribcage.
Koppinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanches.
Sanches looking for a takedown.
Koppinen is struggling to control the position.
Koppinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanches has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koppinen regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanches got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koppinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanches has managed to get both his arms back between Koppinen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen is trying to control the position but Sanches postures up.
Sanches trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanches trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanches passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koppinen wants to control but Sanches postures up.
Franz Sanches overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanches working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanches tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanches has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches advances nicely into full mount.
Koppinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanches wants to control the pace but Koppinen is squirming around nicely.
Sanches is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koppinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Sanches throws some wild stikes that Koppinen manages to avoid easily.
Sanches trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanches wants to finish this one by submission but Koppinen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanches.
Sanches working for a submission but Koppinen is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Sanches dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sanches is looking to clinch but Koppinen is avoiding it.
Koppinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koppinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanches tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koppinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanches.
A telegraphed right hand from Koppinen misses the target.
Sanches shoots and misses
and Koppinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanches tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koppinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koppinen. Sanches does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koppinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koppinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppinen gets tackled into the cage by Sanches. Sanches maintains the clinch.
Sanches on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koppinen tries to land a knee to the head but Sanches blocks with his arms.
Koppinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koppinen keeps control of Sanches as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koppinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanches backwards.
Ernesti Koppinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koppinen tries a knee to the head but Sanches blocks it.
Koppinen cracks Sanches with a nice body shot.
Koppinen tries to stall but Sanches uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanches fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanches.
Sanches misses with a body punch.
Sanches looking to slow down the pace here.
Koppinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koppinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koppinen connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koppinen.
Sanches on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanches blocks an elbow strike.
Sanches is looking to control Koppinen's arms but Koppinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanches has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanches up against the cage.
Sanches trying to control the position but instead, Koppinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanches into the cage.
A short left from Koppinen.
Koppinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ernesti Koppinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koppinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koppinen trying to control the position but instead, Sanches has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koppinen into the cage.
Sanches tries a body shot but Koppinen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koppinen regains guard immediately.
Sanches pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koppinen is keeping the position for now.
Koppinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanches passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanches looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koppinen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanches working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanches is trying to get an arm triangle but Koppinen is defending well.
Sanches tries for a kimura but Koppinen is defending well.
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 Franz Sanches.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanches, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Sanches!
Ernesti Koppinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Loss again! Back to gym.. No way, i go to take a drink and try to reset my brain! Im out of title picture now.. damn!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Banana song Peel Banana. Blackmore has chosen 16th century greensleeves as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pattersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Pattersson gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blackmore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pattersson cracks Blackmore with a big right hand but Blackmore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackmore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pattersson slows the pace down.
Blackmore manages to get back to half 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!
Blackmore is looking to improve his position.
Blackmore keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackmore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blackmore being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore has Pattersson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pattersson slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pattersson has a couple of punches blocked by Blackmore.
Blackmore manages to break the clinch.
Blackmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Pattersson is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pattersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pattersson looks for a takedown but Blackmore sprawls well.
Blackmore misses with a few strikes there.
Blackmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blackmore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pattersson forces Blackmore back against the cage and clinches.
Blackmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pattersson tries to break the clinch but Blackmore is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackmore.
Pattersson tries for a takedown but Blackmore manages to get underhooks.
Pattersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackmore is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pattersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pattersson manages to break the clinch.
Blackmore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pattersson. Pattersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pattersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pattersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pattersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blackmore is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Pattersson misses with a two punch combination.
Blackmore ducks under a wild hook from Pattersson.
Blackmore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pattersson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackmore's guard now.
Pattersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackmore keeping moving, preventing Pattersson from controlling successfully.
Blackmore is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackmore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pattersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackmore is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pattersson misses with a hook
and Blackmore counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pattersson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pattersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pattersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pattersson misses with an uppercut.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackmore!
Blackmore manages to get back to half guard.
Blackmore holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pattersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pattersson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pattersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pattersson 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.
Pattersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackmore is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pattersson with a nice cross.
Pattersson clinches up against the cage.
Pattersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackmore is defending well.
Blackmore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pattersson's efforts to push away.
Blackmore pushes Pattersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
Blackmore lands with a short shot to the head.
Pattersson working hard to break the clinch.
Blackmore breaks the clinch.
A big left from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pattersson.
Blackmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pattersson lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
Blackmore throws a leg kick which misses Pattersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pattersson tries to avoid it.
Blackmore with a jab.
Pattersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackmore.
Blackmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pattersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pattersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pattersson. That did some damage!
Pattersson tries for a takedown but Blackmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pattersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackmore throws out a loose jab but Pattersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pattersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pattersson misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore scores with a hook to the body. Pattersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackmore jabs Pattersson right on the nose. Pattersson blinks but takes it well.
Blackmore lands a nice shot to the body.
Pattersson scores with a nice right hand.
Pattersson throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmore's shoulder, as Blackmore tries to avoid the shot.
Pattersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackmore misses with a wild combination.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pattersson lands with a right hand.
Pattersson checks a low kick from Blackmore.
Pattersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pattersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackmore.
No luck for Pattersson with that takedown attempt.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but Pattersson moves out of range.
Blackmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pattersson looks to land a combination. Blackmore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pattersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackmore throws the left hand but Pattersson avoids the punch easily.
Pattersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackmore is fending him off so far but Pattersson persists. Nope, Blackmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackmore lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pattersson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pattersson's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore is concentrating on defense, preventing Pattersson from advancing position.
Pattersson trying to control from half guard but Blackmore is working away.
Blackmore is doing well to control the position and prevent Pattersson from advancing to side control.
Blackmore is looking for a sweep. Pattersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pattersson is looking to take a break and control but Blackmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doug Pattersson.
Blackmore misses the shot to the body.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pattersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackmore's half guard.
Doug Pattersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackmore tries to roll over but Pattersson keeps him under control.
Pattersson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ritchie Blackmore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut.
Pattersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pattersson throws a good cross that connects.
Blackmore connects with a body shot that sends Pattersson's belly button to the back.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut.
Pattersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackmore is fending him off so far but Pattersson persists. Nope, Blackmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackmore misses with a two punch combination.
Pattersson misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Blackmore scores with a four punch combination!
Blackmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pattersson misses with a few strikes there.
Blackmore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pattersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pattersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmore. Blackmore obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pattersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Blackmore.
Blackmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pattersson.
Blackmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackmore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pattersson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Blackmore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pattersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson slips a jab and a cross from Blackmore.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut. Pattersson saw that one coming.
Pattersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pattersson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pattersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pattersson somewhat.
Pattersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackmore jabs Pattersson right on the nose. Pattersson blinks but takes it well.
Pattersson moves away from the strike by Blackmore.
Blackmore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackmore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackmore cracks Pattersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackmore lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackmore throws a nice looking combination but Pattersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Blackmore. No joy for Pattersson on that attempt.
Blackmore cracks Pattersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Pattersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pattersson.
Blackmore 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.
Blackmore tries to bum rush Pattersson with a series of wild strikes but Pattersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pattersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pattersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pattersson shoots for a takedown but Blackmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackmore lands a slapping body shot.
Blackmore throws a shot from downtown. Pattersson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson throws a looping overhand right but Blackmore ducks down to avoid it.
Blackmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pattersson.
Blackmore jabs Pattersson right on the nose. Pattersson blinks but takes it well.
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!
Blackmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackmore misses with the combination.
A combination from Blackmore does no damage.
Pattersson misses with a hook. Blackmore ducked under it nicely.
Pattersson cracks Blackmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blackmore misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackmore throws out a loose jab but Pattersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pattersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmore.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Blackmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackmore 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Blackmore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ritchie Blackmore thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Doug Pattersson was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. Didn't expect this to happen to me. Damn, im better than the other guy.. That junior got lucky!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desert Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desert Storm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago with a nice cross.
Drago pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Storm looking to stall.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drago lands a knee to the head.
Drago lands a nice knee to the body.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.
Drago lands a knee to the head.
Drago landing knees to the body.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drago lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drago with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drago pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drago scores with a hook to the body.
Drago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drago digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Storm looks winded!
Storm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm jumps guard but Drago stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago landing knees to the body.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Drago working Storm over with knees to the body.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Tony Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desert Storm.
Drago with a knee to the head.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drago to keep the fight standing.
Drago with a knee to the head.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm's coach down at Area 51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Storm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drago landing knees to the head.
Drago prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drago landing knees to the head.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Drago landing knees to the head.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago lands a knee to the head.
Storm is trying to stall.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Storm tries to circle away but Drago has him pinned against the cage.
Drago looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drago misses with a knee strike.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Drago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drago prevents a body shot from Storm.
Drago scores a nice knee to the body.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Storm looking to stall.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
Drago working Storm over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drago rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drago landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drago obliges.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Drago misses with a knee strike.
Storm wants to take the fight to the mat but Drago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tony Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desert Storm.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Drago misses with a knee strike.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drago misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Drago.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Drago looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Drago has double underhooks.
Storm tries to circle away but Drago has him pinned against the cage.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Storm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drago to keep the fight standing.
Drago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drago as Storm tries to tie him up.
Drago misses with a knee strike.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tony Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drago connects with a knee to the head.
Storm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drago to keep the fight standing.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Storm jumps guard but Drago stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drago landing knees to the body.
Storm is trying to push Drago away but Drago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Storm prevents a body shot from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails to pull guard.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm jumps guard but Drago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Storm is trying to push Drago away but Drago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Drago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drago misses with a knee to the head.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Drago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Storm tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drago scores with a knee to the head.
Storm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Drago connects with a knee to the head.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Storm drops back down to his feet.
Tony Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desert Storm.
Drago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago landing knees to the head.
Drago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Drago.
Drago connects with a knee to the head.
Drago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drago misses with a knee to the head.
Storm has Drago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Storm tries to pull guard but Drago forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Storm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drago wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drago wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Storm passes into half guard.
Storm passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet here but Storm is keeping cool and he's managed to take Drago's back.
Drago looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Storm is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Storm let's go of the attempt for now.
Storm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Storm is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Storm controls the position.
Drago is trying to stand back up.
Storm is looking for the choke from the back position but Drago is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago holding both Storm 's hands and preventing any damage.
Drago preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Storm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desert Storm.
I think Drago 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Drago!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Uhri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhri has chosen Nyrkillä naamaan - Taste the concrete you sissy! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Uhri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black trying to control but Uhri is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Black's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Uhri.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Uhri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uhri manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Uhri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uhri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uhri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uhri!
Uhri working the ground and pound but Black is defending the strikes.
Uhri landing a few strikes.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uhri defends it well.
Uhri tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhri is still trying to improve position.
Uhri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black 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! Uhri is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Black!
Robert Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Iivari Uhri was interviewed post fight and said 'So what that i lossed, dont care!! Next guy is gonna feel the pain! Because of this "Yoda" guy!!! F**K!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp as his entrance music. Pedro Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Barnes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Barnes in his guard.
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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 Pedro Lopez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Barnes takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes has Lopez pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Lopez trying to control but Barnes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lopez has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez pulls Barnes in to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pedro Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lopez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
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!
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Barnes in his guard.
Barnes trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez'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.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses the jab.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brady Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez gets full guard.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brady Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes!
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lopez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Lopez trying his best to control but Barnes has mounted him.
Lopez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pedro Lopez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Manucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moistly Seeping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Manucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moistly Seeping!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manucci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seeping stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seeping blocks a head kick by Manucci.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Manucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manucci throws a sloppy head kick and Seeping moves out of range easily.
Manucci misses with a head kick.
Seeping scores with a body shot.
Seeping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manucci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seeping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seeping moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manucci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manucci throws a wild body kick that Seeping sees coming a mile off.
Seeping shoots in and drives through. Manucci sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Seeping.
Seeping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manucci scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Moistly Seeping has been cut.
Manucci misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seeping manages to avoid it.
Manucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Seeping is just out of range.
Seeping connects with a nice looking jab.
Manucci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manucci swinging wildly here.
Seeping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seeping closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seeping not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seeping throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seeping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manucci's head.
Manucci tries to roll over but Seeping keeps him under control.
Seeping sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manucci defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manucci is refusing to be controlled, as Seeping sits in half guard.
Seeping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seeping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manucci's head.
Seeping wants to take a breather but Manucci is having none of it.
Seeping thows a huge punch but Manucci dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seeping sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manucci defending well though.
Manucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seeping.
Seeping trying to control from half guard but Manucci is working away.
Seeping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manucci's head.
Manucci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Seeping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seeping lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seeping throws an elbow that misses. Manucci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seeping's guard. Nice move by Manucci!
Seeping lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Manucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manucci tries to get out of the position.
Seeping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seeping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seeping trying to control but Manucci is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seeping scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seeping throws a big elbow that misses.
Manucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seeping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seeping postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seeping throwing strikes from guard but Manucci blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seeping works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seeping thows a huge punch but Manucci dodges it nicely.
Seeping is trying to control the action in half guard but Manucci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moistly Seeping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moistly Seeping's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seeping throws a shot from downtown. Manucci moves away and avoids it.
Seeping closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Seeping with the ground and pound but Manucci uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Seeping looking to pass the guard.
Seeping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moistly Seeping has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manucci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Seeping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Seeping throwing shots but Manucci is blocking nicely.
Seeping is looking to advance position but Manucci won't allow it.
Manucci is staying active underneath Seeping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seeping in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seeping lands a nice short elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Seeping. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Seeping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seeping throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manucci to regain full guard.
Seeping lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seeping throws a big elbow that misses.
Seeping throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeping makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seeping wants to control from the top but Manucci keeps moving.
Seeping is looking to work some ground and pound but Manucci has wrist control.
Manucci keeping moving, preventing Seeping from controlling successfully.
Seeping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seeping throws a big elbow that misses.
Seeping wants to control from the top but Manucci keeps moving.
Seeping landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeping is looking to work some ground and pound but Manucci has wrist control.
Seeping trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seeping is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeping postures up in Manucci's guard and throws a big left but Manucci blocks it.
Seeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeping postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seeping working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seeping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seeping lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seeping trying to control but Manucci is working from the bottom.
Seeping with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seeping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seeping chips away with some ground and pound.
Seeping trying to control the position from guard on top but Manucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moistly Seeping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moistly Seeping's cut.
That's time! Manucci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Seeping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dominic Manucci is winning the standup battle so far.
Seeping avoids the head kick by Manucci.
A shot to the liver by Seeping. Beautiful body shot.
Seeping closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manucci to the mat! Manucci manages to get full guard.
Manucci is rocked!
Seeping gets to his feet and stands over Manucci, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Manucci felt that one! Seeping unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Manucci from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moistly Seeping!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by She Knows. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Tremblay there.
Newton takes a swing at Tremblay's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Tremblay misses.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Tremblay, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Tremblay against the cage but Tremblay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton tries to work over Tremblay's front leg with a kick but Tremblay checks it.
Newton darts in and clinches Tremblay up against the cage.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tremblay walks away with a smile on his face. Newton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Tremblay counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Tremblay.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and Tremblay counters with a one-two to the body.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tremblay counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton avoiding damage.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton misses with some punches.
Newton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tremblay is trying to break free.
Tremblay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Tremblay has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Newton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tremblay up against the cage.
Tremblay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tremblay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Newton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tremblay to the mat. Tremblay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tremblay trying to control the position.
Newton trying to control but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Newton postures up.
Tremblay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newton controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tremblay is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tremblay can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tremblay.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tremblay keeps moving.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton stops Tremblay from standing up.
Tremblay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're going to have a standup here because Christopher Newton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Tremblay swinging wildly here.
Tremblay checks a leg kick.
Newton connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Newton tenderised Tremblay's leg. Tremblay is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay swinging wildly here.
Christopher Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tremblay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton motions for Tremblay to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tremblay's sensitive parts.
Tremblay lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Newton. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Newton misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
Tremblay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vincent Tremblay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tremblay lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and Tremblay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Tremblay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton throws a leg kick but Tremblay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton throws a leg kick but Tremblay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton misses with a leg kick
and Tremblay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton throws out a leg kick but Tremblay moves out of range and Newton only half commits.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Newton.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Tremblay's head but Tremblay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tremblay checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton throws a body punch but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Tremblay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tremblay catches Newton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newton.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tremblay.
Some bone on bone action there as Tremblay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Tremblay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tremblay as he checks the leg kick.
Tremblay avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tremblay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton swings for the body but Tremblay moves out of range.
Newton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tremblay is out of range and Newton settles back down.
Tremblay moves out of range of the body kick.
Tremblay swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tremblay misses the target.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton is looking to wear down Tremblay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Tremblay with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Newton jabs at Tremblay's body.
Vincent Tremblay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tremblay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Newton closes the distance and pushes Tremblay back into the cage.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tremblay controls his hands.
Tremblay blocking some punches.
Tremblay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tremblay is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Tremblay avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
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 Christopher Newton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christopher Newton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Newton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tremblay counters with a one-two to the body.
Newton throws a low kick but Tremblay moves out of range easily.
Newton tries to clinch up but Tremblay circles away and keeps his distance.
Vincent Tremblay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tremblay is out of range.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Newton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tremblay checks it well.
Newton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newton closes the distance and pushes Tremblay back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton effectively controlling the action here.
Newton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton decides to pull guard.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tremblay is one step ahead there.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremblay is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tremblay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tremblay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tremblay defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton working for a triangle but Tremblay defends it easily.
Tremblay wants to stand but Newton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tremblay is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newton passes Tremblay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tremblay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tremblay wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tremblay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton stops Tremblay from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Tremblay is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newton in particular looking to stall.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Tremblay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton prevents Tremblay from standing back up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Tremblay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tremblay avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tremblay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Newton!
A relieved looking Christopher Newton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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