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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Cervic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Gutenburg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luka Cervic's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Gutenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Cervic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutenburg misses the shot to the body.
Gutenburg misses with a takedown attempt - Cervic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick from Gutenburg misses.
Johan Gutenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervic.
Gutenburg misses with a wild combination.
Gutenburg moves in looking to clinch but Cervic pushes him off.
Cervic slips a straight right by Gutenburg.
Cervic throws a one two combo.
It looks like Johan Gutenburg has been cut.
Gutenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cervic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutenburg.
Gutenburg misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cervic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cervic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cervic duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg looks for a takedown but Cervic sprawls well.
Cervic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervic connects with a right hand. Gutenburg shakes it off.
Cervic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cervic rushes Gutenburg and presses him up against the cage.
Gutenburg goes for a takedown attempt but Cervic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervic avoids the body shot from Gutenburg.
Cervic drops Gutenburg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gutenburg looks back up at him and smiles so Cervic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervic misses with an uppercut.
Gutenburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervic.
Gutenburg misses with a looping right.
Cervic drives through and clinches with Gutenburg against the cage.
Cervic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cervic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cervic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gutenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervic scores with a hook.
Johan Gutenburg's cut is getting worse.
Cervic works Gutenburg's body with a nice hook.
Gutenburg is breathing heavily.
A jab from Cervic does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutenburg somewhat.
Gutenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cervic circles away quickly and effectively.
Luka Cervic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cervic clinches with his opponent.
Cervic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutenburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervic tries to sprawl out of it but Gutenburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervic moves away.
No joy there for Gutenburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervic swivels and escapes.
Gutenburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cervic checks a leg kick.
Cervic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gutenburg, pushing him back against the cage.
Gutenburg working aggressively here.
Cervic breaks from the clinch.
Cervic drives through and clinches with Gutenburg against the cage.
Cervic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gutenburg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cervic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gutenburg is looking to wear down Cervic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cervic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown but Cervic shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutenburg works Cervic's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Cervic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutenburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cervic counters with a left and a right that stings Gutenburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Cervic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Gutenburg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutenburg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cervic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutenburg.
Cervic lands a right hook to the body.
Cervic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luka Cervic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cervic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gutenburg momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervic swings for the body but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Gutenburg misses with a two punch combination.
Gutenburg takes a swing at Cervic's ribcage but misses.
Cervic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutenburg at a distance.
Cervic scores with a jab.
Johan Gutenburg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cervic clinches up with Gutenburg and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cervic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutenburg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gutenburg thows a huge punch but Cervic dodges it nicely.
Cervic is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutenburg is looking to advance position but Cervic won't allow it.
Cervic pushes Gutenburg off looking to stand but Gutenburg dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg is keen to just control but Cervic is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cervic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cervic stuns Gutenburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gutenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gutenburg misses with a combination
and Cervic counters with a straight right hand.
Gutenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutenburg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gutenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cervic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gutenburg doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutenburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervic.
Cervic throws a series of strikes that have Gutenburg backpedaling.
Cervic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cervic lands a left and a right that send Gutenburg crashing to the mat, dazed. Cervic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jeez, Johan Gutenburg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Cervic lands a nice hook to Gutenburg's body. Gutenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cervic drops Gutenburg with a beautiful combination! Gutenburg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cervic is looking for the KO!
Gutenburg is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Gutenburg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luka Cervic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Plumpman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haller has chosen The Race Is On - Sawyer Brown as his entrance music. Clayton Haller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kalle Plumpman's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Plumpman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Haller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plumpman moves away.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plumpman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haller throws a head kick but Plumpman moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Haller.
Clayton Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haller lands a jab.
Haller lands with a cross.
Plumpman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haller.
Plumpman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plumpman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Plumpman's head but Plumpman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller lands a slapping body shot.
Plumpman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haller clobbers Plumpman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Plumpman swats away the attempt to clinch by Haller.
Haller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plumpman throws a combination that misses
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
Haller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plumpman blocks a head kick by Haller.
Nice cross by Haller.
Haller slips a jab and a cross from Plumpman.
Haller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Plumpman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haller thumps Plumpman with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plumpman walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Plumpman misses
and Haller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Plumpman.
Plumpman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
Plumpman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haller counters with a series of strikes. Plumpman will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plumpman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plumpman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Plumpman misses.
Haller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haller throws and low kick but Plumpman moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Plumpman.
Haller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danga de danga de dang - Haller scores with a four punch combination!
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Haller misses
and Plumpman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plumpman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haller tests Plumpman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plumpman misses with a few strikes there.
Haller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plumpman at a distance.
Haller is looking to land body kicks.
Haller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Plumpman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
Haller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Plumpman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch but Plumpman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haller tries to clinch there but Plumpman circles away.
Haller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plumpman on the side of the head.
Plumpman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Haller looks for the body kick but Plumpman saw that one coming.
Haller closes the distance and pushes Plumpman back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haller lands a jab.
Haller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Haller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Plumpman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haller misses with a few strikes there.
Haller connects with a body shot.
Plumpman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Haller avoids the body shot from Plumpman.
Haller lands a front kick.
Plumpman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plumpman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plumpman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Plumpman does no damage.
Plumpman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Haller to counter with a crisp jab.
Haller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plumpman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plumpman takes a shot to the head.
Haller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Plumpman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haller wants to clinch up but Plumpman keeps it at a distance.
Haller lands with an uppercut that bounces Plumpman off the cage and back into rage.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Plumpman is out of range.
Haller looks to clinch
and Plumpman counters with a two punch combo.
Haller drives through and clinches with Plumpman against the cage.
Haller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plumpman up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Haller's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Plumpman is trying to break free.
Haller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plumpman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plumpman tries to bum rush Haller with a series of wild strikes but Haller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haller throws a head kick that Plumpman semi-blocks.
Haller is looking to clinch.
Haller lands a jab to the nose.
Haller wants to clinch but Plumpman slips to the side
and Plumpman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plumpman slips a jab from Haller.
Haller is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Plumpman.
Clayton Haller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plumpman scores with a one two! Haller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Plumpman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plumpman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman lands a jab.
Haller tries to clinch up.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plumpman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plumpman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Plumpman is out of range.
Haller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plumpman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Haller avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plumpman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Plumpman counters with a two punch combo.
Plumpman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Haller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plumpman moves out of range as Haller throws a body kick.
Haller tries to clinch but Plumpman is having none of it.
Plumpman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haller backs up against the cage.
Haller misses with a combination
enabling Plumpman to counter with a crisp jab.
Haller throws a sloppy head kick and Plumpman moves out of range easily.
Haller tries to clinch but Plumpman moves out of range.
Haller thuds a left hand into Plumpman's body.
Haller fails to land with a series of punches.
Plumpman throws a sloppy body shot
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haller moves in looking to clinch but Plumpman pushes him off.
Haller pushes Plumpman up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Haller.
Plumpman can't break the clinch.
Haller gets through Plumpman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Haller.
Plumpman is working for takedown but Haller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haller tries to land a knee to the head but Plumpman blocks with his arms.
Haller breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Plumpman misses.
Plumpman punishes Haller's body with a nice straight punch.
Plumpman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haller.
Plumpman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Haller. That's going to slow Plumpman down.
Plumpman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haller tries to clinch but Plumpman moves out of range.
Haller misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plumpman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plumpman scores with a nice head shot.
Plumpman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plumpman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Plumpman scores with a four punch combination!
Haller misses with a combination
and Plumpman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plumpman misses with the combination.
Haller throws out a loose jab but Plumpman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller is looking to clinch but Plumpman is avoiding it.
Haller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plumpman looks to land a combination but Haller avoids it well.
Clayton Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Plumpman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller tries to clinch but Plumpman is having none of it.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Plumpman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plumpman throws a combination that misses
and Haller counters with a right hand to the body.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plumpman throws out the jab.
Plumpman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Plumpman scores with a body shot.
Plumpman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haller tries to clinch but Plumpman moves out of range.
Haller has closed the distance and engaged Plumpman in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haller has Plumpman pressed against the cage, preventing Plumpman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haller obliges.
Haller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plumpman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalle Plumpman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plumpman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clayton Haller.
Well Haller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Haller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronn Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Koskinen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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162 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronn Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koskinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koskinen feints and as Moss raises his hands in defense, Koskinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koskinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koskinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
Moss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koskinen controls the pace.
Koskinen trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss is trying to keep Koskinen in close.
Koskinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koskinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moss working for a triangle but Koskinen defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koskinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koskinen defends well.
Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koskinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koskinen is pushing down on Moss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moss is fighting to maintain full guard but Koskinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koskinen works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Koskinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moss taking shots to the head.
Moss is trying desperately to improve position.
Koskinen with shots to the head and body - Moss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moss is rocked!
Koskinen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moss in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moss to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Koskinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Possu The Pumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Monfriesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good knees
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Possu The Pumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Monfriesz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monfriesz scores with a three punch combo!
Monfriesz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Pumpkin moves into the clinch.
Monfriesz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Pumpkin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monfriesz blocks it with crossed arms.
Monfriesz takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Johnny Monfriesz has been cut.
The Pumpkin gets underhooks to prevent Monfriesz's takedown attempt.
Monfriesz jumps guard but The Pumpkin stands there with Monfriesz around his waist. Monfriesz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Pumpkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Pumpkin taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monfriesz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Pumpkin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Monfriesz pulls guard effortlessly.
The Pumpkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Pumpkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Monfriesz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfriesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Monfriesz is trying to control the position but The Pumpkin postures up.
Monfriesz is looking to stand up but The Pumpkin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monfriesz wants to get back to his feet but The Pumpkin passes into half guard.
Monfriesz trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monfriesz throws a solid leg kick but The Pumpkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monfriesz.
The Pumpkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Pumpkin slowing the pace effectively.
The Pumpkin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The Pumpkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monfriesz is defending well for now.
The Pumpkin gets underhooks to prevent Monfriesz's takedown attempt.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Monfriesz.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the body.
Monfriesz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monfriesz goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Pumpkin prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monfriesz fails to pull guard.
Monfriesz jumps guard but The Pumpkin stands there with Monfriesz around his waist. Monfriesz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on The Pumpkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Pumpkin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monfriesz goes for a takedown attempt but The Pumpkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Pumpkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Pumpkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monfriesz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Pumpkin checks it well.
The Pumpkin drives through and clinches with Monfriesz against the cage.
The Pumpkin stalling the fight.
Monfriesz gets control of The Pumpkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Monfriesz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Monfriesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monfriesz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Pumpkin defends it easily.
Monfriesz wants to get back to his feet but The Pumpkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monfriesz is looking for a triangle but The Pumpkin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu The Pumpkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Monfriesz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Pumpkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monfriesz jumps guard but The Pumpkin stands there with Monfriesz around his waist. Monfriesz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monfriesz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monfriesz takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Pumpkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monfriesz's defenses.
Monfriesz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monfriesz takes an elbow to the temple.
The Pumpkin stops a takedown attempt from Monfriesz.
The Pumpkin misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by The Pumpkin.
That has opened up Johnny Monfriesz's cut even more.
Monfriesz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Pumpkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Monfriesz.
Monfriesz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Pumpkin has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monfriesz fails to pull guard.
Monfriesz tries to score a body lock takedown but The Pumpkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Pumpkin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Pumpkin tries a knee to the head but Monfriesz blocks it.
The Pumpkin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monfriesz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pumpkin lands a big knee! That's hurt Monfriesz! Oh, he's all over the place! The Pumpkin lands another knee that sends Monfriesz to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Possu The Pumpkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridio's entrance music is O Fortuna - Carl Orff. A fine choice. Slim Shadie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximo Meridio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadie moves out of range of the strikes.
Meridio throws the left hand but Shadie avoids the punch easily.
Meridio throws a leg kick but Shadie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Meridio misses with a body punch
and Shadie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meridio misses with a looping left.
Shadie shoots in and bounces Meridio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shadie with a nice head shot there.
Shadie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shadie stopping the sweep attempt from Meridio.
Meridio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meridio is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shadie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shadie is looking for a triangle but Meridio pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meridio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadie keeping moving, preventing Meridio from controlling successfully.
Meridio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shadie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meridio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shadie manages to get back to half guard.
Meridio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shadie wants to get back to full guard.
Shadie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shadie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meridio passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meridio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meridio has managed to get both his arms back between Shadie's legs - danger averted.
Meridio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shadie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shadie has escaped and now he's on top!
Meridio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio keeping moving, preventing Shadie from controlling successfully.
Shadie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meridio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadie looking to sit in guard and control but Meridio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shadie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shadie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meridio!
Shadie dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Meridio is now in Shadie's guard. A big mistake from Shadie there, giving up the dominant position!
Shadie trying to keep a closed guard but Meridio is proving a slippery customer.
Shadie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meridio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meridio is one step ahead there.
Shadie keeping full guard, as Meridio tries to pass.
Shadie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Meridio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridio fails with the takedown
so Shadie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meridio keeping full guard, as Shadie tries to pass.
Meridio trying to control the position.
Shadie has gone for a leg lock! Meridio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shadie's guard.
Shadie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shadie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meridio!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Meridio has worked his arm free - good work by Meridio!
Shadie scores with punches from side control.
Shadie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shadie cracks Meridio with a big right hand but Meridio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meridio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meridio is stalling here. Shadie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Meridio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shadie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shadie lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Shadie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Meridio regains half guard, as Shadie was trying to land strikes.
Shadie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meridio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shadie prevents Meridio from improving his position.
Meridio trying to control but Shadie postures up.
Shadie is looking to take a break and control but Meridio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadie with the ground and pound but Meridio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio keeping moving, preventing Shadie from controlling successfully.
Shadie advances to half guard.
Meridio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shadie passes Meridio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shadie is looking to take a break and control but Meridio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadie throws a strike but Meridio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shadie looking to pass the guard.
Meridio is trying to keep Shadie in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meridio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shadie has Meridio in his guard.
Meridio postures up.
Meridio is sitting in close to Shadie's body. Shadie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Meridio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Meridio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shadie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slim Shadie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi comes to the cage accompanied by Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammipuomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tammipuomi throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tammipuomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tammipuomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartola.
Hartola loads up on a big right hand but Tammipuomi slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Hartola.
Hartola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tammipuomi. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartola throws a head kick but Tammipuomi moves out of range.
Tammipuomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tammipuomi misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammipuomi slips under a jab.
Tammipuomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tammipuomi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hartola fakes the leg kick and cracks Tammipuomi in the body.
Tammipuomi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tammipuomi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hartola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tammipuomi.
Hartola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tammipuomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tammipuomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Tammipuomi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tammipuomi has time to react.
It looks like Marco Tammipuomi has been cut.
Hartola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tammipuomi.
Hartola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Hartola.
Hartola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hartola throws a nice head kick!
A lazy body kick from Tammipuomi
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hartola finds it's way round the side to connect with Tammipuomi's head.
Marco Tammipuomi's cut is getting worse.
Hartola digs a good body shot into Tammipuomi's ribs.
Tommi Hartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartola cracks Tammipuomi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hartola has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tammipuomi to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartola lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Tammipuomi crumples to the floor! Hartola milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Hartola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flex Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pasi Ruohonen enters the cage!
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen works over Legs's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Flex Legs has been cut.
Ruohonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruohonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruohonen moves in looking to clinch but Legs pushes him off.
Ruohonen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legs moves out of range as Ruohonen throws a body kick.
Legs looks for a takedown but Ruohonen sprawls well.
Legs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Ruohonen catches Legs right on the button with a cross.
Ruohonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Legs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruohonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruohonen landing knees to the body.
Legs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruohonen lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs tries to pull guard but Ruohonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Legs drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flex Legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruohonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruohonen throws a series of punches but Legs avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Ruohonen does it's job there.
Ruohonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ruohonen lands a two punch combo.
Legs is rocked!
Ruohonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Legs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruohonen but Ruohonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruohonen misses with a two punch combination.
Ruohonen has Legs up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruohonen smiles and moves away.
Ruohonen throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely.
A big left from Legs misses.
Ruohonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruohonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruohonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruohonen cracks Legs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruohonen with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruohonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruohonen throws a series of strikes that have Legs backpedaling.
Legs takes a swing at Ruohonen's ribcage but misses.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruohonen's waist but Ruohonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legs off to one side.
Ruohonen is looking to clinch.
Ruohonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruohonen.
Legs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Legs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruohonen throws a head kick but Legs moves out of range.
Legs seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruohonen tries to bum rush Legs with a series of wild strikes but Legs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruohonen throws a right hand that Legs ducks under and follows up with a left that Legs also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Ruohonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruohonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legs tries for a takedown but Ruohonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruohonen counters with a big head kick but Legs shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruohonen counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Legs. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Legs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legs fails with the takedown
and Ruohonen counters with a nice body shot.
Legs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruohonen is looking to clinch but Legs is avoiding it.
Ruohonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legs's head.
Ruohonen works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flex Legs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Legs misses with a takedown
and Ruohonen counters with a three punch combo that has Legs backing up. Legs nods at Ruohonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruohonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Legs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruohonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Legs off the cage and back into rage.
Ruohonen slips a jab from Legs.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Legs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen lands with a kick to the temple. Legs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Legs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruohonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruohonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruohonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legs, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruohonen stands up from Legs's guard - Ruohonen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Legs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruohonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flex Legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that misses.
Legs misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruohonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruohonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Legs. Legs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruohonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruohonen cracks the inside of Legs's front leg.
Ruohonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruohonen moves into the clinch.
Legs takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruohonen landing knees to the body.
Ruohonen lands an elbow that stopped Legs in his tracks for a moment.
Ruohonen with a knee to the head.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legs avoids the head kick by Ruohonen.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruohonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruohonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legs is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruohonen is just riding it out for now. Legs eventually gives up the hold.
Legs prevents Ruohonen from standing back up.
Ruohonen wants to control but Legs is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legs is looking to pass Ruohonen's guard but actually Ruohonen recovers to full guard.
Legs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruohonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruohonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruohonen!
Ruohonen stands up.
Some wild striking there from Ruohonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruohonen throws a right hand that Legs ducks under and follows up with a left that Legs also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flex Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Legs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruohonen throws the kick towards the body but Legs avoids it.
Ruohonen misses with a looping right.
Ruohonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruohonen tries to clinch up.
Ruohonen sizes up Legs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruohonen scores with a shot to the body.
Legs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruohonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruohonen throws a series of punches but Legs avoids them all with ease.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruohonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Legs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruohonen pulls Legs in close to prevent any damage.
Ruohonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
Legs has gone for a leg lock! Ruohonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legs's guard.
Ruohonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pasi Ruohonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Legs looking to control but Ruohonen passes into half guard.
Legs manages to get to full guard.
Ruohonen postures up.
Ruohonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruohonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruohonen tries to stand but Legs is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruohonen is looking to stand up but Legs won't let him.
Ruohonen stopping the sweep attempt from Legs.
Legs has his foot on Ruohonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruohonen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legs working for a triangle but Ruohonen defends it easily.
Ruohonen gets to his feet. Legs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruohonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruohonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legs.
Legs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legs misses the shot to the body.
Ruohonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legs.
Ruohonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Flex Legs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Ruohonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruohonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Ruohonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malmsteen comes into the arena with Yngwie Malmsteen - Rise up blaring out of the sound system. Dragunov has chosen Respirar você - Capital Inicial as his entrance music. Ivan Dragunov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Malmsteen throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malmsteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dragunov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen is staying active underneath Dragunov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Malmsteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
Malmsteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malmsteen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragunov wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malmsteen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a looping right.
No luck for Dragunov with that takedown attempt.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragunov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malmsteen circles away.
Dragunov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Malmsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragunov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malmsteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragunov somewhat.
James Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Malmsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragunov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malmsteen, as that shot connected.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen lands a jab to Dragunov's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Dragunov's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a jab when Dragunov was well out of range.
James Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malmsteen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malmsteen lands a jab to the head.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Dragunov's shoulder, as Dragunov tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to de liver by Malmsteen. Beautiful body shot.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragunov looks gassed!
Dragunov has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malmsteen scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Malmsteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragunov circles away quickly and effectively.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
Dragunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malmsteen tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Malmsteen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Malmsteen does no damage.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Malmsteen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Dragunov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malmsteen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragunov.
Dragunov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dragunov has gone for a leg lock! Malmsteen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dragunov's guard.
Malmsteen wants to pass the guard but Dragunov is keeping the position.
Malmsteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malmsteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malmsteen stands up from Dragunov's guard - Malmsteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dragunov has gone for a leg lock! Malmsteen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dragunov's guard.
Dragunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malmsteen defends well.
Dragunov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malmsteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragunov is retaining full guard.
Malmsteen wants to control from the top but Dragunov keeps moving.
Malmsteen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragunov has a closed guard, preventing Malmsteen from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malmsteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malmsteen looking to pass the guard.
Malmsteen gets to his feet - Dragunov follows without any prompting.
Dragunov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malmsteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malmsteen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dragunov is controlling him well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malmsteen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen stops Dragunov from passing to mount.
Malmsteen is looking for a sweep.
Malmsteen wants to control but Dragunov postures up.
Malmsteen is looking to reverse the position.
Malmsteen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dragunov connects with a decent elbow.
Dragunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working.
Dragunov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dragunov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malmsteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malmsteen throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Malmsteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Malmsteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragunov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malmsteen defends it nicely.
Dragunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malmsteen misses with a double jab.
Dragunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malmsteen is looking to wear down Dragunov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malmsteen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragunov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen can't do much from the bottom here.
Malmsteen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dragunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malmsteen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dragunov.
Dragunov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragunov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malmsteen is not content to let Dragunov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dragunov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malmsteen, who protects the arm well.
Malmsteen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malmsteen wants to get back to full guard.
Dragunov wants to free his trapped foot but Malmsteen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malmsteen is trying to maintain the position but Dragunov is very close to passing his half guard.
Malmsteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragunov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malmsteen is just riding it out for now. Dragunov eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragunov circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malmsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragunov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragunov tries to clinch up.
Malmsteen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Malmsteen looks to land a body kick but Dragunov moved away.
Malmsteen leaves Dragunov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Malmsteen forces Dragunov back against the cage and clinches.
Dragunov prevents Malmsteen from breaking the clinch.
Malmsteen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragunov has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malmsteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragunov fails to land the takedown.
Dragunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Malmsteen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malmsteen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Malmsteen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Maynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maynard needs to keep his hands up - Emelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard takes one to the chin there.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Maynard counters with a left to the body.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Maynard. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maynard.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up
and Maynard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maynard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is rocked!
BOOM! Maynard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Emelianenko. Emelianenko tries to recover but Maynard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Emelianenko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard retains his middleweight title!
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