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SFF 25: Tipi vs. Westbrook PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleazar Bolotano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolotano comes to the cage accompanied by Found at Californication Instrumental Wlasna Interpretacja on Duck.fm target=blank>Californication. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eleazar Bolotano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bolotano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor pushes Bolotano up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolotano could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolotano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor rushes Bolotano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolotano staying out of range there.
McGregor stuns Bolotano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolotano.
Bolotano avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolotano.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Bolotano's head back.
Bolotano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolotano is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bolotano to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McGregor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie McGregor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bachelor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vera (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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219 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Bachelor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augusto Vera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bachelor gets the takedown into side control.
Vera parries the strikes from Bachelor easily there. Bachelor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vera to escape.
Vera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bachelor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vera is staying active underneath Bachelor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vera.
Bachelor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vera is on top in guard.
Vera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachelor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bachelor keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Bachelor keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bachelor wants to stand and escape but Vera is having none of it.
Vera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bachelor is proving hard to escape from.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bachelor tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Bachelor misses.
Bachelor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bachelor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bachelor misses the jab.
Bachelor shoots in for a takedown but Vera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bachelor stuffs the takedown attempt from Vera. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera tries to clinch but Bachelor is having none of it.
Bachelor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bachelor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bachelor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bachelor throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bachelor manages to avoid it.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bachelor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bachelor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bachelor swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Bachelor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Bachelor backing up. Bachelor nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Bachelor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vera tries to clinch up but Bachelor circles away and keeps his distance.
Bachelor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bachelor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Bachelor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bachelor closes the distance looking to clinch
so Vera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vera passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachelor tries to kick Vera off but Vera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vera content to control rather than advance.
Vera trying to mount his opponent but Bachelor defends it.
That's two 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.
Vera is trying to control. Bachelor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor tries to get to full guard but Vera has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera has a takedown stuffed.
John Bachelor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bachelor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bachelor.
Bachelor keeps control of Vera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bachelor.
Vera has had enough of the clinch but Bachelor keeps him there for the moment.
Bachelor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bachelor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bachelor gets through Vera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bachelor.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Bachelor pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bachelor tries to clinch but Vera is having none of it.
Bachelor fails with a takedown attempt.
Bachelor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachelor wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera shoots in for a double leg but Bachelor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vera is looking to clinch but Bachelor is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachelor misses with a double jab
and Vera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vera.
Vera jumps guard but Bachelor stands there with Vera around his waist. Vera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Bachelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Vera.
Nice elbow from Bachelor.
It looks like Augusto Vera has been cut.
A hook to the body from Bachelor.
Bachelor lands with a light punch inside.
Bachelor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bachelor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bachelor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bachelor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bachelor smiles and moves away.
Vera checks the leg kick.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vera working hard to break the clinch.
Bachelor gets through Vera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bachelor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vera blocking some punches.
Vera pulls guard.
Bachelor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vera is keeping the position for now.
Bacheloris looking to pass into half guard but Vera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vera is in guard.
Bachelor wants to hit a switch here but Vera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bachelor there!
Vera looking to control but Bachelor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachelor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Vera controlling his opponent.
Vera tries to control but Bachelor wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bachelor trying desperately to get to his feet.
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 John Bachelor.
I think Bachelor 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Bachelor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekt comes to the cage accompanied by Jerry Cotton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fekt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jansson manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jansson, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Jansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jansson missing with a left hand there. Fekt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fekt circles away quickly and effectively.
Jansson loads up on a big right hand but Fekt slips the punch.
Jansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fekt slips a straight right by Jansson.
Fekt fails to land the takedown.
Jansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fekt.
Jansson scores with a body shot.
Riku Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansson cracks Fekt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Jansson - just one landing.
Fekt is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fekt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fekt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fekt tries to clinch up.
Fekt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fekt swings for the body but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson lands a two punch combo.
Jansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fekt.
Fekt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fekt drops Jansson with a big left hand! Jansson is injured, injured bad! Fekt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Fekt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Slim Calhoun has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Slim Calhoun seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Siren!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun dodges the punch combination from Siren.
Calhoun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siren is fending him off so far but Calhoun persists. Nope, Siren circles away and we're back to standing.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calhoun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siren avoids it really well and circles away.
Calhoun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siren misses with a series of wild punches.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Siren is avoiding it.
Siren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calhoun.
Siren throws a right hand that Calhoun ducks under and follows up with a left that Calhoun also avoids with ease.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siren but Siren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Calhoun.
Siren is trying to stand up.
Calhoun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siren?
Calhoun tries to control but Siren wriggling away.
Calhoun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Calhoun with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siren is trying desperately to improve position.
Calhoun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Calhoun looking to ground and pound but Siren is blocking nicely.
Siren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Siren wants to get back to his feet.
Calhoun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siren can't escape the position.
Siren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calhoun controlling from the full mount.
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.
Calhoun is landing with some decent strikes but Siren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siren working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Calhoun.
Calhoun looking to ground and pound but Siren is blocking nicely.
Siren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Calhoun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Calhoun misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Calhoun lands a big elbow.
Calhoun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siren is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Calhoun raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siren is in a horrible position here. Calhoun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siren wants to get back to his feet.
Calhoun landing strikes from the mount and Siren is in trouble!
Siren is working to get back to half guard.
Calhoun lands with some strikes.
Siren is looking to get to half guard.
Calhoun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siren?
Siren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Siren is in a horrible position here. Calhoun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siren hang on?
Siren is bucking up trying to escape but Calhoun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Siren tries to lock up and control but Calhoun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Calhoun thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Calhoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siren hang on?
Calhoun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Calhoun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Calhoun working the ground and pound effectively.
Calhoun won't let Siren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Calhoun connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calhoun punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siren dips to his left and cracks Calhoun with an uppercut!
Siren leaves Calhoun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Siren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calhoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siren circles away.
Siren works over Calhoun's head and body with a nice combination.
Calhoun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siren lands a jab to Calhoun's midsection.
Siren lands a left and a right that send Calhoun crashing to the mat, dazed. Siren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Calhoun is rocked!
Siren with a jab.
Oh Calhoun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siren lands a left and a right that send Calhoun crashing to the mat, dazed. Siren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Calhoun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antero Siren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calhoun looks up at the clock. Bad move! Siren lands a right hand from hell, dropping Calhoun. Siren pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Siren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fagundes comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. Key has chosen Highway to Hell - AC/DC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braydon Key!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Key duly obliges.
It looks like Mauricio Fagundes has been cut.
Key swinging wildly here.
Key drops Fagundes with a left and a right! Oh, Fagundes is hurt - Key dives into side control looking to finish!
Fagundes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key working away.
Oh Fagundes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Key! That's hurt Fagundes! Will he recover? Key fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braydon Key!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Oswaldo Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswaldo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Straztle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Straztle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Straztle staying out of range there.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Von Straztle is out of range.
Hostrel Von Straztle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Straztle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Oswaldo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Straztle. Von Straztle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Von Straztle moved out of range nicely.
Oswaldo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Straztle shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Straztle tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Von Straztle saw that one coming.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Von Straztle's body.
Von Straztle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Straztle tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Straztle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Von Straztle walks into a left hand.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Von Straztle slips the punch.
A big left from Von Straztle misses.
Von Straztle clinches but Sanchez breaks the clinch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Von Straztle's ribs.
Sanchez throws a hook but Von Straztle avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Sanchez catches Von Straztle right on the button with a cross.
Von Straztle darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Straztle closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Von Straztle pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Straztle is defended easily by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Von Straztle closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Straztle tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Straztle closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Straztle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Von Straztle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Straztle seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Sanchez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Straztle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Straztle's back!
I really don't envy Von Straztle right now.
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
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.
You can see the frustration on Von Straztle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanchez scores with punches from the back.
Sanchez is trying to stick to Von Straztle's back but Von Straztle is turning into Sanchez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sanchez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Straztle.
Von Straztle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Straztle is breathing heavily.
Von Straztle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Straztle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Straztle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Von Straztle won't let him.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Straztle on the ground.
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Straztle, up you get!
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a jab when Von Straztle was well out of range.
Von Straztle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Von Straztle defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Von Straztle's body.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that second round.
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!
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Von Straztle clinches but Sanchez breaks the clinch
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Von Straztle.
Von Straztle misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Straztle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Straztle.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Von Straztle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Straztle misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Straztle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Straztle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Von Straztle avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Straztle.
Jab from Sanchez.
Von Straztle fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Oswaldo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hostrel Von Straztle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Oswaldo Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Von Straztle needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Von Straztle shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Straztle tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Straztle staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Von Straztle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Von Straztle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Oswaldo Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Straztle.
Von Straztle misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez with a hook.
Von Straztle needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Straztle should have avoided that one.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Straztle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hostrel Von Straztle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Von Straztle on that attempt.
Von Straztle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara comes to the cage accompanied by Illuminati. McCall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Yuoki Akamara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy McCall's chin.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Akamara slips the punch.
Tommy McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCall feints and then cracks Akamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akamara down.
McCall thumps Akamara with a low kick.
McCall lands a right hook to the body.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Akamara's shoulder, as Akamara tries to avoid the shot.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCall throws out a powerful jab.
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCall with a jab.
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall connects with the punch.
Akamara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Akamara.
McCall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCall.
Akamara misses with a hook to the body
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall lands a nice shot that snaps Akamara's head back.
Akamara slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
A big right from Akamara misses.
McCall cracks Akamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akamara slips a straight right by McCall.
McCall lands with a shot to the body.
Akamara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCall scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by McCall.
McCall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akamara's head.
Akamara is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akamara needs to keep his hands up - McCall had a free shot at his head there.
McCall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Akamara moved out of range.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by McCall.
McCall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Akamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akamara's head.
McCall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCall lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Akamara can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McCall and Akamara drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McCall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy McCall! Tommy McCall retains his featherweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now. Dave Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee rushes Mayweather Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayweather Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayweather Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayweather Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Mayweather Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayweather Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Mayweather Jr wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Mayweather Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee digs a right hand into Mayweather Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayweather Jr's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Mayweather Jr.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee has Mayweather Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mayweather Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee decides to pull guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Mayweather Jr from standing up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mayweather Jr from controlling successfully.
Lee controlling Mayweather Jr's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mayweather Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Lee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayweather Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mayweather Jr stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mayweather Jr!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Mayweather Jr wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee gets back to half guard.
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.
Well, if Mayweather Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Mayweather Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mayweather Jr manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayweather Jr controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Mayweather Jr as Lee shoots in.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dave Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather Jr tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Mayweather Jr jabs at Lee's body.
Mayweather Jr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee catches Mayweather Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dave Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lee wants to clinch up but Mayweather Jr keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab to the head.
Lee tries to clinch up but Mayweather Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Mayweather Jr is avoiding it.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Mayweather Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayweather Jr throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Mayweather Jr is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mayweather Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayweather Jr stalls.
Mayweather Jr can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayweather Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather Jr backwards.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayweather Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayweather Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayweather Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayweather Jr wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayweather Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather Jr.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayweather Jr wants to break free but Lee has control.
Mayweather Jr wants to stall.
Mayweather Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayweather Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather Jr misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather Jr.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather Jr is defending well for now.
Mayweather Jr avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayweather Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayweather Jr prevents a body shot from Lee.
Mayweather Jr is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather Jr controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather Jr.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Mayweather Jr is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Mayweather Jr is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Mayweather Jr is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Mayweather Jr.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee is working for takedown but Mayweather Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses with some punches.
Mayweather Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather Jr.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayweather Jr's efforts to push away.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr 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!
Mayweather Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Mayweather Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to clinch there but Mayweather Jr circles away.
Mayweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayweather Jr swinging wildly here.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather Jr.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayweather Jr circles away.
Lee dives in and grabs Mayweather Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather Jr pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Mayweather Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather Jr connects with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather Jr!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Mayweather Jr.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mayweather Jr slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Mayweather Jr is having none of it.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mayweather Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayweather Jr throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee wants to clinch up but Mayweather Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Mayweather Jr tries to tie him up.
Mayweather Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather Jr backwards.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayweather Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayweather Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather Jr lands a body shot.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather Jr.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Mayweather Jr.
Lee is looking to clinch but Mayweather Jr is avoiding it.
Mayweather Jr dodges the punch combination from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayweather Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Mayweather Jr tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mayweather Jr 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.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mayweather Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mayweather Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mayweather Jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Mayweather Jr decides to stand back up.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Mayweather Jr saw that one coming.
Mayweather Jr leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayweather Jr stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Mayweather Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayweather Jr 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godric Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godric Westbrook has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timo Hirvikangas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Godric Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Westbrook. Hirvikangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Hirvikangas moves out of range.
Westbrook misses with a wild combination.
Hirvikangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hirvikangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westbrook.
Hirvikangas connects with a body shot.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Hirvikangas moves out of range.
Hirvikangas misses with a straight right.
Westbrook blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Hirvikangas moves out of range.
Hirvikangas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirvikangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Westbrook.
It looks like Timo Hirvikangas has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a hook. Hirvikangas ducked under it nicely.
Hirvikangas rushes Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvikangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas keeps control of Westbrook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirvikangas is working Westbrook over against the cage.
Hirvikangas lands a shot to the body.
Hirvikangas can't find room to land a body shot as Westbrook controls the action.
Hirvikangas tries to throw a body punch but Westbrook avoids it by throwing Hirvikangas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirvikangas.
A body shot lands from Hirvikangas.
Westbrook tries to break the clinch but Hirvikangas is controlling the position.
Hirvikangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hirvikangas - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook is trying to break the clinch but Hirvikangas is controlling him.
Westbrook tries to break free but Hirvikangas pushes him back against the cage.
Hirvikangas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hirvikangas keeps control of Westbrook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirvikangas lands a shot to the body.
Hirvikangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Westbrook looks gassed!
Hirvikangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Nice body punch from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirvikangas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westbrook or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirvikangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvikangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirvikangas fails with the takedown.
Westbrook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirvikangas.
Westbrook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hirvikangas. Hirvikangas obviously looking to wear him down.
Hirvikangas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Westbrook!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hirvikangas lands a big elbow.
Hirvikangas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook blocking the ground and pound.
Hirvikangas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Westbrook looks a forlorn figure.
Hirvikangas thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Hirvikangas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hirvikangas breaks from Westbrook's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas looking to control but Westbrook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirvikangas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hirvikangas wants to control the pace but Westbrook is squirming around nicely.
Hirvikangas unloads with some shots from mount but Westbrook bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirvikangas working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Hirvikangas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Westbrook misses.
Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirvikangas.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the body
and Hirvikangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hirvikangas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hirvikangas wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
Hirvikangas throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Westbrook works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westbrook keeps working.
Hirvikangas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westbrook sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvikangas trying to control the action but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hirvikangas wants to free his trapped foot but Westbrook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirvikangas controlling the action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hirvikangas dodges the punch combination from Westbrook.
Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Hirvikangas slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westbrook slips a straight right by Hirvikangas.
Westbrook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hirvikangas counters with a series of strikes. Westbrook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Westbrook misses with a two punch combination.
Hirvikangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Westbrook is just out of range.
Westbrook slips a jab from Hirvikangas.
Westbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Hirvikangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the body
and Hirvikangas moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hirvikangas to work.
Hirvikangas misses with a body punch.
Hirvikangas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Westbrook's efforts to push away.
That's four 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hirvikangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westbrook tries to break free but Hirvikangas pushes him back against the cage.
Hirvikangas digs a right hand into Westbrook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westbrook's gas tank.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Hirvikangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirvikangas just leaning against Westbrook, taking a breather.
Hirvikangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westbrook.
Hirvikangas tries to work over Westbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westbrook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Westbrook wants to break free but Hirvikangas has control.
Westbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas stalls.
Hirvikangas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirvikangas pulls Westbrook into guard.
Hirvikangas working a defensive guard here.
Hirvikangas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timo Hirvikangas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirvikangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westbrook slips a jab and a cross from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hirvikangas showed some decent athleticism there.
Hirvikangas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hirvikangas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westbrook's head.
Westbrook is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirvikangas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying to control but can't.
Hirvikangas uses his free foot to push down on Westbrook's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Westbrook.
Westbrook is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Westbrook really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirvikangas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hirvikangas looking to land elbow strikes but Westbrook uses the position to regain half guard.
Hirvikangas wants to free his trapped foot but Westbrook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Westbrook is looking to control Hirvikangas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Westbrook avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Westbrook throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirvikangas counters with a good low kick that Westbrook was not able to check.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Hirvikangas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvikangas moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a looping right.
Hirvikangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westbrook.
Hirvikangas misses with a hook.
Hirvikangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirvikangas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westbrook.
Hirvikangas misses the shot to the body.
Hirvikangas moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
Hirvikangas misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirvikangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hirvikangas misses with a looping left.
Hirvikangas tries to move into range but Westbrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Timo Hirvikangas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Timo Hirvikangas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook throws out a powerful jab.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
Hirvikangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook.
Hirvikangas blocks a jab.
Hirvikangas scores with a nice right hand.
Hirvikangas's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirvikangas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hirvikangas ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirvikangas counters with an outside leg kick.
Westbrook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirvikangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hirvikangas throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas throws a jab when Westbrook was well out of range.
Hirvikangas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hirvikangas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Check out the look on Hirvikangas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hirvikangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westbrook keeps working.
Hirvikangas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hirvikangas trying to control the action but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas scoring with punches from side control.
Hirvikangas lands some shots froms side control.
Hirvikangas wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
Westbrook is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying to stand up here but Hirvikangas is controlling him well.
Westbrook is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Westbrook is staying active underneath Hirvikangas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirvikangas trying to mount his opponent but Westbrook defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvikangas is looking to stall here but Westbrook recovers full guard.
Hirvikangas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westbrook is keeping the position for now.
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.
Hirvikangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Westbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvikangas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hirvikangas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas had his way with Godric Westbrook in that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Hirvikangas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirvikangas throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westbrook lands an overhand right.
Westbrook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvikangas as he connects with a hook.
Westbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westbrook thinking.
Godric Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook misses with a combination
and Hirvikangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvikangas throws the left hand but Westbrook avoids the punch easily.
Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Westbrook misses with a body shot
and Hirvikangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Westbrook misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westbrook checks a leg kick.
Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirvikangas.
A big left from Hirvikangas misses.
Hirvikangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Hirvikangas misses.
Westbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Westbrook works the jab nicely.
Hirvikangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westbrook swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Hirvikangas slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hirvikangas. Beautiful body shot.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Hirvikangas's head but Hirvikangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westbrook thows a body shot but no joy.
Godric Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirvikangas slips a straight right by Westbrook.
Godric Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvikangas.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirvikangas misses the target.
A big right from Hirvikangas misses.
Westbrook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirvikangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvikangas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvikangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking hook.
Hirvikangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westbrook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hirvikangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirvikangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it.
Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Hirvikangas is out of range.
Hirvikangas misses with a wild combination.
Timo Hirvikangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hirvikangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Westbrook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hirvikangas takes a swing at Westbrook's ribcage but misses.
Hirvikangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away.
Hirvikangas throws the left hand but Westbrook avoids the punch easily.
Hirvikangas lands with a nice body punch.
Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirvikangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westbrook.
Westbrook connects with a crisp jab.
Hirvikangas pushes Westbrook up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westbrook tries to circle away but Hirvikangas has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westbrook is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hirvikangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirvikangass head.
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 Timo Hirvikangas.
Well Hirvikangas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Hirvikangas!
Timo Hirvikangas retains his lightweight title!
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