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CEC 102 : Born For This PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman looking to control but Aspenia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aspenia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Aspenia is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Aspenia trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to control but Aspenia wriggling away.
Coleman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Coleman thowing shots but they're missing.
Aspenia really wants to buck Coleman off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Coleman unloads with some shots from mount but Aspenia bucks and avoids them well.
Aspenia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Aspenia really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Coleman throwing shots from mount but they're not 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.
Coleman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coleman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aspenia is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Coleman 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Aspenia is looking to clinch.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspenia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspenia throws a body kick that misses.
Aspenia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Aspenia.
Aspenia misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Aspenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman has managed to clinch.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aspenia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aspenia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Coleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman jumps guard but Aspenia stands there with Coleman around his waist. Coleman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Coleman.
Aspenia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Aspenia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspenia working hard to break the clinch.
Aspenia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspenia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aspenia ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Aspenia swinging wildly here.
Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Aspenia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aspenia tries to clinch but Coleman moves away
and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Aspenia didn't expect that.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aspenia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Aspenia keeps moving.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aspenia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Coleman as he checks the leg kick.
Aspenia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aspenia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Aspenia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Aspenia. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Aspenia throws a head kick that misses.
Aspenia cracks Coleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aspenia slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspenia.
Aspenia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aspenia moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kato Aspenia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aspenia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good shot there by Aspenia.
Aspenia doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Coleman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aspenia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aspenia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspenia tries to get out of the position.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aspenia wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position but Aspenia is working away.
Aspenia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
That's two 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.
Coleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aspenia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aspenia shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Aspenia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Aspenia.
Horrible takedown by Aspenia or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
Aspenia lands a body shot.
Aspenia throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Aspenia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aspenia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Aspenia is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aspenia is keeping the position for now.
Aspenia wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neumann has chosen Pantera - Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Ho Mo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
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224 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ho Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mo misses with the combination.
Mo shoots for a double leg takedown but Neumann sprawls well. He's pushed Mo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mo stops Neumann from getting back to his feet.
Mo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ho Mo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between train dummys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foley has chosen Nicki Minaj ft Eminem - Roman's Revenge as his entrance music. train dummys has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, train dummys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rex Foley!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dummys shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Foley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
dummys tries for a kimura but Foley is defending well.
dummys has hold of Foley's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Foley seems comfortable defending it but dummys has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Foley is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Foley is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but dummys couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). train dummys!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Getto The Choppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Choppa comes to the cage accompanied by Austrian Death Machine . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Getto The Choppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku tries to move into range but The Choppa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Choppa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilavitku has a takedown stuffed.
Hilavitku closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Choppa circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from The Choppa.
Hilavitku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Getto The Choppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Hilavitku.
The Choppa lands a lovely overhand right.
Hilavitku misses with a takedown attempt - The Choppa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hilavitku is defended easily by The Choppa.
Niko Hilavitku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilavitku looks gassed!
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but The Choppa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hilavitku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Choppa lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by The Choppa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Choppa lands a big head kick that sends Hilavitku tumbling to the mat! The Choppa takes a step backwards and waves Hilavitku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hilavitku is rocked!
It looks like Niko Hilavitku has been cut.
The Choppa sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hilavitku's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hilavitku's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Getto The Choppa!
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Undercard bout
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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 Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Roux - In For The Kill. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Possu The Pumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pumpkin is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
The Pumpkin thumps Carter with a low kick.
Carter clobbers The Pumpkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Pumpkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. The Pumpkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Pumpkin is out of range and Carter settles back down.
Carter throws a series of punches but The Pumpkin moves out of range.
Carter slips under a jab from The Pumpkin.
Carter lands with a straight right. The Pumpkin didn't see that one coming.
Carter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Pumpkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Pumpkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. The Pumpkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Pumpkin scores with a push kick.
The Pumpkin throws a head kick that misses
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a nice combination. The Pumpkin backs away looking to recover.
Carter misses with a double jab
and The Pumpkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Possu The Pumpkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Pumpkin. That's going to slow Carter down.
The Pumpkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter looks gassed!
The Pumpkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and The Pumpkin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
The Pumpkin gets a clinch.
The Pumpkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
The Pumpkin with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Carter has been cut.
The Pumpkin stalling the fight.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pumpkin.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Pumpkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Pumpkin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Pumpkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Pumpkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Pumpkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Pumpkin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the head.
The Pumpkin gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
The Pumpkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the head.
The Pumpkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for The Pumpkin to work.
Carter wants to break free but The Pumpkin has control.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Pumpkin missing with knees to the body.
The Pumpkin is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Pumpkin has his back to the cage.
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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Pumpkin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carter's brow.
The Pumpkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Pumpkin to the mat. The Pumpkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Pumpkin tries a head kick but it misses.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Pumpkin staying out of range there.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch up.
Carter throws out a leg kick but The Pumpkin moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pumpkin lands with a slapping head kick.
The Pumpkin takes the fight into the clinch.
The Pumpkin keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Pumpkin prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Possu The Pumpkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Carter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Carter blocks the leg kick.
The Pumpkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Pumpkin throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Pumpkin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carter really felt that one!
Carter throws a head kick that misses
and The Pumpkin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Pumpkin stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Pumpkin throws an elbow but misses.
The Pumpkin lands a knee to the body.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Pumpkin working Carter over with knees to the body.
The Pumpkin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Pumpkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Pumpkin avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from The Pumpkin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Pumpkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Pumpkin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Pumpkin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Carter tries to break the clinch but The Pumpkin is controlling the position.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the body.
The Pumpkin has Carter pressed against the cage.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carter.
Carter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Pumpkin looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but The Pumpkin has double underhooks.
The Pumpkin is struggling to control the position.
The Pumpkin prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
The Pumpkin stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoiding damage as The Pumpkin throws knees to the body.
The Pumpkin misses with a knee to the head.
Carter stalling in the clinch but The Pumpkin improves position.
Carter avoiding damage as The Pumpkin throws knees to the body.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Pumpkin smiles and moves away.
The Pumpkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter cracks The Pumpkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from The Pumpkin misses.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter moves out of range as The Pumpkin throws a body kick.
The Pumpkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from The Pumpkin is predictable there
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pumpkin misses with a leg kick
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
Carter blocks a low kick nicely.
The Pumpkin checks a leg kick.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Mike Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Pumpkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter blocks a head kick by The Pumpkin.
A cross from Carter lands.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Good leg kick by The Pumpkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Pumpkin connects with a solid leg kick.
The Pumpkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Carter tries to keep at a distance but The Pumpkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pumpkin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pumpkin landing knees to the body.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu The Pumpkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Carter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Pumpkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pumpkin.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Pumpkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a nice body kick.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but The Pumpkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a combination
and The Pumpkin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Pumpkin throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pumpkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Pumpkin tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter blocks a head kick by The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter throws a right and a left that The Pumpkin avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pumpkin drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
The Pumpkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Pumpkin lands a knee to the body.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but The Pumpkin keeps him there for the moment.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
The Pumpkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Pumpkin connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mike Carter's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but The Pumpkin has the dominant position.
The Pumpkin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Pumpkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from The Pumpkin.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on The Pumpkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Pumpkin tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
The Pumpkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Pumpkin obliges.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
The Pumpkin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Pumpkin is stalling here.
Nice elbow from The Pumpkin.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Pumpkin.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Pumpkin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carter up against the cage.
The Pumpkin tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
The referee calls for The Pumpkin to work.
The Pumpkin misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pumpkin landing knees to the head.
The Pumpkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Carter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mike Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
The Pumpkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
The Pumpkin leaning against his opponent.
The Pumpkin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carter.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
The Pumpkin closes the distance and clinches.
The Pumpkin tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Possu The Pumpkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Pumpkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Possu The Pumpkin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Hanhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
183 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hanhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanhi's half guard.
Hanhi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanhi is refusing to be controlled, as Thron sits in half guard.
Hanhi is trying is best to control the position here.
Thron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanhi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thron is thwarting Hanhi's attempts to control the position.
Hanhi is looking for a sweep. Thron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thron is looking for a kimura here.
Thron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanhi tries to roll over but Thron keeps him under control.
Thron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanhi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thron on the ground.
Thron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Thron is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hanhi as he works his way to full guard.
Hanhi looking for a guillotine here but Thron defends easily.
Hanhi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanhi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thron has Hanhi in his guard.
Thron has his feet on Hanhi's thighs here. He's pushed Hanhi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hanhi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miki Thron!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuusela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Promentory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuusela swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuusela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Kuusela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Kuusela is avoiding it.
Emelianenko blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kuusela moves out of range easily.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuusela throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Kuusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuusela blocks a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Kuusela lands a jab.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Kuusela.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuusela lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuusela as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
Kuusela prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela takes a knee to the side of the body.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Kuusela misses with a knee to the head.
Kuusela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuusela won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuusela looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuusela is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela wants to stall.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Kuusela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuusela tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Kuusela takes a shot to the head.
Kuusela taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuusela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Kuusela misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko gets through Kuusela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pushes Kuusela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Kuusela's ribcage. Kuusela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuusela swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela takes a kick to the side of the head.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuusela at a distance.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela is having none of it.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Kuusela ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuusela swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws the kick towards the body but Kuusela avoids it.
Kuusela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuusela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuusela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko punishes Kuusela's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuusela stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuusela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Kuusela settles back down.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuusela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuusela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Kuusela circles away.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Kuusela is avoiding it.
Emelianenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Kuusela was well out of range.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuusela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuusela swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
A head kick by Kuusela misses
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Kuusela circles away.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Kuusela sees coming a mile off.
Kuusela takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Kuusela moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Kuusela is avoiding it.
Kuusela keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela is having none of it.
Kuusela scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Kuusela misses its intended target.
Kuusela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuusela throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko throws a nice head kick!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuusela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Kuusela.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuusela.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Kuusela.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Kuusela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela wants to slow Emelianenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Kuusela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela is having none of it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuusela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Kuusela.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuusela tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusela's elbow.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Kuusela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Kuusela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuusela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Armo Kuusela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Kuusela.
A big right from Kuusela misses.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Kuusela keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kuusela is having none of it.
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Kuusela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Mirko Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Kuusela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Kuusela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Armo Kuusela.
I think Emelianenko 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupponen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SMC Hoodrats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Niko Rupponen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
157 lbs
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22
155 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rupponen with that takedown attempt.
Rupponen closes the distance and clinches up with Turma, looking for a takedown. Rupponen pushes Turma against the cage but Turma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rupponen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turma is trying to defend but Rupponen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turma wants to get back to his feet.
Turma kicks off Rupponen and gets to his feet.
A slow jab from Turma misses its intended target.
Rupponen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teppo Turma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rupponen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turma. Turma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rupponen throws out a loose jab but Turma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Rupponen.
Turma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turma thows a body shot but no joy.
Turma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turma throws out a loose jab but Rupponen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rupponen ducks under a wild hook from Turma.
Turma tries to bum rush Rupponen with a series of wild strikes but Rupponen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rupponen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rupponen avoids the body shot from Turma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma misses with a hook. Rupponen ducked under it nicely.
Rupponen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rupponen slips under a jab from Turma.
Turma misses with a body shot.
Turma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rupponen. Turma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Rupponen.
Rupponen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rupponen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turma as he jumps to the side.
Teppo Turma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Rupponen.
A swing and a miss from Turma.
Rupponen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turma was covering up waiting for the punch and Rupponen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rupponen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen throws a big right hand that misses.
Rupponen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turma wants to stand up but Rupponen is controlling him.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turma looks to land a right hand but Rupponen moved out of range.
Turma throws a series of punches but Rupponen avoids them all with ease.
Rupponen ducks under a wild hook from Turma.
Rupponen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Turma misses.
Rupponen misses with an uppercut. Turma saw that one coming.
Rupponen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rupponen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen misses the shot to the body.
Rupponen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turma.
Turma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Rupponen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rupponen.
Turma lunges at Rupponen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rupponen's hand.
Rupponen fails with the takedown.
Rupponen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rupponen thows a body shot but no joy.
Turma thows a body shot but no joy.
Rupponen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rupponen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turma is trying to get back to half guard.
Turma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rupponen off and has taken his back!
Turma looking to hold on to the position here but Rupponen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Turma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rupponen, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turma misses with a straight right.
A big left from Turma misses.
Rupponen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rupponen or perhaps it was just good defense by Turma which made him look bad.
Turma looks to score with a jab to the body but Rupponen is just out of range.
Rupponen looks to land a left hand but Turma moved out of range nicely.
Rupponen jabs at Turma's body.
Turma lands a head shot.
Rupponen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turma.
Teppo Turma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turma throws a nice looking combination but Rupponen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rupponen staying out of range there.
Turma is breathing heavily.
Rupponen connects with a solid leg kick.
Rupponen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turma swings for the body but Rupponen moves out of range.
Rupponen looks to land a combination but Turma avoids it well.
Rupponen ducks under a wild hook from Turma.
Turma throws a jab but it's blocked by Rupponen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rupponen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turma.
Turma looks to land a left hand but Rupponen moved out of range nicely.
Turma throws a combination that misses
and Turma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turma throws a hook but Rupponen blocks it.
Turma misses with a straight left.
Rupponen lands with an overhand left.
Rupponen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rupponen scores with a body shot.
Turma throws a big shot that misses.
Rupponen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rupponen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rupponen dodges the punch combination from Turma.
Rupponen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turma throws a hook but Rupponen avoids it easily.
Rupponen cracks Turma with an open hand slap.
Rupponen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turma.
Turma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turma throws a right hand that Rupponen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rupponen also avoids with ease.
Rupponen misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen misses with a series of wild punches.
Turma misses the body punch
and Rupponen counters with a single leg into guard. Turma didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turma keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen content to stall in guard here.
Turma keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Turma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rupponen landing with the ground and pound.
Turma is looking to stand up but Rupponen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rupponen connects with a couple of short punches.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Turma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turma wants to stand but Rupponen is controlling the position.
Turma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rupponen trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rupponen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma looking for a sweep but Rupponen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rupponen tries to control but Turma wriggling away.
Rupponen with a couple of short strikes.
Rupponen has hold of Turma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Turma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Turma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rupponen avoids the attempt from Turma to control.
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.
Turma wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Turma is trying desperately to improve position.
Turma is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rupponen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rupponen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turma is trying to stand.
Rupponen raining down shots from the mount!
Rupponen tries to control but Turma wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rupponen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turma is not content to let Rupponen control the position.
Turma throws Rupponen to one side and escapes!
Rupponen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rupponen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rupponen trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Turma wants to stand up but Rupponen is controlling him.
Rupponen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Turma keeps moving.
Rupponen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen looking to sit in guard and control but Turma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rupponen has a closed guard, preventing Turma from standing up.
Turma stands up from Rupponen's guard - Turma perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big left from Turma misses.
Turma misses the body punch
and Rupponen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rupponen slips a straight right by Turma.
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.
Turma misses with a body shot.
Rupponen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turma scores with a hook to the body. Rupponen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turma. Rupponen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turma stuffs the takedown attempt from Rupponen. Rupponen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rupponen blocks a jab.
Turma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rupponen moves away.
Rupponen throws the left hand but Turma avoids the punch easily.
Rupponen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rupponen.
Rupponen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rupponen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rupponen missing with a left hand there. Turma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turma looks to throw the jab but Rupponen is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rupponen. Turma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupponen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turma.
Rupponen drops his hands momentarily and Turma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rupponen punishes Turma's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma misses with a straight right.
Rupponen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turma.
Turma scores with a punch to the head.
Turma throws a body punch but Rupponen moves out of range.
Rupponen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turma to the mat! Turma manages to get full guard.
Rupponen throwing strikes from guard but Turma blocks nicely.
Niko Rupponen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rupponen is controlling him.
Turma wants to sweep but no luck.
Turma wants to stand but Rupponen is controlling the position.
Rupponen trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Rupponen prevents Turma from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rupponen.
Nice defenses there by Rupponen.
Turma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rupponen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turma thuds his right hand into Rupponen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rupponen.
Rupponen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turma at a distance.
Rupponen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turma.
Rupponen slips under a jab from Turma.
Rupponen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rupponen is looking to take a break and control but Turma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Rupponen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rupponen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Rupponen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson comes to the cage accompanied by If I cant. Burnquist has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music. Bob Burnquist has the eye of the tiger 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burnquist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomson's calf.
Burnquist connects with a high kick.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomson throws a hook to the side of Burnquist's head but Burnquist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burnquist tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Thomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnquist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burnquist throws a low kick but Thomson avoids it.
Burnquist throws a wild body kick that Thomson sees coming a mile off.
Burnquist scores with a spinning back kick!
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Burnquist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomson connects with a right hand. Burnquist shakes it off.
Burnquist wants to clinch.
Thomson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnquist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomson's calf.
Burnquist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnquist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Craig Thomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnquist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burnquist throws a push kick but Thomson slaps the foot to one side.
Burnquist throws out a leg kick but Thomson moves out of range and Burnquist only half commits.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson lands a lovely overhand right.
Burnquist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomson is out of range.
Burnquist tries to clinch up.
Burnquist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burnquist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burnquist moves in looking to clinch but Thomson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomson is fending him off so far but Burnquist persists. Nope, Thomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Thomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Burnquist.
Burnquist looks gassed!
Burnquist shoots for a takedown but Thomson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Burnquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnquist wants to clinch.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses.
Burnquist moves out of range as Thomson strikes.
Burnquist takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Bob Burnquist has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnquist moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnquist wants to slow Thomson down by chopping away at his legs.
Burnquist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomson connects with the punch.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Thomson.
Burnquist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a two punch combination.
Thomson lands the left hand.
A cross from Thomson lands.
Thomson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomson rushes Burnquist with punches - Burnquist moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Burnquist goes down! Thomson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thomson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling has chosen Jay Chou - General/Checkmate as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Crockett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crockett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crockett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ling.
Ling is looking to slow Crockett down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Ling.
Ling works over Crockett's head and body with a nice combination.
Crockett misses with a head kick.
Crockett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ling's hands.
Crockett blocks a low kick nicely.
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Ling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crockett.
Nice uppercut lands for Ling. That snapped Crockett's head back.
Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ling.
Ling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crockett throws a looping overhand right but Ling ducks down to avoid it.
Crockett misses with a kick to the body
and Ling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett throws a right and a left that Ling avoids nicely.
Ling scores with a jab.
Crockett misses with the body kick
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Ling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ling throws a hook but Crockett blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ling.
Ling blocks a head kick by Crockett.
Crockett throws a looping overhand right but Ling ducks down to avoid it.
Crockett tries to land a body kick
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Crockett misses
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Crockett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crockett throws a head kick but Ling moves out of range.
Crockett misses the jab.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crockett has time to react.
Crockett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ling can pounce on him.
Crockett scores with a nice body kick.
Ling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crockett.
Crockett looks to land a right hand but Ling moved out of range.
Crockett misses with the body kick
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crockett counters with an inside leg kick.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling connects with a looping right hand.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crockett moves away.
Crockett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Ling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crockett's hands.
Ling thumps Crockett with a low kick.
Crockett checks a low kick from Ling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crockett counters with a nice body kick.
Crockett throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Crockett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ling counters with a good, hard body kick but Crockett shrugs it off.
Crockett is breathing heavily.
Crockett swinging wildly here.
Crockett misses with a head kick.
Crockett misses with a combination
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crockett was well out of range. Poor timing from Ling.
Ling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crockett.
Crockett misses the jab.
Crockett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crockett misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Crockett.
Crockett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crockett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ling needs to keep his hands up - Crockett had a free shot at his head there.
Crockett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crockett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range.
Crockett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crockett tries to score with a low kick but Ling moves his leg out of the way.
Ling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crockett.
Ling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling cracks the inside of Crockett's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Crockett.
Crockett moves out of range as Ling strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Ling lands.
Ling slips a jab from Crockett.
Crockett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ling misses with a wild combination.
Ling throws a body punch but Crockett moves out of range.
Crockett tries a head kick but it misses.
Ling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crockett throws out the jab.
Crockett throws a body kick the misses
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling moves out of range of the body kick.
Ling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling lands a lovely overhand right.
Ling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crockett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ling throws a sloppy head kick
and Crockett counters with a body kick that stops Ling in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Crockett catches Ling right on the button with a cross.
Crockett ducks right into an uppercut from Ling.
Crockett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ling lands with a nice body punch.
Crockett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Crockett misses its intended target.
Ling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ling throws a nice looking combination but Crockett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crockett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses the jab.
Crockett misses with the combination.
Ling connects with a solid leg kick.
Ling motions for Crockett to come forward. Ling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonny Crockett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ling blocks a head kick by Crockett.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Crockett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crockett misses with a double jab
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
Crockett throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
Crockett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range.
Crockett misses with the body kick
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
Crockett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Ling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ling.
Sonny Crockett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Crockett avoids it.
Crockett misses with a head kick.
Ling thows a body shot but no joy.
Ling throws a leg kick but Crockett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ling slips under a jab from Crockett.
Ling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crockett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crockett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crockett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Crockett.
Ling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crockett.
Crockett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
Crockett misses with a head kick.
Crockett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ling lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crockett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crockett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crockett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling.
Ling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crockett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crockett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crockett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crockett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crockett throws a leg kick
letting Ling counter with a right hand.
Crockett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Crockett misses
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ling throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Ling.
Ling cracks a nice hook into Crockett's ribs.
Ling lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling 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.
Ling connects with a body shot.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ling thuds a left hand into Crockett's body.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Ling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crockett thinking.
Ling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ling blocks a low kick nicely.
Crockett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crockett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crockett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Crockett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crockett tries to move into range but Ling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crockett takes one to the chin there.
Ling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crockett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crockett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ling has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crockett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Crockett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crockett cracks the inside of Ling's front leg.
Ling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pao Ling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crockett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Crockett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
Ling misses with a series of wild punches.
Crockett loads up on a big right hand but Ling slips the punch.
Ling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crockett misses with a body kick.
Crockett wants to land a leg kick but Ling is out of range.
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.
Ling throws a nice looking combination but Crockett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ling.
Ling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crockett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Ling makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crockett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ling. Ling obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Ling.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crockett's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Crockett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crockett.
A head kick by Crockett misses
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
Ling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crockett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ling avoids the body shot from Crockett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Ling does no damage.
Crockett throws a push kick but Ling slaps the foot to one side.
Crockett tries a low kick but Ling avoids it.
Crockett throws a head kick but Ling moves out of range.
Crockett takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ling throws a chopping leg kick but Crockett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ling misses with a low kick.
Ling throws a series of punches but Crockett avoids them all with ease.
Ling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Crockett loads up on a big right hand but Ling slips the punch.
Ling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ling keeps Crockett at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crockett. Ling shrugs it off though.
Crockett misses with a body kick.
Ling blocks a head kick by Crockett.
Crockett takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Crockett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ling misses with a hook.
Crockett misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crockett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crockett misses with a body kick.
Crockett throws a wild body kick that Ling sees coming a mile off.
Ling checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crockett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ling's calf.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crockett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crockett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crockett lands a front kick.
Ling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crockett throws a leg kick that misses.
Crockett tries a head kick but it misses.
Crockett throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Ling.
Crockett walks into a stiff left hand from Ling.
A big left from Crockett misses.
Crockett tries to move into range but Ling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crockett throws a good cross that connects.
Crockett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crockett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws a hook but Crockett blocks it.
Crockett blocks a head kick by Ling.
Crockett misses with a kick to the body.
Ling misses with a combination
and Crockett counters with a low kick, right behind Ling 's knee.
Crockett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Crockett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crockett moves out of range as Ling strikes.
Crockett throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Crockett.
Crockett throws a leg kick but Ling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crockett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ling circles away quickly and effectively.
Ling throws a looping overhand right but Crockett ducks down to avoid it.
Ling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Crockett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Crockett.
Crockett throws a head kick but Ling moves out of range.
Ling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ling scores with the left hand. Crockett knows he should have avoided that one.
Crockett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ling avoids the head kick by Crockett.
Crockett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ling misses with a body shot.
Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crockett throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crockett.
Ling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crockett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crockett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett misses with a jab to the body
and Ling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crockett thinking.
Crockett misses with a kick to the body
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Crockett is predictable there
and Ling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crockett throws a leg kick
and Crockett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Crockett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ling misses the jab.
Ling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crockett.
Good work by Ling as he checks the leg kick.
Crockett walks into a left hand.
Crockett throws a push kick but Ling slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
Ling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crockett lands a nice looking body kick.
Ling walks into a jab.
Crockett throws out a loose jab but Ling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crockett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crockett tries a head kick but it misses.
Ling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crockett.
Crockett misses with a combination
and Ling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ling moves out of range as Crockett strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ling looks to land a left hand but Crockett moved out of range nicely.
Crockett misses with a low kick.
Ling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crockett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crockett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crockett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crockett misses with a hook.
Ling with a jab.
Ling looks for the body kick but Crockett saw that one coming.
Crockett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ling is out of range.
Ling lands a jab.
Ling throws a head kick but Crockett moves out of range.
Ling swings for the body but Crockett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crockett misses the target.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Crockett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ling scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ling lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ling digs a good hook to Crockett's body.
Crockett misses with a straight right.
Crockett checks the leg kick.
Ling throws the left hand but Crockett avoids the punch easily.
Ling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Ling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Crockett motions for Ling to come forward. Crockett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crockett missing with a left hand there. Ling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crockett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pao Ling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ling blocks a head kick by Crockett.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crockett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crockett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crockett.
Crockett misses with a straight left.
Crockett misses with a kick to the body
and Ling counters with a right hand to the body.
Crockett walks into a straight right hand from Ling.
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!
Ling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crockett.
A telegraphed right hand from Crockett misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling throws a looping overhand right but Crockett ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Crockett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Crockett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crockett looks to throw a body kick
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Crockett misses
and Ling counters with a leg kick.
Crockett tries to land a front kick but Ling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crockett misses with a hook.
Sonny Crockett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crockett lands the left hand.
Crockett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crockett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crockett walks into a jab.
Crockett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crockett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crockett defending well as Ling loads up on a big left hand.
Ling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crockett on the side of the head.
Crockett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crockett.
Crockett swings for the body but Ling moves out of range.
Ling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crockett throws a lazy right hand but Ling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crockett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling.
Crockett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ling tests Crockett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pao Ling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ling 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pao Ling!
Pao Ling is the new welterweight champion!
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