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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Sallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Engelbert Humperdinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stevie Sallon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Sallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Engelbert Humperdinck!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humperdinck tries to clinch up but Sallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sallon misses with a takedown attempt - Humperdinck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Humperdinck lands with a cross.
Sallon misses with a two punch combination.
Sallon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Humperdinck sprawls well. Humperdinck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sallon gets slowly back to his feet.
Humperdinck instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humperdinck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Humperdinck works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Humperdinck.
Sallon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Humperdinck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Humperdinck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Humperdinck throws and elbow that misses. Sallon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humperdinck's guard. Nice move by Sallon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humperdinck has Sallon pulled in close to control his posture.
Sallon stands up over Humperdinck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sallon won't allow Humperdinck to get back to his feet.
Sallon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sallon stopping the sweep attempt from Humperdinck.
Humperdinck trying to strike off his back.
Sallon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sallon won't allow Humperdinck to sweep him here.
Humperdinck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humperdinck wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humperdinck working a defensive guard but Sallon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Humperdinck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sallon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sallon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Humperdinck is avoiding damage well.
Sallon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Humperdinck struggling a bit here.
Humperdinck defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Sallon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sallon in side control, throwing shots but Humperdinck defends.
Humperdinck throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sallon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Humperdinck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sallon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Humperdinck is trying to control Sallon's posture but Sallon avoids it.
Sallon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sallon working away.
Sallon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Humperdinck is trying to strike from the bottom but Sallon has passed into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humperdinck wants to control but Sallon is having none of it.
Humperdinck is looking to get to half guard.
Sallon has control of Humperdinck's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Humperdinck regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sallon is landing with some decent strikes but Humperdinck is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Humperdinck is looking to get to half guard.
Humperdinck throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sallon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sallon misses with a takedown attempt - Humperdinck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sallon.
Humperdinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sallon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Humperdinck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Sallon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sallon can't break the clinch.
Humperdinck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humperdinck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sallon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sallon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Humperdinck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sallon fails to land with a series of punches.
Humperdinck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sallon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sallon misses with a double jab
and Humperdinck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sallon misses with a takedown
and Humperdinck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sallon keeping moving, preventing Humperdinck from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sallon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Humperdinck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sallon tries to strike from the bottom.
Humperdinck passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sallon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Humperdinck pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Humperdinck in particular looking to stall.
Sallon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humperdinck thows a huge punch but Sallon dodges it nicely.
Sallon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Humperdinck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Humperdinck stalling away here and it's allowed Sallon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Humperdinck lands a couple of digs.
Sallon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Humperdinck controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sallon is striking off his back. Humperdinck thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Humperdinck trying to control from half guard but Sallon is working away.
Humperdinck blocks the strikes from Sallon.
Humperdinck trying to control the pace.
Humperdinck works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Engelbert Humperdinck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Humperdinck tries to clinch up.
Humperdinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sallon pushes a forearm under Humperdinck's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Humperdinck is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevie Sallon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chivas Regal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chivas Regal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regal missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regal gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris looking for subs from the bottom but Regal mounts him!
Regal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regal wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Regal content just to control the position here.
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.
Harris is squirming around, avoiding Regal's attempts to control the action.
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Regal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chivas Regal just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Regal passes into half guard.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Harris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Regal escapes and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Regal gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regal looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Regal wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Regal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Regal looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Regal controlling his opponent.
Regal blocks Harris's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chivas Regal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Regal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Regal.
Regal shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Regal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Regal off to one side.
Jake Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chivas Regal.
Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris trying to control the action but Regal is working from the bottom.
Harris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Regal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harris's guard! Nice work there by Regal!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Regal has passed into half guard!
Harris is looking for a sweep. Regal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris looking for a kimura from the bottom but Regal passes into side control!
Regal trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Regal tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Regal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris controls Regal momentarily but Regal frees himself.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris working for a triangle but Regal defends it easily.
Regal sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regal trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Regal from controlling successfully.
Regal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Regal forces his way into half guard.
Chivas Regal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Regal is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Harris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Regal wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Regal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Regal dives on top into guard.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Regal defends easily.
Regal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regal pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is pressing down on Regal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris working for a triangle but Regal defends it easily.
Regal wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Regal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Regal working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chivas Regal.
Regal misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Regal is trying to hold Harris in close to prevent damage but Harris has managed to pass into half guard.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Regal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Regal is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Regal is retaining full guard.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Regal's guard.
Regal wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris is trying to control. Regal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Regal wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Regal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!
Regal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harris doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Regal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Regal is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
Harris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jake Harris!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jake Harris!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jake Harris!
Jake Harris wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hiro pongha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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173 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hiro pongha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pongha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
colby misses with a looping right.
colby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
pongha misses with a wild combination.
pongha moves in looking to clinch but colby pushes him off.
hiro pongha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
colby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
colby feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
colby postures up.
pongha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
colby trying to control the position from guard on top but pongha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
pongha looking to hit a scissor sweep but colby is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
colby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
pongha can't keep his opponent in guard - colby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
pongha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. colby is working away from the top position though.
colby stands up and beckons pongha to join him on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
colby is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from pongha.
colby goes for a takedown attempt but pongha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
pongha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pongha scores with a nice head shot.
pongha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
pongha wants to clinch up but colby keeps it at a distance.
pongha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but colby moves away.
pongha moves into the clinch.
pongha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
pongha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
pongha trying to control the position here.
pongha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pongha trying to control the position.
colby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
colby could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
colby is breathing heavily.
pongha wants to sweep here but colby controlling him for the moment.
colby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
pongha trying to keep a closed guard but colby is proving a slippery customer.
colby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pongha doesn't manage to clinch there - colby circles away.
pongha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
pongha moves in looking to clinch but colby pushes him off.
That's four 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.
colby misses with a looping right.
colby circles away from the clinch attempt.
colby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pongha wants to clinch.
pongha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
colby throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
pongha darts in and clinches colby up against the cage.
pongha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
pongha tries to clinch up but colby circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from pongha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hiro pongha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by pongha or perhaps it was just good defense by colby which made him look bad.
colby tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by pongha.
pongha lands a nice leg kick that just misses colby's sensitive parts.
pongha instigates a clinch.
pongha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
pongha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
pongha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and colby counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
pongha breaks the clinch.
pongha has managed to clinch.
pongha has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed colby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pongha scores with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
colby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be colby right now.
pongha has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. colby is defending well but eventually pongha manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! colby has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). hiro pongha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hurley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurley gets slowly back to his feet.
Make Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley has managed to clinch.
Hurley manages to break the clinch.
Perkele sizes up Hurley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
Hurley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perkele is fending him off so far but Hurley persists. Nope, Perkele circles away and we're back to standing.
Make Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hurley.
Perkele throws the left hand but Hurley avoids the punch easily.
Hurley shoots for a takedown but Perkele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley slips a straight right by Perkele.
Hurley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Perkele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurley.
Perkele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurley on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele pushes Hurley off looking to stand but Hurley dives back in and keeps control.
Hurley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hurley clinches up against the cage.
Hurley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perkele up against the cage.
Hurley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perkele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perkele wants to break free but Hurley has control.
Hurley pulls guard successfully.
Perkele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perkele is looking to stand up but Hurley won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley wants to improve his position but instead Perkele has moved into half guard.
Perkele wants to stand up but Hurley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is looking to control Perkele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurley avoid being mounted?
Hurley wants to improve his position but Perkele is controlling well.
Hurley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hurley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hurley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perkele smiles and moves away.
Perkele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele swinging wildly here.
Perkele connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele clobbers Hurley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurley.
Hurley rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Perkele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hurley fails to pull guard.
Hurley can't get the takedown.
Hurley looks gassed!
Perkele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkele has had enough of the clinch but Hurley keeps him there for the moment.
Hurley has Perkele pressed against the cage, preventing Perkele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hurley fails to pull guard.
Perkele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkele can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele tries to break free but Hurley pushes him back against the cage.
Hurley tries for a takedown but Perkele manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurley wants a takedown but no success here.
Hurley is trying to drag Perkele to the mat but Perkele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Perkele dominated that round.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkele misses with the combination.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hurley's head but Hurley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perkele is fending him off so far but Hurley persists. Nope, Perkele circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Hurley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkele swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Perkele.
Hurley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele lands with a big left! Hurley is wobbled badly! Perkele comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hurley to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Make Perkele!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pieru Haisee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pieru Haisee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haisee misses with the combination.
Kullervo looks gassed!
Haisee tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Haisee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Haisee.
Kullervo tries to move into range but Haisee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haisee throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Haisee looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Haisee there.
Kullervo slips a jab from Haisee.
Haisee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haisee misses with a series of wild punches.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haisee defends it nicely.
Haisee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Haisee misses with the combination.
Haisee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haisee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haisee wants to clinch up but Kullervo keeps it at a distance.
Haisee throws a nice looking combination but Kullervo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haisee wants to clinch up but Kullervo keeps it at a distance.
Haisee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haisee throws a right hand that Kullervo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kullervo also avoids with ease.
Haisee misses with a straight left.
Haisee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haisee swinging wildly here.
Haisee misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Haisee.
A combination from Haisee does no damage.
Haisee misses with a double jab.
Haisee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haisee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haisee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haisee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Haisee tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kullervo dodges the punch combination from Haisee.
Kullervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haisee misses with a few strikes there.
Haisee misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haisee.
A big right from Haisee misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haisee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haisee misses with a series of wild punches.
Haisee throws a series of punches but Kullervo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haisee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pieru Haisee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haisee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kullervo shoots in but Haisee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haisee tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haisee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haisee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haisee is trying to maintain a safe position but Kullervo gets an underhook and turns Haisee into the cage.
Haisee lands a body shot.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haisee's efforts to push away.
Kullervo has Haisee pushed against the cage.
Haisee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haisee is looking to control Kullervo's arms but Kullervo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haisee has his back to the cage.
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kullervo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haisee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kullervo somewhat.
Pieru Haisee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but Haisee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haisee tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haisee looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut.
Haisee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kullervo rushes Haisee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haisee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haisee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo has Haisee pressed against the cage, preventing Haisee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haisee's efforts to push away.
Haisee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kullervo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kullervo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kullervo tries to free his leg and advance position but Haisee is retaining full guard.
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 Pieru Haisee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haisee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kullervo dodges the punch combination from Haisee.
Haisee misses with the combination.
Haisee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haisee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haisee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Haisee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haisee misses with a double jab.
Haisee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haisee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kullervo.
Haisee thows a body shot but no joy.
Haisee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kullervo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haisee throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haisee misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Haisee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haisee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kullervo somewhat.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the head.
Haisee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haisee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haisee fails to land with a series of punches.
Haisee scores with a jab.
Haisee swinging wildly here.
Haisee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haisee lands a jab to the nose.
Pieru Haisee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haisee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haisee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Haisee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Haisee does no damage.
Haisee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haisee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but Haisee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haisee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haisee misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haisee. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haisee looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range.
Kullervo feints and as Haisee raises his hands in defense, Kullervo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kullervo trying to control but Haisee is working from the bottom.
Kullervo stops Haisee from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haisee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kullervo prevents Haisee from getting back to his feet.
Haisee wants to control but Kullervo passes easily into half guard.
Kullervo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kullervo stops Haisee from getting back to his feet.
Kullervo stalling.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haisee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kullervo gets a takedown into half guard.
Haisee is trying to stand up here but Kullervo is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kullervo seems to be looking for submissions.
Kullervo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keppi Kullervo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but Haisee shows good takedown defense.
Haisee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haisee tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haisee throws a nice looking combination but Kullervo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haisee misses with a double jab.
A combination from Haisee does no damage.
A punch combination from Haisee misses.
Pieru Haisee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haisee throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Haisee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kullervo decides to stand back up.
Kullervo defending well as Haisee loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haisee misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haisee throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
Haisee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kullervo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kullervo slips a jab from Haisee.
Kullervo closes the distance and pushes Haisee back into the cage.
Haisee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo keeps control of Haisee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haisee gets underhooks to prevent Kullervo's takedown attempt.
Pieru Haisee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
A frustrated look appears on Haisee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kullervo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haisee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kullervo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kullervo pulls Haisee in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haisee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kullervo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo controlling Haisee's posture.
Kullervo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haisee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haisee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haisee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kullervo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haisee is looking to stand up but Kullervo won't let him.
That's four 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.
Haisee stopping the sweep attempt from Kullervo.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Haisee does no damage.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haisee defends it nicely.
Kullervo shoots in and drives through. Haisee sprawls well.
Haisee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kullervo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haisee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haisee scores with a jab to the head.
Haisee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Haisee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haisee throws a hook but Kullervo avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keppi Kullervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kullervo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Keppi Kullervo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tallaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teppo Tallaaja was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
237 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
237 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tallaaja!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallaaja wants to clinch.
Teppo Tallaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop swinging wildly here.
Tallaaja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crocop.
Crocop throws a right and a left that Tallaaja avoids nicely.
Tallaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Tallaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crocop is fending him off so far but Tallaaja persists. Nope, Crocop circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Tallaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirko Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tallaaja.
Tallaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocop pinned against the cage. Crocop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tallaaja dives in and grabs Crocop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes down on Tallaaja's head and hops out.
Tallaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crocop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tallaaja is looking to clinch but Crocop is avoiding it.
Tallaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crocop avoids it really well and circles away.
Tallaaja looks gassed!
Tallaaja looks for a takedown but Crocop sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop cracks Tallaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tallaaja avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop throws a right and a left that Tallaaja avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Crocop. No joy for Tallaaja on that attempt.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Crocop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crocop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
Tallaaja blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Tallaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Crocop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallaaja has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crocop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop lands with a slapping head kick.
Tallaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crocop lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tallaaja can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Crocop and Tallaaja drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Crocop.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Crocop!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schnitz wants to stand but Bainite is controlling the position.
Bainite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bainite postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schnitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bainite, into his guard.
Schnitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schnitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bainite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schnitz has managed to get both his arms back between Bainite's legs - danger averted.
Schnitz distracts Bainite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schnitz landing with the ground and pound.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Bainite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schnitz lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz chips away with some ground and pound.
Schnitz landing with the ground and pound.
Schnitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bainite has wrist control.
Schnitz chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitz works over Bainite with some ground and pound from guard.
Schnitz is in close to Bainite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bainite is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitz landing with the ground and pound.
Bainite is still in real trouble! Can Schnitz finish him?
Schnitz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bainite covers up, he's hurt! Schnitz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Schnitz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Schnitz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). B Schnitz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerma Pekoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyro Mancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kerma Pekoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyro Mancer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekoni throws a nice looking combination but Mancer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mancer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mancer wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Mancer.
Mancer throws a hook to the side of Pekoni's head but Pekoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mancer thuds his right hand into Pekoni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mancer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pekoni checks a low kick from Mancer.
Mancer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekoni. That did some damage!
No luck for Pekoni with that takedown attempt.
A low kick from Pekoni is predictable there
and Mancer counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pekoni. Pekoni gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerma Pekoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pekoni blocks a head kick by Mancer.
Mancer has Pekoni up against the cage in a clinch.
Mancer is leaning against Pekoni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mancer.
Pekoni has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mancer is trying to keep an underhook but Pekoni manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mancer wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancer gets full guard.
Pekoni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mancer dives on top into guard.
Pekoni is breathing heavily.
Pekoni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mancer has passed into half guard!
Well, if Mancer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mancer in particular looking to stall.
Mancer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pekoni wants to control but Mancer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four 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.
Mancer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pekoni wants to improve his position but Mancer is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyro Mancer dominated that round.
That's time! Pekoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Pekoni with that takedown attempt.
Pekoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mancer can pounce on him.
Mancer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mancer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekoni.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mancer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mancer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mancer.
Mancer feints and then cracks Pekoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekoni down.
Mancer lands a nice shot that snaps Pekoni's head back.
Mancer tries to clinch but Pekoni moves out of range.
Pekoni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mancer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mancer throws a front kick that sends Pekoni stumbling back into the cage.
Mancer cracks the inside of Pekoni's front leg.
Mancer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mancer.
Pyro Mancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekoni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mancer.
Mancer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pekoni throws a hook to the side of Mancer's head but Mancer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mancer lands a big head kick that sends Pekoni tumbling to the mat! Mancer takes a step backwards and waves Pekoni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pekoni is rocked!
Pyro Mancer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mancer can pounce on him.
Oh Pekoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pekoni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pekoni seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancer throws a front kick that sends Pekoni stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni walks into a stiff left hand from Mancer.
Mancer scores with a head kick.
Mancer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pekoni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mancer lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Mancer.
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!
Mancer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mancer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mancer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by Mancer.
Mancer is looking to slow Pekoni down with leg kicks.
Mancer lands with a nice combination. Pekoni backs away looking to recover.
Mancer is looking to slow Pekoni down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mancer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pekoni drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mancer follows Pekoni to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyro Mancer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoyce Greycie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greycie comes to the cage accompanied by Parang Tanga Lang. Hoyce Greycie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Greycie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heinrich Mann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann looks for a takedown but Greycie sprawls well.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Greycie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greycie.
Greycie moves into full mount!
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann wants to control but Greycie is having none of it.
Mann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mann flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Greycie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greycie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mann shrugs it off.
Greycie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Greycie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mann gets back to half guard.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greycie passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greycie moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that!
Mann gets back to half guard.
Greycie is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greycie to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greycie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
Greycie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Greycie is breathing heavily.
Mann preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Mann is not content to let Greycie control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greycie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoyce Greycie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Mann.
Greycie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greycie.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greycie manages to get himself to full guard.
Greycie keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greycie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Greycie's brow.
Mann trying to control but Greycie is working from the bottom.
Mann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Greycie working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but Greycie is working from the bottom.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greycie's head.
Greycie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann wants to control from the top but Greycie keeps moving.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greycie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Greycie keeps moving.
Greycie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Greycie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyce Greycie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greycie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mann!
Mann is working to get back to half guard.
Greycie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mann is on top in guard.
Hoyce Greycie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greycie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mann is in close to Greycie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Greycie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greycie is staying active underneath Mann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Mann.
Greycie avoids a kick to the body.
Mann is looking to clinch but Greycie is avoiding it.
Greycie fails with the takedown
and Mann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mann.
Mann pushes down on Greycie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greycie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greycie moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greycie is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mann scoring with some ground and pound.
Greycie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann controlling from the top position.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mann distracts Greycie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greycie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greycie is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mann wants to control from the top but Greycie keeps moving.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Greycie keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann cracks Greycie with a solid left hand.
Greycie keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greycie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Greycie has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hoyce Greycie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana Jr comes into the arena with Tony's Theme blaring out of the sound system. Nyyrikki Kaiho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Montana Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montana Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaiho moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kaiho.
Kaiho lands a body punch.
Kaiho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Antonio Montana Jr has been cut.
Montana Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaiho pushes Montana Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montana Jr is breathing heavily.
Kaiho lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaiho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana Jr avoids it.
Montana Jr avoiding damage as Kaiho throws knees to the body.
Kaiho lands a shoulder strike.
Montana Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kaiho.
Kaiho digs a right hand underneath Montana Jr's ribcage. Montana Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaiho lands a shoulder strike.
Kaiho working Montana Jr over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaiho.
Montana Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaiho lands with a short shot to the head.
Montana Jr is rocked!
Kaiho lands a good knee to the midsection. Montana Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Montana Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaiho avoiding damage.
Kaiho throws a big uppercut that drops Montana Jr! More strikes from Kaiho and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montana Jr lies dazed against the cage as Kaiho celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyyrikki Kaiho! Nyyrikki Kaiho retains his welterweight title!
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