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CEC 130 : Irreplaceable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastmaster clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beastmaster.
It looks like Richard James has been cut.
Beastmaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
Oooh a lovely combination from James sends Beastmaster down but not out. James dives into side control looking to finish.
Beastmaster is rocked!
It looks like Kodarc Beastmaster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beastmaster defending against the ground and pound.
James working the strikes but Beastmaster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Beastmaster dodges it nicely.
James is stalling here. Beastmaster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Beastmaster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James is trying to buck Beastmaster off.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is letting Beastmaster control him for a moment.
Beastmaster trying to control the position but James is working away.
James being controlled for a moment.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.
Beastmaster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.
James throws a right and a left that Beastmaster avoids nicely.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Beastmaster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beastmaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beastmaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Beastmaster trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster controlling from the top position.
Beastmaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beastmaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beastmaster trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beastmaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.
James tries to bum rush Beastmaster with a series of wild strikes but Beastmaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Beastmaster.
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.
Beastmaster throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a hook. Beastmaster ducked under it nicely.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beastmaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Beastmaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beastmaster is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodarc Beastmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beastmaster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beastmaster lands a takedown into guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Beastmaster from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastmaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beastmaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beastmaster.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beastmaster.
James is not content to let Beastmaster control the position.
Beastmaster content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Beastmaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but James is avoiding damage well.
Beastmaster controlling the position from side mount.
Beastmaster trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beastmaster staying calm.
Kodarc Beastmaster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beastmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Beastmaster instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Beastmaster goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodarc Beastmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beastmaster scores with a body shot.
Richard James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
Richard James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beastmaster has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Beastmaster keeps him there for the moment.
Beastmaster goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a body punch but Beastmaster moves out of range.
Beastmaster moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James swinging wildly here.
James swinging wildly here.
Beastmaster rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beastmaster is stalling here.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Beastmaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James can't break the clinch.
Beastmaster controlling the action here for a moment.
Beastmaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
James misses with a wild combination.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beastmaster feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Beastmaster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beastmaster wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Beastmaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Beastmaster from controlling successfully.
Kodarc Beastmaster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from James misses.
Beastmaster dodges the punch combination from James.
Beastmaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Beastmaster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beastmaster misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beastmaster just content to control the position.
Beastmaster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beastmaster throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Beastmaster prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Beastmaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James gets tackled into the cage by Beastmaster. Beastmaster maintains the clinch.
James being controlled against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Beastmaster has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to push Beastmaster away but Beastmaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beastmaster keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kodarc Beastmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beastmaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
Beastmaster doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Beastmaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beastmaster avoids the body shot from James.
James clobbers Beastmaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James looks to land a combination but Beastmaster avoids it well.
Beastmaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Beastmaster's head.
James throws a right and a left that Beastmaster avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodarc Beastmaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 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... Richard James!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arabian Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beattie comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother . Silva has chosen X is Coming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
166 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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23
166 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arabian Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands the left hand.
Beattie connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beattie.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beattie leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arabian Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Beattie tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Beattie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beattie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beattie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beattie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beattie pinned against the cage. Beattie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beattie works the jab nicely.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beattie tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beattie sprawls well. Beattie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Beattie lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beattie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva tries for a takedown but Beattie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beattie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Beattie sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Beattie is looking to clinch.
Beattie thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva shoots in but Beattie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beattie tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Beattie sprawls well.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Beattie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beattie stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beattie wants to clinch.
Beattie has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beattie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Beattie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beattie lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beattie lands a damaging elbow.
Beattie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beattie tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Beattie lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Beattie tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Beattie lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
That has opened up Eduardo Silva's cut even more.
Beattie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Beattie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beattie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beattie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Beattie lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Beattie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Beattie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beattie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beattie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Beattie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beattie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beattie lands a damaging elbow.
Beattie tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beattie tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Beattie lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Eduardo Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva jumps guard but Beattie stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva letting Beattie take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arabian Beattie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beattie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beattie keeps working.
Silva prevents Beattie from escaping the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Beattie is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beattie has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beattie is looking for a sweep.
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.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beattie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beattie tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Beattie is being controlled here.
Silva moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control but Beattie is having none of it.
Beattie wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Beattie is having none of it.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Beattie turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beattie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Beattie controlling him for the moment.
Silva is trying to control the position but Beattie postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beattie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is trying to control the position but Beattie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Beattie's head but Beattie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beattie to the mat! Beattie manages to get full guard.
Beattie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beattie is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beattie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Beattie is keeping the position.
Beattie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arabian Beattie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Beattie tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beattie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva trying to control the action but Beattie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beattie, who protects the arm well.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Beattie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Beattie is defending well.
Silva advances to full mount.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beattie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beattie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beattie wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Beattie looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Silva! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eduardo Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Desper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Desper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desper misses with a straight left.
Sarsola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sarsola looks gassed!
Desper throws a wild body kick that Sarsola sees coming a mile off.
Sarsola avoids the head kick by Desper.
Desper connects with a high kick.
It looks like Leo Sarsola has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desper fails with a takedown attempt.
Desper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sarsola avoids it really well and circles away.
Desper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sarsola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Desper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sarsola tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sarsola cracks Desper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola unloads with some shots from mount but Desper bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desper wants to control but Sarsola is having none of it.
Desper is bucking up trying to escape but Sarsola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sarsola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Desper because Sarsola loaded up on that one.
Desper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sarsola on the ground.
Sarsola throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Desper tries to lock up and control but Sarsola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola controlling the pace for now.
Sarsola tries to control but Desper wriggling away.
Sarsola controlling from mount.
Desper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sarsola tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola thowing shots but they're missing.
Sarsola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Desper tries to hold on but Sarsola postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sarsola lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Desper is squirming around, avoiding Sarsola's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Sarsola there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Sarsola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Sarsola's cut.
That's time! Desper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Desper tries to bum rush Sarsola with a series of wild strikes but Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarsola sizes up Desper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Desper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adrian Desper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarsola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sarsola does it's job there.
Desper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarsola lands an overhand right.
Sarsola cracks Desper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarsola lands a nice shot that snaps Desper's head back.
Sarsola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sarsola connects with a right hand. Desper shakes it off.
Desper misses with a double jab
and Sarsola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desper throws a combination that misses
and Sarsola counters with a series of strikes. Desper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarsola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarsola is on top in guard.
Sarsola throwing strikes from guard but Desper blocks nicely.
Sarsola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarsola stands up over Desper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sarsola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Desper working a defensive guard here.
Sarsola thows a big elbow that misses.
Desper 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.
Sarsola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leo Sarsola has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Desper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarsola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Desper!
Sarsola punching from mount but Desper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sarsola throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Desper because Sarsola loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola controlling from mount.
Sarsola lands a big shot there that rocks Desper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sarsola landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desper wants to control but Sarsola is having none of it.
Sarsola with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Sarsola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Desper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarsola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarsola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Desper thinking.
Sarsola connects with a crisp jab.
Sarsola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarsola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sarsola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Desper's head.
Sarsola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sarsola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sarsola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola is looking to take a break and control but Desper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarsola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sarsola tries to pass to full mount but Desper defends it.
Sarsola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Desper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leo Sarsola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarsola not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leo Sarsola.
Desper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarsola counters with a three punch combo that has Desper backing up. Desper nods at Sarsola to acknowledge the strikes.
Desper misses with a double jab
enabling Sarsola to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Desper.
Sarsola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Desper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Desper trying to keep a closed guard but Sarsola is proving a slippery customer.
Sarsola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sarsola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sarsola postures up in Desper's guard and throws a big left but Desper blocks it.
Adrian Desper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Sarsola was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Desper swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola digs a good hook to Desper's body.
Sarsola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Desper to the mat! Desper manages to get full guard.
Sarsola passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sarsola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sarsola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Coe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coe has chosen Insane In The Membrane - Cypress Hill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cy Coe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Coe keeps it at a distance.
Gracie and Coe are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gracie throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Coe into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gracie knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cappadonna Frappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frappuccino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apinamies. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cappadonna Frappuccino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruohonen.
It looks like Cappadonna Frappuccino has been cut.
Ruohonen throws a right and a left that Frappuccino avoids nicely.
Ruohonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruohonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frappuccino circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Ruohonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruohonen is looking to clinch.
Ruohonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frappuccino misses with a body shot
and Frappuccino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruohonen ducks right into an uppercut from Frappuccino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frappuccino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruohonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruohonen throws a shot from downtown. Frappuccino moves away and avoids it.
Frappuccino misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruohonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruohonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruohonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frappuccino throws the left hand but Ruohonen avoids the punch easily.
Ruohonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino throws a series of punches but Ruohonen avoids them all with ease.
Frappuccino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruohonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frappuccino misses with a low kick.
Ruohonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frappuccino on the side of the head.
Ruohonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frappuccino is just out of range.
Ruohonen rushes Frappuccino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruohonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frappuccino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frappuccino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruohonen looks gassed!
Frappuccino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frappuccino as Ruohonen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frappuccino.
Ruohonen takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frappuccino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frappuccino misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frappuccino.
Frappuccino pushes Ruohonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frappuccino gets through Ruohonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frappuccino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frappuccino lands a nice uppercut.
Frappuccino lands a nice uppercut.
Frappuccino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frappuccino breaks the clinch.
Ruohonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frappuccino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruohonen at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruohonen on the side of the head.
Frappuccino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frappuccino throws a jab when Ruohonen was well out of range.
A head kick by Ruohonen misses
and Frappuccino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Frappuccino misses.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frappuccino lands a left and a right that send Ruohonen crashing to the mat, dazed. Frappuccino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ruohonen is rocked!
Frappuccino drops Ruohonen with a big left hand! Ruohonen is injured, injured bad! Frappuccino jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cappadonna Frappuccino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosonen comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Sin - Burn and Rise . Valdemar Kosonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Worsely's chin.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Worsely to the mat! Worsely manages to get full guard.
Kosonen wants to control from the top but Worsely keeps moving.
Worsely pulls Kosonen in to control the position.
Worsely trying to control the position.
Kosonen has gone for a leg lock! Worsely slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosonen's guard.
Worsely won't allow Kosonen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worsely is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kosonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worsely preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Worsely escapes and throws Kosonen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kosonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Worsely.
Worsely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosonen keeps working.
Kosonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kosonen wants to sweep but Worsely has passed to side control!
Kosonen manages to get back to half guard.
Worsely trying to control the action but Kosonen is working from the bottom.
Kosonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely is controlling the pace.
Kosonen is trying to control but can't.
Kosonen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Worsely manages to pass to mount!
Worsely prevents Kosonen from getting the reversal.
Worsely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosonen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen tries to hold on but Worsely postures up.
Kosonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kosonen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Worsely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Worsely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worsely wants to sweep here but Kosonen controlling him for the moment.
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.
Kosonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kosonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kosonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kosonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Worsely looks like he's trying to stand up.
Worsely gets full guard.
Kosonen throwing strikes from guard but Worsely blocks nicely.
Kosonen landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen 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.
Kosonen slips under a jab.
Worsely misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kosonen tries to clinch but Worsely moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Worsely tries to sprawl out of it but Kosonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Worsely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Worsely misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worsely keeps the fight on the outside.
Worsely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosonen momentarily.
Worsely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosonen manages to avoid it.
Worsely throws a right hand that Kosonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosonen also avoids with ease.
Kosonen misses with a takedown attempt - Worsely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kosonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Worsely tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosonen is in Worsely's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worsely is keeping the position for now.
Worsely is trying to control the position but Kosonen postures up.
Kosonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Worsely is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Worsely has escaped and now he's on top!
Kosonen is looking for a triangle but Worsely pushes his legs off easily.
Kosonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Worsely defends it easily.
Worsely trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen working for submissions but it's allowed Worsely to get to half guard.
Worsely thows a huge punch but Kosonen dodges it nicely.
Kosonen is looking to improve his position.
Kosonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsely is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Worsely is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kosonen is trying to control but can't.
Kosonen wants to improve his position but Worsely is controlling well.
Kosonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worsely pulls his head out easily.
Worsely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worsely lands a nice short elbow.
Kosonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worsely pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kosonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worsely.
Worsely scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kosonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosonen.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Worsely's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worsely pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worsely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Kosonen.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worsely sprawls well. Worsely wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kosonen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosonen.
A slow jab from Worsely misses its intended target.
Kosonen slips under a jab.
Kosonen shoots in for a double leg but Worsely sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Kosonen shoots in and drives through. Worsely sprawls well.
Kosonen is looking to clinch.
Worsely throws a body punch but Kosonen moves out of range.
Worsely misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worsely lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kosonen fails with the takedown.
Worsely misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Worsely wants to get back to full guard.
Worsely gets full guard.
Worsely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosonen defends well.
Kosonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Worsely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worsely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosonen defends well.
Kosonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Worsely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen throwing strikes but missing.
Worsely is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worsely manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kosonen tries to lock up and control but Worsely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Worsely prevents Kosonen from getting the reversal.
Worsely landing strikes, looking to finish!
Worsely landing shots from mount.
Worsely avoids the attempt from Kosonen to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Worsely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worsely 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Worsely!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between train dummys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, train dummys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dummys has a takedown stuffed.
Luhtanen lands a jab-cross combination.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
dummys takes a body punch but keeps moving.
dummys gets cracked there but stands up to it.
dummys takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Luhtanen finds it's target.
Luhtanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luhtanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping dummys under the eye.
dummys is rocked!
Luhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Luhtanen.
Oh dummys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luhtanen cracks dummys with an open hand slap.
Luhtanen lands with a cross.
dummys takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
dummys is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Luhtanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luhtanen.
dummys shoots for a double leg takedown but Luhtanen sprawls well. He's pushed dummys's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luhtanen jabs dummys to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luhtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. dummys doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Luhtanen moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt dummys! Luhtanen continues to tee off on dummys, landing with a left and a right! Luhtanen connects with a right hand that leaves dummys sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Luhtanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrik Luhtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kolari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rupponen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SMC Hoodrats. Sami Kolari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Rupponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kolari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupponen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolari. Kolari obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolari throws a wild body kick that Rupponen sees coming a mile off.
Rupponen scores a takedown into full mount!
Kolari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rupponen unloads with some shots from mount but Kolari bucks and avoids them well.
Rupponen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolari is squirming around, avoiding Rupponen's attempts to control the action.
Rupponen is landing with some decent strikes but Kolari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rupponen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kolari because Rupponen loaded up on that one.
Rupponen working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rupponen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kolari tries to hold on but Rupponen postures up.
Rupponen cracks Kolari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rupponen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kolari?
Kolari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rupponen is looking to sweep but instead, Kolari has passed into half guard.
Rupponen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kolari is looking for a kimura but Rupponen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolari to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen is staying active underneath Kolari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rupponen is controlling Kolari's trapped leg to prevent Kolari from advancing to side control.
Kolari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolari is looking for a kimura but Rupponen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolari to get the leverage.
Rupponen is not content to let Kolari control the position.
Kolari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen kicks off Kolari and gets to his feet.
Rupponen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolari as he jumps to the side.
Rupponen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolari tries to sprawl out of it but Rupponen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolari.
Kolari throws a leg kick but Rupponen checks it.
Rupponen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolari.
Rupponen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupponen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Rupponen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupponen tries for a takedown but Kolari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolari throws a lazy right hand but Rupponen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rupponen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rupponen feints and as Kolari raises his hands in defense, Rupponen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rupponen won't allow Kolari to sweep him here.
Kolari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolari looking to control.
Rupponen trying to control but Kolari is working from the bottom.
Rupponen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Niko Rupponen just wasn't active enough.
Kolari scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Kolari as Rupponen shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rupponen dominated that round.
That's time! Rupponen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rupponen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolari can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kolari trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rupponen manages to pass to mount!
Kolari sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rupponen is thwarting Kolari's attempts to control the position.
Kolari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rupponen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rupponen's back!
Kolari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rupponen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rupponen showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen trying to control but not successfully.
Kolari is looking for the choke from the back position but Rupponen is controlling his hands well.
Kolari throwing sloppy strikes.
Kolari is trying to stick to Rupponen's back but Rupponen is turning into Kolari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kolari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rupponen.
Kolari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rupponen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolari is breathing heavily.
Rupponen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolari has his foot on Rupponen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rupponen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rupponen throwing strikes from guard but Kolari blocks nicely.
Rupponen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rupponen won't allow Kolari to sweep him here.
Kolari keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Rupponen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolari keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rupponen defends well.
Kolari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rupponen.
Rupponen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rupponen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolari keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rupponen stays in close to Kolari's body and controls the position.
Rupponen cracks Kolari with a solid left hand.
Kolari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rupponen cracks Kolari with a solid left hand.
Kolari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rupponen controls the pace.
Rupponen trying to control but Kolari is working from the bottom.
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 Niko Rupponen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kolari tries to sprawl but Rupponen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rupponen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolari is looking for a sweep. Rupponen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rupponen misses with a head shot. Kolari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rupponen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niko Rupponen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolari trying to keep a closed guard but Rupponen is proving a slippery customer.
Kolari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rupponen!
Kolari with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolari swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rupponen is now in Kolari's guard. A big mistake from Kolari there, giving up the dominant position!
Kolari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rupponen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolari keeping moving, preventing Rupponen from controlling successfully.
Rupponen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Niko Rupponen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kolari leaves Rupponen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kolari lands with a slapping head kick.
Kolari 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.
Niko Rupponen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niko Rupponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolari throws a sloppy head kick and Rupponen moves out of range easily.
Kolari throws a leg kick but Rupponen moved away.
Kolari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sami Kolari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolari thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolari thuds a left hand into Rupponen's body.
Rupponen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rupponen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kolari is looking to chop away at Rupponen's legs.
Kolari throws a wild body kick that Rupponen sees coming a mile off.
Kolari tried to score with a low kick but Rupponen checks it.
Rupponen shoots in for a double leg but Kolari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Rupponen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupponen shoots in but Kolari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rupponen will feel that in the morning.
Kolari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolari tried to score with a low kick but Rupponen checks it.
Rupponen checks a low kick from Kolari.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolari.
Rupponen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rupponen off and has taken his back!
Rupponen trying to control the action but Kolari just sinks the hooks in.
Kolari tightening his grip on Rupponen, looking for the choke.
Rupponen is having to fend off submission attempts from Kolari, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kolari doesn't have the hooks in though and Rupponen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Kolari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rupponen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niko Rupponen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes into the arena with Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth blaring out of the sound system. Drake has chosen Εξομολογεισθ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyrone Biggums had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Drake!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Biggums.
Biggums throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biggums steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Biggums scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Joshua Drake has been cut.
Biggums throws a big shot that misses.
Biggums takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Drake punishes Biggums's body with a nice straight punch.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Biggums throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Biggums slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Biggums uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Drake avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Biggums looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake defending well as Biggums loads up on a big left hand.
Biggums misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Biggums.
Drake throws a body punch but Biggums moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake throws a series of punches but Biggums moves out of range.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Biggums is breathing heavily.
Drake throws a right and a left that Biggums avoids nicely.
Biggums avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake swings for the body but Biggums moves out of range.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Biggums ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Biggums does it's job there.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Biggums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
Biggums takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drake tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggums connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biggums keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Biggums tries to move into range but Drake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Biggums takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake digs a good hook to Biggums's body.
Biggums slips under a jab.
Drake waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Biggums. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Biggums to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggums is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drake postures up in Biggums's guard and throws a big left but Biggums blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drake trying to control but Biggums is working from the bottom.
Biggums is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Biggums is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biggums keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Biggums getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggums ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Biggums. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Biggums.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake instigates a clinch.
Biggums lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biggums.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake has Biggums pushed against the cage.
Biggums doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Biggums.
Biggums working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biggums creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake is breathing heavily.
Biggums pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biggums scores with a shoulder strike.
Biggums lands a body shot.
Biggums lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums breaks the clinch.
Biggums lands with a shot to the body.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biggums scores with a nice head shot.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Joshua Drake's cut even more.
Biggums tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biggums digs a good hook to Drake's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Biggums dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Biggums.
Biggums comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biggums bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Biggums scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Biggums connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Biggums lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Biggums jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Joshua Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biggums rather than just go for the knockout.
Biggums digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Biggums is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Biggums finds it's target.
Biggums with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Biggums lands with a shot to the body.
Biggums throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Biggums is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshua Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biggums lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Biggums. Beautiful body shot.
Biggums lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biggums.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Biggums lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake throws a right and a left that Biggums avoids nicely.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biggums is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggums scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggums scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Biggums!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Viiksi Tolonen enters the cage!
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartola was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a nice head kick!
Tolonen throws a low kick but Hartola avoids it.
Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen connects with a looping right hand.
Hartola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Hartola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Hartola thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Hartola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tolonen blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Tolonen.
Hartola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hartola's head.
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolonen as he connects with a hook.
Hartola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartola.
Hartola throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen punishes Hartola's body with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Hartola saw that one coming.
Hartola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen takes a swing at Hartola's ribcage but misses.
Hartola throws a body kick the misses
and Tolonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tolonen stalks Hartola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hartola's face. Hartola staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Hartola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hartola looks to land a left hand but Tolonen moved out of range nicely.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hartola.
Hartola defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartola moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Hartola misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartola.
Hartola swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Hartola misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Hartola defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Hartola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartola lands a head shot.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen cracks Hartola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hartola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hartola moves forwards but Tolonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen scores with a jab. Hartola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Hartola moved away.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Hartola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Hartola ducks down to avoid it.
Tolonen thuds his right hand into Hartola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolonen scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola throws a low kick but Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Tolonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tolonen.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Hartola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tolonen checks it well.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen is looking to clinch.
Hartola thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartola throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Hartola ducks down to avoid it.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hartola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
Hartola motions for Tolonen to come forward. Hartola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Hartola misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen takes one to the chin there.
Tolonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hartola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Hartola misses with a kick to the body
and Tolonen counters with a flying knee that drops Hartola!
Hartola is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hartola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hartola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hartola!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tolonen tries to clinch up but Hartola circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen moves away from the strike by Hartola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartola slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Tolonen misses
and Hartola counters with a thumping low kick.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Hartola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartola blocks a jab.
Hartola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Hartola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolonen has time to react.
Hartola thumps Tolonen with a low kick.
Tolonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tolonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hartola.
Hartola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartola tries to score with a low kick but Tolonen moves his leg out of the way.
Hartola throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.
Hartola throws a solid leg kick but Tolonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hartola.
Tolonen scores with a head kick. Hartola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen connects with a right hand. Hartola shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola misses the jab.
Hartola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Hartola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hartola slips under a jab.
Hartola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tolonen misses with a hook.
Hartola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Tolonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen blocks a jab.
Tolonen throws a lazy head kick
and Hartola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Hartola clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen looks to clinch
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Tolonen blocks the low kick.
Hartola misses with a straight left.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hartola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tolonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolonen slips a jab from Hartola.
Hartola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartola.
It looks like Viiksi Tolonen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hartola on the side of the head.
Tolonen misses with a combination
and Hartola counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Hartola avoids the punch easily.
Hartola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tolonen.
Hartola cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen throws a combination that misses
and Hartola counters with a body kick.
Tolonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hartola misses with a low kick.
Tolonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartola counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen feints and then cracks Hartola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartola down.
Hartola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
Tolonen with a hook.
Hartola is looking to chop away at Tolonen's legs.
Hartola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartola throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartola throws a sloppy head kick and Tolonen moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Hartola had his way with Viiksi Tolonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Viiksi Tolonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Hartola misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.
Tolonen throws a body kick that misses.
Tolonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Hartola throws a leg kick that misses.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hartola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hartola thinking.
Hartola misses with a leg kick
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tolonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hartola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tolonen really felt that one!
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartola.
Hartola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen lands the left hand.
Hartola throws a low kick but Tolonen avoids it.
Hartola thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Hartola misses
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartola is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
Tolonen throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.
Tolonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Hartola lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Tolonen.
Nice body kick there by Tolonen.
Hartola lands a head kick. Tolonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolonen looks to clinch
and Hartola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartola misses with a double jab
and Tolonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viiksi Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tolonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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