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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhrgryn Raedwulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov comes into the arena with The Party blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicolai Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raedwulfson. That did some damage!
Romanov misses with a body kick.
Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Raedwulfson has knocked Romanov down with a huge combo! Raedwulfson steps away and waves a wobbly Romanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Nicolai Romanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raedwulfson thows a leg kick but Romanov checks it
and Romanov counters with a shoot takedown. Raedwulfson fights it but they end up in guard.
Raedwulfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov trying to control but Raedwulfson is working from the bottom.
Romanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raedwulfson has momentary wrist control but Romanov slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raedwulfson keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Raedwulfson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romanov is one step ahead there.
Romanov trying to control but Raedwulfson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov stands up over Raedwulfson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanov working some strikes from top position.
Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raedwulfson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov pushes down on Raedwulfson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raedwulfson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Romanov manages to mount him!
Romanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raedwulfson looks a forlorn figure.
Raedwulfson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Raedwulfson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Romanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov landing strikes from the mount and Raedwulfson is in trouble!
Romanov scoring with strikes but Raedwulfson is staying in there.
Raedwulfson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Raedwulfson is out cold - huge knockout for Romanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolai Romanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeeves Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Star.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Star lands the left hand.
Smith swings for the body but Star moves out of range.
Star's corner calls for a 1-2. Star obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Star on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Star moved away.
Star misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Star lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Star pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Star.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Star counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Star pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Star!
Star swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith slips a jab from Star.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Star was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Star.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Star. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Star throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Star throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Star misses with a looping right.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Star.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Star throws out a powerful jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Star is out of range.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Star on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Star walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Star thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Star.
Star tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Star.
Star gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Star.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Star throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Star has time to react.
Smith feints and then cracks Star's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Star down.
Donk. Star catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Star throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Smith misses.
Star is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Star strikes.
Smith misses with a combination
and Star counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Star. That did some damage!
Star ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith 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.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Star.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Star is out of range.
That kick from Smith tenderised Star's leg. Star is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Star uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A big left from Star misses.
Star checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Star steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Star misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Star.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Star stumbling back into the cage.
Star avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeeves Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Star misses.
Star throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Star is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Smith.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Star.
Star takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Star. Beautiful body shot.
Star throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Jeeves Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Star.
A swing and a miss from Star.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Star misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Star moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Star throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Star blocks it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Star walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Smith tenderised Star's leg. Star is trying to keep his angry face on.
Star slips a straight right by Smith.
Star misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Star's front leg but catches the back leg as Star tries to avoid it.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slim Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Star's front leg but catches the back leg as Star tries to avoid it.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a body punch but Star moves out of range.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
Smith throws a series of punches but Star moves out of range.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Star down.
Star misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Star off balance momentarily.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Star.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Star's midsection.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Slim Star has been cut.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Star needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Star is rocked!
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Star's calf.
Smith Rushes Star and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Star is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smith Piles on the pressure and Star crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeeves Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagiev lands a leg kick that knocks Taalasmaa off balance momentarily.
Taalasmaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nagiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but Nagiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagiev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick the misses
and Nagiev counters with a solid body kick.
Taalasmaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagiev can pounce on him.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Nagiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taalasmaa is looking to land body kicks.
Taalasmaa wants to land a leg kick but Nagiev is out of range.
A head kick from Nagiev lands but Taalasmaa takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Nagiev pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Taalasmaa misses the target.
Nagiev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taalasmaa with a hook.
Nagiev misses with a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
Nagiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagiev throws a low kick, looking for Taalasmaa's leg but Taalasmaa calmly moves out of range.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taalasmaa is able to avoid easily.
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Nagiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagiev misses with an uppercut. Taalasmaa saw that one coming.
Nagiev defending well as Taalasmaa loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Nagiev moved away.
Nagiev staying out of range there.
Nagiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagiev.
Taalasmaa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagiev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagiev looking to control.
Taalasmaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagiev is keeping the position for now.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa works over Nagiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagiev has Taalasmaa pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagiev is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagiev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitry Nagiev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Nagiev tries a low kick but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nagiev counters with a low kick, right behind Taalasmaa 's knee.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Nagiev's shoulder, as Nagiev tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Nagiev moves away and avoids it.
Nagiev scores with a body shot.
Nagiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagiev throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nagiev - that will leave a mark!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but Nagiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagiev feints and then cracks Taalasmaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taalasmaa down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nagiev. That one must have hurt.
Taalasmaa thows a body kick. Nagiev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taalasmaa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagiev's half guard.
Nagiev is refusing to be controlled, as Taalasmaa sits in half guard.
Nagiev wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagiev's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nagiev is trying to stand back up but Taalasmaa is controlling him
Nagiev moves into full guard.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagiev is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagiev has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Nagiev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Taalasmaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taalasmaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagiev pinned against the cage. Nagiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagiev keeping hold of Taalasmaa's head, controlling as best he can.
Nagiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagiev is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev is trying to stand.
Nagiev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nagiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Taalasmaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagiev misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nagiev wants to get back to full guard.
Nagiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa slips a nice elbow through Nagiev's hands, connecting with Nagiev's forehead.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Nagiev is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagiev is looking to control Taalasmaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagiev avoid being mounted?
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but Nagiev is defending well.
Taalasmaa slips a nice elbow through Nagiev's hands, connecting with Nagiev's forehead.
Taalasmaa is looking to stall here but Nagiev recovers full guard.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagiev wants to get back to his feet but Taalasmaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drops back looking for a leg! Nagiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagiev manages to kick Taalasmaa off! Taalasmaa jumps back into Nagiev's guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Nagiev is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Nagiev.
Nagiev is pulling down on Taalasmaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taalasmaa, at least for the moment.
Taalasmaa thows a big elbow that misses.
Nagiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dmitry Nagiev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nagiev lands with a nice body kick.
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.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Nagiev throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Nagiev blocks the body kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Taalasmaa is predictable there
and Nagiev counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Nagiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taalasmaa jabs Nagiev right on the nose. Nagiev blinks but takes it well.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagiev wants to slow Taalasmaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagiev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Taalasmaa counter with a right hand.
Nagiev lands a leg kick that knocks Taalasmaa off balance momentarily.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagiev misses with a leg kick.
Nagiev walks into a left hand.
Nagiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Nagiev wants to slow Taalasmaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Taalasmaa dives in and grabs Nagiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagiev pushes down on Taalasmaa's head and hops out.
Nagiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagiev throws a leg kick
and Taalasmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Nagiev as Taalasmaa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagiev.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Nagiev as Taalasmaa shoots in.
A head kick misses from Nagiev.
Nagiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa checks the leg kick.
Nagiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagiev misses with a low kick.
Nagiev defending well as Taalasmaa loads up on a big left hand.
Nagiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taalasmaa is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagiev, right into the meat.
Taalasmaa shoots in but Nagiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taalasmaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagiev. Nagiev obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Nagiev is predictable there
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev is trying to stand back up but Taalasmaa is controlling him
Nagiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa prevents Nagiev from getting back to his feet.
Nagiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taalasmaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagiev wants to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taalasmaa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taalasmaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taalasmaa slips nicely into half guard.
Nagiev wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taalasmaa misses with a head shot. Nagiev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa stands up over Nagiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagiev has his hands on Taalasmaa's head, controlling the position.
Taalasmaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagiev is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taalasmaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa is really struggling to control Nagiev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa shoots for a takedown but Nagiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagiev which made him look bad.
That kick from Nagiev tenderised Taalasmaa's leg. Taalasmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Nagiev cracks the inside of Taalasmaa's front leg.
Nagiev misses with a body kick.
Nagiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seppo Taalasmaa.
I think Taalasmaa 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Linic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Linic's chin.
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245 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Linic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Nice shot lands for Linic.
Linic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Linic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones clinches but Linic breaks the clinch
and Linic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linic connects with a looping right hand.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Linic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Linic drops Jones with a big left hand and mounts him. Jones is in big trouble!
Jones is rocked!
Linic working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jones turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Linic off and cradles Jones's limp body as Linic celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mario Linic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Geist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Geist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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224 lbs
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205 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Geist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper misses with a wild body shot.
Draper throws a looping overhand right but Geist ducks down to avoid it.
Draper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draper misses with the combination.
Draper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geist drops his hands momentarily and Draper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Geist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Draper is trying to get back to full guard.
Geist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Draper defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geist is trying to control. Draper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Geist thows a huge punch but Draper dodges it nicely.
Geist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Geist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist trying to control from half guard but Draper is working away.
Geist throwing shots but Draper is blocking nicely.
Draper tries to roll over but Geist keeps him under control.
Geist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Geist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Geist thows a huge punch but Draper dodges it nicely.
Draper is breathing heavily.
Geist is trying to control. Draper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Geist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Geist throws a strike but Draper avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Geist looking to sit in guard and control but Draper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Geist is controlling Draper's posture.
Geist wants to sweep but no luck.
Geist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Geist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Geist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draper's head.
Draper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geist.
Draper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Geist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Geist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draper is pressing down on Geist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geist scoring with some ground and pound.
Geist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Geist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Geist throws a big right hand that misses.
Geist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Geist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Geist wants to pass the guard but Draper is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Geist dominated that round.
That's time! Draper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Geist scores a takedown into full mount!
Draper avoids a strike by Geist and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Geist's guard! Fantastic escape!
Geist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Draper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geist landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draper blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Draper covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Geist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Fafnisbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fafnisbani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Frequencies Do to People by Tieum and Ophidian. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigurd Fafnisbani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafnisbani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani swings for the body but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Fafnisbani circles away.
Pudzianowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fafnisbani.
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafnisbani.
Pudzianowski misses with an uppercut. Fafnisbani saw that one coming.
Fafnisbani wants to clinch up but Pudzianowski keeps it at a distance.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fafnisbani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pudzianowski catches Fafnisbani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pudzianowski. Fafnisbani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pudzianowski misses with a looping left.
Pudzianowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fafnisbani, pushing him back against the cage.
Fafnisbani lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Darius Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fafnisbani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Fafnisbani.
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani is working Pudzianowski over against the cage.
Fafnisbani has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Fafnisbani gets an underhook and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
Fafnisbani leaning against his opponent.
Fafnisbani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fafnisbani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fafnisbani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Fafnisbani avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fafnisbani as the two fighters clinch.
Pudzianowski looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Fafnisbani.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Fafnisbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fafnisbani has Pudzianowski pushed against the cage.
Fafnisbani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Fafnisbani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fafnisbani as Pudzianowski tries to tie him up.
Pudzianowski stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pudzianowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Fafnisbani stalling.
Fafnisbani lands a shoulder strike.
Fafnisbani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fafnisbani slows down the pace here.
Fafnisbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fafnisbani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pudzianowski's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pudzianowski works on Fafnisbani's body with a couple of short punches.
Fafnisbani has Pudzianowski pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands with a left to the head.
Fafnisbani takes a shot to the head.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position but instead, Fafnisbani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pudzianowski into the cage.
A body shot lands from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani lands with a left to the head.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Pudzianowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position but instead, Fafnisbani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pudzianowski into the cage.
Fafnisbani taking a breather.
Fafnisbani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fafnisbani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fafnisbani pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski lands a body shot.
Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fafnisbani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fafnisbani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani is looking to control Pudzianowski's arms but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fafnisbani has his back to the cage.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Fafnisbani blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fafnisbani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pudzianowski is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski stalling in the clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fafnisbani is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski cracks Fafnisbani with a nice body shot.
Fafnisbani misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fafnisbani has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Fafnisbani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fafnisbani throws an elbow that misses.
Pudzianowski pushes Fafnisbani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pudzianowski trying to stall but Fafnisbani improves his position.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fafnisbani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fafnisbani looking to slow down the pace here.
Fafnisbani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pudzianowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski being controlled against the cage.
Pudzianowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Fafnisbani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Pudzianowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pudzianowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fafnisbani slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook.
Fafnisbani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pudzianowski takes a swing at Fafnisbani's ribcage but misses.
Pudzianowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fafnisbani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski with a jab.
Fafnisbani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Pudzianowski does it's job there.
Pudzianowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fafnisbani counters with a right hand to the body.
Fafnisbani slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch
and Fafnisbani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Fafnisbani dodges the punch combination from Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani swings for the body but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pudzianowski misses with some punches.
Fafnisbani blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Pudzianowski looking to stall.
Sigurd Fafnisbani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fafnisbani effectively controlling the action here.
Fafnisbani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fafnisbani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fafnisbani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
Fafnisbani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Fafnisbani blocks it.
Fafnisbani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fafnisbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Fafnisbani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fafnisbani gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski just leaning against Fafnisbani, taking a breather.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch.
Fafnisbani avoiding damage.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Fafnisbani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fafnisbani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fafnisbani presses Pudzianowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pudzianowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pudzianowski looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fafnisbani lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fafnisbani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Pudzianowski on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fafnisbani tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani scores with a hook to the body.
Fafnisbani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fafnisbani.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Fafnisbani controls the action.
Fafnisbani is stalling here.
Fafnisbani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fafnisbani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani avoiding damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Fafnisbani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fafnisbani lands an elbow just above Pudzianowski 's eye.
Fafnisbani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pudzianowski or not.
Fafnisbani gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani has Pudzianowski pushed against the cage.
Pudzianowski taking a breather.
Fafnisbani trying to control the position but instead, Pudzianowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fafnisbani into the cage.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pudzianowski wants to stall.
Fafnisbani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pudzianowski is keeping busy.
Fafnisbani can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maybe Fafnisbani would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Fafnisbani cracks Pudzianowski with a nice body shot.
Pudzianowski taking a breather.
Fafnisbani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fafnisbani cracks Pudzianowski with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fafnisbani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fafnisbani lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fafnisbani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fafnisbani stalls.
Fafnisbani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Fafnisbani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Pudzianowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fafnisbani forces Pudzianowski back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pudzianowski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Fafnisbani is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns Fafnisbani into the cage.
Pudzianowski lands a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski digs a right hand underneath Fafnisbani's ribcage. Fafnisbani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pudzianowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fafnisbani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pudzianowski pushes Fafnisbani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fafnisbani wants to stall.
Fafnisbani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fafnisbani has Pudzianowski pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to move into range but Fafnisbani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fafnisbani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fafnisbani is looking to clinch but Pudzianowski is avoiding it.
Fafnisbani wants to clinch.
Fafnisbani swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Pudzianowski gets tackled into the cage by Fafnisbani. Fafnisbani maintains the clinch.
Fafnisbani blocking some punches.
Fafnisbani works on Pudzianowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Fafnisbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Fafnisbani - that landed with a thud.
Fafnisbani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
Fafnisbani tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fafnisbani is keeping busy.
Fafnisbani is looking to control Pudzianowski's arms but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fafnisbani has his back to the cage.
Fafnisbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fafnisbani is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pudzianowski has Fafnisbani pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fafnisbani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Fafnisbani to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch to the body.
Fafnisbani works on Pudzianowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Pudzianowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski tries to stall but Fafnisbani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pudzianowski as Fafnisbani tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Fafnisbani controls his hands.
Fafnisbani lands a right hand.
Fafnisbani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Fafnisbani lands a shoulder strike.
Pudzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pudzianowski letting Fafnisbani take a breather here.
Fafnisbani prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Fafnisbani avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani lands with a light punch inside.
Fafnisbani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fafnisbani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fafnisbani stalling in the clinch but Pudzianowski improves position.
Fafnisbani tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fafnisbani is trying to maintain a safe position but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and turns Fafnisbani into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani slips a jab from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a big shot that misses.
Fafnisbani moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Pudzianowski throws a looping overhand right but Fafnisbani ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fafnisbani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pudzianowski throws a hook but Fafnisbani avoids it easily.
A jab from Fafnisbani does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - Pudzianowski scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab to the body
and Fafnisbani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fafnisbani.
Pudzianowski misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darius Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigurd Fafnisbani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fafnisbani scores with a nice strike.
Fafnisbani digs a good hook to Pudzianowski's body.
Fafnisbani moves into range and clinches up with Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski avoiding damage as Fafnisbani throws knees to the body.
Pudzianowski taking a breather.
Fafnisbani stalling against the cage.
Fafnisbani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Pudzianowski.
Fafnisbani misses with some punches.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Fafnisbani controls the action.
Pudzianowski digs a right hand into Fafnisbani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fafnisbani's gas tank.
Fafnisbani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Fafnisbani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pudzianowski's defenses.
Pudzianowski works on Fafnisbani's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sigurd Fafnisbani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fafnisbani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurd Fafnisbani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Salama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Sung il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Salama!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salama looks to land a body kick but Sung il moved away.
Sung il throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salama's head.
Salama connects with an inside leg kick.
Salama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Salama misses
and Sung il counters with a leg kick.
Sung il misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salama scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salama.
A punch lands to the side of Sung il 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sung il throws a lazy head kick
and Salama counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sung il. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung il scores with a kick to the body.
Salama scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Sung il is predictable there
and Salama counters with a nice body kick.
Sung il looks to throw a body kick
and Salama counters with a big head kick but Sung il shrugs it off.
Salama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salama looks to throw a body kick
and Sung il counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sung il wants to pass the guard but Salama is keeping the position.
Salama keeping moving, preventing Sung il from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sung il wants to control from the top but Salama keeps moving.
Sung il drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salama!
Salama is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sung il's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sung il tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama controls the position from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sung il tries to improve position but can't.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sami Salama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Salama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sung il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salama throws a head kick that misses
and Sung il counters with a big head kick but Salama shrugs it off.
Sung il misses with a takedown attempt
and Salama counters with a low kick, right behind Sung il 's knee.
Sung il misses with a head kick.
Sung il scores with a head kick.
Sung il throws a sloppy head kick
and Salama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sung il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sami Salama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salama swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
Sung il shoots in for a takedown but Salama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salama throws a sloppy head kick
and Sung il counters with an outside leg kick.
Sung il is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Sung il.
Sung il throws a lazy body kick
and Salama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sung il's knee momentarily.
Sung il is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salama's half guard.
Sung il wants to free his trapped foot but Salama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salama trying to hold on to Sung il's head to control him but Sung il postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung il is looking for a kimura but Salama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sung il to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sung il manages to mount him!
Sung il postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salama looks a forlorn figure.
Salama tries to hold on but Sung il pushes him away.
Salama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sung il swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salama is now in Sung il's guard. A big mistake from Sung il there, giving up the dominant position!
Salama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama wants to stand and escape but instead Sung il has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sung il's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salama keeping moving, preventing Sung il from controlling successfully.
Salama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sung il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sung il has gone for a leg lock! Salama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sung il's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung il working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salama has passed into half guard!
Sung il is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salama seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salama is controlling the pace.
Sung il is refusing to be controlled, as Salama sits in half guard.
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 Kim Sung il 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!
Sung il steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salama. That one must have hurt.
Salama pushes Sung il away with a front kick.
Salama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Salama is predictable there
and Sung il counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Salama throws a chopping leg kick but Sung il manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sung il connects with an inside leg kick.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salama.
Sami Salama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salama misses with a kick to the body
and Sung il counters with a big head kick but Salama shrugs it off.
Sami Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sung il.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Sung il lands but Salama takes it in his stride.
Salama lands a front kick.
Salama scores with a shot to the body.
Salama looks to throw a body kick
so Sung il counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salama can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salama holds on and takes a little breather.
Sung il passes into half guard.
Sung il trying to control the action but Salama is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kim Sung il overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sung il goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Salama is on top in guard.
Salama trying to control but Sung il is working from the bottom.
Sung il has an active guard here but Salama has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama moves into full mount! Sung il won't be happy about that!
Sung il keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Salama controlling his opponent.
Sung il tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sung il is squirming around, avoiding Salama's attempts to control the action.
Salama controlling from mount.
Salama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Sung il.
I think Sung il 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Sung il!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kovanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olafsson has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music. Jorma Kovanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorstein Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olafsson throws out the jab.
Kovanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovanen but Kovanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovanen forces Olafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Kovanen tries to pull guard but Olafsson won't allow it.
Kovanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olafsson's efforts to push away.
Kovanen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kovanen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kovanen looking to control.
Kovanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olafsson defends well.
Olafsson throwing strikes from guard but Kovanen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovanen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Olafsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kovanen has tightened it up now! Olafsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorma Kovanen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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284 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Turner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hogan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws a leg kick but Hogan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner which made him look bad.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner slips a jab from Hogan.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hogan does it's job there.
Hogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Hogan. Beautiful body shot.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner lands a high kick!
Turner thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
John Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner cracks Hogan with a good jab.
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hogan if he has to take too many more of those.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Turner drops Hogan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hogan looks back up at him and smiles so Turner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hogan is rocked!
Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Turner lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hogan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Turner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu comes to the cage accompanied by Anekdoten - Karelia. Hanson has chosen Eminem - No Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norzu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norzu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanson throws a jab when Norzu was well out of range.
Norzu scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norzu. That's going to slow Hanson down.
Norzu lands a body shot.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Norzu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Norzu throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Santeri Norzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norzu misses with a double jab.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Norzu misses with a low kick.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Norzu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norzu connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norzu on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norzu moves away.
Hanson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Norzu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norzu cracks the inside of Hanson's front leg.
Norzu scoring well with a low kick there.
Norzu throws a head kick that Hanson semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Norzu.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanson blocks the leg kick.
Hanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norzu misses the shot to the body.
Hanson cracks Norzu with a good jab.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norzu moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norzu.
Norzu lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norzu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Norzu.
Norzu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norzu lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norzu manages to avoid it.
Hanson misses with a body shot.
Hanson misses with a straight right.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Norzu's head but Norzu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norzu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norzu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norzu is just out of range.
A head kick by Norzu misses
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norzu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a combination
and Norzu counters with a two punch combo.
That kick from Norzu tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norzu clinches up against the cage.
Hanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norzu breaks from the clinch.
Hanson lunges at Norzu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norzu's hand.
Norzu throws a jab when Hanson was well out of range.
Norzu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norzu - that will leave a mark!
Hanson looks gassed!
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Norzu lands with a nice body kick.
Norzu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Norzu feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norzu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norzu scores with a punch to the head.
Hanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norzu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norzu connects with an inside leg kick.
Norzu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Norzu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.
Norzu is looking to clinch.
Norzu scores with a nice body kick.
Norzu throws a combination. Hanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norzu lands with a right that hurts Hanson. Hanson looks to clinch but Norzu throws a short knee that drops Hanson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Santeri Norzu!
Santeri Norzu retains his lightweight title!
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