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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blanco White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Melamies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Melamies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blanco White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Melamies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack! A monster head kick from Melamies and White falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Melamies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Melamies!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marty Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert thaiswed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert thaiswed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert thaiswed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond with a hook.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
thaiswed is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
thaiswed tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
thaiswed throws a series of punches but Diamond moves out of range.
thaiswed throws an off balance right hand
and Diamond counters with a left to the body.
thaiswed throws a sloppy head kick and Diamond moves out of range easily.
A big left from thaiswed misses.
Diamond staying out of range there.
Diamond throws a leg kick but thaiswed moved away.
thaiswed throws a combination that misses
and Diamond counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond has a couple of punches blocked by thaiswed.
Diamond tries to stall but thaiswed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diamond tries to pull guard but thaiswed holds him up against the cage and eventually Diamond drops back down to his feet.
thaiswed gets underhooks to prevent Diamond's takedown attempt.
thaiswed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diamond's face.
Diamond stalling in the clinch but thaiswed improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thaiswed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
thaiswed misses with a knee to the head.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond slows down the pace here.
thaiswed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
thaiswed connects with a knee to the head.
Diamond blocks a body shot from thaiswed.
thaiswed crunches a lovely knee into Diamond's ribcage.
thaiswed stalling.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
thaiswed misses with a knee to the head.
Diamond takes a knee right on the jaw!
thaiswed looks gassed!
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
thaiswed misses with a punch on the inside.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
thaiswed has a couple of punches blocked by Diamond.
thaiswed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
thaiswed prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
thaiswed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
thaiswed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamond tries to score a body lock takedown but thaiswed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
thaiswed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
thaiswed missing with knees to the body.
thaiswed landing knees to the head.
thaiswed managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
thaiswed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamond blocks it with crossed arms.
thaiswed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
thaiswed lands a nice uppercut.
thaiswed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diamond's face.
thaiswed taking a breather.
thaiswed landing knees to the head.
Diamond is trying to maintain a safe position but thaiswed gets an underhook and turns Diamond into the cage.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
thaiswed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from thaiswed.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head.
Diamond is rocked!
thaiswed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
thaiswed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
thaiswed lands a nice uppercut.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head.
thaiswed lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by thaiswed.
Come on Diamond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
thaiswed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
thaiswed pushes Diamond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
thaiswed tries to land a knee to the head but Diamond blocks with his arms.
Diamond seems to have got his legs back now.
thaiswed lands a right hand.
Diamond taking a breather.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning thaiswed up against the cage.
thaiswed connects with a knee to the head.
Diamond missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond working aggressively here.
Diamond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
thaiswed misses with a punch to the body.
thaiswed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diamond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
thaiswed trying to stall but Diamond improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Diamond.
A short uppercut from thaiswed.
Diamond stalling in the clinch but thaiswed improves position.
Diamond tries for a takedown. No joy.
thaiswed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diamond is keeping busy.
thaiswed misses with some punches.
thaiswed throws a knee to the head but misses.
thaiswed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diamond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but thaiswed is keeping busy.
thaiswed misses with a knee strike.
Diamond throws an elbow that misses.
Diamond tries to pull guard but thaiswed won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert thaiswed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
thaiswed tries to clinch up
and Diamond counters with a body kick.
thaiswed lands with a nice combination. Diamond backs away looking to recover.
Diamond feints and then cracks thaiswed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow thaiswed down.
Diamond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
thaiswed tries to clinch
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
thaiswed throws a head kick that misses
and Diamond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
thaiswed misses with a knee to the head.
thaiswed with a knee to the head.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
thaiswed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
thaiswed scores with a shot to the side of Diamond's head.
thaiswed lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
thaiswed is breathing heavily.
Diamond takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond avoiding damage as thaiswed throws knees to the body.
thaiswed lands a nice knee to the body.
thaiswed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
thaiswed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diamond.
thaiswed keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
thaiswed is trying to stall.
Diamond works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
thaiswed keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
thaiswed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Diamond controls from within his opponent's guard.
thaiswed has control of Diamond's left arm, preventing Diamond from doing any damage.
Diamond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
thaiswed is trying to control but can't.
thaiswed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
thaiswed tries a head kick but it misses.
thaiswed clinches but Diamond breaks the clinch
and Diamond moves into the clinch.
thaiswed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diamond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
thaiswed lands a knee to the head.
thaiswed looking to throw knees to the head but Diamond is blocking nicely.
The is referee keeping an eye on Diamond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diamond missing with knees to the body.
thaiswed tries to land a knee to the head but Diamond blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
thaiswed missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed blocks the elbow strike.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond 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.
Diamond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
thaiswed 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.
Diamond trying to keep a closed guard but thaiswed is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert thaiswed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
thaiswed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond tries to clinch there but thaiswed circles away.
Diamond tries to clinch up but thaiswed circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diamond is keen to just control but thaiswed is a slippery customer.
Diamond thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing thaiswed to regain full guard.
Diamond is stalling in the full guard.
thaiswed keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thaiswed keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marty Diamond just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
thaiswed clinches up with Diamond and pushes him back against the cage.
Diamond wants a takedown but no success here.
thaiswed crunches a lovely knee into Diamond's ribcage.
Diamond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
thaiswed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
thaiswed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed misses with a knee strike.
Diamond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diamond trying to land knees to the body.
Diamond wants to stall.
thaiswed looking to throw knees to the head but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Diamond looking to stall.
thaiswed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diamond avoiding damage as thaiswed throws knees to the body.
thaiswed throws a knee to the head but misses.
thaiswed lands a knee to the body.
thaiswed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diamond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed misses with a knee strike.
thaiswed gets through Diamond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
thaiswed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diamond is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from thaiswed.
A short uppercut from thaiswed.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
thaiswed stalls.
thaiswed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
thaiswed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamond blocks it with crossed arms.
thaiswed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diamond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
thaiswed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diamond looking to slow down the pace here.
thaiswed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
thaiswed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
thaiswed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
thaiswed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diamond trying to land knees to the body.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but Diamond blocks it.
Diamond wants to stall.
A short right from thaiswed on the inside.
Diamond tries to land knees in the clinch but thaiswed avoids the damage to the body.
thaiswed lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from thaiswed.
thaiswed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diamond's face.
thaiswed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
thaiswed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
thaiswed trying to stall but Diamond improves his position.
Marty Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
thaiswed looking to throw knees to the head but Diamond is blocking nicely.
thaiswed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
thaiswed dodges an elbow strike from Diamond.
Robert thaiswed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
thaiswed connects with a knee to the head.
thaiswed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diamond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert thaiswed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got thaiswed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert thaiswed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MATT BENNETT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Aybar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybar has chosen Samba as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MATT BENNETT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Aybar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for BENNETT.
Nice uppercut lands for BENNETT. That snapped Aybar's head back.
BENNETT closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aybar circles away.
BENNETT closes the distance and clinches up with Aybar, looking for a takedown. BENNETT pushes Aybar against the cage but Aybar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BENNETT cracks Aybar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MATT BENNETT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BENNETT tries for a takedown but Aybar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MATT BENNETT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by BENNETT or perhaps it was just good defense by Aybar which made him look bad.
BENNETT closes the distance and clinches up with Aybar, looking for a takedown. BENNETT pushes Aybar against the cage but Aybar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BENNETT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aybar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aybar tries to clinch up but BENNETT circles away and keeps his distance.
Aybar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aybar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aybar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BENNETT or not.
Aybar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, BENNETT regains guard.
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!
Aybar gets to his feet - BENNETT follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BENNETT, pushing him back against the cage.
Aybar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aybar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aybar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
BENNETT is breathing heavily.
BENNETT throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
BENNETT tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BENNETT wants to control but Aybar passes easily into half guard.
Aybar winds up and cracks BENNETT with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aybar wants to pass the guard but BENNETT is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybar is keen to just control but BENNETT is a slippery customer.
Aybar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aybar decides to return to a standing position.
Aybar has BENNETT up against the cage in a clinch.
Aybar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aybar manages to end up in side control.
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!
Aybar stands up.
Aybar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BENNETT.
BENNETT swats away the attempt to clinch by Aybar.
Excellent takedown into side control there by BENNETT.
BENNETT is looking to take a break and control but Aybar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BENNETT has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aybar prevents BENNETT from improving position.
BENNETT is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aybar 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.
Aybar is not content to let BENNETT control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BENNETT wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aybar, who protects the arm well.
BENNETT tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BENNETT has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
BENNETT is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aybar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Aybar dominated that round.
That's time! BENNETT's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BENNETT throws a series of punches but Aybar avoids them all with ease.
BENNETT shoots in but Aybar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BENNETT shoots for a double leg takedown but Aybar sprawls well. He's pushed BENNETT's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BENNETT.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MATT BENNETT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybar closes the distance but BENNETT moves to the side
and BENNETT counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BENNETT has a takedown stuffed.
BENNETT really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aybar tries to close the distance and clinch up but BENNETT swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MATT BENNETT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BENNETT shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybar has managed to clinch.
Aybar misses with a knee to the head.
Aybar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BENNETT is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
BENNETT manages to break the clinch.
BENNETT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aybar as he avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from BENNETT.
BENNETT bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
BENNETT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aybar is looking to get back to his feet here but BENNETT is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aybar's back.
BENNETT is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aybar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aybar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aybar tries to buck BENNETT off but BENNETT takes his back!
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!
Aybar turns into BENNETT and is now in his guard.
Aybar stands up from BENNETT's guard - Aybar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aybar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aybar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aybar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybar with shots to the head and body - BENNETT looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like MATT BENNETT has been cut.
Aybar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… BENNETT turns into him and now he's in Aybar's guard.
BENNETT working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aybar's head.
Aybar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aybar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BENNETT's guard.
BENNETT wants to hit a switch here but Aybar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for BENNETT there!
BOOM! Aybar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. BENNETT can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aybar lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aybar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aybar punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BENNETT is trying desperately to improve position.
BENNETT tries to hold on but Aybar pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aybar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BENNETT tries to lock up and control but Aybar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Aybar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MATT BENNETT's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
BENNETT clobbers Aybar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aybar avoids the body shot from BENNETT.
BENNETT fails with the takedown
and Aybar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aybar is pressing down on BENNETT's thigh, looking to free his foot. BENNETT is holding on for now.
BENNETT moves into full guard.
BENNETT is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Aybar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aybar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aybar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybar wants to get back to his feet.
BENNETT is working for a kimura but Aybar is defending it quite comfortably.
Aybar is not content to let BENNETT control the position.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura but Aybar is defending well.
Aybar tries to roll over but BENNETT keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aybar pushes BENNETT off but BENNETT dives into side control.
Aybar taking punishment in the form of punches.
BENNETT tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
BENNETT with the ground and pound but Aybar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Aybar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aybar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BENNETT manages to get himself to full guard.
BENNETT has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aybar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BENNETT is looking to sweep but instead, Aybar has passed into half guard.
Thiago Aybar has got the better of the ground game so far.
BENNETT slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aybar landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BENNETT had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aybar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. BENNETT Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aybar's back instead.
Aybar turns into BENNETT and is now in his guard.
BENNETT keeping busy on the bottom but Aybar has passed one foot through into half guard.
BENNETT tries to roll over but Aybar keeps him under 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 MATT BENNETT.
I think Aybar 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Aybar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Had (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Had!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Swinger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Had on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Swinger lands an overhand right.
Had shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swinger pinned against the cage. Swinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swinger.
Had misses with a right hand
and Swinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Swinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Had throws a series of punches but Swinger moves out of range.
Had looks to clinch
and Swinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Had takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swinger stuns Had with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Had throws a low kick but Swinger avoids it.
Swinger looks to land a body kick but Had moved away.
Had changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swinger tries to avoid it but Had manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swinger to the ground. Swinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Had is breathing heavily.
Had tries to clinch but Swinger moves away
and Swinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Had thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Had fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Had. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petr Had seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Had at a distance.
Trent Swinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Had showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swinger.
Swinger lands a jab to the nose.
Swinger misses with a body kick.
Had wants to clinch but Swinger slips to the side
and Swinger counters with a nice body shot.
Had is looking to clinch.
Had walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Had tries to clinch there but Swinger circles away.
Swinger connects with a body shot.
Swinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Had. Had circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Had misses with a hook
and Swinger counters with a one-two to the body.
Swinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swinger tries to land a leg kick but Had saw it coming and moves away.
Had wants to clinch
and Had takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Had throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
and Swinger counters with a straight right hand.
Swinger lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinger lands with a nice combination. Had backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Had tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
and Had takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Had wants to clinch but Swinger slips to the side
and Swinger counters with a one-two to the body.
Had is rocked!
Had tries to clinch up
and Swinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Had is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Had stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Had seems to have got his legs back now.
Swinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Had.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
and Swinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Had closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Had thinking.
A combination from Swinger does no damage.
Swinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Had shoots and misses
and Swinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Had takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Had wants to clinch but Swinger slips to the side
and Swinger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Had wants to clinch but Swinger slips to the side
and Swinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Had misses with a head kick.
Swinger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Had closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Had had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Swinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Had tries to clinch up
and Had takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Had swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Had wants to clinch.
Had throws a front kick aimed at Swinger's knee but Swinger avoids it well.
Swinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Had shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Had was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Had postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Swinger looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinger wants to control but Had is having none of it.
Had 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.
Had can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swinger is looking to escape.
Had looking to ground and pound but Swinger is blocking nicely.
Had with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Had avoids the attempt from Swinger to control.
Swinger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Swinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swinger misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Swinger as he connects with a hook.
Swinger throws a right hand that Had ducks under and follows up with a left that Had also avoids with ease.
Swinger swinging wilding here.
Had tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Had takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Had gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Swinger counter with a right hand.
Trent Swinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Swinger.
Had on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Had throws a lazy uppercut
and Swinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Swinger is working the combinations to good effect here.
Had looks to clinch
and Swinger counters with a two punch combo.
Had tries to clinch but Swinger moves away
and Swinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Swinger misses.
Had wants to clinch but Swinger slips to the side
and Swinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swinger looks to land a combination. Had sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Swinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Had tries to work over Swinger's front leg with a kick but Swinger checks it.
Swinger with a jab.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
letting Swinger counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Had off the cage and back into rage.
Swinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Had wants to clinch
and Swinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Had tries to clinch
and Swinger counters with a three punch combo that has Had backing up. Had nods at Swinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swinger lands a slapping body shot.
Had clinches but Swinger breaks the clinch
and Swinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Swinger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Had doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Swinger.
Had clinches but Swinger breaks the clinch
and Swinger counters with a nice body shot.
Had wants to clinch up but Swinger keeps it at a distance.
Had shoots and misses
enabling Swinger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Had. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swinger lands a jab to the head.
Had misses with a double jab
and Swinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Had shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swinger as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinger throws a leg kick but Had checks it.
A right-left combo lands from Swinger.
Petr Had is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Had fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Swinger.
Had looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Swinger scores with a three punch combo!
Had tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swinger throws a right and a left that Had avoids nicely.
Had tries to clinch
and Swinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
and Swinger counters with a three punch combo that has Had backing up. Had nods at Swinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Had takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Had darts in trying to clinch
and Swinger counters with a left and a right that stings Had.
Swinger misses with a two punch combination.
Had throws a sloppy body shot
and Swinger counters with a good low kick that Had was not able to check.
Had tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Had darts in trying to clinch
and Swinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Swinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swinger looks to throw the jab but Had is out of range.
Had gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swinger.
Had tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swinger throws a leg kick which misses Had's front leg but catches the back leg as Had tries to avoid it.
Swinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swinger avoids the body shot from Had.
Had misses with a takedown
and Swinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Had misses with a hook
and Swinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Had rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Swinger counter with a right hand.
Had looks to clinch
and Swinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Had tries to clinch up
and Swinger counters with a left and a right that stings Had.
Had tries to clinch
and Swinger counters with a series of strikes. Had will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Had dodges the punch combination from Swinger.
Had closes the distance but Swinger moves to the side
and Swinger counters with a three punch combo that has Had backing up. Had nods at Swinger to acknowledge the strikes.
Had fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Had.
Had clinches but Swinger breaks the clinch
enabling Swinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Had tries to clinch
and Swinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Had has a takedown stuffed.
Had closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swinger counters with a series of strikes. Had will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swinger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Had takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Had is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Had's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Had has time to react.
Had is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swinger.
Swinger lands with an overhand left.
Had stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Swinger 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. This is the final round!
Swinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Swinger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swinger.
A right-left combo lands from Swinger.
Had shoots for a takedown but Swinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swinger throws a series of punches but Had avoids them all with ease.
Had closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Swinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Had tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Swinger works over Had's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Swinger.
Swinger lands a hook that stumbles Had back into the cage. Swinger follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Had to the canvas! Swinger pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Had has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trent Swinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Bruno's chin.
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20
250 lbs
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258 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Bruno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Bruno checks the leg kick.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Bruno.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bruno is looking to close the distance but Ali sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bruno crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bruno is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muhammad Ali!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janne Paakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahto Simakuutio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Janne Paakkonen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Paakkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahto Simakuutio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paakkonen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Simakuutio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paakkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simakuutio scores with a takedown into Paakkonen's guard.
Simakuutio drops back looking for a leg! Paakkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paakkonen manages to kick Simakuutio off! Simakuutio jumps back into Paakkonen's guard.
Simakuutio 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.
Simakuutio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simakuutio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simakuutio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simakuutio takes a little break here. Paakkonen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paakkonen defending against the ground and pound.
Paakkonen seems a little lost for a moment, as Simakuutio dominates the positioning.
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.
Simakuutio tries to advance to mount but Paakkonen instead regains half guard.
Simakuutio is pressing down on Paakkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paakkonen is holding on for now.
Simakuutio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simakuutio is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simakuutio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simakuutio passes Paakkonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simakuutio stalling.
Simakuutio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahto Simakuutio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paakkonen throws a head kick that misses.
Simakuutio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paakkonen!
Simakuutio content just to control the position here.
Simakuutio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paakkonen is on top in guard.
Simakuutio pulls Paakkonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Paakkonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simakuutio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paakkonen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simakuutio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simakuutio looking to pass the guard.
Simakuutio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simakuutio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simakuutio wants to pass the guard but Paakkonen is keeping the position.
Simakuutio slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Simakuutio trying to pass the guard but Paakkonen defending well.
Well, if Simakuutio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simakuutio is looking for a kimura but Paakkonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simakuutio to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simakuutio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paakkonen defending well though.
Simakuutio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio prevents Paakkonen from standing back up.
Simakuutio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paakkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paakkonen takes a swing at Simakuutio's ribcage but misses.
Janne Paakkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simakuutio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paakkonen's guard.
Paakkonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simakuutio controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkonen wants to stand up but Simakuutio is controlling him.
Simakuutio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahto Simakuutio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simakuutio content just to control the position here.
Simakuutio misses with a head shot.
Simakuutio is working for a guillotine from mount but Paakkonen frees his head quite easily.
Simakuutio controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simakuutio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simakuutio prevents Paakkonen from getting back to his feet.
Simakuutio controlling from the top position.
Ahto Simakuutio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janne Paakkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakkonen wants to stand and escape but Simakuutio is having none of it.
Simakuutio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simakuutio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Simakuutio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simakuutio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simakuutio happy to just control the position for now.
Paakkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Simakuutio 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 Paakkonen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Simakuutio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Paakkonen.
Paakkonen misses with a head kick.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simakuutio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simakuutio thows a huge punch but Paakkonen dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahto Simakuutio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simakuutio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahto Simakuutio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicklas Kroon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson seems to be stalking Kroon here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kroon drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thor Svenson!
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