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HFCIII: KO Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Barbalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Stark!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbalic gets a clinch.
Barbalic keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbalic prevents it.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbalic has double underhooks.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Barbalic.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Barbalic moves out of range easily.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbalic counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark is rocked!
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Barbalic sees coming a mile off.
Stark looks gassed!
Barbalic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbalic tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Barbalic lands with a big left! Stark is wobbled badly! Barbalic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stark to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikola Barbalic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alto Eloos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Hautala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alto Eloos looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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, Alto Eloos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesto Hautala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hautala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eloos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hautala as he jumps to the side.
Hautala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hautala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hautala throws a push kick but Eloos slaps the foot to one side.
Hautala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hautala throws a head kick that misses.
Hautala keeps Eloos at a distance using the push kick.
Hautala punishes Eloos's body with a nice straight punch.
Eloos is breathing heavily.
Eloos shoots in and drives through. Hautala sprawls well.
Hautala gets caught flat footed, as Eloos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eloos is fighting to break Hautala's control of his arms but Hautala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eloos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eloos trying to move into half guard but instead Hautala has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eloos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hautala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hautala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eloos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hautala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eloos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hautala is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Eloos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hautala's back instead.
Hautala trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hautala breaks Eloos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hautala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hautala trying to control but Eloos is working from the bottom.
Eloos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hautala is one step ahead there.
Eloos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eloos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hautala passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eloos prevents Hautala from improving position.
Eloos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eloos tries to get to full guard but Hautala has control of the leg.
Hautala should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eloos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eloos trying to control the position.
Hautala preventing the sweep.
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.
Hautala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eloos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hautala stopping the sweep attempt from Eloos.
Eloos looking for a guillotine here but Hautala defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hautala won't allow Eloos to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Hautala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hautala connects with a high kick.
It looks like Alto Eloos has been cut.
Hautala throws a head kick that misses.
Hautala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eloos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ernesto Hautala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hautala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hautala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hautala with a knee to the head.
Hautala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hautala misses with a knee strike.
Hautala landing knees to the body.
Hautala landing knees to the body.
Hautala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eloos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hautala missing with knees to the body.
Eloos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hautala tries to land a knee to the head but Eloos blocks with his arms.
Eloos tries to pull guard but Hautala holds him up against the cage and eventually Eloos drops back down to his feet.
Hautala crunches a lovely knee into Eloos's ribcage.
Hautala landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Hautala.
Hautala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eloos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hautala lands a nice knee to the body.
Hautala scores a nice knee to the body.
Hautala crunches a lovely knee into Eloos's ribcage.
Hautala scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eloos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hautala looking to control.
Eloos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hautala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hautala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hautala!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloos has control of an arm but Hautala manages to advance to Hautala's back!
Eloos is in bad spot here.
Hautala has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Eloos's body.
Eloos tries to break free.
Hautala trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eloos doesn't escape.
Hautala is persistently looking for the submission but Eloos is defending it well.
Eloos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Still in half guard, Hautala seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eloos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hautala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eloos wants to improve his position but Hautala is controlling well.
Hautala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eloos wants to get back to full guard but Hautala has mounted him!
Eloos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hautala.
Eloos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eloos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Hautala.
Eloos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eloos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hautala scores with a head kick.
Hautala misses the shot to the body.
Eloos shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Hautala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alto Eloos's cut.
That's time! Eloos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hautala throws a sloppy head kick and Eloos moves out of range easily.
No luck for Eloos with that takedown attempt.
Hautala digs a good body shot into Eloos's ribs.
Hautala clinches.
Hautala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hautala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eloos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hautala.
Hautala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hautala connects with a knee to the head.
Hautala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eloos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eloos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hautala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hautala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eloos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eloos advances position into side control!
Hautala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eloos's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloos is working for a submission of some sort.
Hautala controlling the position well.
Eloos is working for a submission of some sort.
Eloos seems to be working for a kimura but Hautala defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hautala is looking to control Eloos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hautala avoid being mounted?
Hautala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eloos.
Eloos throws a strike but Hautala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eloos trying to keep a closed guard but Hautala is proving a slippery customer.
Hautala sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eloos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hautala passes into side control.
Eloos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eloos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eloos actively working from the bottom here.
Hautala is controlling the pace.
Eloos gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eloos wants to sweep here but Hautala controlling him for the moment.
Hautala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eloos is looking for a triangle here but Hautala uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alto Eloos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hautala has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Hautala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hautala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hautala!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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, Steve Grim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathew Simms!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grim defending well as Simms loads up on a big left hand.
Grim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Grim forces Simms back against the cage and clinches.
Simms is looking to break free of the clinch but Grim has double underhooks.
Simms has hold of one of Grim's legs. Grim is fighting the takedown attempt but Simms gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simms gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simms lands a jab to the nose.
Simms looks to land a body kick but Grim moved away.
Simms with a jab.
Simms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Simms - that landed with a thud.
Simms tries for a takedown but Grim manages to get underhooks.
Simms breaks from the clinch.
Simms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simms lands in his opponent's guard.
Simms lands a couple of elbows.
Simms tries to stand but Grim is controlling from the bottom.
Simms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grim keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simms stands up.
Grim slips under a jab.
Grim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simms as he jumps to the side.
Grim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simms.
Grim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simms pinned against the cage. Simms gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grim's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Grim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grim has momentary wrist control but Simms slips an elbow through the middle.
Simms postures up.
Simms would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grim is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms working a defensive guard here.
Simms manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simms lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Simms looking to control but Grim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simms breaks from Grim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simms connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simms postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grim looks a forlorn figure.
Simms scoring with strikes but Grim is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simms pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simms with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Grim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grim?
Simms avoids the attempt from Grim to control.
Grim is in a horrible position here. Simms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simms lands with some strikes.
Simms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simms scoring with strikes but Grim is staying in there.
Simms putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grim wants to hold on but Simms pushes him away.
Simms trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Grim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simms punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simms breaks from Grim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grim is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simms is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grim tries to hold on but Simms postures up.
Simms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grim's face.
Simms looking for a guillotine from mount but Grim is having none of it.
Simms looking for a guillotine from mount but Grim is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simms lands with some strikes.
Simms with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Simms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simms looks to land a combination but Grim avoids it well.
Simms misses with a looping left.
Grim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simms throws a leg kick but Grim checks it.
Simms misses with a looping right.
Grim fails with the takedown.
Grim tries to clinch up
and Simms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Simms, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grim.
Simms looks to land a combination but Grim avoids it well.
Simms throws a nice looking combination but Grim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simms connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grim throws a chopping leg kick but Simms manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Grim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms working the body and head with strikes.
Simms looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simms swings around for an armbar but Grim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simms's guard.
Simms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grim's guard.
Simms decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grim, up you get!
Simms stalks Grim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grim's face. Grim staggers backwards, shaken.
Simms rushes Grim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simms has clasped his hands together around Grim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Simms decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grim is in a horrible position here. Simms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simms landing shots from mount.
Simms avoids the attempt from Grim to control.
Simms tries to control but Grim wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simms landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grim is rocked!
It looks like Steve Grim has been cut.
Simms with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Grim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simms is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simms drops a big elbow. That's hurt Grim! More shots from Simms and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Simms!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between josh graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). graham comes to the cage accompanied by fight music. Jack Rendler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with josh graham's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, josh graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Rendler!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
graham moves in looking to clinch but Rendler pushes him off.
graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rendler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rendler's sensitive parts.
graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
graham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
graham scores with a leg kick.
graham lands a high kick!
graham wants to clinch up but Rendler keeps it at a distance.
graham throws a nice outside leg kick.
graham throws a low kick but Rendler avoids it.
graham throws a head kick that half lands.
graham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
graham tries a head kick but it misses.
graham throws a head kick that half lands.
graham is looking to clinch but Rendler is avoiding it.
Rendler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
graham jabs Rendler right on the nose. Rendler blinks but takes it well.
Rendler circles away from the clinch attempt.
graham throws a sloppy head kick and Rendler moves out of range easily.
Rendler avoids the head kick by graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before graham can pounce on him.
graham fails to land the takedown.
graham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rendler looks to score with a jab to the body but graham is just out of range.
Rendler avoids the head kick by graham.
graham throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rendler has managed to clinch.
graham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rendler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip graham to the mat. graham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rendler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of graham's head.
Rendler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rendler working some strikes from top position.
Rendler wants to control from the top but graham keeps moving.
graham is breathing heavily.
Rendler looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
graham wants to stand but Rendler is controlling the position.
graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rendler moves out of range of the leg kick from graham.
Rendler clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, graham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rendler's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Rendler.
graham landing knees to the body.
graham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
graham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rendler has him pressed against the cage.
Rendler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rendler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rendler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
graham looking to control.
graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rendler stands up over graham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rendler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
graham controls Rendler momentarily but Rendler frees himself.
graham is looking to stand up but Rendler isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
graham misses with a low kick as Rendler jumps back.
graham thuds his shin into the meat of Rendler's side.
graham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rendler.
graham tries to clinch
and Rendler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
graham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
graham lands an elbow that stopped Rendler in his tracks for a moment.
graham wants to break free but Rendler has control.
Rendler breaks the clinch.
Rendler blocks a jab.
Rendler has graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Rendler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rendler manages to end up in side control.
graham can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rendler working the ground and pound.
graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rendler is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rendler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
graham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
graham is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
graham throws a head kick that half lands.
graham lands a body shot.
graham scores with a leg kick.
graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
graham connects with a solid leg kick.
graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rendler counters with a single leg into guard. graham didn't expect that.
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!
graham is looking to stand up but Rendler isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rendler trying to control but graham is working from the bottom.
graham lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Rendler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Rendler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rendler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from graham. That one must have hurt.
graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rendler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
graham pushes off an throws an elbow but Rendler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rendler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
graham throws a head kick but Rendler moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rendler as graham shoots in.
graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rendler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rendler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in graham's guard.
Rendler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rendler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rendler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
graham is looking to stand up but Rendler isn't so interested in that idea.
Rendler is in close to graham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rendler lands a couple of elbows.
Rendler is working graham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rendler stays in close to graham's body and controls the position.
Rendler trying to control the position from guard on top but graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rendler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
graham 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.
graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rendler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rendler postures up in graham's guard and throws a big left but graham blocks it.
Rendler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rendler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by graham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rendler shoots in for a double leg but graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from graham.
graham has his takedown stuffed
and Rendler counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for josh graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
graham throws a leg kick which misses Rendler's front leg but catches the back leg as Rendler tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
graham tries to clinch but Rendler moves away
and Rendler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rendler.
graham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by graham.
graham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
graham is trying to break free.
graham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
graham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rendler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from graham.
A left hand lands to the body for graham.
Rendler blocks an elbow strike from graham.
Rendler fails to pull guard.
graham lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jack Rendler has been cut.
graham lands a nice elbow.
Rendler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
graham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
graham landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rendler as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rendler managing to block the knees to the body from graham.
graham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rendler throws an elbow but misses.
Rendler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
graham wants to get back to his feet but Rendler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rendler is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendler connects with a couple of short punches.
graham wants to stand but Rendler is controlling the position.
Rendler lands a couple of digs.
Rendler advances position into side control!
Rendler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rendler is putting a hurting on graham here, landing some big shots from side control.
graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rendler connects with a decent elbow.
graham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rendler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
graham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rendler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
graham wants to get back to full guard.
graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
graham tries to clinch up
and Rendler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rendler connects with a nice short shot to graham's temple.
Rendler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rendler is nestled in close to graham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
graham is trying to stand up here but Rendler is controlling him well.
Rendler is tying to control. graham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
graham is trying to stand.
Rendler throwing shots but graham is blocking nicely.
Rendler thows a huge punch but graham dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
graham cracks Rendler with a right hand to the side of the head.
graham throws a leg kick
and Rendler counters by moving into the clinch.
graham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
graham throws an elbow that misses.
Rendler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rendler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Rendler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rendler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
graham taking punishment in the form of punches.
graham is looking to reverse the position.
Rendler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for graham!
Rendler lands a nice shot to the head.
Rendler controlling from the full mount.
Rendler working the ground and pound effectively.
graham is bucking up trying to escape but Rendler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rendler with shots to the head and body - graham looks very uncomfortable down there.
graham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rendler controlling the pace for now.
Rendler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish graham?
graham is rocked!
Rendler landing shots from mount.
Oh graham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Rendler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rendler scoring with strikes but graham is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rendler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rendler 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. graham turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rendler off and cradles graham's limp body as Rendler celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jack Rendler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riku Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Hard as Iron. Rupunen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Riku Rauta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miksu Rupunen's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupunen is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rupunen is fending him off so far but Rauta persists. Nope, Rupunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rupunen tries to clinch but Rauta is having none of it.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rupunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauta tries to keep at a distance but Rupunen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rupunen is trying to break the clinch but Rauta has him pressed against the cage.
Rupunen stalling in the clinch but Rauta improves position.
Rauta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rupunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauta lands an elbow inside that Rupunen shrugs off.
Rupunen pulls guard successfully.
Rupunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rauta's guard.
Rauta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rupunen wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Rauta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rupunen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rupunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rauta is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rauta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rupunen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rupunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rupunen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rauta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rupunen tries to score a body lock takedown but Rauta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rauta lands a knee to the body.
Rauta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rupunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rupunen fails to pull guard.
Rauta with a knee to the head.
Rauta is breathing heavily.
Rauta missing with knees to the body.
Rauta throws an elbow but it misses.
Rupunen fails to pull guard.
Riku Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rupunen tries to pull guard but Rauta holds him up against the cage and eventually Rupunen drops back down to his feet.
Rupunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rupunen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rupunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rupunen stands up from Rauta's guard - Rupunen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rupunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Rupunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rupunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rupunen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rupunen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rupunen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rupunen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rauta smiles and moves away.
Rauta stuffs the takedown attempt from Rupunen. Rupunen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rupunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rauta looks to land a combination but Rupunen avoids it well.
Rupunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rupunen moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Rauta lands.
Rauta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rauta has Rupunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rauta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rupunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rupunen decides to pull guard.
Rupunen trying to control the position here.
Rupunen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rauta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rupunen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta wants to control from the top but Rupunen keeps moving.
Rauta wants to stand but Rupunen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rauta is fighting to break Rupunen's control of his arms but Rupunen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miksu Rupunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rupunen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rauta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rupunen clinches with his opponent.
Rupunen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rupunen lands an uppercut.
Rupunen tries to break the clinch but Rauta is controlling the position.
Rauta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rauta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rupunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rupunen blocks an elbow strike.
Rauta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rauta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rupunen leaning against his opponent.
Rupunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rupunen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rupunen has Rauta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rauta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riku Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rauta lands a nice knee to the body.
Rauta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rupunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rupunen is looking to control Rauta's arms but Rauta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rupunen has his back to the cage.
Rupunen is breathing heavily.
Rauta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rupunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rauta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rupunen takes an elbow to the temple.
Rauta has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Rupunen goes down! Rauta pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Rupunen is rocked!
Rupunen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rupunen is still in real trouble! Can Rauta finish him?
Rupunen wants to control but Rauta postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen is not content to let Rauta control the position.
Rupunen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rauta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rupunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Rauta tries to stand but Rupunen is controlling his head.
Rupunen gets back to half guard.
Rauta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rupunen controls his leg.
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.
Rupunen kicks Rauta off and gets back to his feet.
Rupunen misses with a head kick.
Rupunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rupunen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rupunen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rauta keeping full guard, as Rupunen tries to pass.
Rupunen pushing down on Rauta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rupunen wants to free his trapped foot but Rauta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rupunen stalling away here and it's allowed Rauta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauta wants to stand but Rupunen is controlling the position.
Rauta has his feet on Rupunen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rupunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauta is looking to slow Rupunen down with leg kicks.
Rauta lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rauta jumps into guard, dragging Rupunen to the mat.
Rupunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rauta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miksu Rupunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Rupunen from controlling successfully.
Rupunen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rauta's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rupunen thowing shots but they're missing.
Rupunen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rauta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rauta and Rupunen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rupunen trying to control the position but Rauta is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta prevents Rupunen from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Rauta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at Rupunen's knee but Rupunen avoids it well.
Rupunen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rauta is in trouble now - Rupunen has advanced to mount!
Rupunen controlling from mount.
Rauta is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupunen content just to control the position here.
Rupunen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen controlling from the full mount.
Rauta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rauta wants to hold on but Rupunen pushes him away.
Rauta is desperately trying to improve his position but Rupunen has a good base and remains in mount.
Rupunen controlling from the full mount.
Rauta is looking to improve his position but Rupunen isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Rupunen wants to control the pace but Rauta is squirming around nicely.
Rauta is working to get back to half guard.
Rupunen controlling his opponent.
Rupunen throwing strikes here but Rauta is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen looking to ground and pound but Rauta is blocking nicely.
Rupunen controlling the pace for now.
Rauta tries to hold on but Rupunen postures up.
Rupunen has control of Rauta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rauta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rupunen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rupunen content just to control the position here.
Rauta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rauta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rupunen.
Rupunen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rauta holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rauta taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rupunen landing shots from mount.
Rauta tries to reverse the position but Rupunen maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miksu Rupunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rupunen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miksu Rupunen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Fightmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James West!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fails with the takedown.
Fightmaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
West is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fightmaster scoring with punches from side control.
West wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
West sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
West tries to kick Fightmaster off but Fightmaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
West is looking for a sweep. Fightmaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fightmaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
West is looking to escape.
Fightmaster slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Fightmaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fightmaster not doing much here.
Fightmaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fightmaster prevents West from standing back up.
Fightmaster slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Fightmaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fightmaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fightmaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fightmaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fightmaster 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.
Fightmaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fightmaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
West is trying to stand.
West is not content to let Fightmaster control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West pushes Fightmaster off looking to stand but Fightmaster dives back in and keeps control.
West looks gassed!
Fightmaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
West wants to control but Fightmaster is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fightmaster shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fightmaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West being controlled here, momentarily.
Fightmaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fightmaster manages to get himself to full guard.
Fightmaster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fightmaster tries to get out of the position.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fightmaster is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throwing strikes but missing.
Fightmaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West tries to stand but Fightmaster is controlling from the bottom.
West is fighting to break Fightmaster's control of his arms but Fightmaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fightmaster scores with a short punch from the bottom.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Fightmaster.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West scores with a takedown into Fightmaster's guard.
Fightmaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Fightmaster, not yet.
West stands up out of Fightmaster's guard for a moment - Fightmaster manages to land a nice upkick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to stand but Fightmaster is controlling from the bottom.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Fightmaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fightmaster is keeping the position for now.
West is stalling in the full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Fightmaster keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West lands with a hook. Fightmaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fightmaster to the mat! Fightmaster manages to get full guard.
Fightmaster 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.
West wants to stand and escape but instead Fightmaster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fightmaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fightmaster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fightmaster stays in close to West's body and controls the position.
West manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fightmaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West landing strikes, looking to finish!
West throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fightmaster because West loaded up on that one.
Fightmaster tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
West fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
West looking to control but Fightmaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
West landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West prevents Fightmaster from getting the reversal.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fightmaster is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster is looking to get to half guard.
West lands a big shot there that rocks Fightmaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
West scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fightmaster is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
West looking to finish Fightmaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fightmaster!
Fightmaster working to try and regain half guard.
Fightmaster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fightmaster is looking to get to half guard.
Fightmaster is working hard here to advance position.
West with good strikes from the mount here!
Fightmaster can't escape the position.
West working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Fightmaster tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West tries to control but Fightmaster wriggling away.
Fightmaster is trying to escape the mount.
Fightmaster regains half guard.
Fightmaster manages to get to full guard.
Fightmaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fightmaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fightmaster has his feet on West's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fightmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fightmaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fightmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fightmaster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Fightmaster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fightmaster prevents West from standing back up.
Fightmaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
West tries to roll over but Fightmaster keeps him under control.
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Max Fightmaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Fightmaster is keeping busy.
West is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fightmaster is trying desperately to improve position.
West wants to control the pace but Fightmaster is squirming around nicely.
Fightmaster working to try and regain half guard.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fightmaster is looking to escape.
Fightmaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fightmaster gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fightmaster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fightmaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Fightmaster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fightmaster wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.
West keeping moving, preventing Fightmaster from controlling successfully.
Fightmaster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because West is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
West wants to stand but Fightmaster is controlling the position.
West keeping moving, preventing Fightmaster from controlling successfully.
Fightmaster tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fightmaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fightmaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Fightmaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fightmaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Max Fightmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James West.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fightmaster counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
Fightmaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fightmaster stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fightmaster working some strikes from top position.
West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fightmaster's guard.
West slips nicely into half guard.
West wants to stand up but Fightmaster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fightmaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fightmaster trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to stand but Fightmaster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fightmaster throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fightmaster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fightmaster lands a heavy elbow.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Fightmaster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
West is trying desperately to improve position.
Fightmaster lands a nice shot to the head.
Fightmaster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fightmaster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can West hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fightmaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
West is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
West is trying desperately to improve position.
West is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
West working to try and regain half guard.
West squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
West wants to hold on but Fightmaster pushes him away.
James West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fightmaster content to control rather than advance.
Fightmaster prevents West from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fightmaster lands a nice short elbow.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
West moves into full guard.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fightmaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fightmaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fightmaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Fightmaster landing some decent shots from guard.
West wants to stand up but Fightmaster is controlling him.
Fightmaster postures up and lands a big shot to West's brow.
Fightmaster passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Fightmaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fightmaster, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Fightmaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Pukkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gypsum Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pukkila comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls. Fantastic has chosen "You're the best around" - Joe Esposito as his entrance music. Jaska Pukkila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gypsum Fantastic's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Pukkila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gypsum Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukkila fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukkila dodges the punch combination from Fantastic.
Pukkila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pukkila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Gypsum Fantastic has been cut.
Fantastic dodges the punch combination from Pukkila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Pukkila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gypsum Fantastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukkila tries to bum rush Fantastic with a series of wild strikes but Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukkila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pukkila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic drops Pukkila with a nice combination! Fantastic dives into Pukkila's guard, looking to finish!
Pukkila is rocked!
Fantastic loads up on a big left hand. Pukkila felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fantastic looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pukkila can't hide his disappointment, as Fantastic celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gypsum Fantastic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei jr Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janakoff has chosen Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Bend It as his entrance music. Pedro Pedofiili has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei jr Janakoff!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Pedofiili as Janakoff shoots in.
Pedofiili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Janakoff has time to react.
It looks like Sergei jr Janakoff has been cut.
Janakoff shoots in for a double leg but Pedofiili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Janakoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Pedofiili sprawls well. He's pushed Janakoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pedro Pedofiili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei jr Janakoff.
Horrible takedown by Janakoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedofiili which made him look bad.
Pedofiili tries to close the distance and clinch but Janakoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedofiili swinging wilding here.
Pedofiili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Janakoff shoots for a takedown but Pedofiili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pedofiili throws a right hand that Janakoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Janakoff also avoids with ease.
Janakoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pedofiili.
Janakoff is rocked!
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!
Pedofiili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pedofiili as Janakoff shoots in.
Janakoff looks gassed!
Janakoff misses with an uppercut.
Pedofiili checks a leg kick.
Pedofiili cracks Janakoff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Janakoff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pedofiili finish him?
Janakoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedofiili finish him?
Pedofiili takes the fight into the clinch.
Pedofiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Janakoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedofiili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedofiili throws an overhand right that has Janakoff reeling! Pedofiili follows up with a more punches and Janakoff is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro Pedofiili!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Lehkosuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehkosuo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Metallica - Fuel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonatan Lehkosuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hdfhfdhdf tries to clinch but Lehkosuo is having none of it.
Lehkosuo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
hdfhfdhdf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehkosuo as he avoids it easily.
Lehkosuo stuffs the takedown.
hdfhfdhdf misses with a takedown attempt - Lehkosuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joonatan Lehkosuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf.
Lehkosuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lehkosuo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from hdfhfdhdf.
hdfhfdhdf wants to clinch up but Lehkosuo keeps it at a distance.
hdfhfdhdf has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
hdfhfdhdf tries to break the clinch but Lehkosuo is controlling the position.
hdfhfdhdf goes for a takedown attempt but Lehkosuo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hdfhfdhdf misses with a two punch combination.
Lehkosuo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lehkosuo shoots and misses
and hdfhfdhdf counters with a left and a right that stings Lehkosuo.
hdfhfdhdf tries to clinch up but Lehkosuo circles away and keeps his distance.
hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hdfhfdhdf tries to clinch but Lehkosuo moves out of range.
hdfhfdhdf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from hdfhfdhdf.
hdfhfdhdf misses with a takedown attempt
and Lehkosuo counters with a shoot takedown. hdfhfdhdf fights it but they end up in guard.
hdfhfdhdf pushes Lehkosuo off and scrambles back to his feet.
hdfhfdhdf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - hdfhfdhdf lands in his opponent's guard.
Lehkosuo keeping moving, preventing hdfhfdhdf from controlling successfully.
Lehkosuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
hdfhfdhdf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lehkosuo's guard.
Lehkosuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
hdfhfdhdf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehkosuo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehkosuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hdfhfdhdf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehkosuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hdfhfdhdf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
hdfhfdhdf won't allow Lehkosuo to sweep him here.
Lehkosuo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hdfhfdhdf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hdfhfdhdf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hdfhfdhdf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehkosuo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now hdfhfdhdf has Lehkosuo in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hdfhfdhdf is looking for a triangle but Lehkosuo pushes his legs off easily.
hdfhfdhdf is working an open guard so Lehkosuo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
hdfhfdhdf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehkosuo with a poor takedown
and hdfhfdhdf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
hdfhfdhdf clinches but Lehkosuo breaks the clinch
and Lehkosuo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
hdfhfdhdf gets full guard.
hdfhfdhdf is looking to stand up but Lehkosuo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lehkosuo won't allow hdfhfdhdf to sweep him here.
hdfhfdhdf controlling Lehkosuo's posture.
hdfhfdhdf has his foot on Lehkosuo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehkosuo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hdfhfdhdf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lehkosuo has picked hdfhfdhdf up and slammed him! hdfhfdhdf can't keep hold of the triangle and Lehkosuo manages to pass to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehkosuo working away.
Lehkosuo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
hdfhfdhdf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
hdfhfdhdf wants to improve his position but Lehkosuo is controlling well.
Lehkosuo is trying to work for a kimura but hdfhfdhdf is defending well.
Lehkosuo wants to free his trapped foot but hdfhfdhdf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hdfhfdhdf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for hdfhfdhdf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joonatan Lehkosuo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lehkosuo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehkosuo fails with the takedown
and hdfhfdhdf counters with a shoot takedown. Lehkosuo fights it but they end up in guard.
hdfhfdhdf trying to control but Lehkosuo is working from the bottom.
hdfhfdhdf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehkosuo is keeping the position for now.
hdfhfdhdf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lehkosuo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hdfhfdhdf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehkosuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hdfhfdhdf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lehkosuo is on top in guard.
Lehkosuo stopping the sweep attempt from hdfhfdhdf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehkosuo is posturing up here but hdfhfdhdf has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lehkosuo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lehkosuo has to tap! Slick submission there by hdfhfdhdf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf!
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