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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerk MeHoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Bjorgensen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerk MeHoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Bjorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorgensen gets the takedown into side control.
MeHoff gets back to half guard.
MeHoff wants to get back to full guard but Bjorgensen has passed into side control.
MeHoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
MeHoff is working hard here to advance position.
Bjorgensen controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MeHoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjorgensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjorgensen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MeHoff is looking to escape.
Bjorgensen controlling his opponent.
Bjorgensen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bjorgensen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bjorgensen looks gassed!
MeHoff tries for a takedown but Bjorgensen circles away easily
letting Bjorgensen counter with a right hand.
MeHoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bjorgensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeHoff tries for a takedown but Bjorgensen circles away easily
and Bjorgensen counters with a left and a right that stings MeHoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerk MeHoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Bjorgensen lands an impressive looking overhand right. MeHoff doesn't seem phased though.
MeHoff fails with the takedown
and Bjorgensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MeHoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bjorgensen!
MeHoff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MeHoff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bjorgensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MeHoff with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
MeHoff is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bjorgensen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bjorgensen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MeHoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MeHoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjorgensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
MeHoff advances to half guard.
MeHoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MeHoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjorgensen is trying to maintain the position but MeHoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjorgensen keeping hold of MeHoff's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorgensen tries to get to full guard but MeHoff has control of the leg.
MeHoff trying to pass the guard but Bjorgensen defending well.
MeHoff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bjorgensen is looking to improve his position.
MeHoff tries to pass to full mount but Bjorgensen defends it.
Bjorgensen is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorgensen thuds a left hand into MeHoff's body.
MeHoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bjorgensen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MeHoff shoots and misses
and Bjorgensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorgensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MeHoff tries for a takedown but Bjorgensen circles away easily
and Bjorgensen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Bjorgensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MeHoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MeHoff darts in trying to clinch
and Bjorgensen counters with a left right combination that sends MeHoff crashing to the mat - Bjorgensen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding MeHoff out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Bjorgensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caratacos Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crank : High Voltage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Adalsteinn's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caratacos Adalsteinn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios walks into a straight right hand from Adalsteinn.
Chelios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chelios lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chelios looking to slow down the pace here.
Chelios misses with an elbow strike.
Chelios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adalsteinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Chelios could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chelios pushes Adalsteinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adalsteinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chelios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chelios misses with a knee to the head.
Chelios is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chelios misses with an elbow strike.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Adalsteinn is blocking nicely.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Chelios is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adalsteinn prevents Chelios from breaking the clinch.
Adalsteinn keeps control of Chelios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adalsteinn has Chelios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chelios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chelios is trying to stall.
Chelios creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalsteinn blocks the elbow strike.
Chelios misses with an elbow strike.
Chelios wants to stall.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but Adalsteinn blocks with his arms.
Adalsteinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caratacos Adalsteinn.
Adalsteinn can't get the takedown.
Adalsteinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chelios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adalsteinn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adalsteinn blocks the elbow strike.
Adalsteinn blocks an elbow strike.
Adalsteinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chelios missing with knees to the body.
Chelios misses with an elbow strike.
Chelios prevents the takedown attempt.
Chelios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adalsteinn avoids the elbow strike from Chelios, against the cage.
Adalsteinn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adalsteinn.
Chelios is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adalsteinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chelios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Chelios throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adalsteinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Chelios is breathing heavily.
Chelios is looking to control Adalsteinn's arms but Adalsteinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chelios has his back to the cage.
Adalsteinn tries to score a body lock takedown but Chelios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adalsteinn manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Chelios misses.
Chelios tries to clinch up but Adalsteinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Chelios.
Chelios tries to clinch but Adalsteinn moves out of range.
Adalsteinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Chelios sprawls well. He's pushed Adalsteinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chev Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adalsteinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Chelios sprawls well. He's pushed Adalsteinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adalsteinn closes the distance and clinches up with Chelios, looking for a takedown. Adalsteinn pushes Chelios against the cage but Chelios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adalsteinn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adalsteinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chelios.
Chelios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Chelios does no damage.
Chelios is looking to clinch but Adalsteinn is avoiding it.
Chelios is looking to clinch.
Adalsteinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adalsteinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chelios as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adalsteinn.
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.
Chelios tries to clinch but Adalsteinn is having none of it.
Chelios wants to clinch up but Adalsteinn keeps it at a distance.
Chelios wants to clinch.
Chelios tries to clinch but Adalsteinn moves out of range.
Chelios moves in looking to clinch but Adalsteinn pushes him off.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chelios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chelios tries to clinch but Adalsteinn moves out of range.
Adalsteinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adalsteinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chelios is looking to clinch but Adalsteinn is avoiding it.
Chelios moves in looking to clinch but Adalsteinn pushes him off.
Chelios instigates a clinch.
Chelios is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Adalsteinn.
Adalsteinn breaks the clinch.
Adalsteinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Adalsteinn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chelios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adalsteinn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adalsteinn trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios keeping full guard, as Adalsteinn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalsteinn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adalsteinn throws and elbow that misses. Chelios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adalsteinn's guard. Nice move by Chelios!
Chelios trying to control but Adalsteinn is working from the bottom.
Adalsteinn is looking to sweep but instead, Chelios has passed into half guard.
Adalsteinn tries to get to full guard but Chelios has control of the leg.
Adalsteinn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chelios frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chelios looking to secure an arm triangle but Adalsteinn defends it well.
Adalsteinn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Adalsteinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chelios controlling from mount.
Adalsteinn is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios working for a guillotine from mount but Adalsteinn is in no mood to give up.
Adalsteinn is trying desperately to improve position.
Adalsteinn gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adalsteinn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adalsteinn.
Adalsteinn striking off his back but it's not causing Chelios any problems.
Adalsteinn has control of Chelios's left arm, preventing Chelios from doing any damage.
Chelios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adalsteinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adalsteinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adalsteinn looking for a sweep. Not yet Adalsteinn, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caratacos Adalsteinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chelios is looking to clinch but Adalsteinn is avoiding it.
Adalsteinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
and Adalsteinn counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Adalsteinn as the two fighters clinch.
Adalsteinn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Adalsteinn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chelios's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adalsteinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adalsteinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chelios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalsteinn wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Adalsteinn looking to pass the guard.
Chelios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adalsteinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adalsteinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adalsteinn looking to sit in guard and control but Chelios gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adalsteinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Adalsteinn is looking to sweep but instead, Chelios has passed into half guard.
Adalsteinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Chelios.
Chelios is pressing down on Adalsteinn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adalsteinn is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalsteinn trying to control but Chelios postures up.
Adalsteinn gets full guard.
Adalsteinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chelios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chelios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adalsteinn looking to control but Chelios passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adalsteinn gets full guard.
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.
Adalsteinn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Adalsteinn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Adalsteinn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chelios's face.
Adalsteinn is landing with some decent strikes but Chelios is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chelios is rocked!
Chelios in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Chelios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adalsteinn lands a big elbow - Chelios is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chelios is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Caratacos Adalsteinn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armen Raikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Crazy Guy enters the cage!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guy wants to improve his position but Raikkonen is controlling well.
Raikkonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guy defends it well.
Raikkonen is tying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raikkonen throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guy keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Raikkonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Raikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raikkonen tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Raikkonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guy can't escape the position.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Guy is squirming around nicely.
Guy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Guy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Raikkonen pulls his head out easily.
Guy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Guy is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guy is pressing down on Raikkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raikkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raikkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Guy pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
Raikkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raikkonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raikkonen won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raikkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikkonen trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raikkonen's guard.
Raikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy connects with a couple of short punches.
Guy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikkonen is trying to control Guy's posture but Guy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guy tries for a kimura but Raikkonen is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raikkonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raikkonen is working hard here to advance position.
Guy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy swings around for an armbar but Raikkonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guy's guard.
Guy 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.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy really wants to buck Raikkonen off and get back to his feet.
Guy wants to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Guy has given up his back here. Will Raikkonen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Guy trying to control the action but Raikkonen just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raikkonen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Guy breaks Raikkonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Raikkonen looking to control.
Raikkonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Raikkonen is pulling down on Guy's head. It's preventing any offense from Guy, at least for the moment.
Raikkonen 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.
Guy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raikkonen tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Raikkonen fails to take his opponent's back.
Raikkonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Guy is squirming around nicely.
Guy is trying to escape the mount.
Raikkonen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raikkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raikkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Guy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guy is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raikkonen stops Guy from getting back to his feet.
Raikkonen not doing much here.
Raikkonen moves into full mount! Guy won't be happy about that!
Raikkonen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guy gets full guard.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy Guy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raikkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikkonen trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking to control.
Raikkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Raikkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raikkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raikkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raikkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Raikkonen rolls with it to try and escape but Guy cranks on the arm and Raikkonen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crazy Guy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Hanseeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Drtikost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Hanseeni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Drtikost!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drtikost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drtikost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanseeni closes the distance and clinches up with Drtikost, looking for a takedown. Hanseeni pushes Drtikost against the cage but Drtikost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drtikost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanseeni.
Hanseeni tries to clinch but Drtikost moves out of range.
Hanseeni connects with a solid leg kick.
Drtikost misses with a two punch combination.
Hanseeni throws a head kick but Drtikost moves out of range.
Drtikost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanseeni.
Drtikost manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanseeni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drtikost.
Hanseeni is looking for a sweep. Drtikost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drtikost throwing shots but Hanseeni is blocking nicely.
Hanseeni trying to control here.
Drtikost scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drtikost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanseeni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanseeni.
Drtikost won't allow Hanseeni to sweep him here.
Drtikost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drtikost throwing strikes from guard but Hanseeni blocks nicely.
Hanseeni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drtikost tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanseeni is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drtikost lands a couple of digs.
Hanseeni is breathing heavily.
Drtikost throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanseeni is trying to control the position but Drtikost postures up.
Drtikost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanseeni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drtikost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drtikost throws out a loose jab but Hanseeni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drtikost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanseeni slips under a jab.
Drtikost waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hanseeni.
Drtikost scores with a three punch combo!
Drtikost takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drtikost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drtikost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanseeni at a distance.
Drtikost misses with a hook. Hanseeni ducked under it nicely.
Hanseeni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanseeni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drtikost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drtikost throws a right and a left that Hanseeni avoids nicely.
Drtikost tries to land a body kick
and Hanseeni counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Drtikost!
Drtikost flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hanseeni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drtikost is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanseeni has a good base and remains in mount.
Drtikost regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanseeni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drtikost wants to get back to full guard.
Drtikost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanseeni.
Drtikost tries to roll over but Hanseeni keeps him under control.
Hanseeni lands strikes from half guard.
Drtikost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drtikost misses with a looping right.
Jan Drtikost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drtikost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joakim Hanseeni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to de liver by Hanseeni. Beautiful body shot.
Drtikost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drtikost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanseeni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drtikost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanseeni counters with a head kick. That will keep Drtikost thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drtikost throws a head kick but Hanseeni moves out of range.
Drtikost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A choreographed right hand from Drtikost misses the target.
Hanseeni defending well as Drtikost loads up on a big left hand.
Drtikost just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanseeni tries for a takedown but Drtikost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanseeni is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drtikost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drtikost misses with a hook
and Hanseeni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drtikost's guard.
Drtikost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanseeni is one step ahead there.
Hanseeni trying to control the position from guard on top but Drtikost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joakim Hanseeni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanseeni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Drtikost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drtikost misses with an uppercut
and Hanseeni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drtikost is trying to get back to full guard.
Drtikost manages to get to full guard.
Drtikost pushes Hanseeni off and gets back to his feet.
Drtikost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanseeni tries to clinch up but Drtikost circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanseeni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drtikost's head.
Drtikost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Hanseeni wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drtikost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanseeni counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanseeni tries for a takedown but Drtikost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drtikost misses with a two punch combination.
Hanseeni shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanseeni ducks under a wild hook from Drtikost.
Hanseeni misses with a wild body shot.
Drtikost swinging wilding here.
Hanseeni shoots in for a takedown but Drtikost shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joakim Hanseeni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drtikost throws a combination that misses
and Hanseeni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drtikost is looking to improve his position.
Drtikost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drtikost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drtikost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drtikost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drtikost wants to improve his position but instead Hanseeni has moved into half guard.
Hanseeni is nestled in close to Drtikost, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanseeni is working for a kimura but Drtikost is defending it quite comfortably.
Drtikost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drtikost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanseeni scores with a shot to the body.
Drtikost misses with a left hand
and Hanseeni counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drtikost is being controlled here.
Joakim Hanseeni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drtikost is looking to reverse the position.
Drtikost is not content to let Hanseeni control the position.
Drtikost is looking for a sweep.
Hanseeni blocks the strikes from Drtikost.
Drtikost gets back to half guard.
Drtikost throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drtikost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drtikost is striking off his back. Hanseeni thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Drtikost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Drtikost is refusing to be controlled, as Hanseeni sits in half guard.
Hanseeni wants to get back to his feet.
Drtikost wants to get back to full guard.
Drtikost looking for submissions off his back.
Hanseeni prevents Drtikost from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drtikost is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hanseeni has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hanseeni pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Drtikost is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hanseeni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joakim Hanseeni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Aybar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Malcovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aybar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calle Ocho (75,Brazil Street). Malcovitch has chosen BoomBox song as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Aybar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Malcovitch!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybar shoots in and bounces Malcovitch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malcovitch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aybar manages to get himself to full guard.
Malcovitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aybar 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.
Malcovitch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aybar's head.
Malcovitch prevents Aybar from getting back to his feet.
Aybar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aybar keeping moving, preventing Malcovitch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch is in close to Aybar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malcovitch controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Malcovitch 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.
Malcovitch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malcovitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aybar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malcovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aybar is on top in guard.
Malcovitch wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malcovitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Malcovitch, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aybar trying to control but Malcovitch is working from the bottom.
Malcovitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aybar is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Malcovitch.
Malcovitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malcovitch is controlling the pace.
Malcovitch wants to control but Aybar is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malcovitch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malcovitch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aybar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malcovitch.
Aybar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malcovitch.
Aybar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malcovitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malcovitch's back!
Aybar has the hooks in. Malcovitch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malcovitch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Malcovitch wants to control but Aybar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Malcovitch 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.
Aybar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malcovitch but Malcovitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aybar.
Aybar wants to stand but Malcovitch is controlling his arm.
Malcovitch struggling a bit here.
Malcovitch throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Malcovitch is looking for a sweep.
Aybar stands up.
Aybar doesn't manage to clinch there - Malcovitch circles away.
Wesley Malcovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malcovitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aybar tries to clinch but Malcovitch is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malcovitch looks to land a combination. Aybar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aybar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malcovitch pinned against the cage. Malcovitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aybar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malcovitch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Aybar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybar closes the distance and clinches up with Malcovitch, looking for a takedown. Aybar pushes Malcovitch against the cage but Malcovitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aybar looks for a takedown but Malcovitch sprawls well.
Aybar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aybar lands in his opponent's guard.
Aybar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malcovitch's guard.
Malcovitch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aybar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malcovitch defends it well.
Aybar seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malcovitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aybar tries to stand but Malcovitch is controlling from the bottom.
Aybar won't allow Malcovitch to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malcovitch is on top in guard.
Malcovitch prevents Aybar from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch wants to control from the top but Aybar keeps moving.
Aybar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malcovitch controls the pace.
Malcovitch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aybar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aybar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aybar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aybar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aybar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malcovitch is fending him off so far but Aybar persists. Nope, Malcovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Aybar tries to clinch there but Malcovitch circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aybar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aybar showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malcovitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Aybar 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aybar lands a nice short elbow.
Aybar uses his free foot to push down on Malcovitch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malcovitch.
Aybar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aybar controlling from mount.
Aybar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malcovitch is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Aybar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aybar shoots in for a double leg but Malcovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Aybar or perhaps it was just good defense by Malcovitch which made him look bad.
Malcovitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aybar has his takedown stuffed
and Malcovitch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Aybar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybar trying to control but Malcovitch postures up.
Aybar pushes Malcovitch off and gets back to his feet.
Aybar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aybar showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malcovitch is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thiago Aybar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aybar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aybar wants to take a breather but Malcovitch is having none of it.
Aybar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malcovitch controls his leg.
Malcovitch wants to control but Aybar is keeping busy.
Aybar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aybar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malcovitch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aybar trying to hold on to Malcovitch's head to control him but Malcovitch postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch lands with a punch from half guard.
Malcovitch winds up and cracks Aybar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aybar wants to control but Malcovitch is keeping busy.
Malcovitch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malcovitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malcovitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malcovitch works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Malcovitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybar is in a horrible position here. Malcovitch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aybar wants to hold on but Malcovitch pushes him away.
Aybar is looking to get to half guard.
Malcovitch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malcovitch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Malcovitch landing strikes from the mount.
Malcovitch lands a nice shot to the head.
Aybar tries to hold on but Malcovitch pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malcovitch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malcovitch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malcovitch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch is landing with some decent strikes but Aybar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Malcovitch lands a nice shot to the head.
Aybar is rocked!
Aybar is trying to stand.
Malcovitch avoids the attempt from Aybar to control.
Aybar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Malcovitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malcovitch misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aybar tries to reverse the position but Malcovitch maintains control.
BOOM! Malcovitch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Malcovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malcovitch 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Malcovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Matas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandice Xaoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Matas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vandice Xaoz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Matas as he connects with a hook.
Xaoz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Matas tries to clinch but Xaoz is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xaoz.
Matas tries to clinch but Xaoz moves out of range.
Matas clinches up against the cage.
Matas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matas wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matas lands a lovely overhand right.
Matas wants to clinch up but Xaoz keeps it at a distance.
Matas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xaoz closes the distance and clinches.
Xaoz takes an elbow to the temple.
Xaoz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matas darts in trying to clinch
and Xaoz counters with a shoot takedown. Matas fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xaoz looking to sit in guard and control but Matas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xaoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matas throws a big right hand that misses.
Matas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xaoz is keeping the position for now.
Matas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Matas throwing strikes from guard but Xaoz blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matas stands up from Xaoz's guard - Matas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matas clinches.
Matas breaks from the clinch.
Xaoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Matas.
Matas wants to clinch up but Xaoz keeps it at a distance.
Xaoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petr Matas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matas cracks Xaoz with an open hand slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matas scores a nice knee to the body.
Xaoz tries to score a body lock takedown but Matas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petr Matas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandice Xaoz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matas is looking to control Xaoz's arms but Xaoz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matas has his back to the cage.
Matas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matas lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Matas.
Matas taking a breather.
Matas is trying to break free.
Matas breaks the clinch.
Xaoz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matas finds it's way round the side to connect with Xaoz's head.
Matas lands a jab to the head.
Matas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xaoz keeps control of Matas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matas lands a nice knee to the body.
Xaoz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xaoz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xaoz cracks Matas with a nice body shot.
Matas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xaoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Matas wants to break free but Xaoz has control.
Matas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xaoz prevents Matas from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Matas.
Matas landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matas breaks the clinch.
Matas lands with a right that hurts Xaoz. Xaoz looks to clinch but Matas throws a short knee that drops Xaoz. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Petr Matas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jore Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Tennenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jore Karhu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jore Karhu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
210 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jore Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Tennenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennenbaum stuffs the takedown.
Karhu fails to land the takedown.
Tennenbaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tennenbaum throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennenbaum as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jore Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Tennenbaum wants to clinch.
Karhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tennenbaum!
Karhu has control of Tennenbaum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tennenbaum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tennenbaum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu looking for a guillotine from mount but Tennenbaum is having none of it.
Tennenbaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karhu wants to control but Tennenbaum has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tennenbaum is looking for a sweep. Karhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karhu uses his free foot to push down on Tennenbaum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tennenbaum.
Karhu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tennenbaum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tennenbaum and Karhu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Tennenbaum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tennenbaum gets back to full guard.
Tennenbaum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karhu manages to pass to side control.
Tennenbaum tries to kick Karhu off but Karhu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennenbaum trying to hold on to Karhu's head to control him but Karhu postures up.
Tennenbaum gets full guard.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennenbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tennenbaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karhu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tennenbaum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tennenbaum has escaped and now he's on top!
Tennenbaum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karhu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tennenbaum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karhu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karhu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tennenbaum off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Tennenbaum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tennenbaum scores with a head kick.
Karhu is rocked!
It looks like Jore Karhu has been cut.
Karhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karhu is working for a kimura here but Tennenbaum manages to reverse the position and he's now in Karhu's guard.
Tennenbaum decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tennenbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennenbaum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tennenbaum moves in looking to clinch but Karhu pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Karhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jore Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Karhu with that takedown attempt.
Karhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jore Karhu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennenbaum as he avoids it easily.
Tennenbaum stuffs the takedown.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennenbaum as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tennenbaum.
Tennenbaum has Karhu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tennenbaum gets underhooks to prevent Karhu's takedown attempt.
Tennenbaum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karhu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karhu blocks an elbow strike.
Tennenbaum throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tennenbaum.
Tennenbaum gets underhooks to prevent Karhu's takedown attempt.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but Karhu blocks with his arms.
Karhu is working for takedown but Tennenbaum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennenbaum scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennenbaum crunches a lovely knee into Karhu's ribcage.
Tennenbaum throws an elbow that misses.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennenbaum tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Tennenbaum back against the cage.
Karhu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tennenbaum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karhu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tennenbaum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Tennenbaum fails to land.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennenbaum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karhu.
Tennenbaum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee to the head.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee strike.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennenbaum tries to land knees in the clinch but Karhu avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu can't get the takedown.
Tennenbaum landing knees to the body.
Karhu dodges an elbow strike from Tennenbaum.
Karhu goes for a takedown attempt but Tennenbaum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rich Tennenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karhu shoots in and drives through. Tennenbaum sprawls well.
Karhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Tennenbaum forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but Karhu blocks it.
Tennenbaum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennenbaum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennenbaum landing knees to the head.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but Karhu blocks with his arms.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee strike.
Tennenbaum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karhu looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennenbaum lands a knee to the head.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karhu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tennenbaum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennenbaum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tennenbaum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Tennenbaum.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennenbaum has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Karhu - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tennenbaum, and another! Karhu is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rich Tennenbaum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Koivikorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Joachimsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joachimsen has chosen Enslaved - Havenless as his entrance music. Juha Koivikorpi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Joachimsen's chin.
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22
240 lbs
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20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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, Juha Koivikorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Joachimsen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivikorpi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koivikorpi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Koivikorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joachimsen, who protects the arm well.
Joachimsen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koivikorpi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koivikorpi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joachimsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koivikorpi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joachimsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koivikorpi tries for a kimura but Joachimsen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivikorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joachimsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joachimsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joachimsen actively working from the bottom here.
Joachimsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koivikorpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joachimsen tries to get to full guard but Koivikorpi has control of the leg.
Joachimsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koivikorpi passes to side control.
Koivikorpi tries for a kimura but Joachimsen is defending well.
Joachimsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koivikorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivikorpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koivikorpi is breathing heavily.
Joachimsen tries to bench press Koivikorpi off him but Koivikorpi keeps the position.
Joachimsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joachimsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Koivikorpi.
Joachimsen wants to get back to full guard.
Koivikorpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joachimsen is just riding it out for now. Koivikorpi eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivikorpi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Joachimsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joachimsen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Koivikorpi is looking to advance position but Joachimsen won't allow it.
Joachimsen is looking to improve his position.
Joachimsen is looking to control Koivikorpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joachimsen avoid being mounted?
Koivikorpi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Joachimsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koivikorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joachimsen pinned against the cage. Joachimsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joachimsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koivikorpi is not content to let Joachimsen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivikorpi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivikorpi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koivikorpi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Koivikorpi pushes a forearm under Joachimsen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joachimsen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Koivikorpi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampsa Pikari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coolidge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pikari missing with a left hand there. Coolidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pikari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pikari prevents Coolidge from improving his position.
Pikari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coolidge is trying to stand up here but Pikari is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coolidge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pikari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coolidge dodges the ground and pound from Pikari.
Pikari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coolidge keeps working.
Pikari 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.
Coolidge tries to escape but Pikari is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coolidge, who protects the arm well.
Coolidge tries to buck Pikari off but Pikari is having none of it.
Coolidge looks gassed!
Pikari misses with the ground and pound.
Coolidge wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pikari has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Coolidge's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Coolidge is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pikari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sampsa Pikari!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Rink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg has chosen "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jet Rink!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Berg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rink changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berg tries to avoid it but Rink manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berg to the ground. Berg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niko Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg instigates a clinch.
Berg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rink tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berg breaks from the clinch.
Berg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg is pushing down on Rink's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rink is fighting to maintain full guard but Berg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rink is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Berg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rink is holding on tight.
Rink avoids a series of strikes thrown by Berg.
Berg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rink is holding on tight.
Rink blocking the ground and pound.
Berg fails to advance to Rink's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rink trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rink is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rink looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Berg looking for the choke from the back.
Berg working for the choke.
Berg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berg looks gassed!
Berg throwing sloppy strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rink is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berg gets his way!
Rink is in a bad position with Berg working for a choke. Rink manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Rink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berg has his foot on Rink's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rink works his way back into a safe position though.
Rink passes Berg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berg won't allow Rink to pass to mount.
Berg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rink's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rink's back!
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!
Berg is persistently looking for the submission but Rink is defending it well.
Berg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Berg missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg tightening his grip on Rink, looking for the choke.
Berg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rink has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Berg looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Rink is controlling Berg 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Berg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rink can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rink stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berg is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rink is in real trouble.
Berg is persistently looking for the submission but Rink is defending it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berg is looking for the choke from the back position but Rink is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Berg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rink gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berg counters with a takedown into side control.
Berg throws an elbow but Rink slips to the side and avoids it well.
Niko Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berg gets to mount! Rink was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Berg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Berg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berg moves to the back.
Berg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rink has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berg has the hooks in. Rink is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Berg working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Berg looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rink taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Berg! Niko Berg retains his light heavyweight title!
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pop
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