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Viking Funeral PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ran Plan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsey Wood has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ran Plan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood closes the distance and clinches up with Plan, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes Plan against the cage but Plan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Wood or perhaps it was just good defense by Plan which made him look bad.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ran Plan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Wood.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wood shoots for a double leg takedown but Plan sprawls well. He's pushed Wood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Plan. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Plan.
Plan digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Plan.
Some wild striking there from Plan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Ran Plan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plan throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Plan throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Ramsey Wood has been cut.
Plan looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Plan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Wood! He's out on his feet! Plan rushes in and drops Wood with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ran Plan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Wilander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Takoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Takoja told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Wilander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Takoja!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilander keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takoja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilander controlling from side mount.
Takoja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilander takes a little break here. Takoja wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wilander prevents Takoja from escaping the position.
Takoja is letting Wilander control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takoja doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilander circles away.
Wilander clinches.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilander clinches up with Takoja and pushes him back against the cage.
Takoja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilander blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoja manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilander tries to clinch up.
Wilander tries to clinch but Takoja is having none of it.
Takoja clinches but Wilander breaks the clinch
and Wilander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilander prevents Takoja from breaking the clinch.
Takoja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takoja wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilander won't allow it.
Wilander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takoja.
Wilander has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takoja is trying to keep an underhook but Wilander manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander trying to pass the guard but Takoja defending well.
Wilander prevents Takoja from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilander controlling the pace for now.
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.
Takoja is trying to stand.
Wilander controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Markus Wilander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Takoja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takoja tries a knee to the head but Wilander blocks it.
Takoja pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takoja misses with a knee to the head.
Takoja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoja looks gassed!
Takoja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takoja scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Wilander 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.
Wilander clinches up with Takoja and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilander has picked Takoja up - he's going for a ride! Wilander dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilander content to control rather than advance.
Takoja is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilander in particular looking to stall.
Wilander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilander controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takoja for as long as he can get away with.
Takoja has given up his back here. Will Wilander look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wilander keeps control of the position easily here as Takoja tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Markus Wilander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilander lands an elbow inside that Takoja shrugs off.
Takoja breaks the clinch.
Tauno Takoja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takoja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilander tries to land a knee to the head but Takoja blocks with his arms.
Takoja lands an elbow inside.
Wilander throws an elbow but it misses.
Takoja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takoja managing to block the knees to the body from Wilander.
Takoja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takoja's face.
Wilander breaks from the clinch.
Takoja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilander moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilander.
Wilander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takoja is trying to break free.
Wilander lands an elbow inside.
Takoja lands an elbow inside.
Wilander controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilander misses with a knee to the head.
Wilander pulls Takoja into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilander manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takoja wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Takoja is breathing heavily.
Wilander looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Wilander dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takoja tries to clinch up
and Wilander counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilander tries to land knees in the clinch but Takoja avoids the damage to the body.
Wilander landing knees to the body.
Takoja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilander clinches up with Takoja and pushes him back against the cage.
Takoja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takoja can't break the clinch.
Wilander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilander breaks from the clinch.
Wilander moves into the clinch.
Takoja blocks an elbow strike from Wilander.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takoja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilander tries to clinch up but Takoja circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takoja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takoja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takoja's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoja has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilander off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilander avoids the head kick by Takoja.
Wilander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilander gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilander missing with knees to the body.
Takoja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilander.
Takoja stops a takedown attempt from Wilander.
Wilander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wilander.
Takoja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wilander.
Takoja tries to break the clinch but Wilander is controlling the position.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takoja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Takoja.
Takoja throws out a loose jab but Wilander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilander manages to break the clinch.
Wilander has closed the distance and engaged Takoja in a clinch.
Wilander landing knees to the body.
Takoja looking to throw knees to the head but Wilander is blocking nicely.
Takoja lands an elbow inside that Wilander shrugs off.
Wilander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilander wants to stall.
Wilander keeps control of Takoja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takoja breaks from the clinch.
Takoja clinches.
Wilander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilander looking to throw knees to the head but Takoja is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoja can't break the clinch.
Wilander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takoja throws an elbow but misses.
Takoja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takoja as he avoids it easily.
Takoja cracks Wilander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takoja can't break the clinch.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takoja swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilander.
Takoja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tauno Takoja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Takoja misses
and Wilander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takoja managing to block the knees to the body from Wilander.
Takoja lands an elbow inside.
Wilander tries to stall but Takoja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takoja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilander blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takoja.
Takoja is trying to break the clinch but Wilander has him pressed against the cage.
Wilander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takoja.
Wilander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takoja closes the distance but Wilander moves to the side
and Wilander counters by moving into the clinch.
Takoja misses with a knee strike.
Takoja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takoja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilander's face.
Wilander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takoja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takoja blocks an elbow strike from Wilander.
Wilander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takoja tries to clinch but Wilander moves away
and Wilander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takoja pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Wilander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoja tries to clinch but Wilander moves away
and Wilander moves into the clinch.
Wilander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markus Wilander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilander is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Wilander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilander, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Markus Wilander wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Risto Ruskea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Dean!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruskea's waist but Ruskea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Ruskea shoots in and bounces Dean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dean looking for a guillotine here but Ruskea defends easily.
Ruskea throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruskea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dean passes Ruskea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Ruskea is staying active underneath Dean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruskea looking for submissions off his back.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruskea throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ruskea trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dean is looking to advance position but Ruskea won't allow it.
Ruskea is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean wants to control from the top but Ruskea keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruskea is breathing heavily.
Dean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ruskea tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
Ruskea is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dean blocks Ruskea's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dean looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruskea defends it well.
Dean looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruskea is having none of it.
Dean takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dean lands strikes to the head.
Dean working for a choke but Ruskea is defending well.
Dean is trying to stick to Ruskea's back but Ruskea is turning into Dean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruskea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruskea is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruskea is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
Dean trying to control the position but Ruskea is working away.
Ruskea tries to buck Dean off but Dean is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruskea regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruskea avoid being mounted?
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruskea keeps working.
Ruskea is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Ruskea counters with a takedown into side control.
Dean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ruskea tries to get to full guard but Dean has control of the leg.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruskea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruskea defending well though.
Ruskea is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard.
Dean is working for a kimura but Ruskea is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruskea manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Ruskea blocks nicely.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruskea is retaining full guard.
Ruskea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ruskea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dean!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruskea tries to control but Dean wriggling away.
Dean wants to control but Ruskea is having none of it.
Dean blocking the ground and pound.
Dean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruskea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ruskea trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean is wriggling around trying 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 Risto Ruskea 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dean scores a takedown into full mount!
Ruskea has given up his back.
Dean struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ruskea tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ruskea tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Dean with a couple of short strikes.
Dean wants to control the pace but Ruskea is squirming around nicely.
Herbert Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruskea is looking to improve his position but Dean isn't that keen on the idea.
Dean tries to control but Ruskea wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea tries to improve his position but instead Dean has taken his back!
Dean looking for the choke from the back.
Dean gets his hands free as Ruskea looks to control.
Dean is cranking Ruskea's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ruskea! He's tightened the choke and Ruskea is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Ken Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Hitman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hitman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hitman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jorgensen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jorgensen is working to get back to half guard.
Hitman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Jorgensen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen is looking to get to half guard.
Hitman working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorgensen taking shots to the head.
Hitman 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.
Jorgensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitman is keen to just control but Jorgensen is a slippery customer.
Hitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman is looking for a kimura here.
Hitman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hitman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jorgensen trying to control here.
Jorgensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitman.
Hitman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorgensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hitman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jorgensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorgensen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jorgensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgensen has hold of Hitman's hands but Hitman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hitman is keen to just control but Jorgensen is a slippery customer.
Hitman is just content to waste time from the top position. Jorgensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jorgensen is looking for a triangle but Hitman pushes his legs off easily.
Hitman trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jorgensen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hitman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorgensen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitman drops back looking for a leg! Jorgensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jorgensen manages to kick Hitman off! Hitman jumps back into Jorgensen's guard.
Hitman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen is looking for a triangle but Hitman pushes his legs off easily.
Hitman with a nice head shot there.
Jorgensen has his foot on Hitman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorgensen looks gassed!
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.
Hitman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hitman lands in his opponent's guard.
Hitman slips nicely into half guard.
Hitman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jorgensen!
Hitman is landing with some decent strikes but Jorgensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hitman looking to secure an arm triangle but Jorgensen defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorgensen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorgensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hitman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jorgensen looks to land a combination but Hitman avoids it well.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman dodges the punch combination from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a body kick.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that Hitman semi-blocks.
Hitman misses with a kick to the body.
Hitman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hitman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jorgensen is surviving well by controlling Hitman's body position as best he can.
Hitman breaks from Jorgensen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hitman is landing with some decent strikes but Jorgensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Hitman blocks Jorgensen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jorgensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hitman.
Hitman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.
Hitman with the ground and pound from mount.
Jorgensen tries to hold on but Hitman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hitman controlling the position easily from mount.
Jorgensen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hitman landing strikes from the mount and Jorgensen is in trouble!
Hitman dominating with strikes here.
Jorgensen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorgensen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hitman lands a heavy elbow.
Hitman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hitman lands a big shot there that rocks Jorgensen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hitman lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hitman cracks Jorgensen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jorgensen is rocked!
Jorgensen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hitman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hitman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hitman dominating with strikes here.
Hitman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorgensen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hitman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hitman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jorgensen is in a horrible position here. Hitman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hitman working for a guillotine from mount but Jorgensen is in no mood to give up.
Hitman is landing with some decent strikes but Jorgensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hitman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hitman moves into full mount! Jorgensen won't be happy about that!
Hitman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitman wants to control the pace but Jorgensen is squirming around nicely.
Jorgensen tries to hold on but Hitman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hitman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jorgensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorgensen misses with a low kick as Hitman jumps back.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitman tries to clinch up but Jorgensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hitman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jorgensen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hitman really felt that one!
Hitman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitman forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hitman seems content to control.
Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Hitman is controlling well.
Hitman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman not doing much here.
Hitman wants to take a breather but Jorgensen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen taking some punishment here, with Hitman in his 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. Hitman connects with a nice short shot to Jorgensen's temple.
Hitman is nestled in close to Jorgensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jorgensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitman winds up and cracks Jorgensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ken Hitman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorgensen trying to hold on to Hitman's head to control him but Hitman postures up.
Hitman slows the pace down in half guard.
Hitman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitman scoring with strikes but Jorgensen is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hitman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hitman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jorgensen looks a forlorn figure.
Hitman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hitman is landing with some decent strikes but Jorgensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jorgensen is bucking up trying to escape but Hitman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hitman looking for a guillotine from mount but Jorgensen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands a heavy elbow.
Hitman landing shots from mount.
Hitman trying to control but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen tries to reverse the position but Hitman maintains control.
Hitman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hitman with a couple of short strikes.
Jorgensen is in a horrible position here. Hitman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hitman working for a submission but Jorgensen is keeping him at bay.
Hitman controlling his opponent.
Mats Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen can't escape the position.
Hitman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hitman lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hitman.
Hitman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorgensen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorgensen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman landing strikes from the mount and Jorgensen is in trouble!
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position but Hitman isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Hitman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitman, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ken Hitman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ken Hitman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ken Hitman!
Ken Hitman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Al Hassassinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Hassassinn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Child O'mine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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258 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdul Al Hassassinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Karvakorva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hassassinn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Karvakorva misses.
Al Hassassinn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Hassassinn shoots in and drives through. Karvakorva sprawls well.
Al Hassassinn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Abdul Al Hassassinn has been cut.
Al Hassassinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Hassassinn is rocked!
Karvakorva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hassassinn shoots in for a double leg but Karvakorva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Al Hassassinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvakorva takes a swing at Al Hassassinn's ribcage but misses.
Al Hassassinn throws a low kick but Karvakorva avoids it.
Al Hassassinn wants to clinch.
Al Hassassinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Al Hassassinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hassassinn feints and as Karvakorva raises his hands in defense, Al Hassassinn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Hassassinn seems to have got his legs back now.
Karvakorva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kullervo Karvakorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Hassassinn fails to land the takedown.
Karvakorva lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullervo Karvakorva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyosti Persposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyosti Persposki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halme Rushes Persposki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Persposki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Halme Piles on the pressure and Persposki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Halme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miika Iceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Jassikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Iceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Jassikka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jassikka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Jassikka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iceman as he jumps to the side.
Iceman closes the distance and clinches.
Jassikka takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jouko Jassikka has been cut.
Iceman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jassikka uses from the top position.
Iceman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iceman is looking for a triangle but Jassikka pushes his legs off easily.
Iceman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iceman tries to get out of the position.
Iceman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jassikka wants to stand but Iceman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iceman has his hands on Jassikka's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceman wants to hit a switch here but Jassikka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Iceman there!
Iceman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Iceman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jassikka cracks Iceman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Iceman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jassikka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jassikka looking to control but Iceman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman holds on, trying desperately to control.
Jassikka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Iceman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Iceman is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Iceman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Iceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jassikka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iceman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jassikka looks gassed!
Iceman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jassikka off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jassikka wants to control his opponent's hands but Iceman gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miika Iceman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Jassikka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iceman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jassikka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iceman's guard.
Iceman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iceman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jassikka is breathing heavily.
Jassikka throws a big right hand that misses.
Jassikka stopping the sweep attempt from Iceman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jassikka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iceman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iceman wants to sweep but no luck.
Iceman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two 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.
Iceman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jassikka fails with the takedown
and Iceman moves into the clinch.
Iceman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jassikka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jassikka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Iceman controlling the action here.
Iceman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jassikka is just riding it out for now. Iceman eventually gives up the hold.
Iceman wants to free his trapped foot but Jassikka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Iceman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jassikka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jassikka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iceman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jassikka is looking to improve his position.
Iceman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jassikka on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jassikka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miika Iceman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Jassikka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Iceman is looking to clinch but Jassikka is avoiding it.
Iceman moves into range and clinches up with Jassikka.
Jassikka wants a takedown.
Iceman has Jassikka pushed against the cage.
Iceman prevents Jassikka from breaking the clinch.
Iceman pulls guard.
Iceman keeping moving, preventing Jassikka from controlling successfully.
Iceman wants to sweep here but Jassikka controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jassikka wants to control from the top but Iceman keeps moving.
Iceman wants to sweep here but Jassikka controlling him for the moment.
Iceman is looking for a triangle but Jassikka pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iceman working a defensive guard here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jassikka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iceman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jassikka's guard now.
Jassikka is looking to sinch up a triangle. Iceman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jassikka's body to avoid the submission. Jassikka has instead reached around Iceman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jassikka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jouko Jassikka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vilonainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Kulli struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Timo Vilonainen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Vilonainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilonainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kulli shoots in and bounces Vilonainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vilonainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kulli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vilonainen.
Vilonainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vilonainen punching from the bottom.
Vilonainen tries to roll over but Kulli keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilonainen wants to control but Kulli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vilonainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulli looking to pass the guard.
Kulli postures up.
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.
Vilonainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vilonainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kulli escapes and throws Vilonainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vilonainen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulli is looking to take a break and control but Vilonainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilonainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vilonainen wants to hold on but Kulli pushes him away.
Vilonainen is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Vilonainen is working hard here to advance position.
Vilonainen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Kulli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kulli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vilonainen looking to control.
Vilonainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulli passes into side control.
Kulli is looking to take a break and control but Vilonainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vilonainen manages to get back to half guard.
Kulli is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilonainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilonainen wants to control but Kulli is keeping busy.
Kulli is looking for a kimura here.
Vilonainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Vilonainen has his foot on Kulli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilonainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilonainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vilonainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulli is looking for a sweep. Vilonainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli is trying to maintain the position but Vilonainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Vilonainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kulli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilonainen is looking to advance position but Kulli won't allow it.
Vilonainen trying to control from half guard but Kulli is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilonainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Vilonainen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kulli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulli is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vilonainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kulli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kulli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vilonainen can pounce on him.
Kulli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vilonainen postures up.
Vilonainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilonainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilonainen advances position into side control!
Vilonainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulli dodges the ground and pound from Vilonainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilonainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vilonainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vilonainen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kulli tries to hold on but Vilonainen postures up.
Vilonainen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kulli is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kulli flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Vilonainen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kulli and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Vilonainen slips an arm under Kulli chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Vilonainen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Vilonainen is squeezing on Kulli like an anaconda would it's prey. Kulli fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Vilonainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Koivusalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Loe's choice of entrance music: AC\DC "Sin city". Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Harald Loe enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Koivusalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harald Loe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivusalo tries to clinch there but Loe circles away.
Loe lands with a nice combination. Koivusalo backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jussi Koivusalo has been cut.
Loe blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loe drives through and clinches with Koivusalo against the cage.
Koivusalo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loe scores with a shoulder strike.
Loe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loe lands an elbow that stopped Koivusalo in his tracks for a moment.
Loe jumps guard.
Loe pulls Koivusalo in close to his closed guard and prevents Koivusalo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koivusalo wants to control from the top but Loe keeps moving.
Loe keeping full guard, as Koivusalo tries to pass.
Koivusalo is breathing heavily.
Koivusalo looking to sit in guard and control but Loe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo being controlled here, momentarily.
Loe trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivusalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Loe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koivusalo 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.
Loe thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loe wants to control from the top but Koivusalo keeps moving.
Koivusalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loe moves into range and clinches up with Koivusalo.
Loe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koivusalo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loe looking to ground and pound but Koivusalo is blocking nicely.
Loe unloads with some shots from mount but Koivusalo bucks and avoids them well.
Loe content just to control the position here.
Koivusalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loe wants to control the pace but Koivusalo is squirming around nicely.
Koivusalo tries to hold on but Loe pushes him away.
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.
Loe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Koivusalo looks a forlorn figure.
Koivusalo is working to get back to half guard.
Loe tries to control but Koivusalo wriggling away.
Loe scoring with strikes but Koivusalo is staying in there.
Loe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koivusalo is bucking up trying to escape but Loe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koivusalo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Loe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Koivusalo's cut.
That's time! Koivusalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koivusalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loe can pounce on him.
Koivusalo tries to clinch
and Loe counters with a low kick, right behind Koivusalo 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Loe.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Loe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koivusalo!
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!
Koivusalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Koivusalo tries to hold on but Loe pushes him away.
Loe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Koivusalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koivusalo is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Loe lands with some strikes.
Loe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koivusalo tries to reverse the position but Loe maintains control.
Loe content just to control the position here.
Koivusalo tries to reverse the position but Loe maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koivusalo tries to hold on but Loe pushes him away.
Loe with good strikes from the mount here!
Koivusalo tries to lock up and control but Loe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koivusalo tries to reverse the position but Loe maintains control.
Loe trying to control but Koivusalo is having none of it.
Koivusalo is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loe lands a nice shot to the head.
Loe working Koivusalo over with strikes here.
Koivusalo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loe is landing with some decent strikes but Koivusalo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koivusalo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Koivusalo tries to lock up and control but Loe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loe with good strikes from the mount here!
Loe working for a submission but Koivusalo is keeping him at bay.
Loe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koivusalo working to try and regain half guard.
Loe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koivusalo hang on?
A nice elbow there by Loe.
Koivusalo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jussi Koivusalo's cut.
That's time! Koivusalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Loe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koivusalo as he jumps to the side.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick and Loe moves out of range easily.
Koivusalo misses with a double jab.
Jussi Koivusalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loe blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Loe shoots in and drives through. Koivusalo sprawls well.
Koivusalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivusalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Loe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivusalo.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Loe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jussi Koivusalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loe tries to clinch but Koivusalo moves out of range.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jussi Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Loe.
Loe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loe clinches up with Koivusalo and pushes him back against the cage.
Loe landing knees to the head.
Loe lands an elbow that stopped Koivusalo in his tracks for a moment.
Koivusalo is trying to break the clinch but Loe has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loe.
Koivusalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koivusalo breaks from the clinch.
Koivusalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loe moves into the clinch.
Loe stalling.
Loe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Loe is trying to maintain a safe position but Koivusalo gets an underhook and turns Loe into the cage.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loe trying to land knees to the body.
Loe lands a nice knee to the body.
Loe controlling the action here for a moment.
Loe goes for a takedown attempt but Koivusalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivusalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Loe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivusalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loe doesn't manage to clinch there - Koivusalo circles away.
Koivusalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Koivusalo breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Loe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koivusalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loe throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo tries to keep at a distance but Loe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koivusalo.
Loe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivusalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Loe circles away.
A head kick by Loe misses
and Koivusalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Loe.
Loe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koivusalo has managed to clinch.
Koivusalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koivusalo has had enough of the clinch but Loe keeps him there for the moment.
Koivusalo can't break the clinch.
Loe lands with a light punch inside.
Loe manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Koivusalo does no damage.
Koivusalo throws out a leg kick but Loe moves out of range and Koivusalo only half commits.
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Loe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice combination there by Loe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick and Loe moves out of range easily.
Loe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koivusalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loe wants to clinch up but Koivusalo keeps it at a distance.
Loe has managed to clinch.
Loe lands an elbow just above Koivusalo 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loe.
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!
Loe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jussi Koivusalo's cut is getting worse.
Loe lands an elbow that stopped Koivusalo in his tracks for a moment.
Loe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koivusalo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koivusalo letting Loe take a breather here.
Jussi Koivusalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loe breaks the clinch.
Loe clinches but Koivusalo breaks the clinch
and Koivusalo counters with a shoot takedown. Loe fights it but they end up in guard.
Koivusalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Loe is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koivusalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harald Loe.
Well Loe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Harald Loe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quickius Rapidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quickius Rapidus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyota Machida!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapidus clinches up against the cage.
Rapidus manages to break the clinch.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Lyota Machida has been cut.
Rapidus has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Rapidus tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida tries to pull guard but Rapidus holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Rapidus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida is rocked!
Rapidus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Rapidus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapidus finish him?
Rapidus throws an uppercut from hell that sends Machida clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rapidus stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quickius Rapidus!
Quickius Rapidus is the new light heavyweight champion!
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