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TFL 1 - Invocation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gruberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Fors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Gruberman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gruberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Fors!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fors throws a head kick that misses.
Gruberman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gruberman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fors on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fors wants to get back to his feet.
Fors wants to get back to full guard.
Fors wants to control but Gruberman passes into side.
Gruberman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fors!
Gruberman avoids the attempt from Fors to control.
Gruberman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gruberman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fors working to try and regain half guard.
Gruberman wants to control the pace but Fors is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Fors that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gruberman landing shots from mount.
Fors is trying desperately to improve position.
Gruberman controlling the position easily from mount.
Gruberman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fors is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman wants to take Fors's back but he can't do it this time.
Gruberman looking for a guillotine from mount but Fors is having none of it.
Gruberman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fors is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fors and Gruberman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fors gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gruberman is pressing down on Fors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fors is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruberman wants to control but Fors is keeping him busy.
Fors is controlling Gruberman's trapped leg to prevent Gruberman from advancing to side control.
Gruberman is pressing down on Fors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fors is holding on for now.
Gruberman is breathing heavily.
Fors tries to roll over but Gruberman keeps him under control.
Gruberman is pressing down on Fors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fors is holding on for now.
Fors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fors.
Gruberman stands up and waves to Fors to follow him.
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.
Fors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fors goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fors tries to clinch up.
Gruberman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fors works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fors bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruberman's guard.
Gruberman has control of Fors's left arm, preventing Fors from doing any damage.
Gruberman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gruberman is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gruberman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gruberman looks to land a body kick but Fors moved away.
Fors doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruberman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gruberman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gruberman is looking for a kimura but Fors is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gruberman to get the leverage.
Gruberman controlling the action here.
Gruberman'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.
Fors wants to control but Gruberman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fors is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruberman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruberman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fors defends it well.
Fors is trying to stand up here but Gruberman is controlling him well.
Gruberman controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ed Gruberman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gruberman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fors is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gruberman looks up at the clock and then as Fors takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gruberman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fors is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gruberman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fors is trying to control Gruberman's posture but Gruberman avoids it.
Gruberman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fors bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fors closes the distance but Gruberman moves to the side
and Gruberman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fors is trying to control but can't.
Ed Gruberman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fors is pressing down on Gruberman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gruberman stops Fors from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruberman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gruberman trying to control but Fors is working from the bottom.
Fors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fors is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fors trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gruberman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fors is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fors wants to stand but Gruberman is controlling the position.
Gruberman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gruberman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gruberman stopping the sweep attempt from Fors.
Gruberman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gruberman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Fors goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ed Gruberman has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruberman.
Gruberman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fors.
Gruberman is looking to score with low kicks.
Fors knocks Gruberman to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Gruberman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fors decides to stand back up. Fors steps back and let's Gruberman get back to his feet.
Oh Gruberman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruberman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gruberman seems to have got his legs back now.
Gruberman throws some wild stikes that Fors manages to avoid easily.
Fors can't escape the position.
Fors wants to control but Gruberman is having none of it.
Fors manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gruberman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gruberman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fors is trying to stand up here but Gruberman is controlling him well.
Fors manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gruberman slips a jab and a cross from Fors.
Gruberman tries to bum rush Fors with a series of wild strikes but Fors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fors shoots and misses
and Gruberman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fors is trying to control but can't.
Fors is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruberman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fors keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gruberman there.
Gruberman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gruberman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gruberman.
Gruberman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fors is just riding it out for now. Gruberman eventually gives up the hold.
Gruberman wants to free his trapped foot but Fors is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fors moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fors is looking to stand up but Gruberman isn't so interested in that idea.
Gruberman wants to control from the top but Fors keeps moving.
Fors has a closed guard, preventing Gruberman from standing up.
Fors keeping full guard, as Gruberman tries to pass.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Fors does no damage.
Fors tries a head kick but it misses.
Fors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fors rushes Gruberman and presses him up against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Fors - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fors jumps guard.
Gruberman is pushing down on Fors's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fors is fighting to maintain full guard but Gruberman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fors trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fors really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fors is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Fors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruberman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gruberman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Etuvainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalmari Sikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Olavi Etuvainio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olavi Etuvainio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Etuvainio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalmari Sikanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etuvainio tries for a takedown but Sikanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sikanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Etuvainio throws a head kick that misses.
Sikanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Etuvainio is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Etuvainio.
Sikanen blocks a head kick by Etuvainio.
Etuvainio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sikanen.
Etuvainio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Etuvainio throws a sloppy head kick and Sikanen moves out of range easily.
Etuvainio with a nice cross.
Etuvainio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etuvainio throws a head kick but Sikanen moves out of range.
Etuvainio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikanen tries to bum rush Etuvainio with a series of wild strikes but Etuvainio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Etuvainio fakes the leg kick and cracks Sikanen in the body.
Etuvainio tries a head kick but it misses.
Etuvainio gets a takedown into half guard.
Etuvainio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sikanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Etuvainio is trying to work for a kimura but Sikanen is defending well.
Sikanen is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etuvainio throwing shots but Sikanen is blocking nicely.
Etuvainio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sikanen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikanen is staying active underneath Etuvainio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Etuvainio is looking to clinch but Sikanen is avoiding it.
Sikanen misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Etuvainio. That's going to slow Sikanen down.
Etuvainio misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Etuvainio.
Sikanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Etuvainio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Etuvainio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Etuvainio is breathing heavily.
Etuvainio lands an elbow just above Sikanen 's eye.
Etuvainio stalls.
Sikanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sikanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Etuvainio pulls Sikanen into guard.
Etuvainio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sikanen passes into side control.
Etuvainio struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Etuvainio to his feet.
Sikanen misses with a double jab
and Etuvainio counters with a low kick, right behind Sikanen 's knee.
Sikanen avoids the head kick by Etuvainio.
Sikanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Etuvainio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Etuvainio counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Etuvainio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sikanen tries to clinch
so Etuvainio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sikanen keeping moving, preventing Etuvainio from controlling successfully.
Etuvainio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sikanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etuvainio trying to control but Sikanen is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sikanen is looking to stand up but Etuvainio isn't so interested in that idea.
Etuvainio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etuvainio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sikanen throws an off balance right hand
and Etuvainio counters with an inside leg kick.
Sikanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etuvainio lands a head kick!
Olavi Etuvainio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Etuvainio.
Etuvainio looks for a takedown but Sikanen sprawls well.
Sikanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Etuvainio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sikanen sprawls well initially but Etuvainio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etuvainio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sikanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Etuvainio.
Etuvainio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sikanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Etuvainio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Etuvainio looking to control but Sikanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etuvainio lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etuvainio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sikanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Etuvainio with shots to the head and body - Sikanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Etuvainio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sikanen is surviving well by controlling Etuvainio's body position as best he can.
Sikanen tries to improve his position but instead Etuvainio has taken his back!
Sikanen 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 Etuvainio gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen is really stuck here.
Sikanen showing good submission defense here.
Etuvainio missing with strikes from the back.
Sikanen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Etuvainio keeps control of the position easily here as Sikanen tries to buck him off.
Sikanen fending off the submission attempt from Etuvainio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Etuvainio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Etuvainio.
Etuvainio advances nicely into full mount.
Etuvainio 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.
Sikanen is squirming around, avoiding Etuvainio's attempts to control the action.
Etuvainio wants to take Sikanen's back but he can't do it this time.
Etuvainio wants to control but instead Sikanen manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sikanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Etuvainio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Etuvainio cracks Sikanen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Etuvainio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sikanen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Etuvainio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikanen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olavi Etuvainio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sikanen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Etuvainio with good strikes from the mount here!
Etuvainio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikanen is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Etuvainio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikanen is trying to escape the mount.
Etuvainio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sikanen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sikanen!
Etuvainio trying to strike off his back.
Etuvainio wants to sweep but no luck.
Sikanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Etuvainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etuvainio has a closed guard, preventing Sikanen from standing up.
Jalmari Sikanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Etuvainio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Etuvainio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sikanen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Etuvainio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Etuvainio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Etuvainio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Siloposki.
Karhu checks a leg kick.
Siloposki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu fails with the takedown.
Karhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siloposki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siloposki lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhu throws a head kick but Siloposki moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Siloposki tries to sprawl out of it but Karhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siloposki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siloposki misses with a straight right.
Siloposki scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Siloposki.
Siloposki swinging wilding here.
Sampsa Siloposki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siloposki tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siloposki tries to escape but Karhu is in control.
Karhu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Siloposki wants to get back to his feet but Karhu is dominant here and he's now got Siloposki's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki is trying desperately to improve position.
Karhu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Karhu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Siloposki! Karhu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Siloposki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darude - Sandstorm. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyrus II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns tries to clinch up but II circles away and keeps his distance.
II really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hearns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearns takes one to the chin there.
Hearns fails to land the takedown.
Hearns slips a jab and a cross from II.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt - II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns misses with a body shot.
Hearns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Hearns with that takedown attempt.
Hearns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by II. II obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns shoots in for a takedown but II shows good takedown defense.
Hearns looks gassed!
Nice combo by II! Oh, that's hurt him - Hearns falls to the canvas and II follows him into side control.
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
II takes a little break here. Hearns wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
II tries to advance to mount but can't.
II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearns keeps working.
II stands up and beckons Hearns to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for II.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns misses with a combination
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
II throws a quick inside leg kick.
II throws a series of punches but Hearns moves out of range.
II throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearns is trying desperately to land a takedown but II is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hearns.
Hearns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
Hearns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and II counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
Hearns looks for a takedown but II sprawls well.
Hearns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from II.
II gets a clinch.
II breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
II keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
II lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
II lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearns throws a jab but it's blocked by II.
Hearns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hearns wants to control from the top but II keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is pushing down on II's leg trying to pass to half guard. II is fighting to maintain full guard but Hearns has managed to sneak the leg through.
II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hearns tries to pass the half guard into mount. II knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
II wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearns wants to take a breather but II is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
II falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearns counters with a series of strikes. II will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hearns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before II can pounce on him.
Hearns shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyrus II is winning the standup battle so far.
II scores with a nice head shot.
Hearns fails with the takedown
and II counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hearns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hearns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts II as he jumps to the side.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns takes a jab right on the kisser.
II throws a right and a left that Hearns avoids nicely.
Hearns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
II lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearns throws a lazy uppercut
and II counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II throws a one two combo.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt
and II counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hearns.
II defending against the ground and pound.
Hearns in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
II wants to get back to his feet.
Hearns wants to lay and pray for a moment but II keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hearns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
II is trying to control Hearns's posture but Hearns avoids it.
II tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hearns pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hearns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But II has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from II!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
II not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
II won't allow Hearns to sweep him here.
II is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
II trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearns is on top in guard.
Hearns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. II is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus II dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearns's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
II tries to keep at a distance but Hearns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hearns misses with a short punch on the inside.
II lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
II lands with a short punch from the clinch.
II scores with a hook to the body.
II tries to stall but Hearns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hearns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. II just stands there and leans against the cage.
II scores with a shoulder strike.
II lands a right hand.
Hearns can't get the takedown.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns wants to get back to striking at distance but II won't allow it.
Hearns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
II breaks the clinch.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
II is looking to slow Hearns down with leg kicks.
Hearns lands with an uppercut that bounces II off the cage and back into rage.
Hearns looks for a takedown but II sprawls well.
Hearns tries to clinch but II moves out of range.
Hearns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? II is fending him off so far but Hearns persists. Nope, II circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from II.
Hearns has a takedown stuffed.
II lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearns with a lazy takedown attempt
and II counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hearns's knee momentarily.
Hearns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but II swivels and escapes.
Cyrus II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
II lands with a nice combination. Hearns backs away looking to recover.
Hearns falls off balance throwing a combination
and II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns with a lazy takedown attempt
and II counters by clinching up.
II breaks from the clinch.
II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hearns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hearns or perhaps it was just good defense by II which made him look bad.
Hearns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hearns fails to land the takedown.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns misses with a double jab
and II counters with a big head kick but Hearns shrugs it off.
Hearns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and II holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
II just leaning against Hearns, taking a breather.
II gets underhooks to prevent Hearns's takedown attempt.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but II has him pressed against the cage.
Hearns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. II just stands there and leans against the cage.
II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hearns wants a takedown.
II can't find room to land a body shot as Hearns controls the action.
II prevents the takedown attempt.
II stalling in the clinch but Hearns improves position.
II fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hearns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
II cracks Hearns with a nice body shot.
II is trying to maintain a safe position but Hearns gets an underhook and turns II into the cage.
II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hearns can do to turn this around?
Hearns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but II has him pressed against the cage.
II stalls.
Hearns can't get the takedown.
II is leaning against Hearns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
II can't break the clinch.
II manages to break the clinch.
Hearns misses with a takedown attempt - II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
II scores with a leg kick.
Thomas Hearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearns tries for a takedown but II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
II throws a leg kick which misses Hearns's front leg but catches the back leg as Hearns tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for II, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus II!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hattori Hanzka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hattori Hanzka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Michalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hattori Hanzka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michalski.
Michalski scores with a shot to the body.
Michalski looks to land a combination but Hanzka avoids it well.
Michalski throws a right and a left that Hanzka avoids nicely.
Michalski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanzka is out of range.
Michalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab-cross combination lands for Michalski and sends Hanzka crashing to the mat! Michalski follows him down to the mat - Hanzka regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Hanzka is rocked!
It looks like Hattori Hanzka has been cut.
Hanzka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michalski.
Hanzka is still in real trouble! Can Michalski finish him?
Hanzka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzka defending well though.
Michalski is breathing heavily.
Hanzka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzka seems to have recovered his senses.
Michalski wants to stand and escape but instead Hanzka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hanzka wants to pass the guard but Michalski is keeping the position.
Hanzka pushing down on Michalski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Michalski wants to improve his position but Hanzka is controlling well.
Hanzka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzka decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Michalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzka.
Some wild striking there from Hanzka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Michalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzka.
A punch combination from Michalski misses.
Hanzka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michalski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Michalski tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Michalski is pushing Hanzka's head away, looking to escape. Hanzka manages to hold on to the position though.
Hanzka avoids the strikes from the bottom by Michalski.
Michalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Michalski sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Michalski misses.
Hanzka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanzka tries to close the distance and clinch but Michalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michalski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanzka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alexander Michalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Michalski.
Nice body punch from Michalski.
Michalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanzka rushes Michalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michalski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanzka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Michalski to the mat. Michalski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Michalski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Michalski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Michalski lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Michalski is trying to keep Hanzka in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanzka is one step ahead there.
Michalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanzka manages to get himself to full guard.
Michalski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Michalski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Michalski working the head with strikes.
Hanzka gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalski passes to full mount!
Michalski raining down shots from the mount!
Hanzka can't escape the position.
Michalski with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Michalski.
Hanzka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michalski unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanzka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michalski lands a heavy elbow.
Hanzka is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanzka regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Michalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hattori Hanzka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hanzka throws a right hand that Michalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Michalski also avoids with ease.
Michalski throws a right and a left that Hanzka avoids nicely.
Hanzka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michalski throws a combination that misses
and Hanzka counters with a one-two to the body.
Michalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzka.
Hanzka rushes Michalski and presses him up against the cage.
Hanzka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanzka lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzka stalling the fight.
Michalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanzka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanzka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michalski punching from the bottom.
Hanzka is thwarting Michalski's attempts to control the position.
Michalski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanzka uses his free foot to push down on Michalski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Michalski.
Hanzka is breathing heavily.
Michalski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Michalski trying to control the position but Hanzka manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Michalski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michalski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hanzka's guard. Nice work there by Michalski.
Michalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanzka has his foot on Michalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michalski works his way back into a safe position though.
Michalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanzka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michalski manages to get himself to full guard.
Michalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanzka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanzka stands and throws Michalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalski gets back to half guard.
Michalski gets back to full guard.
Michalski lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michalski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hanzka!
Michalski looking to finish Hanzka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanzka!
Michalski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hanzka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hanzka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michalski lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michalski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michalski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanzka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Michalski there.
Hanzka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michalski is looking to take a break and control but Hanzka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanzka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hanzka is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanzka stands and throws Michalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hanzka works to advance to full mount. Michalski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hattori Hanzka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hattori Hanzka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Michalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanzka throws a combination that misses
letting Michalski counter with a right hand.
Michalski connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hanzka tumbling to the canvas! Michalski pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hanzka was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Michalski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyan Garimonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hervoton Kyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hervoton Kyrpa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyan Garimonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hervoton Kyrpa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyrpa stuffs the takedown attempt from Garimonde. Garimonde gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Garimonde misses.
Garimonde shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyrpa tries to sprawl out of it but Garimonde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyrpa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garimonde misses with a takedown attempt - Kyrpa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyan Garimonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrpa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garimonde at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garimonde tries for a takedown but Kyrpa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garimonde throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyrpa's waist but Kyrpa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garimonde off to one side.
Garimonde drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kyrpa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garimonde taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrpa breaks from Garimonde's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garimonde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garimonde is bucking up trying to escape but Kyrpa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kyrpa.
Garimonde is rocked!
Kyrpa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Garimonde in real trouble here! The ref calls for Garimonde to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hervoton Kyrpa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grey Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hekkanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Hekkanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hekkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hekkanen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fish prevents Hekkanen from getting back to his feet.
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hekkanen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hekkanen has escaped and now he's on top!
Fish working for a triangle but Hekkanen defends it easily.
Fish has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hekkanen doesn't defend quickly enough and Fish has managed to lock this one up! Can Hekkanen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fish on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grey Fish!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rautoman Testo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dudikoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dudikoff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rautoman Testo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dudikoff!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudikoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Testo throws a right and a left that Dudikoff avoids nicely.
Dudikoff slips a straight right by Testo.
Testo lands a jab-cross combination.
Dudikoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dudikoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Testo swivels and escapes.
Rautoman Testo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dudikoff.
Testo scores with a three punch combo!
Michael Dudikoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudikoff lands a nice hook to Testo's body. Testo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Testo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Testo tries to break the clinch but Dudikoff is controlling the position.
Dudikoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudikoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Testo swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Testo throws a combination. Dudikoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dudikoff shoots for a takedown but Testo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Testo scores with a one two! Dudikoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Testo throws a nice looking combination but Dudikoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudikoff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A combination from Testo does no damage.
Dudikoff looks to clinch
and Testo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Testo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudikoff backwards.
Testo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Testo throws a head punch that misses.
Dudikoff tries to pull guard but Testo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dudikoff drops back down to his feet.
Testo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudikoff backwards.
Dudikoff tries to pull guard but Testo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dudikoff drops back down to his feet.
Testo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudikoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Testo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Testo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dudikoff is controlling him.
Dudikoff content to stall in guard here.
Dudikoff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Testo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Testo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudikoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dudikoff pushes Testo off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dudikoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Testo in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Dudikoff.
Dudikoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dudikoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Testo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Testo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudikoff misses with a combination
and Testo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Testo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dudikoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Testo counters with a one-two to the body.
Testo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudikoff fails with the takedown
letting Testo counter with a right hand.
Dudikoff throws a leg kick but Testo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Testo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudikoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dudikoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudikoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Testo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudikoff swings for the body but Testo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rautoman Testo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dudikoff fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Testo does no damage.
Dudikoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudikoff throws a combination that misses
and Testo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudikoff shoots and misses
letting Testo counter with a right hand.
Dudikoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rautoman Testo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudikoff throws a sloppy body shot
and Testo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Testo throws a right hand that misses
and Dudikoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Testo throws a series of punches but Dudikoff avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Testo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rautoman Testo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dudikoff.
Testo avoiding damage as Dudikoff throws knees to the body.
Dudikoff jumps guard but Testo stands there with Dudikoff around his waist. Dudikoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dudikoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Testo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Testo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Testo scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudikoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudikoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Testo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudikoff is breathing heavily.
Dudikoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Testo wants to stand but Dudikoff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Testo is posturing up here but Dudikoff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Testo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Testo has to tap! Slick submission there by Dudikoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Dudikoff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Myrynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Myrynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myrynen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myrynen, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myrynen's legs.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Myrynen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Myrynen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myrynen keeps working.
Myrynen sneaks back into half guard.
Myrynen tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Jones is keen to just control but Myrynen is a slippery customer.
Myrynen is looking to improve his position.
Myrynen wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myrynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myrynen scores with a hook.
Myrynen instigates a clinch.
Myrynen breaks from the clinch.
Myrynen misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to clinch there but Myrynen circles away.
Myrynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Myrynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones prevents Myrynen from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrynen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Myrynen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones prevents Myrynen from standing back up.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones wants to take a breather but Myrynen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Myrynen shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Myrynen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myrynen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myrynen thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Myrynen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Myrynen's back instead.
Jones working for a choke but Myrynen is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myrynen is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones 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.
Jones lands a head kick. Myrynen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myrynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Myrynen sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Myrynen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Myrynen is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Myrynen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myrynen is breathing heavily.
Chris Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Myrynen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myrynen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myrynen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Myrynen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Myrynen 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.
Myrynen is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Myrynen wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Myrynen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Myrynen's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrynen 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 Jones gets his way!
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myrynen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myrynen is trying to stand back up.
Myrynen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Myrynen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Myrynen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Myrynen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Myrynen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Myrynen rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Myrynen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myrynen clinches.
Jones keeps control of Myrynen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myrynen can't break the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Myrynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myrynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myrynen has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Myrynen breaks the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Myrynen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Myrynen!
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Myrynen frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Myrynen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Jones!
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