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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hanska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubadub Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanska comes to the cage accompanied by Rytmihäiriö - Pakko Tappaa Ihminen . Sanford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Korn - Blind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hanska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubadub Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanska sprawls well. He's pushed Sanford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rubadub Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanska throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanska fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanska throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Hanska circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Sanford.
Sanford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanska circles away.
Sanford lands a head kick!
Hanska is rocked!
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seppo Hanska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubadub Sanford.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanska misses with a body shot.
Hanska tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hanska moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sanford goes down! Can Hanska finish him!?
Sanford is rocked!
It looks like Rubadub Sanford has been cut.
Sanford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanska 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 Sanford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanska gets to mount! Sanford was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hanska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanford hang on?
Sanford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanford!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanford looks gassed!
Sanford is bucking up trying to escape but Hanska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hanska.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford taking shots to the head.
Hanska landing punches.
Sanford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanska landing strikes from the mount.
Hanska lands a heavy elbow.
Sanford taking shots to the head.
Sanford throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hanska. What's that going to do exactly?
Hanska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanska prevents Sanford from getting the reversal.
Hanska is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanford working to try and regain half guard.
Hanska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanska landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hanska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanska landing strikes from the mount.
Sanford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanford is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanska slips a nice elbow through Sanford's hands, connecting with Sanford's forehead.
Hanska performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanford gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Hanska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanford sneaks back into half guard.
Sanford is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hanska pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Hanska there.
Sanford regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanford keeping busy on the bottom but Hanska has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hanska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Hanska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubadub Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Hanska shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hanska was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hanska landing shots from mount.
Sanford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanford is not content to let Hanska control the position.
Sanford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Hanska has control of the leg.
Seppo Hanska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanska is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanford!
Sanford is looking to improve his position but Hanska isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanford taking some punishment here, with Hanska in his half guard.
Sanford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanska won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to avoid it but Hanska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanford to the ground. Sanford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seppo Hanska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanford lands a two punch combo.
Sanford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanska if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanford has his takedown stuffed
and Hanska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanska throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Hanska throws a right and a left that Sanford avoids nicely.
Hanska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford lands with a kick to the temple. Hanska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hanska looks to land a combination but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford with a poor takedown
and Hanska moves into the clinch.
Seppo Hanska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubadub Sanford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanska misses the shot to the body.
Hanska throws a right hand that Sanford ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanford also avoids with ease.
Sanford darts in trying to clinch
and Hanska counters by clinching up.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Hanska blocks with his arms.
Hanska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanford.
Sanford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford tries to clinch
and Hanska counters with a series of strikes. Sanford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanford closes the distance but Hanska moves to the side
and Hanska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanford.
Hanska misses with a straight left.
Sanford darts in trying to clinch
and Hanska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanska has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Hanska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanford tries for a takedown but Hanska manages to get underhooks.
Hanska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanska throws a combination. Sanford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanska!
Sanford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanska finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Hanska saw that one coming.
Hanska throws a right hand that Sanford ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanford also avoids with ease.
Sanford seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Hanska.
Sanford lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Hanska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rubadub Sanford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanska looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hanska there.
Sanford moves into full guard.
Sanford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Sanford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanford 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanford throws a right and a left that Hanska avoids nicely.
Sanford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanford closes the distance but Hanska moves to the side
and Hanska counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanska is working Sanford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanska asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanska's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard but Hanska has mounted him!
Hanska unloading with bombs!
Sanford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard but Hanska has passed into side control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Hanska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanska lands a big elbow.
Sanford is looking to improve his position but Hanska isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanska is landing with some decent strikes but Sanford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.
Hanska scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanford?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanska drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sanford! More shots from Hanska and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Hanska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Engleiser (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 Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Joseph Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Engleiser!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engleiser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engleiser takes a kick to the side of the head.
Engleiser takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Engleiser is rocked!
Douglas lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Engleiser crumples to the floor! Douglas milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Douglas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Brushnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brushnikov wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carbone swats away the attempt to clinch by Brushnikov.
Brushnikov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carbone wants to get back to striking at distance but Brushnikov won't allow it.
Carbone tries to break the clinch but Brushnikov is controlling the position.
Carbone takes an elbow to the temple.
Brushnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brushnikov lands an elbow just above Carbone 's eye.
Brushnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Brushnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carbone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brushnikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carbone's face.
Brushnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brushnikov.
Carbone looks gassed!
Brushnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brushnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brushnikov clinches with his opponent.
Brushnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brushnikov manages to break the clinch.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch but Carbone is avoiding it.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch but Carbone is avoiding it.
Brushnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brushnikov prevents Carbone from breaking the clinch.
Brushnikov manages to break the clinch.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up but Carbone circles away and keeps his distance.
Carbone looks for a takedown but Brushnikov sprawls well.
Brushnikov tries to clinch there but Carbone circles away.
Brushnikov clinches up with Carbone and pushes him back against the cage.
Carbone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brushnikov lands an elbow just above Carbone 's eye.
Carbone jumps guard but Brushnikov stands there with Carbone around his waist. Carbone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boris Brushnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Carbone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone has had enough of the clinch but Brushnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Brushnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Brushnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brushnikov clinches up with Carbone and pushes him back against the cage.
Brushnikov tightens his grip and picks Carbone up, before dumping him to the ground. Carbone manages to land in guard.
Brushnikov stands and steps away. Carbone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up.
Brushnikov wants to clinch.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carbone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
Boris Brushnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Carbone moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Carbone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Brushnikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brushnikov is looking to clinch but Carbone is avoiding it.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Carbone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brushnikov wants to clinch.
Brushnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Carbone moves out of range.
Brushnikov wants to clinch up but Carbone keeps it at a distance.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov moves in looking to clinch but Carbone pushes him off.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch but Carbone is avoiding it.
Brushnikov moves in looking to clinch but Carbone pushes him off.
Carbone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up.
Brushnikov moves in looking to clinch but Carbone pushes him off.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brushnikov wants to clinch up but Carbone keeps it at a distance.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brushnikov wants to clinch.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up but Carbone circles away and keeps his distance.
Brushnikov tries to clinch there but Carbone circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carbone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brushnikov crunches a lovely knee into Carbone's ribcage.
Brushnikov lands a takedown into guard.
Carbone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brushnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carbone is breathing heavily.
Carbone looking for a guillotine here but Brushnikov defends easily.
Carbone had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brushnikov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carbone Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brushnikov's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Brushnikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carbone is not going to allow Brushnikov to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Brushnikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brushnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carbone circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brushnikov wants to clinch up but Carbone keeps it at a distance.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up but Carbone circles away and keeps his distance.
Carbone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brushnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Carbone is having none of it.
Brushnikov tries to clinch there but Carbone circles away.
Brushnikov forces Carbone back against the cage and clinches.
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.
Carbone fails to pull guard.
Carbone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brushnikov smiles and moves away.
Brushnikov is looking to clinch but Carbone is avoiding it.
Brushnikov rushes Carbone and presses him up against the cage.
Brushnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carbone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brushnikov just leaning against Carbone, taking a breather.
Carbone fails to pull guard.
Boris Brushnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Carbone.
Nice elbow from Brushnikov.
Carbone jumps guard but Brushnikov stands there with Carbone around his waist. Carbone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov landing knees to the body.
Brushnikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carbone's face.
Brushnikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brushnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brushnikov moves into the clinch.
Brushnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brushnikov stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brushnikov lands an elbow just above Carbone 's eye.
Brushnikov lands a knee to the body.
Brushnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brushnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brushnikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brushnikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brushnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brushnikov breaks the clinch.
Carbone keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brushnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brushnikov misses with a wild combination.
Frankie Carbone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Brushnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brushnikov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Brushnikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Tiamat - Cain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tummutti needs to keep his hands up - McKenzie had a free shot at his head there.
McKenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paul McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tummutti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tummutti gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tummutti stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tummutti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tummutti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenzie is trying to buck Tummutti off.
Tummutti stands up.
McKenzie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
Tummutti gets a takedown into half guard.
Tummutti decides to return to a standing position.
Tummutti blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tummutti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tummutti controlling from mount.
Tummutti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti get's back to his feet.
Tummutti feints and as McKenzie raises his hands in defense, Tummutti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tummutti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tummutti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that 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.
Tummutti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tummutti stands up and beckons McKenzie to join him on the feet.
Tummutti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tummutti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tummutti decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti gets a takedown into half guard.
Tummutti gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tummutti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tummutti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tummutti decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tummutti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tummutti prevents McKenzie from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie wants to control but Tummutti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tummutti stands up and beckons McKenzie to join him on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tummutti.
Tummutti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tummutti content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tummutti clinches with his opponent.
Tummutti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tummutti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McKenzie can't fight it off and eventually Tummutti manages to take the fight to the floor. McKenzie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKenzie controls Tummutti momentarily but Tummutti frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tummutti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tummutti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tummutti is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McKenzie trying to control but Tummutti postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti wants to stand but McKenzie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McKenzie is looking to escape.
Tummutti decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKenzie's guard.
Tummutti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McKenzie has a closed guard, preventing Tummutti from standing up.
Tummutti prevents McKenzie from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti is looking to stand up but McKenzie won't let him.
McKenzie trying to control the position.
Tummutti gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paul McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tummutti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Tummutti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tummutti, 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Tummutti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Kaltenbrunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egil Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaltenbrunner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russlandlied. Ernst Kaltenbrunner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernst Kaltenbrunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kaltenbrunner with that takedown attempt.
Skallagrimsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaltenbrunner. Kaltenbrunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaltenbrunner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernst Kaltenbrunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaltenbrunner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skallagrimsson drops his shoulder and cracks Kaltenbrunner with a huge uppercut! Kaltenbrunner goes down! Can Skallagrimsson finish him?
It looks like Ernst Kaltenbrunner has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Kaltenbrunner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaltenbrunner is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaltenbrunner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson cracks Kaltenbrunner with a solid left hand.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaltenbrunner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaltenbrunner is retaining full guard.
Skallagrimsson with a nice head shot there.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Kaltenbrunner is working from the bottom.
Kaltenbrunner wants to sweep here but Skallagrimsson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skallagrimsson has closed the distance and engaged Kaltenbrunner in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaltenbrunner keeps control of Skallagrimsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skallagrimsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skallagrimsson can't break the clinch.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaltenbrunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaltenbrunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaltenbrunner throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skallagrimsson shoots in and bounces Kaltenbrunner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skallagrimsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Skallagrimsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kaltenbrunner!
Skallagrimsson scoring with strikes but Kaltenbrunner is staying in there.
Skallagrimsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Skallagrimsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kaltenbrunner to take his back!
Skallagrimsson tries to keep control of the position but Kaltenbrunner is staying busy.
Skallagrimsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kaltenbrunner to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson scores with punches to the body.
Skallagrimsson lands a shot to the head.
Kaltenbrunner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Kaltenbrunner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaltenbrunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaltenbrunner trying to control here.
Skallagrimsson working the head and body with strikes.
Skallagrimsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaltenbrunner!
Skallagrimsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaltenbrunner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skallagrimsson dominating with strikes here.
Kaltenbrunner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egil Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Kaltenbrunner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaltenbrunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Skallagrimsson.
Kaltenbrunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaltenbrunner is just out of range.
Skallagrimsson has closed the distance and engaged Kaltenbrunner in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Kaltenbrunner stops a takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaltenbrunner won't allow it.
Kaltenbrunner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skallagrimsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skallagrimsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaltenbrunner uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaltenbrunner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skallagrimsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson pushes Kaltenbrunner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Kaltenbrunner, looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson pushes Kaltenbrunner against the cage but Kaltenbrunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaltenbrunner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaltenbrunner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skallagrimsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Kaltenbrunner to sweep him here.
Kaltenbrunner is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson wanted to stand there but Kaltenbrunner had control of the position.
Kaltenbrunner trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson prevents Kaltenbrunner from improving his position.
Kaltenbrunner is looking to control Skallagrimsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaltenbrunner avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kaltenbrunner fails with the takedown
and Skallagrimsson counters with a left and a right that hurts Kaltenbrunner! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Skallagrimsson jumps into full mount!
Kaltenbrunner is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernst Kaltenbrunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaltenbrunner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Kaltenbrunner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skallagrimsson lands a big elbow - Kaltenbrunner is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kaltenbrunner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Egil Skallagrimsson!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Steyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dutch Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilhelm Steyer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz cracks Steyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Schulz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schulz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schulz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steyer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schulz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steyer's back instead.
Schulz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steyer is defending well though. Schulz let's go of the attempt for now.
Schulz is looking for a choke. Steyer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steyer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Steyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schulz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schulz is breathing heavily.
Schulz looking for a guillotine here but Steyer defends easily.
Steyer is pushing down on Schulz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schulz is fighting to maintain full guard but Steyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schulz actively working from the bottom here.
Steyer tries to pass to full mount but Schulz defends it.
Schulz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Steyer is tapping! Great win for Schulz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dutch Schulz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sabaton - Talvisota . Wallis has chosen Who's Got A Match? by Biffy Clyro as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rod Wallis enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Wallis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto throws a nice looking combination but Wallis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peto shoots in for a takedown but Wallis shows good takedown defense.
Peto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peto connects with a single shot there.
Peto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peto showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallis tries to roll over but Peto keeps him under control.
Peto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wallis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peto tries to pass to full mount but Wallis defends it.
Wallis wants to control but Peto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wallis moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peto is one step ahead there.
Wallis lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Wallis punching from the bottom.
Wallis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peto is fighting to break Wallis's control of his arms but Wallis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallis is proving hard to escape from.
Peto looking to pass the 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.
Wallis trying to control the position here.
Peto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peto manages to get himself to full guard.
Wallis wants to control from the top but Peto keeps moving.
Wallis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peto 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallis stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Wallis trying to control the position from guard on top but Peto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peto wants to stand and escape but Wallis is having none of it.
Wallis passes Peto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wallis working over Peto with some ground and pound. Peto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Wallis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peto keeps working.
Peto wants to improve his position but Wallis is controlling well.
Wallis wants to take a breather but Peto is having none of it.
Peto gets back to full guard.
Wallis trying to control the position from guard on top but Peto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallis looks gassed!
Wallis content to stall in guard here.
Wallis stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peto is looking to stand but Peto has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Wallis swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wallis is now in Peto's guard. A big mistake from Peto there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallis working some strikes from top position.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallis advances position into side control!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wallis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wallis but great work by Peto.
Peto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wallis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peto's guard! Nice work there by Wallis!
Wallis is working Peto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wallis won't allow Peto to get back to his feet.
That's eight 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.
Peto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wallis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Peto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wallis's back instead.
Peto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wallis is controlling Peto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Peto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallis.
Peto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallis's guard.
Wallis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peto looking to pass the guard.
Wallis is pulling down on Peto's head to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Peto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallis keeping moving, preventing Peto from controlling successfully.
Peto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peto, into his guard.
Peto keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Peto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peto tries to clinch up.
Wallis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peto trying to control here.
Peto wants to get back to full guard but Wallis has passed into side control.
Peto is looking to get to half guard.
Peto is working hard here to advance position.
Wallis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wallis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peto is staying active underneath Wallis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peto wants to get back to his feet.
Peto tries to get to full guard but Wallis has control of the leg.
Peto gets full guard.
Wallis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peto, up you get!
Peto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peto throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wallis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peto's guard.
Wallis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis is working Peto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallis stays in close to Peto's body and controls the position.
Wallis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallis stands and throws Peto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wallis lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Wallis stalls from top position.
Wallis working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wallis tries for a kimura but Peto is defending well.
Peto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wallis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wallis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wallis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Peto to see if he's OK.
Wallis is chipping away with strikes.
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.
Peto is looking to regain half guard here but Wallis keeps moving and retains side control.
Rod Wallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallis trying to control the action but Peto is working from the bottom.
Wallis advances to mount.
Peto is looking to get to half guard.
Peto tries to improve his position but instead Wallis has taken his back!
Peto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wallis.
Wallis is trying to stick to Peto's back but Peto is turning into Wallis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peto.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallis's head.
Peto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wallis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wallis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wallis!
Wallis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peto regains half guard.
Wallis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wallis prevents Peto from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wallis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallis working the ground and pound effectively.
Peto is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wallis is landing with some decent strikes but Peto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peto is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallis has a good base and remains in mount.
Peto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peto is looking for a sweep. Wallis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallis lands strikes from half guard.
Peto is trying to stand.
Wallis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peto is trying to stand.
Wallis is trying to control the action in half guard but Peto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peto is looking to improve his position.
That's eight 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wallis.
Peto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallis off and has taken his back!
Wallis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peto's arms.
Wallis breaks Peto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wallis works over Peto with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallis stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Wallis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wallis lands a couple of digs.
Peto wants to get back to his feet but Wallis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wallis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wallis wants to control from the top but Peto keeps moving.
Peto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallis.
Wallis stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Wallis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallis jumps guard but Peto stands there with Wallis around his waist. Wallis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Peto regains guard immediately.
Peto 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.
Peto looking for a guillotine here but Wallis defends easily.
Wallis drops back looking for a leg! Peto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peto manages to kick Wallis off! Wallis jumps back into Peto's guard.
Wallis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peto keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Peto has his foot on Wallis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallis works his way back into a safe position though.
Peto working for a triangle but Wallis defends it easily.
Wallis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peto keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Wallis pushes down on Peto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peto is trying to control but Wallis manages to pass to mount!
Wallis working Peto over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis with good strikes from the mount here!
Wallis controlling his opponent.
Wallis lands a big elbow.
Wallis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peto looks a forlorn figure.
Peto wants to control but Wallis is having none of it.
Peto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Peto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peto is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallis has a good base and remains in mount.
Wallis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peto's face.
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.
Peto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wallis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peto gets back to half guard.
Peto is trying to stand up here but Wallis is controlling him well.
Wallis controlling the pace.
Peto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wallis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wallis lands a big elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wallis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peto is looking to escape.
Peto is looking to get to half guard.
Wallis controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peto is trying to reverse the position but instead Wallis has taken his back - oops!
Wallis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Peto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wallis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peto doesn't escape.
Peto wants to get back to his feet.
Peto is taking damage to the body and head.
Peto tries to escape the position.
Peto breaks Wallis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wallis is proving hard to escape from.
Peto preventing the sweep.
Wallis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Peto wants to pass the guard but Wallis is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Peto fails with the takedown.
Wallis gets a takedown into half guard.
Peto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Peto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peto looking for submissions off his back.
Wallis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Peto actively working from the bottom here.
Peto is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wallis.
Peto regains half guard.
Wallis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peto has an active guard here but Wallis has managed to pass into half guard.
Wallis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Wallis really 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.
Wallis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peto circles away.
Peto misses with a takedown
and Wallis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallis scores with punches from side control.
Peto regains half guard.
Wallis wants to stand but Peto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Peto is refusing to be controlled, as Wallis sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wallis has gone for a leg lock! Peto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallis's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wallis looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallis, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallis is on top in guard.
Wallis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wallis trying to control the position from guard on top but Peto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallis is looking to work some ground and pound but Peto has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallis stopping the sweep attempt from Peto.
Wallis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peto keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peto fails with the takedown
and Wallis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peto!
Peto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto is in bad spot here.
Wallis is trying to stick to Peto's back but Peto is turning into Wallis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peto.
Peto is posturing up here but Wallis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peto tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peto has to tap! Slick submission there by Wallis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Wallis!
Rod Wallis is the new middleweight champion!
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