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SISU 32: Roberts vs Rapada PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Frost!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme fails with the takedown.
Van Damme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Damme looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van Damme trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost striking from the bottom.
Frost had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Van Damme is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Frost Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Van Damme's back instead.
Frost connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Van Damme to escape the position.
Frost gets his hands free as Van Damme looks to control.
Frost controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme holding both Frost 's hands and preventing any damage.
Van Damme wants to escape the position.
Van Damme wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free.
Van Damme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Van Damme defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost breaks the clinch.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Van Damme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frost!
Van Damme controlling from mount.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost reaches up to try and control the position but Van Damme seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Frost rolls and tries to escape and now Van Damme has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost trying to control the hands but Van Damme breaks the grip.
Van Damme doesn't have the hooks in and Frost manages to turn into his guard.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost is looking to stand up but Van Damme won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Van Damme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Damme won't be happy with that.
Van Damme striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Frost tries to score with some ground and pound. Van Damme controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Frost.
Van Damme tries to improve position but can't.
Van Damme wants to control but Frost postures up.
Frost has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Van Damme takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Frost.
Van Damme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frost pinned against the cage. Frost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
Van Damme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximus Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Van Damme on that attempt.
Frost has Van Damme up against the ropes in a clinch.
Frost tries for a takedown but Van Damme manages to get underhooks.
Van Damme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Frost lands but Van Damme takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Damme's head.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and Van Damme counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Damme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Damme trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Damme is pushing down on Frost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frost is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Damme has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Nice strikes from Van Damme there.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Damme is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
Arnold Van Damme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Damme is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Frost manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Van Damme trying to control but Frost is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Frost is just holding on here. Van Damme manages to take his back.
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.
Van Damme is hanging on to Frost's back as he tries to escape.
Frost manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Damme's guard. Nice work there by Frost.
Van Damme is trying to keep Frost in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Van Damme looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
Van Damme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Damme closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Van Damme pushes Frost against the ropes but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnold Van Damme will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Maximus Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Damme.
Frost fails with the takedown
and Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme fails to land the takedown.
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Damme thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Frost wants to get up but he can't break Van Damme's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Damme has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a couple of digs.
Van Damme had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Frost is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Van Damme Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Frost's back instead.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but Van Damme has full control of the position and if anything, Frost has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Van Damme looking for the choke from the back.
Van Damme trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Frost doesn't escape.
Van Damme looking for the choke from the back.
Van Damme punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost just trying to survive but Van Damme is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frost is taking damage to the body and head.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Van Damme is in full control for now.
Frost is taking damage to the body and head.
Van Damme gets his hands free as Frost looks to control.
Frost defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Damme is trying to stick to Frost's back but Frost is turning into Van Damme. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Damme's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Frost.
Van Damme working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost chips away with some ground and pound.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Damme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Damme has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Damme passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Frost has control of an arm but Van Damme manages to advance to Van Damme's back!
Frost tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frost tries to hold on but Van Damme pushes him away.
Van Damme landing strikes from the mount.
Frost is controlling an arm, preventing Van Damme from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Frost wants to hold on but Van Damme pushes him away.
Van Damme lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Damme looking to control but Frost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frost is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Damme 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Van Damme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamoud Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roots Bloody Roots- Sepultura. Johannes has chosen Raised Fist - Killing It as his entrance music. Mamoud Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kosti Johannes's chin.
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195 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoud Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johannes.
Johannes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Johannes throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johannes misses with a looping left.
Johannes tries to clinch up.
Johannes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johannes.
Johannes scores with a decent looking hook.
Johannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannes lands a jab to Jenkins's midsection.
Johannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johannes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins gets to his feet - Johannes follows without any prompting.
Johannes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Johannes pushes him off.
Johannes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johannes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannes connects with a nice cross there... Jenkins is looking wobbly and Johannes recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jenkins to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Johannes jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kosti Johannes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schweinsteiger throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
Schweinsteiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Schweinsteiger lands with a nice body kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastian Schweinsteiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Schweinsteiger circles away.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schweinsteiger rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schweinsteiger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schweinsteiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the ropes.
Schweinsteiger manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Schweinsteiger's front leg but catches the back leg as Schweinsteiger tries to avoid it.
Schweinsteiger misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Schweinsteiger down.
Schweinsteiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schweinsteiger closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger wants a takedown.
Schweinsteiger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schweinsteiger's face.
Schweinsteiger is trying to maintain a safe position but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns Schweinsteiger into the ropes.
Schweinsteiger looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger blocks the elbow strike.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger is trying to break free.
Stevenson stalls.
Schweinsteiger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schweinsteiger avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Stevenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schweinsteiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson is trying to stall.
Stevenson trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Schweinsteiger blocks with his arms.
Stevenson'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.
Schweinsteiger tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Steve Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schweinsteiger.
A bit of stalling here from Stevenson.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Schweinsteiger's ribcage.
Stevenson looking to throw knees to the head but Schweinsteiger is blocking nicely.
Schweinsteiger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schweinsteiger tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson tries to stall but Schweinsteiger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schweinsteiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Schweinsteiger wants to stall.
The is referee keeping an eye on Stevenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schweinsteiger breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schweinsteiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Schweinsteiger moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger blocks an elbow strike.
Schweinsteiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the ropes.
Schweinsteiger is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schweinsteiger tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Schweinsteiger gets an underhook and turns Stevenson into the ropes.
Schweinsteiger manages to break the clinch.
Schweinsteiger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Schweinsteiger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson throws a front kick aimed at Schweinsteiger's knee but Schweinsteiger avoids it well.
Schweinsteiger has Stevenson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schweinsteiger is trying to break free.
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.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schweinsteiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Schweinsteiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Schweinsteiger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schweinsteiger clinches with his opponent.
Schweinsteiger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schweinsteiger tries to pass to full mount but Stevenson defends it.
Schweinsteiger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schweinsteiger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevenson is just riding it out for now. Schweinsteiger eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schweinsteiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schweinsteiger's back!
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 Steve Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schweinsteiger has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Schweinsteiger blocks with his arms.
Schweinsteiger takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger breaks the clinch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger managing to block the knees to the body from Stevenson.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Schweinsteiger blocks it.
Schweinsteiger manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schweinsteiger takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Schweinsteiger rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schweinsteiger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson tries to stall but Schweinsteiger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schweinsteiger lands a takedown into guard.
Schweinsteiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Schweinsteiger is proving a slippery customer.
Schweinsteiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schweinsteiger!
Stevenson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schweinsteiger wants to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stevenson looking to ground and pound but Schweinsteiger is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stevenson looking to finish with strikes here!
Schweinsteiger working to try and regain half guard.
Stevenson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schweinsteiger looks a forlorn figure.
Stevenson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schweinsteiger wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
Schweinsteiger is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schweinsteiger tries to hold on but Stevenson postures up.
Schweinsteiger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson working for a guillotine from mount but Schweinsteiger is in no mood to give up.
Schweinsteiger is squirming around, avoiding Stevenson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
Schweinsteiger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stevenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schweinsteiger is looking to escape.
Schweinsteiger wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
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.
Schweinsteiger can't escape the position.
Stevenson working for a submission but Schweinsteiger is keeping him at bay.
Stevenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schweinsteiger is looking to escape.
Schweinsteiger wants to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schweinsteiger to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schweinsteiger's body.
Schweinsteiger trying to control the action but Stevenson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Schweinsteiger in a clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Schweinsteiger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schweinsteiger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Schweinsteiger is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the ropes.
Stevenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Schweinsteiger avoids the damage to the body.
Stevenson keeps control of Schweinsteiger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schweinsteiger avoids the elbow strike from Stevenson, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schweinsteiger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Schweinsteiger blocks it.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Schweinsteiger avoids the damage to the body.
Schweinsteiger is working for takedown but Stevenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schweinsteiger fails to pull guard.
Steve Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schweinsteiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schweinsteiger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson lands an elbow that stopped Schweinsteiger in his tracks for a moment.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Schweinsteiger blocks with his arms.
Schweinsteiger looking for a takedown.
Schweinsteiger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the ropes.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Schweinsteiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Schweinsteiger pushes him off.
Schweinsteiger darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the ropes.
Schweinsteiger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevenson uses from the top position.
Schweinsteiger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schweinsteiger controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
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.
Schweinsteiger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Schweinsteiger keeps moving.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Schweinsteiger is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schweinsteiger throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Schweinsteiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schweinsteiger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schweinsteiger thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Schweinsteiger seems to be working for a kimura but Stevenson defends the submission attempt.
Schweinsteiger is thwarting Stevenson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Schweinsteiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger moves out of range.
Schweinsteiger darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the ropes.
Stevenson trying to land knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schweinsteiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Schweinsteiger.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Schweinsteiger moves out of range.
Stevenson darts in and clinches Schweinsteiger up against the ropes.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schweinsteiger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Schweinsteiger manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevenson's guard now.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schweinsteiger wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Schweinsteiger pushes his legs off easily.
Schweinsteiger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevenson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schweinsteiger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schweinsteiger jumps into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Schweinsteiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevenson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Tykyraato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Timonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Timonen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Tykyraato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Timonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tykyraato.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tykyraato.
Timonen scores with a jab to the head.
Timonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tykyraato.
Timonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Tykyraato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tykyraato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tykyraato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timonen defends it well.
Tykyraato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tykyraato seems to be working for a kimura but Timonen defends the submission attempt.
Tykyraato 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.
Timonen is in trouble now - Tykyraato has advanced to mount!
Tykyraato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tykyraato jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Timonen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tykyraato is breathing heavily.
Timonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tykyraato off and has taken his back!
Timonen 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, Tykyraato has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Timonen is trying to stick to Tykyraato's back but Tykyraato is turning into Timonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Timonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tykyraato.
Timonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Timonen, not yet.
Tykyraato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tykyraato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timonen's guard.
Timonen wants to get back to full guard.
Tykyraato is looking for a kimura but Timonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tykyraato to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tykyraato is working for a submission of some sort.
Tykyraato tries to stand and escape but Timonen is controlling the position.
Timonen is looking for a sweep. Tykyraato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timonen won't allow Tykyraato to pass to mount.
Tykyraato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Timonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tykyraato pulls his head out easily.
Tykyraato trying to mount his opponent but Timonen defends it.
Tykyraato wants to stand up but Timonen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Timonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tykyraato pulls his head out easily.
Timonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tykyraato is working for a kimura but Timonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Timonen is looking to improve his position.
Tykyraato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timonen is just riding it out for now. Tykyraato eventually gives up the hold.
Tykyraato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timonen looking for submissions off his back.
Tykyraato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timonen defends it well.
Tykyraato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Timonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timonen wants to improve his position but Tykyraato is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Tykyraato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tykyraato misses with a takedown attempt - Timonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tykyraato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tykyraato wants to free his trapped foot but Timonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Timonen moves into full guard.
Tykyraato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tykyraato seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tykyraato is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tykyraato is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Timonen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Timonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tykyraato looking for a guillotine from mount but Timonen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tykyraato is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Timonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tykyraato has a good base and remains in mount.
Tykyraato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Timonen is working to get back to half guard.
Timonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tykyraato with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tykyraato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Timonen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tykyraato is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Timonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tykyraato misses with a takedown attempt - Timonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Timonen there.
Antti Timonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timonen throws a shot from downtown. Tykyraato moves away and avoids it.
Tykyraato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Tykyraato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timonen scores with a one two! Tykyraato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tykyraato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timonen's guard.
Timonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tykyraato is one step ahead there.
Timonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tykyraato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tykyraato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tykyraato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Timonen is proving hard to escape from.
Timonen is looking for a triangle but Tykyraato pushes his legs off easily.
Tykyraato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Timonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tykyraato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tykyraato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timonen has Tykyraato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Timonen can't break the clinch.
Tykyraato landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Tykyraato.
Tykyraato is looking to control Timonen's arms but Timonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tykyraato has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timonen is trying to break free.
Tykyraato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timonen prevents it.
Timonen has had enough of the clinch but Tykyraato keeps him there for the moment.
Timonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tykyraato has him pressed against the ropes.
Timonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Timonen gets underhooks to prevent Tykyraato's takedown attempt.
Tykyraato avoiding damage.
Timonen has a couple of punches blocked by Tykyraato.
Tykyraato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Timonen breaks from the clinch.
Timonen digs a good hook to Tykyraato's body.
Timonen throws a series of punches but Tykyraato moves out of range.
Tykyraato instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tykyraato prevents Timonen from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tykyraato tries a knee to the head but Timonen blocks it.
Timonen breaks from the clinch.
Tykyraato closes the distance and clinches up with Timonen, looking for a takedown. Tykyraato pushes Timonen against the ropes but Timonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timonen clinches up with Tykyraato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Timonen looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Tykyraato dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tykyraato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tykyraato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tykyraato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tykyraato circles away.
Tykyraato staying out of range there.
Timonen slips a jab from Tykyraato.
Timonen throws a lazy right hand but Tykyraato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tykyraato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tykyraato misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tykyraato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tykyraato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tykyraato is looking to clinch.
Timonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tykyraato circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tykyraato is looking to clinch.
Tykyraato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tykyraato clinches but Timonen breaks the clinch
and Timonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tykyraato pushes Timonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Timonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Tykyraato has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tykyraato tries a knee to the head but Timonen blocks it.
Tykyraato prevents Timonen from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tykyraato.
Tykyraato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Tykyraato throws a looping overhand right but Timonen ducks down to avoid it.
Tykyraato fails with the takedown
and Timonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Tykyraato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tykyraato.
Tykyraato rushes Timonen and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tykyraato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Timonen.
Tykyraato scores a takedown into full mount!
Tykyraato is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Timonen cracks Tykyraato with an open hand slap.
Tykyraato misses with a takedown attempt - Timonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timonen cracks Tykyraato with an open hand slap.
Tykyraato is looking to clinch but Timonen is avoiding it.
Tykyraato wants to clinch.
Tykyraato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Timonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Timonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tykyraato misses with a takedown attempt
and Timonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Timonen.
Tykyraato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tykyraato tries to clinch up.
Tykyraato throws a solid leg kick but Timonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tykyraato.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tykyraato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Timonen misses with a hook.
Timonen throws a hook to the side of Tykyraato's head but Tykyraato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tykyraato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tykyraato is looking to clinch but Timonen is avoiding it.
Timonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timonen lands with a nice combination. Tykyraato backs away looking to recover.
Tykyraato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timonen.
Tykyraato wants to clinch up but Timonen keeps it at a distance.
Timonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Timonen.
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.
Tykyraato doesn't manage to clinch there - Timonen circles away.
Timonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tykyraato tries to clinch but Timonen moves away
and Timonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antti Timonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tykyraato misses with a leg kick.
Tykyraato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timonen.
Tykyraato slips a jab and a cross from Timonen.
Tykyraato forces Timonen back against the ropes and clinches.
Timonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Timonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Tykyraato won't allow it.
Tykyraato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tykyraato misses with a knee to the head.
Timonen has had enough of the clinch but Tykyraato keeps him there for the moment.
Tykyraato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timonen stalling in the clinch but Tykyraato improves position.
Tykyraato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tykyraato lands a takedown into guard.
Timonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tykyraato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niilo Tykyraato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tykyraato, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niilo Tykyraato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Skrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hoeremeisje. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Skrtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson throws a shot from downtown. Skrtic moves away and avoids it.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skrtic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skallagrimsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skrtic checks it well.
Skallagrimsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skrtic misses with a few strikes there.
Skrtic has managed to clinch.
Skallagrimsson'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.
Skallagrimsson stalling in the clinch but Skrtic improves position.
Skallagrimsson manages to break the clinch.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination that misses
and Skrtic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
Skrtic trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skrtic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skallagrimsson wants to stand but Skrtic is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrtic wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing Skrtic from controlling successfully.
Skrtic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrtic.
Skrtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skrtic misses with a few strikes there.
Skrtic closes the distance and clinches up with Skallagrimsson, looking for a takedown. Skrtic pushes Skallagrimsson against the ropes but Skallagrimsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skrtic misses with a looping left.
Skallagrimsson lands the left hand.
Skallagrimsson misses with a combination
and Skrtic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skrtic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Skallagrimsson breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Skallagrimsson is predictable there
and Skrtic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skallagrimsson's guard.
Skrtic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skrtic is controlling him.
Skrtic wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson has his foot on Skrtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrtic works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrtic looking to pass the guard.
Skrtic drops back looking for a leg! Skallagrimsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skallagrimsson manages to kick Skrtic off! Skrtic jumps back into Skallagrimsson's guard.
Skrtic is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Skallagrimsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skallagrimsson darts in and clinches Skrtic up against the ropes.
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.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrtic counters with a left and a right that stings Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skallagrimsson throws a leg kick
and Skrtic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrtic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
It looks like Petr Skrtic has been cut.
Skrtic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skrtic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the ropes.
Skallagrimsson manages to break the clinch.
Skrtic wants to clinch but Skallagrimsson slips to the side
and Skallagrimsson counters by clinching up.
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 Petr Skrtic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Skrtic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skrtic counters with a single leg into guard. Skallagrimsson didn't expect that.
Skrtic stands and throws Skallagrimsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skallagrimsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skrtic tries to score with some ground and pound. Skallagrimsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Skrtic tries for a kimura but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Skrtic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skallagrimsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Skallagrimsson misses with a low kick.
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrtic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skrtic moves in looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson pushes him off.
Skallagrimsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Skrtic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson drops Skrtic with a right and a left! Skallagrimsson comes rushing in but Skrtic regains his composure and manages to keep Skallagrimsson in guard.
Skrtic is rocked!
Skallagrimsson stands up from Skrtic's guard - Skallagrimsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrtic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the ropes.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skallagrimsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace here.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Skallagrimsson. That snapped Skrtic's head back.
Skallagrimsson drops Skrtic with a beautiful combination! Skrtic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skallagrimsson is looking for the KO!
Oh Skrtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Skallagrimsson! Skrtic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egill Skallagrimsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mikki Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mikki Hiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a series of punches but Hiiri moves out of range.
Hiiri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hiiri's lack of action.
Hiiri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hiiri pulls his head out easily.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiiri wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Hiiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiiri wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is pressing down on Hiiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiiri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hiiri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Hiiri taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hiiri tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is not content to let Hiiri control the position.
Hiiri is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiiri is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hiiri throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
mikki Hiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hiiri throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Hiiri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiiri prevents Smith from improving his position.
Hiiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Hiiri stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hiiri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Hiiri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hiiri is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Hiiri has given up his back. Will we see Smith going for some submissions?
Hiiri has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hiiri wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Hiiri tries to break free.
Hiiri just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Hiiri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith landing with strikes.
Smith has Hiiri flattened out and is raining down punches.
Smith keeps control of the position as Hiiri tries to break free.
Smith is looking to control Hiiri but Hiiri is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Hiiri right now.
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mikki Hiiri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiiri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hiiri is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Hiiri's guard.
Hiiri keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Hiiri to sweep him here.
Hiiri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiiri tries to get out of the position.
Hiiri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiiri from controlling successfully.
Smith 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.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Hiiri pushes his legs off easily.
mikki Hiiri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hiiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hiiri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hiiri is proving a slippery customer.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hiiri is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hiiri's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith avoiding Hiiri 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith has Hiiri flattened out and is raining down punches.
Smith has the hooks in. Hiiri is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith wants to control but Hiiri is keeping busy.
Smith keeps control of the position as Hiiri tries to break free.
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hiiri defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith scores with punches to the body.
Hiiri is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Hiiri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hiiri rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
Hiiri is covering up but some of the strikes from Smith are getting through and doing damage.
Hiiri tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith punishes Hiiri with strikes from the back mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hiiri.
Hiiri is keeping busy.
Hiiri just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hiiri is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hiiri tries to break free.
Hiiri just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hiiri breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mikki Hiiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hiiri tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hiiri's guard now.
Hiiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith pushes down on Hiiri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hiiri tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiiri keeps working.
Hiiri trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hiiri shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
mikki Hiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiiri tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiiri.
Hiiri has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hiiri!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mikki Hiiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiiri is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hiiri tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith not allowing Hiiri to control his hands.
Smith is hanging on to Hiiri's back as he tries to escape.
Smith working for the choke.
Hiiri turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiiri from controlling successfully.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hiiri is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hiiri's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri is in bad spot here.
Hiiri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hiiri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hiiri tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Hiiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Hiiri is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hiiri is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Kenneth Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiiri wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith landing punches.
Hiiri can't escape the position.
Hiiri regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Hiiri tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Hiiri is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiiri 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mikki Hiiri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pellervo Pakkotoisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pellervo Pakkotoisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkotoisto misses with a takedown attempt - Flashlighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flashlighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkotoisto.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that half lands.
Pakkotoisto looks for a takedown but Flashlighter sprawls well.
A big right from Pakkotoisto misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a two punch combination.
Pakkotoisto shoots in for a double leg but Flashlighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter misses with a few strikes there.
Pakkotoisto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pakkotoisto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flashlighter punishes Pakkotoisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Flashlighter misses with the combination.
Pakkotoisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flashlighter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkotoisto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flashlighter is now in Pakkotoisto's guard. A big mistake from Pakkotoisto there, giving up the dominant position!
Pakkotoisto is breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto wants to hit a switch here but Flashlighter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pakkotoisto there!
Flashlighter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flashlighter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pakkotoisto is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Pakkotoisto is working hard here to advance position.
Flashlighter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pakkotoisto is looking to get to half guard.
Flashlighter tries to control but Pakkotoisto wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flashlighter prevents Pakkotoisto from getting the reversal.
Flashlighter trying to control but Pakkotoisto is having none of it.
Pakkotoisto can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flashlighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pakkotoisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flashlighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pakkotoisto's guard.
Flashlighter wanted to stand there but Pakkotoisto had control of the position.
Pakkotoisto keeping busy on the bottom but Flashlighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pakkotoisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flashlighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flashlighter's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter 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.
Pakkotoisto misses with a double jab
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick. That will keep Pakkotoisto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pakkotoisto has his takedown stuffed
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Flashlighter does no damage.
Flashlighter is breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Pakkotoisto moves out of range.
Pakkotoisto takes one to the side of the head.
Flashlighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Pakkotoisto. Pakkotoisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakkotoisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flashlighter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flashlighter.
Nice takedown defense from Flashlighter. No joy for Pakkotoisto on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakkotoisto's head.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter works over Pakkotoisto's head and body with a nice combination.
Flashlighter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pakkotoisto tries to clinch up but Flashlighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Pakkotoisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flashlighter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pakkotoisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that Pakkotoisto semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flashlighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pakkotoisto counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pakkotoisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flashlighter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pakkotoisto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Flashlighter is trying to stand.
Pakkotoisto wants to finish this one by submission but Flashlighter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pakkotoisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkotoisto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pakkotoisto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flashlighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flashlighter and Pakkotoisto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flashlighter is pushing Pakkotoisto's head away, looking to escape. Pakkotoisto manages to hold on to the position though.
Pakkotoisto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flashlighter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pakkotoisto but great work by Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flashlighter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flashlighter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Flashlighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Flashlighter misses
and Pakkotoisto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flashlighter!
Pakkotoisto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flashlighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flashlighter and Pakkotoisto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pakkotoisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pakkotoisto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flashlighter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flashlighter scores with a head kick.
Pakkotoisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Flashlighter sprawls well. He's pushed Pakkotoisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flashlighter fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pakkotoisto.
Pakkotoisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pakkotoisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flashlighter is fending him off so far but Pakkotoisto persists. Nope, Flashlighter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Flashlighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Flashlighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Flashlighter to work.
Pakkotoisto has Flashlighter pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Flashlighter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flashlighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pakkotoisto's sensitive parts.
Flashlighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flashlighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flashlighter lands a high kick!
Pakkotoisto blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Pakkotoisto avoids them all with ease.
Pakkotoisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pakkotoisto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flashlighter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pakkotoisto has Flashlighter in his guard.
Pakkotoisto has an active guard here but Flashlighter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter wants to stand up but Pakkotoisto is controlling the position.
Pakkotoisto wants to improve his position but Flashlighter is controlling well.
Pakkotoisto gets back to full guard.
Pakkotoisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flashlighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flashlighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flashlighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pakkotoisto, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a one two combo.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pakkotoisto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Pakkotoisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands with a nice combination. Pakkotoisto backs away looking to recover.
Pakkotoisto closes the distance and clinches up with Flashlighter, looking for a takedown. Pakkotoisto pushes Flashlighter against the ropes but Flashlighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flashlighter connects with a jab.
No luck for Pakkotoisto with that takedown attempt.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
Flashlighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Pakkotoisto stumbling back into the ropes.
Flashlighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pakkotoisto.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab
and Pakkotoisto counters with a left and a right that stings Flashlighter.
Good shot there by Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease.
Flashlighter connects with a jab.
Pakkotoisto ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto wants to clinch.
Pakkotoisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flashlighter counters with a series of strikes. Pakkotoisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pakkotoisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pakkotoisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab
and Pakkotoisto counters with a shoot takedown. Flashlighter fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Flashlighter.
I've got Flashlighter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekkarinen comes to the ring accompanied by Gay Bar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Pekkarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Maansiirto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirto shoots in but Pekkarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekkarinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maansiirto.
Maansiirto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maansiirto trying to control the action but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Maansiirto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pekkarinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maansiirto is looking to take a break and control but Pekkarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen tries to buck Maansiirto off but Maansiirto is having none of it.
Pekkarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Maansiirto is looking to take a break and control but Pekkarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen pushes Maansiirto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maansiirto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maansiirto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pekkarinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maansiirto is controlling him well.
Pekkarinen is looking to reverse the position.
Maansiirto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maansiirto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pekkarinen keeps working.
Pekkarinen sneaks back into half guard.
Maansiirto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pekkarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maansiirto.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maansiirto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pekkarinen!
Maansiirto looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maansiirto working for a guillotine from mount but Pekkarinen is in no mood to give up.
Maansiirto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen tries to buck Maansiirto off but he can't manage it.
Pekkarinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pekkarinen really wants to buck Maansiirto off and get back to his feet.
Pekkarinen is working to get back to half guard.
Maansiirto wants to control the pace but Pekkarinen is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pekkarinen is trying to escape the mount.
Maansiirto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pekkarinen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pekkarinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pekkarinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pekkarinen is working to get back to half guard.
Maansiirto wants to finish this one by submission but Pekkarinen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maansiirto.
Maansiirto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pekkarinen is surviving well by controlling Maansiirto's body position as best he can.
Maansiirto is working for a guillotine from mount but Pekkarinen frees his head quite easily.
Maansiirto fails to advance to Pekkarinen's back.
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.
Pekkarinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pekkarinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maansiirto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pekkarinen is holding on tight.
Pekkarinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maansiirto thowing shots but they're missing.
Pekkarinen regains half guard.
Maansiirto is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maansiirto tries to pass to full mount but Pekkarinen defends it.
Maansiirto is looking for a kimura but Pekkarinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maansiirto to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Maansiirto 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.
Pekkarinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maansiirto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pekkarinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maansiirto on the ground.
Maansiirto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maansiirto prevents Pekkarinen from escaping the position.
Pekkarinen regains half guard.
Maansiirto is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maansiirto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekkarinen defending well though.
Maansiirto stops Pekkarinen from getting back to his feet.
Maansiirto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pekkarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pekkarinen tries to kick Maansiirto off but Maansiirto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maansiirto clinches up with Pekkarinen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maansiirto tries to pull guard but Pekkarinen won't allow it.
Maansiirto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pekkarinen manages to break the clinch.
Maansiirto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maansiirto scores with a takedown into Pekkarinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maansiirto!
Pekkarinen blocks Maansiirto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pekkarinen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Maansiirto blocks a jab.
Maansiirto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maansiirto pushes down on Pekkarinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maansiirto wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is defending well.
Maansiirto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maansiirto working over Pekkarinen with some ground and pound. Pekkarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pekkarinen is not content to let Maansiirto control the position.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maansiirto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maansiirto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pekkarinen keeps working.
Pekkarinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maansiirto is controlling him well.
Maansiirto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pekkarinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maansiirto trying to control the position but Pekkarinen is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to his feet.
Maansiirto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pekkarinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maansiirto tries to get to full guard but Pekkarinen has control of the leg.
Pekkarinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Maansiirto avoids it well.
Maansiirto has a takedown stuffed.
Mauri Pekkarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Maansiirto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Maansiirto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pekkarinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maansiirto prevents Pekkarinen from getting back to his feet.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Maansiirto from controlling successfully.
Maansiirto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekkarinen is retaining full guard.
Pekkarinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Maansiirto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pekkarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Maansiirto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pekkarinen as he jumps to the side.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maansiirto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pekkarinen is looking to reverse the position.
Pekkarinen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Maansiirto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maansiirto trying to control the position but Pekkarinen is working away.
Maansiirto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to his feet but Maansiirto drags him back down.
Reima Maansiirto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maansiirto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pekkarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maansiirto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pekkarinen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pekkarinen is not content to let Maansiirto control the position.
Pekkarinen tries to buck Maansiirto off but Maansiirto is having none of it.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to his feet but Maansiirto drags him back down.
Maansiirto moves into full mount!
Pekkarinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maansiirto.
Pekkarinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maansiirto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pekkarinen is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reima Maansiirto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch Schulz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dutch Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hero wants to control but Schulz is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hero.
Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schulz tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Hero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hero working away.
Hero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schulz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schulz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hero tries for a kimura but Schulz is defending well.
Schulz is looking to regain half guard here but Hero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schulz is trying to improve his position.
Schulz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Schulz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hero knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hero for a finish.
Schulz looks gassed!
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hero turns into Schulz and is now in his guard.
Schulz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hero tries for a kimura but Schulz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hero working away.
Hero tries for a kimura but Schulz is defending well.
Hero tries for a kimura but Schulz is defending well.
Schulz gets back to half guard.
Schulz is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Schulz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schulz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hero trying to control but Schulz is working from the bottom.
Schulz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hero 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 Hero's back instead.
Hero manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schulz's guard. Nice work there by Hero.
Hero advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schulz!
Schulz tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schulz is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schulz is surviving well by controlling Hero's body position as best he can.
Hero fails to move to back control.
Hero 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.
Hero unloads with some shots from mount but Schulz bucks and avoids them well.
Hero takes Schulz's back.
Hero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schulz is defending well though. Hero let's go of the attempt for now.
Hero misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schulz.
Hero sneaks back into half guard.
Schulz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schulz.
Hero moves into full guard.
Hero has his foot on Schulz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schulz works his way back into a safe position though.
Hero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schulz has his hands clasped together but Hero extends an breaks Schulz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Hero!
Sub Hero retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iko Rapada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the ring accompanied by RUN DMC - Down With The King. Rapada has chosen M83-We Own The Sky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iko Rapada!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapada is keeping the position for now.
Rapada will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rapada regains half guard.
Rapada looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rapada defends it well.
Rapada actively working from the bottom here.
Rapada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rapada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Rapada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rapada manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Rapada's guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Rapada is keeping the position.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rapada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapada is keeping the position for now.
Roberts has gone for a leg lock! Rapada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roberts's guard.
Rapada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rapada 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.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Rapada controlling him for the moment.
Rapada gets to his feet. Roberts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rapada throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Rapada tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rapada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Rapada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapada.
Rapada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapada scores with a three punch combo!
Roberts is rocked!
Rapada misses with a two punch combination.
Rapada drops Roberts with a left and a right! Oh, Roberts is hurt - Rapada dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Rapada keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts is not content to let Rapada control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Rapada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left and a right from Rapada both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Rapada misses.
Rapada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
No joy there for Rapada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapada stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rapada.
Rapada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rapada misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rapada manages to get back to half guard.
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rapada is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rapada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Rapada moves into full guard.
Rapada has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertsis looking to pass into half guard but Rapada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rapada is in guard.
Rapada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping busy on the bottom but Rapada has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Rapada trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Rapada has control of the leg.
Rapada works his way into side control.
Rapada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts taking a bit of punishment here - Rapada scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Rapada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
Rapada is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts moves into full guard.
Rapada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Rapada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rapada defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapada is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Rapada circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rapada's waist but Rapada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Rapada that sends Roberts to the canvas. Roberts tries to scramble back to his feet but Rapada brings him back down into side control.
Rapada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rapada decides to stand back up.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Rapada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rapada stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice combo by Rapada! Oh, that's hurt him - Roberts falls to the canvas and Rapada follows him into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rapada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Roberts is trying to work for a sweep but Rapada has mounted him!
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rapada has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roberts tries to reverse the position but Rapada maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rapada has taken his back.
Rapada keeps control of the position as Roberts tries to break free.
Rapada patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rapada is looking for the choke from the back position but Roberts is controlling his hands well.
Roberts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rapada's guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Roberts won't allow Rapada to sweep him here.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rapada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rapada is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rapada pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Rapada really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rapada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Rapada is defending the position.
Rapada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts is pressing down on Rapada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rapada is holding on for now.
Rapada punching from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roberts is working for a kimura here but Rapada manages to reverse the position and he's now in Roberts's guard.
Rapada advances position into side control!
Rapada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rapada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rapada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rapada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Rapada tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapada trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts tries to roll over but Rapada keeps him under control.
Rapada is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Rapada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rapada pulls his head out easily.
Rapada postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roberts to stand up.
Rapada misses with an uppercut.
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.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Rapada sprawls well.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapada circles away.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapada looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapada connects with a crisp jab.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Rapada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iko Rapada dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapada.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Rapada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rapada lands a high kick to the side of Roberts's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rapada dives into guard, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapada slips nicely into half guard.
Rapada thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Rapada passes to side control.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Rapada works to advance to full mount. Roberts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rapada gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rapada tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapada circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Rapada shows good takedown defense.
Rapada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapada tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapada to the ground. Rapada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Rapada circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapada lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapada takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapada.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Rapada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Rapada which made him look bad.
Rapada misses with a head kick.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Rapada tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rapada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big right from Rapada misses.
Rapada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rapada stuffs the takedown.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapada cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Jake Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rapada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iko Rapada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iko Rapada!
Iko Rapada is the new middleweight champion!
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