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The Begginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuomo Koivisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomo Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Henry!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koivisto is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Koivisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Koivisto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Koivisto tries to move into range but Henry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henry throws a head kick that Koivisto semi-blocks.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koivisto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henry regains half guard.
Henry looking for submissions off his back.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koivisto is controlling him.
Henry is looking for a triangle but Koivisto pushes his legs off easily.
Henry is looking for a triangle but Koivisto pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivisto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.
Koivisto wants to get up but he can't break Henry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koivisto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Koivisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henry is working for a kimura but Koivisto is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to advance position but Koivisto won't allow it.
Henry is taking a breather. Koivisto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koivisto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Henry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Wickline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Wickline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoto Shogun !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickline shoots in and bounces Shogun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wickline forces his way into half guard.
Wickline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shogun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shogun is trying to stand back up but Wickline is controlling him
Wickline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wickline is working for a kimura but Shogun is defending it quite comfortably.
Wickline is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shogun has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline trying to mount his opponent but Shogun defends it.
Wickline seems to be looking for submissions.
Shogun pushes Wickline off looking to stand but Wickline dives back in and keeps control.
Wickline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shogun defends it well.
Wickline is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shogun is just riding it out for now. Wickline eventually gives up the hold.
Wickline is breathing heavily.
Shogun tries to kick Wickline off but Wickline keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Wickline is looking for a kimura but Shogun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wickline to get the leverage.
Shogun pushes Wickline off looking to stand but Wickline dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wickline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shogun defends it well.
Wickline is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wickline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wickline.
Shogun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wickline shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wickline was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wickline is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shogun is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shogun flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wickline anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shogun and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wickline slips an arm under Shogun chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wickline has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wickline is squeezing on Shogun like an anaconda would it's prey. Shogun fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Wickline!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Filip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Filip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filip takes the fight into the clinch.
Filip wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filip has him pressed against the cage.
Filip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnov smiles and moves away.
Filip shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filip looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Filip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Smirnov.
Filip shoots in but no luck this time.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Filip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Filip persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov lands a jab to the head.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Filip shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick there by Smirnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filip avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Filip tries to clinch there but Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Smirnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filip fails with the takedown.
Filip is breathing heavily.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Filip's ribs.
Smirnov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maksim Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filip crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smirnov - the referee stops the clock and Filip gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smirnov. Filip manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filip blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filip misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Filip shoots in but Smirnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filip takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Filip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filip looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smirnov.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nikola Filip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filip will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Smirnov misses.
Filip 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.
Filip trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filip tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filip is working hard here to advance position.
Filip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smirnov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smirnov has escaped and now he's on top!
Filip doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Filip controlling the position.
Filip is looking for a triangle but Smirnov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filip is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filip throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Filip had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smirnov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Filip Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smirnov's back instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filip looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filip patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Smirnov 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.
Filip shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Filip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Filip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikola Filip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Smirnov. No joy for Filip on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Filip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filip shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Filip showed some decent athleticism there.
Filip uses his free foot to push down on Smirnov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smirnov.
Smirnov holds on for dear life.
Filip throwing strikes here but Smirnov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying to stand.
Filip is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Filip throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smirnov's waist but Smirnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filip off to one side.
Filip blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Filip avoids the head kick by Smirnov.
Horrible takedown by Filip or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filip clinches.
Filip drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filip keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filip tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Filip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smirnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands with a right to the head.
Filip prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Filip prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Filip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smirnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smirnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Filip won't allow it.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Filip.
Filip fails to pull guard.
Filip keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filip has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Filip has double underhooks.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Smirnov is trying to break the clinch but Filip has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Filip tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smirnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filip tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Filip decides to pull guard.
Smirnov won't allow Filip to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Filip controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
Filip wants to sweep but no luck.
Filip lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smirnov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filip jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smirnov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Filip trying to control the position but Smirnov is working away.
Filip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirnov is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Filip dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Filip shoots in looking for a takedown. Smirnov tries to sprawl out of it but Filip keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smirnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filip moves into range and clinches up with Smirnov.
Filip manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smirnov wants to stand but Filip is controlling his posture from full guard.
Filip trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filip had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smirnov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Filip Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smirnov's back instead.
Smirnov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Filip's arms.
Smirnov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Filip off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Filip is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smirnov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Filip is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smirnov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Filip is looking for the choke from the back position but Smirnov is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filip is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Filip looking for the choke but no joy.
Filip wants to control but Smirnov manages to buck him off and is now in Filip's guard! Nice work there by Smirnov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to stand but Filip has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Filip is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smirnov is looking to escape.
Filip 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.
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.
Smirnov won't allow Filip to pass to mount.
Filip wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filip wants to work for an arm triangle but Smirnov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filip trying to advance position but Smirnov counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Filip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filip 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Filip!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Kultainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roni Kultainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Kultainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kultainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key clinches but Kultainen breaks the clinch
and Kultainen counters with a single leg into guard. Key didn't expect that.
Key wants to sweep here but Kultainen controlling him for the moment.
Key had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kultainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Key Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kultainen's back instead.
Key is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kultainen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kultainen tries to escape but Key has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kultainen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Key.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kultainen turns into Key and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kultainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Key Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kultainen's back instead.
Kultainen trying to get back to his feet but Key is in full control for now.
Kultainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultainen is trying to stand up here but Key is controlling him well.
Kultainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Key is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kultainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kultainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Key looks gassed!
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kultainen postures up and lands a big shot to Key's brow.
Kultainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kultainen preventing the sweep.
Kultainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kultainen decides to stand back up. Kultainen steps back and let's Key get back to his feet.
Key shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kultainen pinned against the cage. Kultainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Kultainen has him pressed against the cage.
Key gets underhooks to prevent Kultainen's takedown attempt.
Key changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kultainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Key connects with a jab.
Key connects with a crisp jab.
Kultainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kultainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key closes the distance looking for a takedown. Key picks Kultainen up and slams him brutally to the floor. Kultainen is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tim Key!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Spanket!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Spanket. No joy for Payette on that attempt.
Payette looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Payette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Charles Payette has been cut.
Payette slips a jab and a cross from Spanket.
Spanket decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spanket is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Payette has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanket tries to pass to full mount but Payette defends it.
Spanket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payette defends it well.
Spanket seems to be looking for submissions.
Payette is defending against the submission attempts here by Spanket.
Payette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spanket's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spanket's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette looking for the choke from the back.
Payette tries to get the hooks in deep but Spanket pushed the leg off.
Spanket tries to roll but Payette sticks to his back.
Payette trying to control momentarily.
Spanket breaks Payette 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Payette can't keep his opponent in guard - Spanket advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spanket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanket is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spanket is working for a submission of some sort.
Spanket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payette is just riding it out for now. Spanket eventually gives up the hold.
Spanket trying to pass the guard but Payette defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette is defending against the submission attempts here by Spanket.
Spanket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payette defends it well.
Spanket passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Payette !
Spanket looking for a guillotine from mount but Payette is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanket goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Payette turns into him and now he's in Spanket's guard.
Payette really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payette trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payette won't allow Spanket to sweep him here.
Payette trying to control but Spanket is working from the bottom.
Spanket working for a triangle but Payette defends it easily.
Payette wants to control from the top but Spanket keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spanket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Payette 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spanket looks to throw the jab but Payette is out of range.
Spanket gets a clinch.
Spanket has Payette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spanket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spanket misses with a few strikes there.
Spanket darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spanket throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanket closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Payette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spanket postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Payette to stand up.
Spanket loads up on a big right hand but Payette slips the punch.
Payette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanket circles away.
Charles Payette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Spanket.
Spanket misses the shot to the body.
Spanket uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanket swings for the body but Payette moves out of range.
Payette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanket fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanket throws a right and a left that Payette avoids nicely.
Spanket is looking to clinch.
Spanket throws a series of punches but Payette moves out of range.
Payette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spanket but Spanket pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spanket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payette tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spanket just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Payette . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payette tries to pull guard but Spanket holds him up against the cage and eventually Payette drops back down to his feet.
Payette keeps control of Spanket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spanket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spanket scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spanket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Spanket does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Spanket.
Spanket misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanket fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Payette sprawls well initially but Spanket persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Payette won't allow Spanket to pass to mount.
Spanket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spanket is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Payette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payette trying to control here.
Spanket is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanket.
Spanket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payette defends it well.
Spanket trying to mount his opponent but Payette defends it.
Spanket is working for a submission of some sort.
Payette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Spanket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spanket seems to be working for a kimura but Payette defends the submission attempt.
Spanket tries to stand and escape but Payette actually recovers to full guard.
Spanket pushes down on Payette 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payette trying to control but Spanket postures up.
Spanket 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spanket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Payette 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spanket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spanket throws a right hand that Payette ducks under and follows up with a left that Payette also avoids with ease.
Payette has a takedown stuffed.
Spanket scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spanket throws a series of punches but Payette avoids them all with ease.
Spanket misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payette misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payette shoots in for a double leg but Spanket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spanket throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payette tries to pull guard but Spanket holds him up against the cage and eventually Payette drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Payette . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spanket looking for submissions off his back.
Payette not doing much here.
Spanket makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanket.
Payette has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spanket to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Payette is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spanket pulls down on the head and he's put Payette to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Spanket!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and juha eskileinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dean had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, juha eskileinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eskileinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dean is trying to control eskileinen's posture but eskileinen avoids it.
Dean bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dean could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dean moves into range and clinches up with eskileinen.
Dean pulls guard successfully.
Dean is looking to stand up but eskileinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from eskileinen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
eskileinen is working Dean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
eskileinen throws and elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in eskileinen's guard. Nice move by Dean!
Dean trying to control but eskileinen is working from the bottom.
eskileinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean passes eskileinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
eskileinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dean seems content to control.
eskileinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for eskileinen.
eskileinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dean's guard.
eskileinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
eskileinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
eskileinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
eskileinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
eskileinen looks gassed!
Dean pushes eskileinen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in eskileinen's guard.
Dean sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
eskileinen tries to strike from the bottom.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
eskileinen looking for a sweep. Not yet eskileinen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean advances position into side control!
eskileinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean trying to control the action but eskileinen is working from the bottom.
eskileinen is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eskileinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
eskileinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dean drops an elbow to the side of eskileinen's head.
eskileinen tries to get to full guard but Dean has control of the leg.
Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if eskileinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
eskileinen tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
eskileinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
eskileinen lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dean blocks the strikes from eskileinen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
eskileinen feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, eskileinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
eskileinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
eskileinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dean's head.
eskileinen lands a couple of digs.
eskileinen throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but eskileinen is one step ahead there.
Dean trying to strike off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dean holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from eskileinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but juha eskileinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
eskileinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. eskileinen won't be happy with that.
eskileinen tries to bench press Dean off him but Dean keeps the position.
Dean is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt eskileinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dean stands up and beckons eskileinen to his feet.
Jimmy Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean feints and as eskileinen raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
eskileinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimmy Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
eskileinen is breathing heavily.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
eskileinen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
eskileinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dean wants to control from the top but eskileinen keeps moving.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
eskileinen misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
eskileinen wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Dean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of eskileinen is proving hard to escape from.
eskileinen looking for a sweep. Not yet eskileinen, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
eskileinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dean preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
eskileinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dean.
Jimmy Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of juha eskileinen.
eskileinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
eskileinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
eskileinen thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from eskileinen.
eskileinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dean defending well though.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but eskileinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean pulls eskileinen in to control the position.
eskileinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
eskileinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
eskileinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
eskileinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
eskileinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
eskileinen thows a big elbow that misses.
eskileinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. eskileinen tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag eskileinen to the ground. eskileinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
eskileinen wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dean lands a nice short elbow.
Dean wants to pass to mount but eskileinen is defending the position.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
eskileinen gets back to full guard.
eskileinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dean lands with an overhand left.
Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
eskileinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
eskileinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
eskileinen manages to get to full guard.
eskileinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
eskileinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
eskileinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
eskileinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, eskileinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
eskileinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dean's face.
eskileinen with shots to the head and body - Dean looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dean taking shots to the head.
Dean wants to hold on but eskileinen pushes him away.
Dean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Dean slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
eskileinen winds up and cracks Dean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
eskileinen throwing shots but Dean is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to escape.
Dean misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dean trying to control here.
eskileinen is pressing down on Dean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dean is holding on for now.
Dean kicks off eskileinen and gets to his feet.
Dean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
eskileinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
eskileinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
eskileinen wants the takedown. Dean is fighting it off but eskileinen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dean's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as eskileinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
eskileinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
eskileinen pushes down on Dean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of eskileinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take eskileinen's back!
Dean has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. eskileinen is defending well but eventually Dean manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! eskileinen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Dean!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EJ Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Game: South Side . EJ Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bumpy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumpy Johnson is looking to clinch but EJ Johnson is avoiding it.
Bumpy Johnson tries to clinch there but EJ Johnson circles away.
Bumpy Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bumpy Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - EJ Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
EJ Johnson has Bumpy Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bumpy Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to EJ Johnson's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bumpy Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Bumpy Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Bumpy Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but EJ Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
EJ Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Bumpy Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bumpy Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bumpy Johnson misses with a knee strike.
EJ Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
EJ Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Bumpy Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bumpy Johnson tries a knee to the head but EJ Johnson blocks it.
EJ Johnson missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bumpy Johnson.
EJ Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EJ Johnson tries to pull guard but Bumpy Johnson won't allow it.
EJ Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bumpy Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
EJ Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bumpy Johnson.
EJ Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
EJ Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bumpy Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bumpy Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to EJ Johnson's face.
Bumpy Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
EJ Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Bumpy Johnson to the mat.
EJ Johnson working a defensive guard here.
EJ Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Bumpy Johnson from standing up.
Bumpy Johnson looks gassed!
Bumpy Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. EJ Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
EJ Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bumpy Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
EJ Johnson pushes a forearm under Bumpy Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bumpy Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). EJ Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Ankerias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gustaf thornqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankerias comes to the cage accompanied by Teräsbetoni - Teräksen varjo. Iiro Ankerias has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Ankerias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, gustaf thornqvist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankerias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has thornqvist pinned against the cage. thornqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
thornqvist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ankerias could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thornqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
thornqvist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
thornqvist 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.
Ankerias is stalling in the full guard.
Ankerias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. thornqvist is keeping the position for now.
thornqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
thornqvist keeping moving, preventing Ankerias from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
thornqvist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ankerias tries for a takedown but thornqvist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iiro Ankerias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankerias fails with the takedown.
Ankerias 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
thornqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ankerias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. thornqvist is keeping the position for now.
Ankerias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ankerias preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Ankerias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ankerias tries for a takedown but thornqvist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ankerias closes the distance and clinches up with thornqvist, looking for a takedown. Ankerias pushes thornqvist against the cage but thornqvist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankerias gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankerias controls the position from side control.
thornqvist is looking to reverse the position.
thornqvist is not content to let Ankerias control the position.
thornqvist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankerias is trying to control the action in half guard but thornqvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
thornqvist wants to get back to full guard.
thornqvist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
thornqvist tries to get to full guard but Ankerias has control of the leg.
Ankerias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Ankerias controlling the pace for now.
thornqvist can't escape the position.
thornqvist is breathing heavily.
thornqvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ankerias content just to control the position here.
thornqvist tries to reverse the position but Ankerias maintains control.
Ankerias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ankerias looking to control but thornqvist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thornqvist working to try and regain half guard.
thornqvist has given up his back. Will we see Ankerias going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
thornqvist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ankerias controls the position.
thornqvist rolls, trying to escape but Ankerias keeps control of the position.
thornqvist wants to control his opponent's hands but Ankerias gets his hands free.
thornqvist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ankerias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
thornqvist gets back to half guard.
thornqvist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for thornqvist.
thornqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
thornqvist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ankerias!
thornqvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
thornqvist has control of Ankerias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ankerias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
thornqvist has control of Ankerias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ankerias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ankerias tries to lock up and control but thornqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
thornqvist working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ankerias tries to hold on but thornqvist pushes him away.
Ankerias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as thornqvist tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ankerias tries to hold on but thornqvist postures up.
thornqvist punching from mount but Ankerias doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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 Iiro Ankerias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ankerias feints and as thornqvist raises his hands in defense, Ankerias changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ankerias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
thornqvist keeping moving, preventing Ankerias from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Iiro Ankerias just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ankerias tries for a takedown but thornqvist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from thornqvist as Ankerias shoots in.
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.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with thornqvist but thornqvist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iiro Ankerias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
thornqvist stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankerias shoots in for a double leg but thornqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ankerias shoots in looking for a takedown. thornqvist tries to sprawl out of it but Ankerias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. thornqvist 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown by Ankerias or perhaps it was just good defense by thornqvist which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iiro Ankerias.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ankerias, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oedipus Galactican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahokas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Invincible Adelitas Way. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oedipus Galactican!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
Galactican pulls guard effortlessly.
Galactican wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas working some strikes from top position.
Ahokas throws a big right hand that misses.
Galactican is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galactican utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galactican's head.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Galactican defends it.
Ahokas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galactican defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Galactican keeping control of the position.
Ahokas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galactican!
Ahokas scoring with strikes but Galactican is staying in there.
Galactican tries to lock up and control but Ahokas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahokas landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas goes for an armbar but Galactican turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Galactican.
Ahokas has his foot on Galactican's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galactican works his way back into a safe position though.
Galactican has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ahokas is proving hard to escape from.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galactican is one step ahead there.
Galactican has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ahokas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Galactican is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ahokas pulls down on the head and he's put Galactican to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jiri Ahokas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thirsty Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Manowar - Kill With Power. Thirsty Thurston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thirsty Thurston!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thurston ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Thurston shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lenny Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thirsty Thurston.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Thurston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thurston moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Thurston slips the punch.
Thurston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Thurston persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Thurston avoids nicely.
Thurston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin tries to bum rush Thurston with a series of wild strikes but Thurston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Thurston moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Thurston or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin which made him look bad.
Griffin tries to bum rush Thurston with a series of wild strikes but Thurston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thurston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Thurston looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thurston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thurston.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thurston.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Thurston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Thurston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin with a poor takedown
and Thurston counters with a shoot takedown. Griffin fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thurston on the ground.
Thurston trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thurston has passed into side control.
Griffin tries to bench press Thurston off him but Thurston keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thurston fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Thurston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thurston blocks a jab.
Thurston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thurston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thurston fails with the takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lenny Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thirsty Thurston.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin wants to clinch but Thurston slips to the side
and Thurston counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin is looking to stand back up but Thurston counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Griffin.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Thurston working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thurston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thurston breaks from Griffin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Griffin wants to control but Thurston is having none of it.
Griffin tries to buck Thurston off but Thurston takes his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurston working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Griffin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Thurston has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Griffin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thirsty Thurston!
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