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SISU 36: Pekoni vs Lapointe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoffer Kvam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfagri comes to the ring accompanied by Pursuit of Vikings. 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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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haraldr Harfagri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoffer Kvam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvam scores with a takedown into Harfagri's guard.
Kvam cracks Harfagri with a solid left hand.
Kvam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kvam trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harfagri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harfagri has his feet on Kvam's thighs here. He's pushed Kvam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haraldr Harfagri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikamoinen Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix has chosen Punttisali as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Aikamoinen Mulkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulkku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mulkku trying to control from half guard but Gammarix is working away.
Mulkku perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mulkku is tying to control. Gammarix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mulkku content to control rather than advance.
Gammarix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mulkku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mulkku works his way into side control.
Gammarix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gammarix wants to get back to his feet but Mulkku is dominant here and he's now got Gammarix's back!
Mulkku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gammarix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gammarix tries to lock up and control but Mulkku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gammarix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gammarix is trying to reverse the position but instead Mulkku has taken his back - oops!
Mulkku is not going to allow Gammarix to sit and survive in this position.
Gammarix wants to escape 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.
Gammarix has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mulkku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mulkku thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mulkku controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mulkku trying to control.
Mulkku working for the choke.
Mulkku is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gammarix defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mulkku is breathing heavily.
Mulkku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gammarix has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mulkku could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gammarix turns into Mulkku and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gammarix trying to control but Mulkku is working from the bottom.
Gammarix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulkku controls Gammarix momentarily but Gammarix frees himself.
Gammarix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mulkku, up you get!
Gammarix misses with a takedown attempt
and Mulkku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gammarix thinking.
Gammarix gets a clinch.
Gammarix is working for takedown but Mulkku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mulkku has Gammarix pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gammarix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gammarix jumps guard but Mulkku stands there with Gammarix around his waist. Gammarix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aikamoinen Mulkku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prusel Gammarix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku has picked Gammarix up - he's going for a ride! Mulkku dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mulkku is working for a submission of some sort.
Gammarix is looking for a sweep. Mulkku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulkku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gammarix!
Mulkku controlling from the full mount.
Mulkku wants to control the pace but Gammarix is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aikamoinen Mulkku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gammarix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gammarix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mulkku looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulkku, not yet.
Mulkku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gammarix stopping the sweep attempt from Mulkku.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulkku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gammarix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mulkku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mulkku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mulkku!
Mulkku wants to control but Gammarix is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gammarix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gammarix is looking to reverse the position.
Mulkku scores with punches from side control.
Gammarix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mulkku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mulkku wants to take a breather but Gammarix is having none of it.
Mulkku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gammarix is trying to control but can't.
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.
Gammarix wants to get back to his feet.
Mulkku is taking a breather. Gammarix 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.
Mulkku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gammarix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulkku.
Mulkku seems to be working for a kimura but Gammarix defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix is looking to control Mulkku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gammarix avoid being mounted?
Gammarix tries to kick Mulkku off but Mulkku 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.
Mulkku clinches up against the ropes.
Gammarix is trying to trip Mulkku. He has hold of a leg but Mulkku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gammarix persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gammarix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulkku is keeping the position for now.
Gammarix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulkku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulkku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulkku trying to keep a closed guard but Gammarix is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulkku is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix 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.
Gammarix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulkku controls the pace.
Mulkku forces his way into half guard.
Gammarix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mulkku looking to pass the guard.
Gammarix looking for a guillotine here but Mulkku defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prusel Gammarix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gammarix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mulkku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gammarix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mulkku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mulkku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mulkku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulkku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gammarix postures up.
Mulkku keeping moving, preventing Gammarix from controlling successfully.
Mulkku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gammarix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulkku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix trying to control but Mulkku is working from the bottom.
Mulkku looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulkku, not yet.
Gammarix looking to pass the guard.
Mulkku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mulkku is trying to hold Gammarix in close to prevent damage but Gammarix has managed to pass into half guard.
Gammarix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mulkku defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gammarix prevents Mulkku from improving his position.
Gammarix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gammarix prevents Mulkku from improving his position.
Gammarix 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mulkku working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gammarix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mulkku gets back to full guard.
Mulkku wants to stand and escape but Gammarix is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammarix gets to his feet. Mulkku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prusel Gammarix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulkku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Gammarix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mulkku is trying to keep Gammarix in close.
Gammarix pushing down on Mulkku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulkku is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mulkku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prusel Gammarix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gammarix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prusel Gammarix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esa Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Sound Of Madness - Shinedown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo is looking to clinch.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo is looking to sweep but instead, Machado has passed into half guard.
Machado passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pablo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
Machado wants to control the pace but Pablo is squirming around nicely.
Pablo can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Machado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machado looking to control but Pablo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pablo is looking to get to half guard.
Machado is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Machado extends the arm and Pablo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Jacques Machado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friction Greasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brik Holtik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friction Greasy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greasy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holtik as he avoids it easily.
Greasy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holtik.
Holtik throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Greasy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Holtik follows into mount!
Greasy is rocked!
It looks like Friction Greasy has been cut.
Greasy working to try and regain half guard.
Greasy is still in real trouble! Can Holtik finish him?
Greasy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holtik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holtik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greasy seems to have recovered his senses.
Greasy is desperately trying to improve his position but Holtik has a good base and remains in mount.
Holtik stands up from mount. Strange move.
No luck for Greasy with that takedown attempt.
Greasy shoots for a double leg takedown but Holtik sprawls well. He's pushed Greasy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brik Holtik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friction Greasy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Holtik.
Nice takedown defense from Holtik. No joy for Greasy on that attempt.
Holtik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greasy looks gassed!
Holtik scores with a three punch combo!
Greasy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holtik pinned against the cage. Holtik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to de liver by Holtik. Beautiful body shot.
Holtik cracks the inside of Greasy's front leg.
Greasy tries to move into range but Holtik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Friction Greasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greasy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holtik pinned against the cage. Holtik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holtik throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Greasy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brik Holtik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamoud Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydon Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the ring accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots- Sepultura. Mamoud Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaydon Ace's chin.
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212 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoud Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaydon Ace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Ace.
Jenkins moves out of range as Ace strikes.
Ace gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Ace is working from the bottom.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but instead Ace has moved into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace seems to be looking for submissions.
Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Ace is controlling well.
Ace is tying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Ace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ace prevents it.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ace is trying to break free.
Ace is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Jenkins 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.
Ace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Ace tries to pass.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Ace defends it easily.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Ace defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Ace off! Ace jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ace with a poor takedown
and Jenkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mamoud Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Ace.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
Jenkins jumps guard but Ace stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Ace holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Jenkins decides to pull guard.
Ace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins tries to improve position but can't.
Ace has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jenkins!
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 Mamoud Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ace won't be happy with that.
Ace tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Ace is defending well.
Ace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jenkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jenkins's best efforts.
Ace gets full guard.
Ace working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Ace working a defensive guard here.
Ace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ace controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Ace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Ace keeps him under control.
Ace takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ace is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ace pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ace trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Ace moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Ace is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jenkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ace looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ace takes Jenkins's back.
Ace tries to keep control of the position but Jenkins is staying busy.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ace is landing with strikes from the back.
Jenkins trying to get back to his feet but Ace is in full control for now.
Jenkins showing good submission defense here.
Ace working for the choke.
Ace controlling well, preventing Jenkins from escaping the position.
Ace is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jenkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jenkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ace's guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Ace.
Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jaydon Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ace is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
Ace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jenkins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jenkins's back instead.
Ace throwing sloppy strikes.
Jenkins turns into Ace and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ace is trying to control but can't.
Ace is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ace keeps working.
Ace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Jenkins prevents Ace from getting a body triangle.
Ace has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jenkins tries to escape the position.
Ace avoiding Jenkins 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace tries to get the hooks in deep but Jenkins pushed the leg off.
Jenkins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ace.
Ace looking to break Jenkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jenkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ace will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jenkins turns into Ace and is now in his guard.
Ace 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.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ace has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jenkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ace.
Jenkins wants to control but Ace is keeping him busy.
Ace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins prevents Ace from improving his position.
Ace has hold of Jenkins's hands but Jenkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Ace is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaydon Ace.
I think Ace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydon Ace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Arkhipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unski Hallavaara!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara lands with an uppercut that bounces Arkhipov off the ropes and back into rage.
Vasiliy Arkhipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Arkhipov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arkhipov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arkhipov.
Arkhipov avoids the head kick by Hallavaara.
Arkhipov misses with a hook. Hallavaara ducked under it nicely.
Hallavaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Arkhipov circles away.
Hallavaara throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Arkhipov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hallavaara follows into mount!
Arkhipov is rocked!
It looks like Vasiliy Arkhipov has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arkhipov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oh Arkhipov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallavaara postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Arkhipov is out cold - huge knockout for Hallavaara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Unski Hallavaara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxie Beatyouupeasily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi comes to the ring accompanied by Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard. Beatyouupeasily is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nacho Man. Ragnarok Laturi 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 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, Ragnarok Laturi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxie Beatyouupeasily!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laturi fails with the takedown.
Beatyouupeasily swats away the attempt to clinch by Laturi.
Laturi looks for a takedown but Beatyouupeasily sprawls well.
Laturi shoots in for a takedown but Beatyouupeasily shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnarok Laturi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laturi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laturi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beatyouupeasily moves out of range as Laturi throws a body kick.
Laturi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laturi tries to advance to mount but Beatyouupeasily denies him.
Beatyouupeasily takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Laturi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beatyouupeasily is rocked!
Beatyouupeasily tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laturi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beatyouupeasily is still in real trouble! Can Laturi finish him?
Laturi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laturi lands a strong strike to the head of Beatyouupeasily. That's dazed him! Laturi looking to finish here. Beatyouupeasily is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Laturi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnarok Laturi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Tykyraato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niilo Tykyraato 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Tykyraato!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tykyraato closes the distance and clinches up with Jakoavain, looking for a takedown. Tykyraato pushes Jakoavain against the ropes but Jakoavain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakoavain cracks Tykyraato with an open hand slap.
Tykyraato drops his hands momentarily and Jakoavain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tykyraato closes the distance and clinches up with Jakoavain, looking for a takedown. Tykyraato pushes Jakoavain against the ropes but Jakoavain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakoavain digs a good hook to Tykyraato's body.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking body shot.
Tykyraato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jakoavain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakoavain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Niilo Tykyraato has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tykyraato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tykyraato is rocked!
Jakoavain cracks Tykyraato with an open hand slap.
Tykyraato is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakoavain finish him?
Jakoavain throws a pinpoint strike between Tykyraato's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tykyraato crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jakoavain scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janne Jakoavain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerma Pekoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe has chosen Don't Drink The Water as his entrance music. Kerma Pekoni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kerma Pekoni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Lapointe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lapointe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lapointe swings around for an armbar but Pekoni sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lapointe's guard.
Pekoni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lapointe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lapointe has escaped and now he's on top!
Pekoni has his foot on Lapointe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapointe works his way back into a safe position though.
Lapointe wants to pass the guard but Pekoni is keeping the position.
Lapointe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pekoni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pekoni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pekoni!
Pekoni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekoni moves into full 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.
Lapointe is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekoni looking to secure an arm triangle but Lapointe defends it well.
Pekoni get's back to his feet.
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.
Pekoni has his takedown stuffed
so Lapointe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lapointe pushes down on Pekoni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lapointe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pekoni is just riding it out for now. Lapointe eventually gives up the hold.
Lapointe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pekoni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lapointe moves into full mount! Pekoni won't be happy about that!
Pekoni has given up his back. Will we see Lapointe going for some submissions?
Lapointe controls the action.
Lapointe is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lapointe gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lapointe gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lapointe apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Pekoni shoots and misses
and Lapointe counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lapointe.
Lapointe advances nicely into full mount.
Pekoni regains half guard.
Lapointe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lapointe prevents Pekoni from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapointe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapointe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Lapointe dominated that 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.
Pekoni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lapointe counters with a shoot takedown. Pekoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Lapointe preventing the sweep.
Lapointe trying to control but Pekoni is working from the bottom.
Lapointe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pekoni is looking for a sweep.
Lapointe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pekoni is trying to improve his position.
Lapointe advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pekoni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lapointe 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, Pekoni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lapointe doesn't have the hooks in and Pekoni manages to turn into his guard.
Pekoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapointe is retaining full guard.
Lapointe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pekoni escapes and throws Lapointe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pekoni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapointe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pekoni easily slips into full mount!
Pekoni wants to take Lapointe's back but he can't do it this time.
Pekoni looking for a guillotine from mount but Lapointe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni working for a submission but Lapointe is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapointe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lapointe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lapointe prevents Pekoni from getting back to his feet.
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.
Pekoni keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
Lapointe stopping the sweep attempt from Pekoni.
Pekoni keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
Pekoni wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapointe manages to get himself to full guard.
Lapointe is trying to control the position but Pekoni postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Lapointe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pekoni tries to clinch but Lapointe is having none of it.
Pekoni fails with the takedown
and Lapointe counters with a shoot takedown. Pekoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Pekoni keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
Lapointe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapointe looking to pass the guard.
Pekoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapointe's guard.
Lapointe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapointe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pekoni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lapointe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pekoni's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekoni fending off the submission attempt from Lapointe.
Lapointe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lapointe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekoni is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lapointe looking for the choke but no joy.
Lapointe controlling well, preventing Pekoni from escaping the position.
Lapointe looking for the choke but no joy.
Lapointe trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lapointe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe controlling well, preventing Pekoni from escaping the position.
Pekoni trying to control the position but Lapointe manages to sink in the hooks.
Pekoni is in bad spot here.
Lapointe looking for the choke but no joy.
Lapointe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pekoni trying to get back to his feet but Lapointe is in full control for now.
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.
Pekoni is really stuck here.
Pekoni breaks Lapointe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lapointe holds on and takes a little breather.
Pekoni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapointe keeping moving, preventing Pekoni from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Lapointe really dominated that round.
That's time! Pekoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pekoni moves out of range as Lapointe strikes.
Lapointe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pekoni counters with a takedown into side control.
Pekoni passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lapointe!
Pekoni wants to finish this one by submission but Lapointe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pekoni.
Lapointe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapointe tries to control Pekoni's body but Pekoni pushes him off. Lapointe squirms to his side and now Pekoni has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekoni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bill Lapointe has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lapointe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lapointe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lapointe trying to control here.
Lapointe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pekoni decides to return to a standing position.
Lapointe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekoni.
Pekoni checks a low kick from Lapointe.
Lapointe throws a hook but Pekoni blocks it.
Lapointe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pekoni!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni is looking to get to half guard.
Lapointe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lapointe gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pekoni tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekoni with a poor takedown
and Lapointe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pekoni won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe decides to stand back up.
Pekoni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lapointe's guard.
Pekoni trying to control but Lapointe is working from the bottom.
Lapointe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapointe working for a triangle but Pekoni defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bill Lapointe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt
and Pekoni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lapointe's guard.
Pekoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapointe is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapointe is on top in guard.
Lapointe stopping the sweep attempt from Pekoni.
Lapointe pushing down on Pekoni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Lapointe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pekoni can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pekoni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pekoni!
Pekoni passes Lapointe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lapointe trying to control from the bottom.
Pekoni works his way into full mount!
Pekoni swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lapointe is now in Pekoni's guard. A big mistake from Pekoni there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pekoni shoots and misses
and Lapointe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lapointe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lapointe works to advance to full mount. Pekoni defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lapointe looking to control but Pekoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekoni wants to hold on but Lapointe pushes him away.
Lapointe tries to control but Pekoni wriggling away.
Lapointe is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pekoni tries for a takedown but Lapointe circles away easily
and Lapointe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pekoni won't be happy with that.
Lapointe trying to control the position but Pekoni is working away.
Pekoni prevents Lapointe from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe tries for a kimura but Pekoni is defending well.
Lapointe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lapointe tries to advance to mount but Pekoni denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Lapointe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lapointe 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 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Lapointe!
Bill Lapointe is the new light heavyweight champion!
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