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HFC XIV: New Standards PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cthulu Kltanglban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cthulu Kltanglban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani feints and as Kltanglban raises his hands in defense, Fasaani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kltanglban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kltanglban tries to get out of the position.
Kltanglban working a defensive guard here.
Fasaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fasaani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kltanglban working a defensive guard here.
Kltanglban looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fasaani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kltanglban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fasaani manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fasaani is on top in guard.
Fasaani slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani looks to land a strike but Kltanglban avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fasaani stopping the sweep attempt from Kltanglban.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fasaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Fasaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kltanglban managing to control the position.
Kltanglban is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kltanglban wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fasaani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kltanglban pulls Fasaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Fasaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kltanglban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fasaani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kltanglban seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kltanglban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fasaani manages to get himself to full guard.
Kltanglban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fasaani lands some strikes from the bottom.
Kltanglban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fasaani keeping moving, preventing Kltanglban from controlling successfully.
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.
Kltanglban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kltanglban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kltanglban controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cthulu Kltanglban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fasaani closes the distance and clinches up with Kltanglban, looking for a takedown. Fasaani pushes Kltanglban against the cage but Kltanglban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tammelan Fasaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fasaani looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fasaani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kltanglban is fending him off so far but Fasaani persists. Nope, Kltanglban circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Cthulu Kltanglban will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kltanglban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fasaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fasaani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kltanglban wants to control but Fasaani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kltanglban holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kltanglban tries to roll over but Fasaani keeps him under control.
Fasaani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani is tying to control. Kltanglban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kltanglban controlling the position for now.
Fasaani is trying to control the action in half guard but Kltanglban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kltanglban!
Kltanglban scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kltanglban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fasaani.
Kltanglban is stalling here.
Kltanglban gets underhooks to prevent Fasaani's takedown attempt.
Kltanglban gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fasaani is looking for a sweep. Kltanglban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kltanglban controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kltanglban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fasaani for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cthulu Kltanglban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kltanglban throws a one two combo.
Fasaani misses with a double jab
and Kltanglban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cthulu Kltanglban dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kltanglban fails to land with a series of punches.
Kltanglban slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kltanglban misses with a wild combination.
Kltanglban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kltanglban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fasaani doesn't seem bothered though.
Fasaani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kltanglban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fasaani thinking.
Kltanglban tries to clinch there but Fasaani circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fasaani misses with a takedown attempt
and Kltanglban moves into the clinch.
Fasaani turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kltanglban is looking for a sweep.
Fasaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fasaani working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kltanglban tries to improve position but can't.
Kltanglban can't do much from the bottom here.
Kltanglban manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kltanglban works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kltanglban is pulling down on Fasaani's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kltanglban's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cthulu Kltanglban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kltanglban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kltanglban is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fasaani to the mat. Fasaani regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kltanglban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fasaani is trying to control the position but Kltanglban postures up.
Kltanglban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kltanglban pushes down on Fasaani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani wants to sweep but Kltanglban has passed to side control!
Kltanglban stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kltanglban lands a nice hook to Fasaani's body. Fasaani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kltanglban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kltanglban lands a really nice looking cross but Fasaani seems unphased.
Tammelan Fasaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kltanglban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cthulu Kltanglban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kltanglban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cthulu Kltanglban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Avers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roogeri Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roogeri Gracie enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Avers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roogeri Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avers throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Avers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Avers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie has his foot on Avers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avers works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Avers postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Avers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Avers's back instead.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Avers covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Avers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Avers has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to control but Avers passes into side control!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Avers tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Avers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avers scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Avers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Avers duly obliges.
Avers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Avers slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avers is working away from the top position though.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avers has passed into half guard!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Avers is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Avers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avers lands in his opponent's guard.
Avers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avers chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has his foot on Avers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avers works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avers passes into half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Avers 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.
Gracie wants to sweep but Avers has passed to side control!
Avers is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
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.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Avers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Avers is controlling him well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Avers grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avers is working to tighten is grip on Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Avers is really squeezing tight and eventually Gracie passes out! Avers breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Avers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viljo Multanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville rantanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Multanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville rantanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for rantanen with that takedown attempt.
Multanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
rantanen looks gassed!
Multanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Multanen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract rantanen.
Multanen has rantanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Multanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Multanen cracks rantanen with a nice body shot.
Multanen manages to break the clinch.
Multanen looks to land a combination but rantanen avoids it well.
Multanen moves into range and clinches up with rantanen.
Multanen tries to work over rantanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Multanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Multanen.
Multanen breaks the clinch.
Multanen tries to clinch but rantanen moves out of range.
rantanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but rantanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rantanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
rantanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Multanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Multanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Multanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viljo Multanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Multanen closes the distance and clinches.
Multanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Multanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Multanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down rantanen.
A hook to the body from Multanen.
Multanen breaks the clinch.
Multanen has rantanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Multanen throws a punch but it's blocked by rantanen.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Multanen throws a push kick but rantanen slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by rantanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Multanen which made him look bad.
Multanen tries to clinch up but rantanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Multanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Multanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Multanen has rantanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Multanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Multanen on the inside.
Multanen breaks from the clinch.
Multanen wants to clinch up but rantanen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rantanen moves in looking to clinch but Multanen pushes him off.
Multanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Multanen gets a clinch.
Multanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Multanen throws a head punch that misses.
Multanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Multanen doesn't manage to clinch there - rantanen circles away.
Multanen takes a swing at rantanen's ribcage but misses.
Multanen clinches.
Multanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of rantanens head.
Multanen breaks the clinch.
Multanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Multanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and rantanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Multanen won't be happy with that.
Multanen tries to escape but rantanen is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rantanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
rantanen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
rantanen misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
rantanen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Multanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but rantanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
rantanen stands up.
rantanen darts in trying to clinch
and Multanen moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Multanen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Multanen tries to clinch but rantanen moves away
and rantanen counters with an inside leg kick.
Multanen blocks a head kick by rantanen.
rantanen tries for a takedown but Multanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Multanen with a hook.
Multanen tries to clinch
and rantanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Multanen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Viljo Multanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Multanen throws a leg kick but rantanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Multanen throws a series of punches but rantanen avoids them all with ease.
Multanen tries to clinch but rantanen moves out of range.
Multanen wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Multanen moves into range and clinches up with rantanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multanen stalling the fight.
Multanen lands a body shot.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but rantanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Multanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Multanen!
rantanen shoots in but Multanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Multanen.
A right hand to the body from Multanen.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Multanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt rantanen.
Multanen gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Multanen stops a takedown attempt from rantanen.
Viljo Multanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville rantanen.
A body shot lands from Multanen.
Multanen manages to break the clinch.
Multanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Multanen is trying to break free.
rantanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Multanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
rantanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Multanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Multanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Multanen misses with a double jab
and rantanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Multanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
rantanen successfully pulls guard.
Multanen stands and steps away. rantanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
rantanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Multanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Multanen wants to clinch but rantanen slips to the side
and rantanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
rantanen tries to pull guard but Multanen won't allow it.
Multanen breaks from the clinch.
Multanen has managed to clinch.
rantanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Multanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Multanen lands a body shot.
rantanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Multanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Multanen tries to throw a body punch but rantanen avoids it by throwing Multanen back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multanen misses with a punch to the body.
rantanen prevents a body shot from Multanen.
Multanen wants to break free but rantanen has control.
rantanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Multanen is keeping busy.
Multanen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Multanen.
Multanen trying to stall but rantanen improves his position.
rantanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Multanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Multanen is looking to clinch.
rantanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viljo Multanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
rantanen avoids the head kick by Multanen.
rantanen is looking to clinch but Multanen is avoiding it.
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 Viljo Multanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Multanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
rantanen avoids the body shot from Multanen.
Multanen lands a head kick!
Multanen misses with a combination
and rantanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Multanen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes rantanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Multanen clinches up against the cage.
Multanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
rantanen blocking some punches.
rantanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Multanen wants to get back to striking at distance but rantanen won't allow it.
Multanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Multanen is fighting off a takedown attempt but rantanen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Multanen to the mat. Multanen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multanen is looking to stand up but rantanen isn't so interested in that idea.
rantanen is looking to stand up but Multanen won't let him.
rantanen is standing up over Multanen. Multanen looks to escape but rantanen dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Ville rantanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
rantanen wants to control but Multanen is keeping him busy.
rantanen working the strikes but Multanen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rantanen is looking for a kimura but Multanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for rantanen to get the leverage.
Multanen is trying to stand up here but rantanen is controlling him well.
Multanen kicks off rantanen and gets to his feet.
Multanen looks to clinch
and rantanen counters with a good, hard body kick but Multanen shrugs it off.
Multanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and rantanen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by rantanen.
rantanen successfully pulls guard.
rantanen wants to stand and escape but Multanen is having none of it.
rantanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
rantanen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multanen preventing the sweep.
rantanen wants to control but Multanen passes easily into half guard.
Multanen decides to stand and escape the position.
Multanen closes the distance but rantanen moves to the side
and rantanen counters with a nice body shot.
Ville rantanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Multanen clinches but rantanen breaks the clinch
and rantanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Multanen won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville rantanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Multanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Multanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupic Inglebloop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tupic Inglebloop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise misses with the combination.
Inglebloop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wise is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Inglebloop can't fight it off and eventually Wise manages to take the fight to the floor. Inglebloop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wise wanted to stand there but Inglebloop had control of the position.
Inglebloop really is a fat lump.
Inglebloop is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Wise frees his head nicely. Oh but Inglebloop has switched to an armbar! Wise is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tupic Inglebloop!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Itaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itaniemi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Still Counting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Itaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hdfhfdhdf fails with the takedown.
hdfhfdhdf shoots in and drives through. Itaniemi sprawls well.
hdfhfdhdf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Itaniemi misses with a body shot.
hdfhfdhdf staying out of range there.
Itaniemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itaniemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itaniemi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itaniemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
hdfhfdhdf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Urho Itaniemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hcvbgfchgf hdfhfdhdf.
No joy there for Itaniemi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
hdfhfdhdf tries for a takedown but Itaniemi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itaniemi misses with the combination.
Itaniemi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and hdfhfdhdf falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Urho Itaniemi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and christoph gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Symphony Of Destruction. John McClane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, christoph gale!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane lands a two punch combo.
McClane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClane throws a series of punches but gale moves out of range.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by gale or perhaps it was just good defense by McClane which made him look bad.
Jab from McClane.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane cracks gale with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but gale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane throws a right and a left that both miss.
McClane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gale.
McClane throws a series of punches but gale moves out of range.
McClane drops gale with a right and a left! McClane comes rushing in but gale regains his composure and manages to keep McClane in guard.
gale is rocked!
McClane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
gale is still in real trouble! Can McClane finish him?
gale is looking to sweep but instead, McClane has passed into half guard.
gale seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gale trying to control but McClane postures up.
McClane wants to pass to mount but gale is defending the position.
gale tries to roll over but McClane keeps him under control.
gale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
gale is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McClane pulls his head out easily.
gale wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McClane misses with a two punch combination.
gale tries to move into range but McClane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane throws out a powerful jab.
McClane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
gale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
gale looks gassed!
gale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClane's waist but McClane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing gale off to one side.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McClane lands a jab to the head.
McClane cracks gale with a hook to the temple - gale is on wobbly legs here! McClane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! gale falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McClane wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John McClane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Kuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Kuningas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuningas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuningas closes the distance and clinches.
Kuningas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muchacho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muchacho tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuningas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muchacho has had enough of the clinch but Kuningas keeps him there for the moment.
Kuningas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muchacho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muchacho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muchacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuningas defending well though.
Muchacho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muchacho trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
Muchacho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuningas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuningas pushes Muchacho off looking to stand but Muchacho dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muchacho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muchacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muchacho connects with a nice short shot to Kuningas's temple.
Muchacho is controlling the pace.
Kuningas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muchacho tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Muchacho with the ground and pound but Kuningas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuningas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Muchacho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't.
Muchacho working the ground and pound.
Kuningas is breathing heavily.
Muchacho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kuningas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Muchacho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muchacho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Muchacho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muchacho advances to mount.
Muchacho wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuningas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Kuningas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuningas is in a horrible position here. Muchacho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Muchacho working Kuningas over with strikes here.
Muchacho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muchacho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Muchacho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Muchacho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho cracks Kuningas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuningas is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Muchacho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Kuningas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muchacho has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kuningas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Muchacho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sanderson Pilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Pitbull's choice of entrance music: Biggie Smalls - Juicy. Sanderson Pilva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanderson Pilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pilva staying out of range there.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pilva blocks a jab.
A slow jab from The Pitbull misses its intended target.
Pilva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Pilva is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pitbull waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pilva.
Pilva tries to clinch there but The Pitbull circles away.
The Pitbull throws a series of punches but Pilva avoids them all with ease.
The Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Pilva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
A combination from The Pitbull does no damage.
The Pitbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilva is looking to clinch but The Pitbull is avoiding it.
The Pitbull keeps the fight on the outside.
The Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pitbull throws a front kick aimed at Pilva's knee but Pilva avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Pilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Pitbull closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilva doesn't manage to clinch there - The Pitbull circles away.
Pilva tries to clinch up but The Pitbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Pilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Pitbull misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that round.
That's time! Pilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Pitbull misses with a hook.
Pilva tries to close the distance and clinch but The Pitbull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pitbull throws a right hand that Pilva ducks under and follows up with a left that Pilva also avoids with ease.
The Pitbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Pilva is just out of range.
The Pitbull tries to score with a low kick but Pilva moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilva tries to clinch up.
Pilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pilva is looking to clinch but The Pitbull is avoiding it.
Pilva tries to clinch but The Pitbull is having none of it.
The Pitbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pitbull throws a shot from downtown. Pilva moves away and avoids it.
Pilva doesn't manage to clinch there - The Pitbull circles away.
Sanderson Pilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Pilva blocks it.
The Pitbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Pitbull throws a body punch but Pilva moves out of range.
Pilva moves in looking to clinch but The Pitbull pushes him off.
The Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pilva is looking to clinch.
Sanderson Pilva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pitbull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Pitbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Pitbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pilva is looking to clinch.
The Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pitbull is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Pitbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Pitbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pilva tries to close the distance and clinch but The Pitbull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pitbull clinches up with Pilva and pushes him back against the cage.
The Pitbull is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Pitbull blocks an elbow strike.
The Pitbull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pilva.
The Pitbull manages to break the clinch.
Pilva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilva tries to clinch up
and The Pitbull counters with a three punch combo that has Pilva backing up. Pilva nods at The Pitbull to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pilva checks a leg kick nicely.
The Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pilva manages to avoid it.
Pilva tries to clinch but The Pitbull moves away
and The Pitbull counters with a nice body shot.
Pilva ducks under a wild hook from The Pitbull.
John The Pitbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pilva tries to clinch up
and The Pitbull lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pilva to the mat!
Pilva is rocked!
The Pitbull passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pilva!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, John The Pitbull just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Pitbull throws out a loose jab but Pilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws the left hand but Pilva avoids the punch easily.
Pilva closes the distance but The Pitbull moves to the side
and The Pitbull counters with a right hand that sends Pilva tumbling to the canvas! Can The Pitbull finish him? He dives into Pilva's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Pilva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Pitbull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Pitbull landing with the ground and pound.
The Pitbull is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that The Pitbull has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pilva seems to have got his legs back now.
The Pitbull passes Pilva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Pitbull decides to stand and escape the position.
Sanderson Pilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pitbull lands with a right that hurts Pilva. Pilva looks to clinch but The Pitbull throws a short knee that drops Pilva. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John The Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen 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.
Heilimo looking to control.
Heilimo looking for a sweep. Not yet Heilimo, not yet.
Heilimo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jansen drops back looking for a leg! Heilimo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heilimo manages to kick Jansen off! Jansen jumps back into Heilimo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jansen is in close to Heilimo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jansen drops back looking for a leg! Heilimo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heilimo manages to kick Jansen off! Jansen jumps back into Heilimo's guard.
Jansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heilimo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heilimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heilimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heilimo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jansen stacks Heilimo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jansen!
Jansen stands up.
Heilimo fails with the takedown
and Jansen counters with a single leg into guard. Heilimo didn't expect that.
Jansen is looking to stand up but Heilimo won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jansen!
Jansen looks gassed!
Heilimo cracks Jansen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jansen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heilimo trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Jansen is trying to escape the mount.
Jansen is bucking up trying to escape but Heilimo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jansen wants to control but Heilimo is keeping busy.
Jansen wants to improve his position but Heilimo is controlling well.
Heilimo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jansen is just riding it out for now. Heilimo eventually gives up the hold.
Jansen is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Jansen is in trouble now - Heilimo has advanced to mount!
Heilimo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jansen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jansen wants to hold on but Heilimo pushes him away.
Heilimo has hold of Jansen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jansen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jansen is desperately trying to improve his position but Heilimo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Jansen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heilimo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jansen to the mat! Jansen manages to get full guard.
Jansen has his foot on Heilimo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heilimo works his way back into a safe position though.
Heilimo stands and throws Jansen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heilimo decides to stand back up. Heilimo steps back and let's Jansen get back to his feet.
Heilimo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Jansen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heilimo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jansen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heilimo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jansen's back instead.
Heilimo doesn't have the hooks in and Jansen manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Heilimo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jansen escapes and throws Heilimo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heilimo is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heilimo is working hard here to advance position.
Jansen landing a few strikes.
Heilimo is letting Jansen control him for a moment.
Heilimo regains half guard.
Heilimo manages to get to full guard.
Jansen won't allow Heilimo to sweep him here.
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.
Jansen 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.
Heilimo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jansen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heilimo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jansen's back instead.
Heilimo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jansen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jansen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo wants to pass the guard but Jansen is defending well.
Jansen wants to control but Heilimo is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jansen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heilimo wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Jansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Heilimo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Heilimo's back instead.
Heilimo turns into Jansen and is now in his guard.
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.
Heilimo wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Jansen 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.
Heilimo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jansen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heilimo has Jansen in his guard.
Heilimo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Heilimo keeps moving.
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 Sauli Heilimo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heilimo stuffs the takedown.
Heilimo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jansen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Heilimo wants to sweep here but Jansen controlling him for the moment.
Chad Jansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heilimo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heilimo is fighting to break Jansen's control of his arms but Jansen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heilimo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen wants to stand and escape but Heilimo is having none of it.
Heilimo trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Heilimo postures up.
Heilimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heilimo forces his way into half guard.
Jansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heilimo has gone for a leg lock! Jansen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heilimo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jansen pushing down on Heilimo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heilimo punching from the bottom.
Heilimo gets full guard.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Heilimo keeps moving.
Heilimo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jansen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Heilimo keeps moving.
Heilimo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heilimo has an active guard here but Jansen has managed to pass into half guard.
Heilimo is staying active underneath Jansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jansen is looking to advance position but Heilimo won't allow it.
Heilimo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heilimo.
Heilimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jansen's guard.
Heilimo drops back looking for a leg! Jansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jansen manages to kick Heilimo off! Heilimo jumps back into Jansen's guard.
Heilimo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jansen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heilimo, into his guard.
Heilimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jansen's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Jansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jansen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Jansen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niltinho Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herring comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Sean Herring has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Herring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niltinho Machado!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herring circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herring.
Machado pushes Herring away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Herring gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Herring wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Herring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herring controlling the position from side mount.
Machado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Herring.
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Herring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Herring has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado tries to pull guard but Herring holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado tries to pull guard but Herring won't allow it.
Sean Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niltinho Machado.
Herring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herring pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herring shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Herring working for a submission but Machado is keeping him at bay.
Herring landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herring trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Machado looks gassed!
Machado tries to lock up and control but Herring gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herring putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Herring with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring controlling the pace for now.
Herring avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Herring controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herring won't let Machado get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Herring controlling the pace for now.
Herring has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Herring lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado bucks Herring off and manages to get back to his feet!
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herring counters by clinching up.
Machado drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Herring dominated that round.
That's time! Herring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herring keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Herring counters with an inside leg kick.
Herring has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Herring stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herring crunches a lovely knee into Machado's ribcage.
Herring looking to stall.
Herring jumps guard but Machado stands there with Herring around his waist. Herring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sean Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niltinho Machado.
Machado wants to get back to striking at distance but Herring won't allow it.
Herring tightens his grip and picks Machado up, before dumping him to the ground. Machado manages to land in guard.
Machado wants to stand and escape but Herring is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Herring passes into half guard.
Herring is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machado is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Herring with shots to the head and body - Machado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Machado holds on, trying desperately to control.
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.
Machado is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Herring scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Herring is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machado has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machado!
Machado decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herring, up you get!
Machado fails with the takedown
and Herring holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herring jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Herring is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machado is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machado stands up from Herring's guard - Machado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herring darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herring trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Machado has one foot on Herring's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Herring counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machado wants to stand but Herring is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado kicks Herring off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herring with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sean Herring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herring is trying to stand.
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 Sean Herring will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Herring shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herring sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado pulls Herring in close to prevent any damage.
Machado is looking to stand up but Herring isn't so interested in that idea.
Machado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Herring on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herring breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado escapes and gets back to his feet.
Herring closes the distance and clinches up with Machado, looking for a takedown. Herring pushes Machado against the cage but Machado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
Herring looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herring does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sean Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado wants to clinch but Herring slips to the side
and Herring counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herring stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado closes the distance but Herring moves to the side
and Herring decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Machado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Herring counters with a nice body shot.
Herring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herring forces Machado back against the cage and clinches.
Herring jumps guard but Machado stands there with Herring around his waist. Herring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herring is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Herring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Herring tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado looking to slow down the pace here.
Herring breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herring fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Herring wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him.
Herring seems keen to control Machado's posture.
Machado wanted to stand there but Herring had control of the position.
Herring wants to control but Machado passes easily into half guard.
Machado prevents Herring from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is thwarting Herring's attempts to control the position.
Herring wants to get back to full guard.
Machado escapes and gets back to his feet.
Machado tries for a takedown but Herring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herring's waist but Herring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Herring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herring clinches with his opponent.
Machado tries to pull guard but Herring won't allow it.
Niltinho Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niltinho Machado.
Well Herring has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Herring!
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