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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armen Raikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Pallukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raikkonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Europe - Final Countdown. Armen Raikkonen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Pallukka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pallukka has managed to clinch.
Raikkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raikkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pallukka tries to stand but Raikkonen is controlling from the bottom.
Pallukka won't allow Raikkonen to get back to his feet.
Pallukka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raikkonen is proving hard to escape from.
Pallukka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raikkonen dives on top into guard.
Raikkonen prevents Pallukka from getting back to his feet.
Pallukka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Raikkonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen is taking a breather. Pallukka 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.
Pallukka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pallukka wants to improve his position but Raikkonen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallukka is looking to control Raikkonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pallukka avoid being mounted?
Raikkonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pallukka tries to kick Raikkonen off but Raikkonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raikkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pallukka trying to hold on to Raikkonen's head to control him but Raikkonen postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sami Pallukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pallukka counters with a head kick. That will keep Raikkonen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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.
Raikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pallukka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raikkonen instigates a clinch.
Pallukka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raikkonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pallukka stops Raikkonen from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikkonen is on top in guard.
Raikkonen 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.
Raikkonen is breathing heavily.
Pallukka is looking to stand up but Raikkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen 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.
Raikkonen gets to his feet - Pallukka follows without any prompting.
Raikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Pallukka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armen Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pallukka scores with a head kick.
Raikkonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pallukka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raikkonen's head.
Pallukka scores with a kick to the body.
Pallukka throws a series of punches but Raikkonen avoids them all with ease.
Pallukka closes the distance and clinches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pallukka has eaten all the pies!
Raikkonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Pallukka tries to land a knee to the head but Raikkonen blocks with his arms.
Raikkonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pallukka prevents it.
Pallukka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pallukka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raikkonen backwards.
Raikkonen fails to pull guard.
Raikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pallukka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pallukka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pallukka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Pallukka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pallukka rushes Raikkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pallukka lands a nice uppercut.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raikkonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pallukka has Raikkonen pushed against the cage.
Raikkonen is working for takedown but Pallukka is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armen Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pallukka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pallukka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raikkonen backwards.
Pallukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Pallukka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pallukka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raikkonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pallukka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Pallukka scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen fails to pull guard.
Pallukka avoiding damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pallukka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown.
Pallukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pallukka lands a nice elbow.
Pallukka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Pallukka.
Pallukka prevents the takedown attempt.
Pallukka stops a takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pallukka tries to stall but Raikkonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pallukka lands an elbow inside that Raikkonen shrugs off.
Pallukka has Raikkonen pressed against the cage.
Pallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but Pallukka won't allow it.
Pallukka lands a nice elbow.
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.
Raikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pallukka smiles and moves away.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pallukka has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Pallukka to work.
Pallukka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pallukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raikkonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but Pallukka holds him up against the cage and eventually Raikkonen drops back down to his feet.
Raikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pallukka smiles and moves away.
Pallukka moves out of range of the strikes.
Pallukka gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka looking to throw knees to the head but Raikkonen is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pallukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raikkonen goes for a takedown attempt but Pallukka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pallukka moves into the clinch successfully.
Pallukka is stalling here.
Pallukka prevents the takedown attempt.
Raikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pallukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikkonen connects with a jab.
Sami Pallukka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raikkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pallukka.
Armen Raikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Raikkonen moves out of range easily.
Pallukka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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.
Pallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pallukka closes the distance and clinches.
Pallukka misses with a knee strike.
Pallukka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raikkonen fails to pull guard.
Pallukka is pressed up against the cage. Raikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pallukka down to the mat. Pallukka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raikkonen throws a hook to the side of Pallukka's head but Pallukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raikkonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raikkonen misses with a hook.
Pallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raikkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pallukka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raikkonen blocks a head kick by Pallukka.
Pallukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pallukka darts in and clinches Raikkonen up against the cage.
Raikkonen jumps guard but Pallukka stands there with Raikkonen around his waist. Raikkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallukka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Pallukka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen misses with an uppercut.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Pallukka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pallukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raikkonen blocks a head kick by Pallukka.
Pallukka slips a jab from Raikkonen.
Pallukka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pallukka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pallukka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raikkonen backwards.
Nice elbow from Pallukka.
Pallukka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pallukka misses with a knee to the head.
Raikkonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pallukka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pallukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raikkonen's face.
Pallukka stalls.
Raikkonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pallukka is controlling him.
Raikkonen keeping moving, preventing Pallukka from controlling successfully.
Pallukka preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raikkonen controls Pallukka momentarily but Pallukka frees himself.
Raikkonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pallukka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pallukka takes the fight into the clinch.
Pallukka stalling the fight.
Raikkonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raikkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pallukka throws a head kick but Raikkonen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallukka clinches with his opponent.
Pallukka is trying to stall.
Pallukka seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Raikkonen pulls Pallukka into guard.
Pallukka wants to pass the guard but Raikkonen is keeping the position.
Raikkonen wants to stand but Pallukka is controlling the position.
Raikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pallukka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raikkonen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pallukka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raikkonen is proving hard to escape from.
Pallukka wants to control from the top but Raikkonen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Armen Raikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armen Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallukka throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Pallukka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pallukka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Pallukka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jori Hurtta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Peikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurtta comes to the cage accompanied by pull my finger. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Hurtta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Peikko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peikko shoots in but Hurtta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hurtta. No joy for Peikko on that attempt.
Hurtta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurtta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peikko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hurtta tries to sprawl out of it but Peikko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hurtta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jori Hurtta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Peikko.
Hurtta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peikko shoots in but Hurtta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peikko shoots in for a double leg but Hurtta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peikko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurtta is trying to stand back up but Peikko is controlling him
Peikko seems to be working for a kimura but Hurtta defends the submission attempt.
Hurtta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peikko on the ground.
Peikko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurtta is trying to stand back up but Peikko is controlling him
Peikko wants to take a breather but Hurtta is having none of it.
Hurtta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hurtta is trying to escape back to his feet but Peikko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hurtta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peikko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hurtta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hurtta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peikko.
Peikko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurtta tries to avoid it but Peikko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurtta to the ground. Hurtta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peikko fails to land the takedown.
Peikko looks gassed!
Peikko fails with the takedown.
Peikko misses with a takedown attempt - Hurtta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurtta swinging wilding here.
Peikko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hurtta tries to sprawl out of it but Peikko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hurtta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurtta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peikko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hurtta connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Peikko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurtta.
Peikko shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurtta misses with a series of wild punches.
Peikko avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurtta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jori Hurtta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hurtta stuffs the takedown attempt from Peikko. Peikko gets slowly back to his feet.
Peikko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hurtta sprawls well initially but Peikko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hurtta is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peikko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peikko stops Hurtta from getting back to his feet.
Hurtta pushes Peikko off and gets back to his feet.
Hurtta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurtta misses with a wild combination.
Peikko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peikko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurtta throws a series of punches but Peikko moves out of range.
Hurtta tries to bum rush Peikko with a series of wild strikes but Peikko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurtta throws a right hand that Peikko ducks under and follows up with a left that Peikko also avoids with ease.
Peikko misses with a takedown attempt - Hurtta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jori Hurtta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Peikko.
Peikko looks for a takedown but Hurtta sprawls well.
Hurtta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Peikko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurtta lands with a kick to the temple. Peikko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hurtta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurtta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hurtta as Peikko shoots in.
Hurtta throws a series of punches but Peikko avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurtta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurtta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Hurtta.
Hurtta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurtta fails to land with a series of punches.
Jori Hurtta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurtta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurtta misses with a body shot.
Hurtta misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peikko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurtta tries to avoid it but Peikko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurtta to the ground. Hurtta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peikko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurtta as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Hurtta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurtta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurtta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peikko closes the distance and clinches up with Hurtta, looking for a takedown. Peikko pushes Hurtta against the cage but Hurtta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hurtta looks to land a combination but Peikko avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurtta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurtta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peikko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jori Hurtta dominated that second round.
That's time! Hurtta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hurtta scores with a hook.
Peikko misses with a takedown attempt - Hurtta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hurtta!
Hurtta connects with a high kick.
Peikko misses with a takedown attempt - Hurtta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peikko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jori Hurtta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Peikko.
Peikko dodges the punch combination from Hurtta.
Jori Hurtta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peikko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurtta throws a nice looking combination but Peikko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurtta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurtta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurtta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peikko shoots in but Hurtta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurtta misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurtta misses with a two punch combination.
Peikko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurtta thuds his right hand into Peikko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurtta throws a nice looking combination but Peikko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peikko.
Hurtta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peikko shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurtta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurtta throws a sloppy head kick and Peikko moves out of range easily.
Peikko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurtta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peikko.
Hurtta misses with the combination.
Peikko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurtta as he avoids it easily.
Hurtta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peikko.
Peikko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurtta pinned against the cage. Hurtta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hurtta throws a series of punches but Peikko avoids them all with ease.
Veli Peikko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hurtta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jori Hurtta is winning the standup battle so far.
Peikko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurtta keeps Peikko at a distance using the push kick.
Peikko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hurtta as he jumps to the side.
Hurtta swinging wilding here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurtta scores with a one two! Peikko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jori Hurtta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hurtta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jori Hurtta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizza Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Wand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pizza Slice!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wand as he avoids it easily.
Wand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Pizza Slice has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!
It looks like Tommy Wand has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wand pinned against the cage. Wand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wand has a takedown stuffed.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wand but Wand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wand misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wand misses with a two punch combination.
Wand tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wand stuffs the takedown.
Wand is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Wand.
Wand misses with a combination
and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slice fails to pull guard.
Wand prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Wand breaks from the clinch.
Slice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slice showed some decent athleticism there.
Slice wants to work for an arm triangle but Wand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wand flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wand is refusing to be controlled, as Slice sits in half guard.
Wand gets full guard.
Slice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slice is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tommy Wand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wand throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Slice shoots in but Wand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wand throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wand tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice is working for takedown but Wand is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Wand won't allow it.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Wand has him pressed against the cage.
Wand tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wand off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Wand as Slice shoots in.
Wand looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Wand misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizza Slice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. Wand tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Wand.
Slice shoots for a takedown but Wand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wand. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Wand shows good takedown defense.
Wand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Wand throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice clinches.
Wand managing to block the knees to the body from Slice.
Wand keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wand tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Wand drops back down to his feet.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Wand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Wand or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Wand throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Wand shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Wand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wand is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Wand circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Wand shows good takedown defense.
Wand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wand won't be happy with that.
Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Wand get back to his feet.
Wand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice throws a combination that misses
enabling Wand to counter with a crisp jab.
Wand tries to keep at a distance but Slice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wand smiles and moves away.
Wand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks Wand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Wand has him pressed against the cage.
Wand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slice.
Wand jumps guard but Slice stands there with Wand around his waist. Wand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Wand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wand thuds a left hand into Slice's body.
Wand lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Wand has double underhooks.
Wand wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
Wand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slice smiles and moves away.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Wand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wand throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slice has Wand up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pizza Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wand jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Wand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Wand sprawls well.
Slice walks into a jab.
Slice walks into a straight right hand from Wand.
Wand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wand counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
Slice moves into range and clinches up with Wand.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wand successfully pulls guard.
Wand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wand can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slice is looking to advance position but Wand won't allow it.
Wand is looking for a sweep. Slice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wand is just riding it out for now. Slice eventually gives up the hold.
Slice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slice.
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.
Slice is nestled in close to Wand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wand is defending against the submission attempts here by Slice.
Wand throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Slice manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice stands up and beckons Wand to his feet.
Wand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wand.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Wand counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wand's waist but Wand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slice off to one side.
Tommy Wand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wand as he avoids it easily.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wand swivels and escapes.
Slice misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Wand. That snapped Slice's head back.
Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wand stuffs the takedown.
Wand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Wand's head.
Slice has closed the distance and engaged Wand in a clinch.
Wand misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Wand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slice 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pizza Slice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Vuorimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimme The Loot. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Vuorimaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls looks for the body kick but Vuorimaa saw that one coming.
Vuorimaa stuffs the takedown.
Vuorimaa rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vuorimaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vuorimaa lands a shot to the body.
Vuorimaa pulls guard successfully.
Vuorimaa working a defensive guard here.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Vuorimaa.
Vuorimaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Vuorimaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vuorimaa dives on top into guard.
Smalls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smalls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vuorimaa escapes and throws Smalls's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smalls is trying to improve his position.
Vuorimaa tries for a kimura but Smalls is defending well.
Smalls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to get back to full guard here but Vuorimaa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vuorimaa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smalls can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vuorimaa blocks Smalls's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smalls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vuorimaa lands a big shot there that rocks Smalls but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smalls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls advances to half guard.
Smalls 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuorimaa is breathing heavily.
Vuorimaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa is looking to improve his position.
Vuorimaa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vuorimaa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smalls 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.
Smalls is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smalls passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smalls working for a submission but Vuorimaa is keeping him at bay.
Smalls breaks from Vuorimaa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smalls is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vuorimaa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biggie Smalls will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petteri Vuorimaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Vuorimaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smalls scores with a nice body kick.
Smalls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vuorimaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smalls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smalls in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vuorimaa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Biggie Smalls!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Riva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Hanseeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riva comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My B tch UP. Thomas Riva had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Riva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Hanseeni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanseeni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riva pinned against the cage. Riva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanseeni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riva gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanseeni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanseeni kicks off Riva and gets to his feet.
Riva shoots in for a double leg but Hanseeni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanseeni misses with a two punch combination.
Hanseeni tries for a takedown but Riva circles away easily
and Riva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanseeni's guard.
Thomas Riva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joakim Hanseeni.
Riva wants to control from the top but Hanseeni keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanseeni being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanseeni working a defensive guard here.
Hanseeni has control of Riva's left arm, preventing Riva from doing any damage.
Hanseeni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hanseeni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanseeni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanseeni looks gassed!
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.
Hanseeni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riva pushing down on Hanseeni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanseeni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Riva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riva wants to control but Hanseeni is keeping him busy.
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. Riva connects with a nice short shot to Hanseeni's temple.
Still in half guard, Riva seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riva wants to advance to full mount but Hanseeni doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riva trying to control but Hanseeni is working from the bottom.
Riva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hanseeni's guard.
Hanseeni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riva tries to stand but Hanseeni is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanseeni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riva!
Hanseeni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanseeni controlling the position easily from mount.
Riva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Riva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanseeni darts in trying to clinch
and Riva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hanseeni wants to stand but Riva is controlling the position.
Riva trying to control but Hanseeni is working from the bottom.
Hanseeni is working an open guard so Riva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanseeni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riva circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanseeni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riva working the ground and pound but Hanseeni is defending the strikes.
Hanseeni struggling a bit here.
Hanseeni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hanseeni tries to clinch up but Riva circles away and keeps his distance.
Riva tries to clinch but Hanseeni is having none of it.
Riva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanseeni is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanseeni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanseeni controls Riva momentarily but Riva frees himself.
Hanseeni pulls Riva in close to prevent any damage.
Riva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanseeni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riva stands up from Hanseeni's guard - Riva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riva with a poor takedown
and Hanseeni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanseeni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanseeni passes to side control.
Riva regains half guard.
Riva tries to roll over but Hanseeni keeps him under control.
Hanseeni stands up and beckons Riva to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riva feints and as Hanseeni raises his hands in defense, Riva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanseeni looking to control.
Hanseeni is looking for a triangle but Riva pushes his legs off easily.
Hanseeni looking to control.
Hanseeni keeping moving, preventing Riva from controlling successfully.
Hanseeni trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanseeni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Riva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hanseeni is trying to stand back up but Riva is controlling him
Hanseeni tries to get to full guard but Riva has control of the leg.
Riva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanseeni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanseeni gets back to full guard.
Hanseeni tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanseeni wriggles free and stands up.
Hanseeni looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hanseeni trying to control but Riva is working from the bottom.
Riva is looking for a triangle here but Hanseeni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Riva gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanseeni trying to control the action but Riva is working from the bottom.
Thomas Riva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanseeni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riva pushes Hanseeni off and gets back to his feet.
Thomas Riva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanseeni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riva counters with a two punch combo.
Hanseeni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riva trying to control the action but Hanseeni is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riva has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hanseeni works to full guard.
Riva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanseeni can't do much from the bottom here.
Riva throwing strikes but Hanseeni manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Riva is looking for a sweep.
Riva is working hard here to advance position.
Hanseeni wants to control but Riva is keeping him busy.
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.
Hanseeni decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Riva tries for a takedown but Hanseeni circles away easily
and Hanseeni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riva's guard.
Riva has control of Hanseeni's left arm, preventing Hanseeni from doing any damage.
Riva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanseeni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joakim Hanseeni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joakim Hanseeni.
Well Riva 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Riva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between VInce McAllistair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Pekka Matila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, VInce McAllistair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Pekka Matila!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matila clinches up against the cage.
McAllistair is trying to break free.
Matila has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McAllistair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McAllistair fending off the submission attempt from Matila.
McAllistair rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McAllistair regains full guard. Nicely done.
McAllistair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McAllistair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McAllistair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McAllistair is looking for a triangle but Matila pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllistair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matila wants to pass the guard but McAllistair is keeping the position.
Matila slips nicely into half guard.
Matila stops McAllistair from getting back to his feet.
Matila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McAllistair is just riding it out for now. Matila eventually gives up the hold.
Matila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McAllistair has worked his arm free - good work by McAllistair!
Matila looks gassed!
Matila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McAllistair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McAllistair has escaped the position, nice work there.
McAllistair is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McAllistair is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Matila pulls his head out easily.
McAllistair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllistair looking for submissions off his back.
Matila working McAllistair over with strikes.
McAllistair wants to improve his position but Matila is controlling well.
Matila decides to return to a standing position.
Matila clinches with his opponent.
Matila has McAllistair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McAllistair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matila can't get the takedown.
McAllistair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllistair wants to get back to striking at distance but Matila won't allow it.
McAllistair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matila has hold of one of McAllistair's legs. McAllistair is fighting the takedown attempt but Matila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McAllistair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matila wants to pass the guard but McAllistair is keeping the position.
Matila stands and throws McAllistair's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Pekka Matila dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matila drops his hands momentarily and McAllistair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McAllistair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matila.
Matila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McAllistair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAllistair thuds a left hand into Matila's body.
Matila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McAllistair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
VInce McAllistair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matila moves in looking to clinch but McAllistair pushes him off.
McAllistair misses with a takedown attempt
and Matila counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matila wants to work for an arm triangle but McAllistair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matila wants to stand up but McAllistair has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McAllistair manages to get to full guard.
McAllistair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matila tries to get to full guard but McAllistair has control of the leg.
McAllistair wants to control but Matila is keeping him busy.
McAllistair wants to work for an arm triangle but Matila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Matila flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matila punching from the bottom.
McAllistair wants to work for an arm triangle but Matila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matila misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matila gets the takedown into side control.
Matila decides to stand back up. Matila steps back and let's McAllistair get back to his feet.
Matila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matila tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllistair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matila tries to move into range but McAllistair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matila misses with a head kick.
McAllistair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matila scores a takedown into full mount!
McAllistair tries to reverse the position but Matila maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McAllistair has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McAllistair!
McAllistair trying to control but Matila is working from the bottom.
Matila wants to sweep but no luck.
Matila working for a triangle but McAllistair defends it easily.
Matila wants to improve his position but instead McAllistair has moved into half guard.
McAllistair perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matila tries to roll over but McAllistair keeps him under control.
Matila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matila trying to hold on to McAllistair's head to control him but McAllistair postures up.
McAllistair seems to be looking for submissions.
Matila manages to get to full guard.
Matila is looking for a triangle but McAllistair pushes his legs off easily.
Matila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McAllistair!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Pekka Matila 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!
McAllistair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matila fails with a takedown attempt.
McAllistair throws a head kick that misses.
Matila darts in and clinches McAllistair up against the cage.
Matila jumps into guard, dragging McAllistair to the mat.
McAllistair drops back looking for a leg! Matila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matila manages to kick McAllistair off! McAllistair jumps back into Matila's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAllistair trying to control the position from guard on top but Matila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matila 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 one minute gone in the round.
McAllistair is refusing to be controlled, as Matila sits in half guard.
Juha Pekka Matila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matila is looking for a kimura but McAllistair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matila to get the leverage.
McAllistair trying to hold on to Matila's head to control him but Matila postures up.
Matila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McAllistair is just riding it out for now. Matila eventually gives up the hold.
Matila wants to pass to mount but McAllistair is defending the position.
Matila is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McAllistair has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Matila tries to pass to full mount but McAllistair defends it.
Matila is keen to just control but McAllistair is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McAllistair shoots in and drives through. Matila sprawls well.
McAllistair tries a head kick but it misses.
Matila fails with the takedown.
McAllistair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matila shoots for a double leg takedown but McAllistair sprawls well. He's pushed Matila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
VInce McAllistair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Pekka Matila.
McAllistair misses with a takedown
and Matila counters with a nice double leg into side control. McAllistair won't be happy with that.
Matila trying to control the action but McAllistair is working from the bottom.
Matila decides to stand up, so the ref orders McAllistair to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllistair throws a head kick but Matila moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matila scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McAllistair looks to move to half guard but instead Matila has passed into mount! Damn!
McAllistair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matila goes for an armbar but McAllistair turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McAllistair.
McAllistair trying to control but Matila is working from the bottom.
Matila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAllistair advances position into side control!
Matila sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McAllistair trying to control but Matila is working from the bottom.
VInce McAllistair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matila looking for a guillotine here but McAllistair defends easily.
McAllistair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAllistair manages to get himself to full guard.
McAllistair will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Pekka Matila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Pekka Matila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kevin Brooks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Pekka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brooks is working to get back to half guard.
Pekka trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Brooks gets back to half guard.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Pekka with that takedown attempt.
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekka shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pekka tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Pekka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pekka counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekka looking to pass the guard.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pekka is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brooks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pekka's back instead.
Brooks is not going to allow Pekka to sit and survive in this position.
Brooks is looking for the choke from the back position but Pekka is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pekka has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brooks.
Pekka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pekka covering up well under a series of strikes from Brooks.
Brooks has got one arm under Pekka's chin. This could be trouble... Pekka trying to control the other hand but Brooks gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pekka has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Brooks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Kalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Tennenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Tennenbaum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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207 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Iso Kalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Tennenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kalu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tennenbaum closes the distance and clinches.
Tennenbaum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but Kalu blocks it.
Kalu tries to score a body lock takedown but Tennenbaum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tennenbaum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tennenbaum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tennenbaum clinches up with Kalu and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tennenbaum.
Kalu is breathing heavily.
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!
Kalu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tennenbaum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Kalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennenbaum landing knees to the head.
It looks like Iso Kalu has been cut.
Tennenbaum connects with a knee to the head.
Kalu is rocked!
Tennenbaum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kalu blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Kalu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennenbaum dips a shoulder and cracks Kalu with a mighty uppercut! Kalu falls back against the cage and Tennenbaum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kalu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tennenbaum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Tennenbaum!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NYRKKI MANNE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MANNE has chosen Atreyu - Honor as his entrance music. Muhammad Ali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, NYRKKI MANNE!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MANNE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali throws a leg kick but MANNE checks it.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
MANNE shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ali.
It looks like NYRKKI MANNE has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
MANNE throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MANNE off to one side.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NYRKKI MANNE.
MANNE shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MANNE looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as MANNE checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces MANNE off the cage and back into rage.
Ali throws an overhand right that has MANNE reeling! Ali follows up with more punches and MANNE is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muhammad Ali!
Muhammad Ali retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean LeSac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean LeSac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeSac shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
LeSac gets the takedown into side control.
LeSac has knee on belly and moves into mount.
LeSac looking to control but Reynolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeSac working for a guillotine from mount but Reynolds is in no mood to give up.
LeSac lands a big elbow.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
Reynolds tries to hold on but LeSac pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeSac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reynolds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeSac lands a big elbow.
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.
Reynolds wants to control but LeSac is having none of it.
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.
LeSac controlling the pace for now.
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.
Reynolds working to try and regain half guard.
LeSac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynolds is looking to escape.
LeSac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reynolds is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
LeSac swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean LeSac!
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A |
G |
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B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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