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FUC - Once Again! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trainius Reckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Malcovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcovitch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BoomBox song. Wesley Malcovitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trainius Reckus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Malcovitch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reckus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reckus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reckus is working for a guillotine from mount but Malcovitch frees his head quite easily.
Malcovitch is trying to escape the mount.
Malcovitch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reckus working for a guillotine from mount but Malcovitch is in no mood to give up.
Reckus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reckus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malcovitch is now in Reckus's guard. A big mistake from Reckus there, giving up the dominant position!
Reckus working for a triangle but Malcovitch defends it easily.
Reckus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malcovitch is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Reckus is retaining full guard.
Malcovitch cracks Reckus with a solid left hand.
Malcovitch postures up and lands a big shot to Reckus's brow.
Malcovitch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reckus's head.
Reckus working a defensive guard here.
Malcovitch looking to pass the guard.
Malcovitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Reckus has wrist control.
Reckus pulls Malcovitch in close to prevent any damage.
Malcovitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Reckus has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malcovitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Reckus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reckus misses with a double jab.
Reckus keeps the fight on the outside.
Malcovitch clinches up with Reckus and pushes him back against the cage.
Reckus tries to pull guard but Malcovitch won't allow it.
Reckus is trying to trip Malcovitch. He has hold of a leg but Malcovitch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reckus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malcovitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malcovitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reckus trying to control but Malcovitch is working from the bottom.
Reckus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malcovitch trying to control the position here.
Reckus throws a big right hand that misses.
Reckus tries to free his leg and advance position but Malcovitch is retaining full guard.
Malcovitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reckus is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reckus shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reckus tries to pull guard but Malcovitch holds him up against the cage and eventually Reckus drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trainius Reckus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reckus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malcovitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reckus is breathing heavily.
Reckus wants a takedown.
Reckus manages to pull guard.
Reckus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reckus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reckus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malcovitch defending well though.
Malcovitch is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malcovitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reckus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malcovitch wants to sweep here but Reckus controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malcovitch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reckus controls the pace.
Reckus trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcovitch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reckus!
Reckus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malcovitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainius Reckus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reckus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malcovitch's guard.
Reckus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reckus wants to control from the top but Malcovitch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malcovitch is trying to control the position but Reckus postures up.
Malcovitch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reckus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reckus wants to pass the guard but Malcovitch is keeping the position.
Malcovitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reckus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malcovitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reckus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malcovitch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch won't allow Reckus to pass to mount.
Reckus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reckus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malcovitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reckus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malcovitch throws a series of punches but Reckus avoids them all with ease.
Malcovitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reckus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malcovitch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malcovitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reckus.
Malcovitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reckus 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.
Reckus wants to control from the top but Malcovitch keeps moving.
Reckus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reckus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckus prevents Malcovitch from improving his position.
Malcovitch has hold of Reckus's hands but Reckus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reckus working Malcovitch over with strikes.
Malcovitch is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Reckus controlling from mount.
Malcovitch flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Malcovitch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malcovitch is staying active underneath Reckus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcovitch trying to control from the bottom.
Reckus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malcovitch defends it well.
Malcovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reckus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reckus prevents Malcovitch from improving his position.
Reckus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reckus trying to pass the guard but Malcovitch defending well.
Malcovitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reckus.
Malcovitch is looking to control Reckus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malcovitch avoid being mounted?
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.
Reckus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reckus trying to control but Malcovitch is having none of it.
Malcovitch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reckus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reckus wants to control the pace but Malcovitch is squirming around nicely.
Malcovitch is trying desperately to improve position.
Malcovitch has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainius Reckus dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malcovitch wants to clinch up but Reckus keeps it at a distance.
Reckus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reckus is putting a hurting on Malcovitch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reckus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reckus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malcovitch's legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malcovitch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reckus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reckus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Malcovitch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reckus working the ground and pound.
Reckus advances to mount.
BOOM! Reckus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovitch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reckus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malcovitch wants to control but Reckus is having none of it.
Reckus looking for a guillotine from mount but Malcovitch is having none of it.
Reckus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Malcovitch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malcovitch wants to control but Reckus is having none of it.
Malcovitch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reckus. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reckus trying to control but Malcovitch is having none of it.
Reckus landing strikes from the mount.
Reckus forces the positional change into back control.
Malcovitch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reckus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Malcovitch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Malcovitch for a finish.
Reckus is looking for the choke from the back position but Malcovitch is controlling his hands well.
Malcovitch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Malcovitch can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckus landing strikes from the mount and Malcovitch is in trouble!
Malcovitch tries to reverse the position but Reckus maintains control.
Reckus has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Malcovitch is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trainius Reckus!
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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 Pizza Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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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 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pizza Slice!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Vuorimaa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slice sprawls well initially but Vuorimaa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vuorimaa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vuorimaa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Vuorimaa on that attempt.
Vuorimaa shoots in and bounces Slice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vuorimaa stays in close to Slice's body and controls the position.
Slice wants to stand but Vuorimaa is controlling the position.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa has gone for a leg lock! Slice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vuorimaa's guard.
Vuorimaa is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Vuorimaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vuorimaa wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuorimaa is breathing heavily.
Slice tries to stand but Vuorimaa is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to control from the top but Vuorimaa keeps moving.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slice working the ground and pound but Vuorimaa is defending the strikes.
Slice scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Vuorimaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vuorimaa wants to control but Slice postures up.
Vuorimaa manages to get back to half guard.
Slice is keen to just control but Vuorimaa is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vuorimaa defending well though.
Slice is thwarting Vuorimaa's attempts to control the position.
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 Petteri Vuorimaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Vuorimaa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vuorimaa content to stall in guard here.
Slice controls Vuorimaa momentarily but Vuorimaa frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice is looking for a triangle but Vuorimaa pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa stopping the sweep attempt from Slice.
Vuorimaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to de liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vuorimaa counters with a single leg into guard. Slice didn't expect that.
Slice keeping full guard, as Vuorimaa tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Vuorimaa from controlling successfully.
Slice looking for a guillotine here but Vuorimaa defends easily.
Slice is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vuorimaa dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Slice is trying to get back to his feet.
Slice tries to improve position but can't.
Slice is trying to control Vuorimaa's posture but Vuorimaa avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice tries for a takedown but Vuorimaa circles away easily
and Vuorimaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vuorimaa.
Petteri Vuorimaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slice pushes Vuorimaa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice shoots and misses
and Vuorimaa counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice pushes Vuorimaa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vuorimaa cracks Slice with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt
and Vuorimaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vuorimaa wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Vuorimaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vuorimaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice with a poor takedown
and Vuorimaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vuorimaa controlling the action here.
Slice tries to roll over but Vuorimaa keeps him under control.
Vuorimaa wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa gets caught flat footed, as Slice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vuorimaa wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vuorimaa keeping full guard, as Slice tries to pass.
Vuorimaa is trying to control the position but Slice postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa has a closed guard, preventing Slice from standing up.
Slice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vuorimaa is trying to maintain the position but Slice is very close to passing his half guard.
Vuorimaa is looking to get back to is feet but Slice passes into side control.
Slice looks up at the clock and then as Vuorimaa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Vuorimaa get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Vuorimaa shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Slice looks for a takedown but Vuorimaa sprawls well.
Vuorimaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petteri Vuorimaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Vuorimaa with that takedown attempt.
Slice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vuorimaa in his tracks.
Petteri Vuorimaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Slice has Vuorimaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vuorimaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vuorimaa tries to break the clinch but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vuorimaa's defenses.
Vuorimaa prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuorimaa has him pressed against the cage.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Vuorimaa tries to clinch but Slice moves away
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Vuorimaa backing up. Vuorimaa nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Slice tries for a takedown but Vuorimaa circles away easily
and Vuorimaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pizza Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petteri Vuorimaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vuorimaa passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Petteri Vuorimaa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vuorimaa, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petteri Vuorimaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Mathias Havna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vellu Kuikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Mathias Havna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vellu Kuikka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuikka tries to clinch up but Havna circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Havna.
Havna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Havna showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuikka looks gassed!
Kuikka is looking to improve his position.
Havna wants to stand but Kuikka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuikka is trying to control but Havna manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havna wants to get back to his feet but Kuikka is holding on tight.
Havna stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Havna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Havna does no damage.
Kuikka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Havna!
It looks like Vellu Kuikka has been cut.
Havna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Havna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Havna throws a low kick, looking for Kuikka's leg but Kuikka calmly moves out of range.
Havna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Havna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Havna misses with a wild combination.
Kuikka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Havna.
Havna motions for Kuikka to come forward. Havna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Havna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Havna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Havna.
Havna feints and then cracks Kuikka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuikka down.
Havna misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Havna seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Havna decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Havna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Havna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havna tries to bum rush Kuikka with a series of wild strikes but Kuikka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuikka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuikka checks a leg kick.
Havna fails to land with a series of punches.
Havna connects with a solid leg kick.
Havna misses with a series of wild punches.
Havna swinging wilding here.
Havna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Havna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Havna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuikka.
Havna misses with a low kick.
Havna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Havna throws a leg kick but Kuikka sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Havna.
Havna throws a series of punches but Kuikka moves out of range.
Havna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Havna stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kuikka to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Mathias Havna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vellu Kuikka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Havna swinging wilding here.
Havna misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Havna.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Havna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuikka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuikka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Havna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havna misses with a takedown attempt - Kuikka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Havna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Havna throws a low kick, looking for Kuikka's leg but Kuikka calmly moves out of range.
Havna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuikka.
Havna misses with a low kick.
Kuikka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Havna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuikka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Havna can pounce on him.
Kuikka is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuikka as he jumps to the side.
Havna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuikka backs up against the cage.
Havna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Havna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuikka's calf.
Havna throws a leg kick which misses Kuikka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuikka tries to avoid it.
Havna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuikka wants to improve his position but Havna is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havna tries to stand and escape but Kuikka is controlling the position.
Havna stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Havna wants to land a leg kick but Kuikka is out of range.
Havna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuikka can do to turn this around?
Havna swinging wilding here.
Erling Mathias Havna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Havna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna throws a leg kick but Kuikka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuikka gets caught flat footed, as Havna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Havna wants to stand but Kuikka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Havna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Havna stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Havna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erling Mathias Havna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Havna can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Havna scores with a four punch combination!
Havna lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuikka blocks the leg kick.
Havna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuikka circles away.
Havna throws a one two combo.
Kuikka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuikka.
Havna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuikka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Havna to the mat! Havna manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havna fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuikka dodges the punch combination from Havna.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Havna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Mathias Havna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vellu Kuikka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Havna throws a leg kick but Kuikka checks it.
Havna keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuikka fails with the takedown.
Kuikka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuikka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuikka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Havna.
Havna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Havna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuikka.
Havna throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Havna.
Havna decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuikka to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuikka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Havna.
Kuikka slips a jab and a cross from Havna.
Havna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Havna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Havna looks to land a combination but Kuikka avoids it well.
Havna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuikka.
Kuikka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Havna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuikka on the ground.
Havna prevents Kuikka from getting back to his feet.
Kuikka is working an open guard so Havna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuikka checks it well.
Havna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Havna.
Kuikka slips a jab and a cross from Havna.
Kuikka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuikka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Havna tries to pull guard but Kuikka won't allow it.
Havna tries to pull guard but Kuikka holds him up against the cage and eventually Havna drops back down to his feet.
Kuikka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Havna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Havna jumps guard but Kuikka stands there with Havna around his waist. Havna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erling Mathias Havna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna managing to block the knees to the body from Kuikka.
Havna jumps guard but Kuikka stands there with Havna around his waist. Havna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuikka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Havna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuikka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Havna lands a takedown into guard.
Vellu Kuikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuikka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Havna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Havna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Havna wanted to stand there but Kuikka had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erling Mathias Havna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Mathias Havna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Havna, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erling Mathias Havna!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Koivikorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Nystroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koivikorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Nystroem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nystroem misses.
Nystroem thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nystroem misses the target.
Nystroem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nystroem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koivikorpi as he avoids it easily.
Koivikorpi misses with a takedown
and Nystroem counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koivikorpi's guard now.
Nystroem is pushing down on Koivikorpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koivikorpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nystroem has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivikorpi is in trouble now - Nystroem has advanced to mount!
Nystroem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nystroem is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Koivikorpi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Koivikorpi!
Koivikorpi drops back looking for a leg! Nystroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nystroem manages to kick Koivikorpi off! Koivikorpi jumps back into Nystroem's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystroem wants to improve his position but instead Koivikorpi has moved into half guard.
Koivikorpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Nystroem gets full guard.
Nystroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivikorpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nystroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koivikorpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nystroem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nystroem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystroem working for a submission but Koivikorpi is keeping him at bay.
Nystroem looking to control but Koivikorpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivikorpi is working to get back to half guard.
Koivikorpi is squirming around, avoiding Nystroem's attempts to control the action.
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.
Nystroem working the ground and pound effectively.
Koivikorpi has given up his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Koivikorpi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nystroem!
Nystroem looking to break Koivikorpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Koivikorpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nystroem will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nystroem has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joakim Nystroem dominated that round.
That's time! Koivikorpi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koivikorpi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivikorpi lands in his opponent's guard.
Nystroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koivikorpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nystroem is trying to control the position but Koivikorpi postures up.
Nystroem working for a triangle but Koivikorpi defends it easily.
Nystroem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koivikorpi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystroem is looking for a triangle here but Koivikorpi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nystroem isn't going anywhere.
Nystroem regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nystroem is trying to control but can't.
Nystroem looking for submissions off his back.
Koivikorpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nystroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nystroem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koivikorpi has passed into side control.
Nystroem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystroem gets back to full guard.
Nystroem keeping full guard, as Koivikorpi tries to pass.
Nystroem controls Koivikorpi momentarily but Koivikorpi frees himself.
Nystroem is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Koivikorpi has his hands clasped together but Nystroem extends an breaks Koivikorpi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nystroem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joakim Nystroem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg's entrance music is "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a right hand that Berg ducks under and follows up with a left that Berg also avoids with ease.
Head lands with a hook. Berg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berg tries to move into range but Head moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berg shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berg's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head lands with a straight right. Berg didn't see that one coming.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berg needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Head throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Berg tumbling to the canvas!
Berg is rocked!
Head stands and steps away. Berg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Head throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Berg colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Head as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Berg is left battered and dazed whilst Head and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Head!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debe Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampsa Pikari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Debe Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikari misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Debe Fantastic has been cut.
Pikari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastic.
Nice takedown defense from Pikari. No joy for Fantastic on that attempt.
Pikari misses the shot to the body.
Pikari throws a jab when Fantastic was well out of range.
Fantastic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pikari's waist but Pikari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fantastic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debe Fantastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikari tries to bum rush Fantastic with a series of wild strikes but Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic dodges the punch combination from Pikari.
Pikari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pikari thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pikari throws a hook but Fantastic blocks it.
Fantastic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikari just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic is breathing heavily.
Pikari throws a nice looking combination but Fantastic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pikari throws a series of punches but Fantastic avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pikari.
Pikari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fantastic. Fantastic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pikari tries a head kick but it misses.
Pikari digs a good hook to Fantastic's body.
Fantastic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pikari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pikari scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Pikari misses.
Pikari throws a body punch but Fantastic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikari lands a nice shot to the body.
Pikari misses the jab.
Pikari throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastic moves out of range easily.
Pikari misses the jab.
Fantastic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pikari throws out the jab.
Fantastic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Pikari working some strikes from top position.
Pikari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantastic's guard.
Pikari winds up and cracks Fantastic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikari uses his free foot to push down on Fantastic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fantastic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pikari cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pikari breaks from Fantastic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pikari is nestled in close to Fantastic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pikari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic taking some punishment here, with Pikari in his half guard.
Pikari wants to stand but Fantastic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fantastic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pikari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pikari landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pikari working Fantastic over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Pikari.
Pikari unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikari landing punches.
Fantastic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pikari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Pikari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Debe Fantastic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pikari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pikari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fantastic.
Fantastic is rocked!
Fantastic fails with the takedown
and Pikari changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Fantastic senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Pikari is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sampsa Pikari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Rodriguez (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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Luis Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smalls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smalls trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Smalls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smalls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smalls's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smalls is tying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez keeping hold of Smalls's head, controlling as best he can.
Smalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smalls trying to advance position but Rodriguez counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smalls drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Smalls off! Smalls jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Smalls is looking for a sweep.
Smalls is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriguez has mounted him!
Smalls is working to get back to half guard.
Smalls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smalls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Smalls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smalls working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Smalls is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rodriguez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smalls's body to avoid the submission. Smalls has instead reached around Rodriguez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smalls arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Biggie Smalls!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert thaiswed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Crazy Guy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Crazy Guy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert thaiswed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
thaiswed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in thaiswed's guard.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
thaiswed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but thaiswed keeps working.
thaiswed is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so thaiswed is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.
thaiswed wants to improve his position but Guy is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
thaiswed really wants to buck Guy off and get back to his feet.
Guy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But thaiswed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from thaiswed!
Guy has his foot on thaiswed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. thaiswed works his way back into a safe position though.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. thaiswed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because thaiswed has passed into half guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guy tries to roll over but thaiswed keeps him under control.
thaiswed wants to take a breather but Guy is having none of it.
Guy wants to control the action here but instead thaiswed manages to pass to full mount!
Guy is desperately trying to improve his position but thaiswed has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Guy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from thaiswed.
thaiswed has control of Guy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
thaiswed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Guy tries to reverse the position but thaiswed maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guy is trying to reverse the position but instead thaiswed has taken his back - oops!
Guy is in bad spot here.
thaiswed doesn't have the hooks in and Guy manages to turn into his guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but thaiswed keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
thaiswed working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy scores with the left hand. thaiswed knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from thaiswed.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Crazy Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
thaiswed tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
thaiswed tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
thaiswed tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - thaiswed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
thaiswed throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
Guy throws a hook but thaiswed avoids it easily.
thaiswed is breathing heavily.
thaiswed throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
thaiswed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thaiswed is looking to clinch.
Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
thaiswed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guy slips nicely into half guard.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but thaiswed defends the submission attempt.
Guy trying to control from half guard but thaiswed is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. thaiswed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy is trying to work for a kimura but thaiswed is defending well.
thaiswed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thaiswed is trying to maintain the position but Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
Guy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
thaiswed regains full guard. Nicely done.
thaiswed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! thaiswed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
Guy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. thaiswed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take thaiswed's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
thaiswed is in a bad position with Guy working for a choke. thaiswed manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
thaiswed fails in his attempt to clinch.
thaiswed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
thaiswed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guy shoots in but thaiswed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy tries for a takedown but thaiswed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
thaiswed tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
thaiswed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thaiswed looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.
thaiswed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
thaiswed is looking to clinch.
thaiswed wants to clinch.
thaiswed wants to clinch.
thaiswed tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Robert thaiswed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
thaiswed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but thaiswed defends it.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but thaiswed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
thaiswed is trying to stand back up but Guy is controlling him
thaiswed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, thaiswed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is nestled in close to thaiswed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guy wants to pass to mount but thaiswed is defending the position.
Guy wants to control but thaiswed is keeping him busy.
thaiswed is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Guy seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Guy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for thaiswed to stand up.
thaiswed tries to clinch up.
Guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy is looking for a kimura but thaiswed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Guy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for thaiswed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
thaiswed throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
thaiswed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
thaiswed throws a head kick that misses.
thaiswed moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
thaiswed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thaiswed is looking to improve his position.
Guy 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.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Guy working for a submission but thaiswed is keeping him at bay.
Guy content just to control the position here.
Guy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… thaiswed turns into him and now he's in Guy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for subs off his back but thaiswed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guy wants to improve his position but thaiswed is controlling well.
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.
thaiswed wants to get back to his feet.
Guy tries to roll over but thaiswed keeps him under control.
Guy with the active half guard here but thaiswed passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Guy had his way with Robert thaiswed in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
thaiswed trying to land knees to the body.
thaiswed landing knees to the body.
thaiswed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
thaiswed just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Guy jumps guard and drags thaiswed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. thaiswed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. thaiswed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy wants to control but thaiswed passes easily into half guard.
Guy trying to hold on to thaiswed's head to control him but thaiswed postures up.
Guy is looking to get back to full guard here but thaiswed has managed to pass to side control instead.
Guy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Guy tries to reverse the position but thaiswed maintains control.
thaiswed lands a nice shot to the head.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
thaiswed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead thaiswed passes into side control.
Guy misses with a strike from the bottom.
Robert thaiswed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
thaiswed throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guy tries to bench press thaiswed off him but thaiswed keeps the position.
Guy manages to work his way to half guard, despite thaiswed's best efforts.
thaiswed blocks the strikes from Guy.
Guy tries to roll over but thaiswed keeps him under control.
Crazy Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
thaiswed trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
thaiswed wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side
and Guy counters with a shoot takedown. thaiswed fights it but they end up in guard.
Guy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guy wants to control from the top but thaiswed keeps moving.
Guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guy, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Guy!
Crazy Guy retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Mortensson's shoulder, as Mortensson tries to avoid the shot.
Mortensson staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Kharitonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kharitonov.
It looks like Jesse Mortensson has been cut.
A slow jab from Kharitonov misses its intended target.
Kharitonov wants to clinch up but Mortensson keeps it at a distance.
Kharitonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kharitonov drops Mortensson with a huge uppercut! Mortensson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kharitonov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolodenka Kharitonov!
Bolodenka Kharitonov is the new welterweight champion!
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