 |
HFC XXI: The Final Countdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Morrow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michio Suzuki's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
141 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michio Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suzuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Suzuki's head.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrow as he jumps to the side.
Don Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow wants to clinch.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzuki slips under a jab.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
Morrow wants to clinch.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Suzuki. What's that going to do exactly?
Morrow is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morrow wants to control but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki unloading with bombs!
Morrow tries to hold on but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki with good strikes from the mount here!
Suzuki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morrow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Suzuki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Suzuki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suzuki 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suzuki lands a heavy elbow.
Morrow is in a horrible position here. Suzuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morrow is bucking up trying to escape but Suzuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morrow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Morrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrow tries to hold on but Suzuki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suzuki lands a big elbow.
Suzuki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suzuki lands a big shot there that rocks Morrow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Morrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrow manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Morrow, under a barage of strikes from Suzuki.
Morrow is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Suzuki stops Morrow from getting back to his feet.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrow looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morrow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suzuki manages to pass to mount!
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Morrow is bucking up trying to escape but Suzuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrow wants to control but Suzuki is having none of it.
Morrow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Morrow working to try and regain half guard.
Suzuki landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Suzuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suzuki looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Suzuki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michio Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suzuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrow swivels and escapes.
Morrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suzuki scores with a one two! Morrow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morrow.
It looks like Michio Suzuki has been cut.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Morrow lands with an overhand left.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki defending well as Morrow loads up on a big left hand.
Suzuki defending well as Morrow loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki shoots in for a double leg but Morrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow slips under a jab from Suzuki.
Morrow is looking to clinch.
Morrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suzuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut.
Morrow throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Suzuki moves away and avoids it.
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.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrow is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Morrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrow misses with an uppercut.
Suzuki catches Morrow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrow tries to clinch but Suzuki moves away
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Morrow clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morrow darts in trying to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrow wants to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morrow!
Morrow working to try and regain half guard.
Morrow wants to hold on but Suzuki pushes him away.
Morrow can't escape the position.
Suzuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is trying to stand.
Suzuki trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow is trying to stand.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount.
Suzuki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morrow's face.
Morrow is looking to get to half guard.
Morrow tries to hold on but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrow is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michio Suzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michio Suzuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morrow throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Morrow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Suzuki.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Morrow looks to clinch
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki looks to throw the jab but Morrow is out of range.
A slow jab from Morrow misses its intended target.
Suzuki has a takedown stuffed.
Morrow misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Morrow - just one landing.
Morrow is looking to clinch but Suzuki is avoiding it.
Suzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suzuki slips under a jab.
Morrow looks to land a combination but Suzuki avoids it well.
Suzuki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Morrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrow takes a swing at Suzuki's ribcage but misses.
Morrow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrow.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Morrow.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrow tries to clinch but Suzuki moves away
and Suzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suzuki thows a huge punch but Morrow dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suzuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suzuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Suzuki has wrist control.
Morrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Michio Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Morrow tries to pass.
Morrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suzuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrow swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
Don Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrow lands with a nice combination. Suzuki backs away looking to recover.
Don Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suzuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Von Stauffenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Stauffenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Wagner, The ride of the Valkyries. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Von Stauffenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Stauffenberg as he jumps to the side.
Tuominen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuominen shoots for a takedown but Von Stauffenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
Tuominen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Stauffenberg circles away.
Tuominen gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to stand back up but Tuominen is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg pushes Tuominen off but Tuominen dives into side control.
Von Stauffenberg trying to control but Tuominen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Von Stauffenberg wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Stauffenberg showing good submission defense here.
Tuominen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Von Stauffenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen not allowing Von Stauffenberg to control his hands.
Von Stauffenberg staying busy and making it hard for Tuominen to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg just trying to survive but Tuominen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Von Stauffenberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tuominen not allowing Von Stauffenberg to control his hands.
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.
Von Stauffenberg covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tuominen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Stauffenberg has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tuominen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oiva Tuominen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuominen staying out of range there.
A big left from Von Stauffenberg misses.
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claus Von Stauffenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuominen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Von Stauffenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuominen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Stauffenberg pinned against the cage. Von Stauffenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tuominen avoids the body shot from Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen shoots in but Von Stauffenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Stauffenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Tuominen moves away from the strike by Von Stauffenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg throws a series of punches but Tuominen avoids them all with ease.
Von Stauffenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuominen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuominen walks into a left hand.
Von Stauffenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Stauffenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuominen shoots in and drives through. Von Stauffenberg sprawls well.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a body shot.
Von Stauffenberg swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Von Stauffenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuominen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Stauffenberg sprawls well initially but Tuominen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Stauffenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Stauffenberg, not yet.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to stand back up but Tuominen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Von Stauffenberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg trying to control here.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to get back to is feet but Tuominen passes into side control.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to improve his position.
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.
Tuominen advances to mount.
Von Stauffenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Stauffenberg tries to get out of the position.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Tuominen looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Von Stauffenberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Von Stauffenberg misses.
Tuominen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Stauffenberg is fending him off so far but Tuominen persists. Nope, Von Stauffenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuominen ducks under a wild hook from Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen has a takedown stuffed.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Stauffenberg tries to bum rush Tuominen with a series of wild strikes but Tuominen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuominen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Stauffenberg tries to avoid it but Tuominen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Stauffenberg to the ground. Von Stauffenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stauffenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuominen slips a straight right by Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a wild combination.
Tuominen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Stauffenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuominen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Stauffenberg is keeping the position for now.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Tuominen has passed into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Stauffenberg controlling the position.
Tuominen slips nicely into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg wants to control but Tuominen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen prevents Von Stauffenberg from improving his position.
Tuominen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Stauffenberg is pressing down on Tuominen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Von Stauffenberg seems keen to control Tuominen's posture.
Tuominen wants to control from the top but Von Stauffenberg keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Stauffenberg controls Tuominen momentarily but Tuominen frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oiva Tuominen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuominen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oiva Tuominen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Topi Helin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul The Ribber (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.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Helin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul The Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Helin looking for submissions off his back.
Helin is not content to let The Ribber control the position.
The Ribber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from The Ribber there.
Helin actively working from the bottom here.
Helin has hold of The Ribber's hands but The Ribber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helin is staying active underneath The Ribber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Ribber is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Helin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, The Ribber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by The Ribber!
The Ribber trying to control the position but Helin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helin tries to improve position but can't.
Helin is not content to let The Ribber control the position.
Helin tries to bench press The Ribber off him but The Ribber keeps the position.
The Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Helin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Helin throws a push kick but The Ribber slaps the foot to one side.
Topi Helin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Helin.
Helin takes one on the button.
Helin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Helin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helin.
The Ribber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Ribber.
The Ribber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helin tries to get to full guard but The Ribber has control of the leg.
The Ribber is tying to control. Helin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Ribber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
The Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Ribber looks gassed!
Helin is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber looking to ground and pound but Helin is blocking nicely.
Helin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Ribber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Helin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Ribber pulls his head out easily.
Helin actively working from the bottom here.
The Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helin keeps working.
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.
The Ribber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The Ribber pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from The Ribber.
The Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Ribber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helin is looking for a triangle but The Ribber pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul The Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Ribber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Ribber showed some decent athleticism there.
The Ribber stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Helin to get to his feet.
Helin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helin throws a push kick but The Ribber slaps the foot to one side.
Helin misses with a kick to the body.
Helin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Ribber scores a takedown into full mount!
The Ribber prevents Helin from getting the reversal.
The Ribber is breathing heavily.
The Ribber wants to control the pace but Helin is squirming around nicely.
The Ribber prevents Helin from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helin is squirming around, avoiding The Ribber's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Helin working to try and regain half guard.
The Ribber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helin is looking to escape.
Helin is looking to improve his position but The Ribber isn't that keen on the idea.
Helin is squirming around, avoiding The Ribber's attempts to control the action.
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.
Helin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul The Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Ribber trying to control but Helin is having none of it.
Helin is looking to get to half guard.
The Ribber tries to control but Helin wriggling away.
The Ribber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helin is working to get back to half guard.
Helin is working hard here to advance position.
The Ribber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Ribber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helin is looking to escape.
Helin is looking to improve his position but The Ribber isn't that keen on the idea.
The Ribber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Helin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Ribber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Ribber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Ribber looking to control but Helin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul The Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Helin looks for the body kick but The Ribber saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by The Ribber.
It looks like Topi Helin has been cut.
Helin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helin.
The Ribber throws and low kick but Helin moves out of range easily.
Helin throws a wild body kick that The Ribber sees coming a mile off.
The Ribber scores with a takedown into Helin's guard.
The Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Helin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helin looking for a guillotine here but The Ribber defends easily.
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!
Helin looking for a guillotine here but The Ribber defends easily.
Helin looking for a guillotine here but The Ribber defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Ribber stands up from Helin's guard - The Ribber perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Ribber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helin.
Helin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Topi Helin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helin.
Helin looks to land a body kick but The Ribber moved away.
The Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
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.
The Ribber gets the takedown into side control.
The Ribber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helin keeps working.
Helin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helin gets full guard.
Helin looking for a guillotine here but The Ribber defends easily.
Helin is looking to sinch up a triangle. The Ribber throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Helin's body to avoid the submission. Helin has instead reached around The Ribber's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Helin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Topi Helin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Muchacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 212 cm
20
219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
191 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muchacho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Muchacho striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho is trying to improve his position.
Muchacho misses with a strike from the bottom.
Muchacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fasaani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muchacho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fasaani is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Muchacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Fasaani has a good base and remains in mount.
Muchacho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fasaani. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Fasaani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Muchacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Fasaani has a good base and remains in mount.
Muchacho flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Muchacho is looking to improve his position but Fasaani isn't that keen on the idea.
Fasaani wants to control the pace but Muchacho is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fasaani controlling the position easily from mount.
Muchacho is trying desperately to improve position.
Muchacho is working hard here to advance position.
Muchacho swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Muchacho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fasaani. What's that going to do exactly?
Muchacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Fasaani has a good base and remains in mount.
Muchacho is squirming around, avoiding Fasaani's attempts to control the action.
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.
Muchacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fasaani looking to control but Muchacho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muchacho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Muchacho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fasaani wants to pass to mount but Muchacho is defending the position.
Muchacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fasaani decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throws a head kick that misses.
Muchacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fasaani.
Muchacho ducks under a wild hook from Fasaani.
Fasaani misses with an uppercut. Muchacho saw that one coming.
Fasaani throws a shot from downtown. Muchacho moves away and avoids it.
Muchacho dodges the punch combination from Fasaani.
Fasaani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fasaani blocks a low kick nicely.
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.
Fasaani looks for a takedown but Muchacho sprawls well.
Muchacho lands with a right hand.
Fasaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fasaani throws out a leg kick but Muchacho moves out of range and Fasaani only half commits.
Muchacho misses with a takedown attempt
so Fasaani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muchacho is looking for a triangle but Fasaani pushes his legs off easily.
Muchacho is breathing heavily.
Muchacho working for a triangle but Fasaani defends it easily.
Fasaani preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tammelan Fasaani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fasaani tries to clinch up.
Muchacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muchacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fasaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muchacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fasaani.
Fasaani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fasaani blocks the strikes from Muchacho.
Fasaani is tying to control. Muchacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muchacho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Muchacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muchacho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani tries to stand but can't do so whilst Muchacho controls his leg.
Muchacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fasaani blocks the strikes from Muchacho.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fasaani tries to clinch up but Muchacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Muchacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muchacho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fasaani's waist but Fasaani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muchacho off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fasaani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muchacho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fasaani blocks the strikes from Muchacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho has a hand on Fasaani's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fasaani takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fasaani controlling the pace for now.
Muchacho is looking to improve his position but Fasaani isn't that keen on the idea.
Fasaani controlling the position easily from mount.
Muchacho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho missing with punches from the bottom.
Muchacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fasaani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fasaani's back!
Fasaani is trying to break free.
Muchacho missing with strikes from the back.
Muchacho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fasaani knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fasaani for a finish.
Fasaani covers up after that shot from Muchacho.
Muchacho working for a choke but Fasaani is defending well.
Muchacho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fasaani has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho is not going to allow Fasaani to sit and survive in this position.
Fasaani has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Muchacho.
Tammelan Fasaani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muchacho throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The referee is taking a good look at Fasaani as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Muchacho!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchacho is looking for a choke. Fasaani gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fasaani manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tammelan Fasaani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Muchacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fasaani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fasaani moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Muchacho.
Fasaani has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Muchacho misses with a wild combination.
Ivan Muchacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fasaani scores with a decent looking hook.
Fasaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muchacho fails with the takedown
and Fasaani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fasaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muchacho's head.
It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.
Fasaani tests Muchacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muchacho tries to bum rush Fasaani with a series of wild strikes but Fasaani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fasaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muchacho moves away.
Fasaani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muchacho on the side of the head.
Fasaani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fasaani throws a big shot that misses.
Fasaani misses with a combination
and Muchacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Muchacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fasaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fasaani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muchacho is one step ahead there.
Muchacho is looking to work some ground and pound but Fasaani has wrist control.
Fasaani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muchacho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muchacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muchacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muchacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fasaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muchacho throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fasaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muchacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muchacho slips a straight right by Fasaani.
A punch combination from Fasaani misses.
Muchacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muchacho throws a right hand that Fasaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Fasaani also avoids with ease.
Fasaani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muchacho 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.
Fasaani avoids the strikes from the bottom by Muchacho.
Muchacho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muchacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muchacho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fasaani's guard.
Ivan Muchacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tammelan Fasaani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fasaani wants to sweep here but Muchacho controlling him for the moment.
Muchacho working some strikes from top position.
Muchacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muchacho scoring with some ground and pound.
Muchacho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fasaani dives on top into guard.
Fasaani gets to his feet - Muchacho follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tammelan Fasaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fasaani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tammelan Fasaani!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kimue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimue has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
194 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, George Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Kimue!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kimue pinned against the cage. Kimue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimue misses with the combination.
Patton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimue sprawls well. He's pushed Patton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Patton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimue sprawls well initially but Patton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kimue pushes Patton off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Patton with that takedown attempt.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimue throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton closes the distance and clinches up with Kimue, looking for a takedown. Patton pushes Kimue against the cage but Kimue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patton shoots in but no luck this time.
Patton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimue swivels and escapes.
Patton is breathing heavily.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Jon Kimue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Patton will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Kimue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Kimue both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimue moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kimue lands with a kick to the temple. Patton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kimue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimue scores with a spinning back kick!
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue lands with a kick to the ribs.
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue scores with the left hand. Patton knows he should have avoided that one.
Patton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimue sprawls well. He's pushed Patton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue thuds his shin into the meat of Patton's side.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton moves out of range of the body kick from Kimue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimue as he avoids it easily.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimue tries to avoid it but Patton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimue to the ground. Kimue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Kimue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Patton with that takedown attempt.
Kimue throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patton's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kimue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kimue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Patton will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Kimue slams his shin into Patton's torso.
Jon Kimue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patton. That did some damage!
Patton shoots for a takedown but Kimue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimue swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton tries to clinch but Kimue moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue throws the kick towards the body but Patton avoids it.
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kimue.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
Patton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimue misses with a body kick.
Kimue stuffs the takedown.
Kimue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton shoots in for a double leg but Kimue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Patton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimue loads up on a big right hand but Patton slips the punch.
A head kick by Kimue misses
and Patton counters with a right hand to the body.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Patton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton shoots in but Kimue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kimue is fending him off so far but Patton persists. Nope, Kimue circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kimue!
Patton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimue lands a head kick. Patton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Patton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kimue throws a head kick that half lands.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue keeps Patton at a distance using the push kick.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue scores with a kick to the body.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimue as he jumps to the side.
Kimue lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Kimue misses with the combination.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimue throws a sloppy head kick
and Patton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimue has his feet on Patton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kimue lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton blocks a head kick by Kimue.
Patton lands with a nice combination. Kimue backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kimue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Patton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Kimue pushes him off.
Kimue throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Patton avoids the body shot from Kimue.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimue throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patton.
Kimue misses with a body kick.
A jab from Kimue misses.
Kimue looks to land a body kick but Patton moved away.
Kimue lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patton takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Kimue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kimue throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Patton avoids the head kick by Kimue.
Kimue scores with a leg kick.
Patton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Kimue misses with a head kick.
Kimue throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Patton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimue tries to avoid it but Patton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimue to the ground. Kimue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Patton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimue lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimue lands with a kick to the temple. Patton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Patton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimue misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimue.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimue lands a lovely overhand right.
Patton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kimue throws a lazy head kick
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Kimue dodges the punch combination from Patton.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Kimue pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kimue.
Patton wants to clinch up but Kimue keeps it at a distance.
Patton shoots in for a double leg but Kimue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimue misses with a wild combination.
Kimue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimue cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kimue throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
Patton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kimue tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jon Kimue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kimue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Horrible takedown by Patton or perhaps it was just good defense by Kimue which made him look bad.
Patton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimue throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Patton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimue circles away.
George Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Kimue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimue 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Kimue!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyyno Janis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Laiskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauli Laiskiainen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pauli Laiskiainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
210 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyyno Janis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Laiskiainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiskiainen forces Janis back against the cage and clinches.
Janis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laiskiainen smiles and moves away.
Janis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Janis controls the position.
Janis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laiskiainen, who protects the arm well.
Janis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laiskiainen, who protects the arm well.
Laiskiainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laiskiainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Janis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janis working the ground and pound.
Laiskiainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Janis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Janis scoring with punches and elbows.
Janis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laiskiainen some visible discomfort.
Janis working the body and head with strikes.
Janis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laiskiainen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janis controls the position.
Janis cracks Laiskiainen with a big right hand but Laiskiainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laiskiainen looks gassed!
Janis lands some shots froms side control.
Janis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Janis swings around for an armbar but Laiskiainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Janis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laiskiainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Janis pushing down on Laiskiainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Janis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laiskiainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janis winds up and cracks Laiskiainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laiskiainen is refusing to be controlled, as Janis sits in half guard.
Laiskiainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiskiainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laiskiainen is trying to stand back up but Janis is controlling him
Janis works his way into full mount!
Janis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Janis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laiskiainen is bucking up trying to escape but Janis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Janis landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyyno Janis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laiskiainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Janis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Janis distracts Laiskiainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laiskiainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janis is controlling him.
Janis advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiskiainen is in trouble now - Janis has advanced to mount!
Janis working the ground and pound effectively.
Janis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laiskiainen hang on?
Laiskiainen is breathing heavily.
Janis dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janis working for a submission but Laiskiainen is keeping him at bay.
Janis landing punches.
Janis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Janis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laiskiainen is looking to escape.
The referee warns Laiskiainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Janis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Janis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janis landing strikes from the mount and Laiskiainen is in trouble!
Janis looking to isolate an arm here. Laiskiainen doesn't see it coming and as Janis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Janis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyyno Janis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masqual comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Dennis Wise is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
23
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
19
272 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bennito Masqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise ducks under a wild hook from Masqual.
Masqual clobbers Wise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
Masqual drops Wise with a left and a right! Oh, Wise is hurt - Masqual dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Wise stops Masqual from passing to mount.
Wise tries to improve position but can't.
Masqual in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wise is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bennito Masqual!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Crawl through knives. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
174 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekko Persvako!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Barbalic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbalic stuffs the takedown.
Persvako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Persvako staying calm.
Persvako working the ground and pound but Barbalic is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Barbalic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Persvako looks up at the clock and then as Barbalic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Persvako smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Persvako misses with the ground and pound.
Persvako moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barbalic tries to bench press Persvako off him but Persvako keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbalic keeps working.
Persvako is putting a hurting on Barbalic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barbalic tries to buck Persvako off but Persvako is having none of it.
Persvako lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbalic down.
Barbalic wants to control but Persvako postures up.
Persvako trying to control the position but Barbalic is working away.
Persvako in side control, throwing shots but Barbalic defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako wants to control but Barbalic is keeping him busy.
Barbalic tries to bench press Persvako off him but Persvako keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Persvako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Persvako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Persvako lands in his opponent's guard.
Barbalic looking for a guillotine here but Persvako defends easily.
Persvako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persvako 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbalic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Persvako keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbalic's head.
Barbalic keeping moving, preventing Persvako from controlling successfully.
Persvako is in close to Barbalic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbalic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Persvako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbalic manages to get to full guard.
Persvako stands and throws Barbalic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Persvako looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Persvako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Persvako looking to pass the guard.
Barbalic wants to sweep here but Persvako controlling him for the moment.
Persvako is in close to Barbalic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Persvako trying to control but Barbalic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako is really struggling to control Barbalic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbalic keeping full guard, as Persvako tries to pass.
Barbalic is looking for a triangle but Persvako pushes his legs off easily.
Barbalic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persvako is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbalic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Persvako tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbalic is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Persvako tries for a takedown but Barbalic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Persvako.
Nice sprawl there from Barbalic as Persvako shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persvako closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbalic to the mat! Barbalic manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbalic looking for subs off his back but Persvako has passed one foot through into half guard.
Persvako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Persvako seems content to control.
Persvako wants to pass the guard but Barbalic is defending well.
Barbalic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Persvako is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Persvako is looking to take a break and control but Barbalic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Persvako frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbalic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Persvako lands a nice shot to the head.
Barbalic wants to control but Persvako is having none of it.
Persvako fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Persvako looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barbalic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persvako is one step ahead there.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbalic is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbalic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
Persvako works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barbalic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persvako closes the distance and clinches up with Barbalic, looking for a takedown. Persvako pushes Barbalic against the cage but Barbalic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Barbalic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Persvako with that takedown attempt.
Nikola Barbalic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persvako throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbalic's waist but Barbalic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Persvako off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako tries for a takedown but Barbalic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Persvako takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbalic misses with a looping left.
Persvako shoots in and drives through. Barbalic sprawls well.
A jab from Barbalic misses.
Barbalic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Persvako in his tracks.
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!
Barbalic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persvako shoots for a takedown but Barbalic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbalic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Persvako sprawling to the canvas. Barbalic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Persvako hang on?
Persvako is rocked!
It looks like Pekko Persvako has been cut.
Barbalic is tying to control. Persvako wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Persvako tries to roll over but Barbalic keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Persvako does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Persvako trying to control here.
Persvako is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Persvako is working hard here to advance position.
Pekko Persvako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbalic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Persvako doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbalic.
Barbalic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown but Barbalic shows good takedown defense.
Persvako shoots in and bounces Barbalic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbalic keeping moving, preventing Persvako from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persvako working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Barbalic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekko Persvako's cut.
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.
Persvako throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbalic's waist but Barbalic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Persvako off to one side.
Barbalic misses with a straight left.
Persvako shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbalic sprawls well. He's pushed Persvako's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbalic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbalic stuffs the takedown attempt from Persvako. Persvako gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbalic throws out a powerful jab.
Persvako fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barbalic sprawls well initially but Persvako persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barbalic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Persvako avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barbalic pushes a forearm under Persvako's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Persvako is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikola Barbalic!
Nikola Barbalic is the new welterweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedofiili's entrance music is Judas Priest - Breaking The Law. A fine choice. Liisteri comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solid Base - I like it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Taavi Liisteri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedofiili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pedofiili as Liisteri shoots in.
Pedofiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liisteri.
Pedofiili sizes up Liisteri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Taavi Liisteri has been cut.
Pedofiili doesn't manage to clinch there - Liisteri circles away.
Liisteri closes the distance and clinches up with Pedofiili, looking for a takedown. Liisteri pushes Pedofiili against the cage but Pedofiili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pedofiili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that misses.
Liisteri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pedofiili but Pedofiili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pedro Pedofiili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Liisteri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedofiili swivels and escapes.
Pedofiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pedro Pedofiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedofiili scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedofiili tries to clinch but Liisteri is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili scores with a leg kick.
Liisteri looks gassed!
Pedofiili swinging wilding here.
Pedofiili seems to be stalking Liisteri here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Liisteri drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pedro Pedofiili!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
