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H.F.C.C. 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marius jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, marius jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones moves in looking to clinch but Silakka pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as jones blocks the low kick.
Silakka throws and low kick but jones moves out of range easily.
Silakka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Silakka circles away.
marius jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jones tries to clinch but Silakka moves out of range.
jones tries to clinch but Silakka is having none of it.
Silakka tries a low kick but jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones lands a head kick!
jones is looking to clinch.
jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silakka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silakka ducks under a wild hook from jones.
Silakka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silakka could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka throws and low kick but jones moves out of range easily.
jones blocks a leg kick.
jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
jones tries to clinch but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
jones tries to clinch up but Silakka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones looks to land a combination but Silakka avoids it well.
jones closes the distance and clinches up with Silakka, looking for a takedown. jones pushes Silakka against the ropes but Silakka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silakka.
jones looks gassed!
Silakka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and jones is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as jones blocks the leg kick.
jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones is looking to clinch.
jones checks a leg kick nicely.
jones throws a hook but Silakka avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silakka 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 jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silakka lands a nice leg kick that just misses jones's sensitive parts.
Silakka throws a low kick but jones avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Silakka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silakka throws a leg kick but jones moved away.
jones is looking to clinch but Silakka is avoiding it.
jones tries to clinch but Silakka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silakka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka swats away the attempt to clinch by jones.
jones is looking to clinch but Silakka is avoiding it.
Silakka throws out a leg kick but jones moves out of range and Silakka only half commits.
jones tries to clinch there but Silakka circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silakka tries to work over jones's front leg with a kick but jones checks it.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Silakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silakka's head.
Jussi Silakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
jones tries to clinch but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Silakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Silakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones looks to land a right hand but Silakka moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as jones checks a leg kick.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Silakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones is looking to clinch but Silakka is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silakka but Silakka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
jones checks a low kick from Silakka.
Silakka keeps the fight on the outside.
marius jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silakka swats away the attempt to clinch by jones.
jones is looking to clinch but Silakka is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but marius jones 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!
Silakka scores with a leg kick.
jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
jones throws a head kick that misses.
Silakka keeps the fight on the outside.
jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Silakka circles away.
Silakka motions for jones to come forward. Silakka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silakka takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silakka throws a solid leg kick but jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silakka.
Silakka tries to work over jones's front leg with a kick but jones checks it.
Silakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jones checks a low kick from Silakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones throws a series of punches but Silakka moves out of range.
Silakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but jones checks it well.
jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jones wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones fails to land the takedown.
Silakka avoids the head kick by jones.
Silakka throws and low kick but jones moves out of range easily.
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.
Silakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones tries to clinch up but Silakka circles away and keeps his distance.
jones wants to clinch up but Silakka keeps it at a distance.
jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Silakka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silakka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Silakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thai Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentong Baliskad (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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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thai Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bentong Baliskad!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk clinches up with Baliskad and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kirk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bentong Baliskad has been cut.
Kirk scores with a knee to the head.
Baliskad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirk has him pressed against the ropes.
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baliskad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baliskad blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Kirk stalling against the ropes.
Kirk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baliskad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baliskad looks to clinch
and Kirk moves into the clinch.
Baliskad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Baliskad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirk tries to avoid it but Baliskad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirk to the ground. Kirk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bentong Baliskad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baliskad looks gassed!
Baliskad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirk moves into the clinch.
Kirk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirk scores with a knee to the head.
Kirk cracks Baliskad with a nice body shot.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baliskad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kirk.
Kirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baliskad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kirk thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baliskad on the ground.
Baliskad is trying to stand back up.
Kirk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baliskad's body.
Kirk tightening his grip on Baliskad, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baliskad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with punches from the back.
Kirk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kirk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Baliskad has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Baliskad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baliskad is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
Kirk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baliskad for as long as he can get away with.
Baliskad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kirk.
Kirk controls the action.
Baliskad has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kirk looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Kirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kirk clinches.
Kirk connects with a knee to the head.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baliskad looks to clinch
and Kirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baliskad's defenses.
Kirk lands a knee to the head.
Baliskad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baliskad wants to clinch but Kirk slips to the side
and Kirk moves into the clinch.
Kirk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baliskad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirk can't get the takedown.
Baliskad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Baliskad. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Baliskad shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thai Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baliskad has a takedown stuffed.
Baliskad lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirk drives through and clinches with Baliskad against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baliskad breaks from the clinch.
Kirk clinches up against the ropes.
Baliskad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirk scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirk.
Baliskad tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Kirk cracks Baliskad with an open hand slap.
Baliskad tries to clinch up
and Kirk counters with a head kick.
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
Baliskad takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Kirk.
Baliskad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baliskad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baliskad is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baliskad is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirk stands up from Baliskad's guard - Kirk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baliskad fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baliskad looks to clinch
and Kirk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirk jumps guard but Baliskad stands there with Kirk around his waist. Kirk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirk lands an elbow inside.
Kirk tries to land a knee to the head but Baliskad blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kirk.
Kirk avoiding damage as Baliskad throws knees to the body.
Kirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baliskad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kirk stops a takedown attempt from Baliskad.
Baliskad wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirk won't allow it.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baliskad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Baliskad misses
and Kirk counters with a nice body kick.
Baliskad closes the distance but Kirk moves to the side
and Kirk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirk keeps control of Baliskad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baliskad throws an elbow that misses.
Baliskad tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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.
Kirk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baliskad's defenses.
Baliskad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk breaks from the clinch.
Thai Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk shoots in but Baliskad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baliskad darts in trying to clinch
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch.
Kirk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baliskad tries to break the clinch but Kirk is controlling the position.
Kirk jumps guard.
Baliskad prevents Kirk from getting back to his feet.
Baliskad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirk's guard.
Kirk 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad'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!
Baliskad wants to clinch.
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
Baliskad has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Kirk avoiding damage as Baliskad throws knees to the body.
Kirk landing knees to the head.
Kirk with a knee to the head.
Baliskad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirk holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Kirk closes the distance and clinches.
Kirk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baliskad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirk.
Kirk effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baliskad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baliskad prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baliskad can't break the clinch.
Kirk prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thai Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baliskad wants a takedown.
Kirk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirk with a knee to the head.
Kirk lands a knee to the head.
Baliskad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baliskad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirk pulls guard successfully.
Baliskad wants to get up but he can't break Kirk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kirk wants to stand and escape but Baliskad is having none of it.
Baliskad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baliskad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kirk rushes Baliskad and presses him up against the ropes.
Kirk blocks an elbow strike.
Kirk successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirk is on top in guard.
Kirk stops Baliskad from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baliskad wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk wants to get up but he can't break Baliskad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kirk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baliskad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baliskad clinches but Kirk breaks the clinch
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk.
Kirk crunches a lovely knee into Baliskad's ribcage.
Kirk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Kirk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baliskad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirk lands a body shot.
Baliskad is trying to drag Kirk to the mat but Kirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Baliskad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baliskad tries to clinch
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that Baliskad was not able to check.
Baliskad wants to clinch but Kirk slips to the side
and Kirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kirk pulls guard successfully.
Baliskad is looking to stand up but Kirk won't let him.
Kirk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baliskad stacks Kirk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baliskad!
Kirk is trying to control Baliskad's posture but Baliskad avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Kirk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uij Ustj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uij Ustj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Saukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukkonen feints and as Ustj raises his hands in defense, Saukkonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Ustj.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saukkonen wants to control from the top but Ustj keeps moving.
Ustj wants to stand and escape but Saukkonen is having none of it.
Ustj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saukkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ustj is working an open guard so Saukkonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ustj misses with a takedown attempt
so Saukkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ustj trying to keep a closed guard but Saukkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Saukkonen trying to control but Ustj is working from the bottom.
Ustj working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saukkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saukkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ustj tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustj keeping moving, preventing Saukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ustj trying to keep a closed guard but Saukkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Ustj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ustj keeping moving, preventing Saukkonen from controlling successfully.
Saukkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ustj's head.
Ustj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ustj is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saukkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saukkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saukkonen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ustj trying to control the position.
Saukkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ustj is retaining full guard.
Ustj wants to sweep here but Saukkonen controlling him for the moment.
Saukkonen wants to stand but Ustj is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saukkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ustj is keeping the position for now.
Saukkonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ustj wants to clinch.
Per Saukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ustj is fending him off so far but Saukkonen persists. Nope, Ustj circles away and we're back to standing.
Ustj gets the takedown into side control.
Ustj creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saukkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ustj has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Saukkonen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ustj yanks on the arm and Saukkonen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ustj.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uij Ustj!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrast Lerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrast Lerr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metusalem tries to clinch up but Lerr circles away and keeps his distance.
Boris Metusalem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lerr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metusalem as he avoids it easily.
Metusalem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metusalem tries to clinch up.
Lerr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metusalem as he avoids it easily.
Lerr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Lerr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Metusalem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lerr trying to control the action but Metusalem is working from the bottom.
Metusalem tries to bench press Lerr off him but Lerr keeps the position.
Lerr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lerr throws an elbow but Metusalem slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lerr wants to control but Metusalem is keeping him busy.
Metusalem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metusalem tries to get out of the position.
Metusalem is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lerr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lerr misses with a body kick.
Lerr keeps the fight on the outside.
Metusalem wants to clinch.
Metusalem wants to clinch up but Lerr keeps it at a distance.
Lerr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Metusalem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lerr.
Metusalem regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lerr.
Lerr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metusalem trying to control the position.
Lerr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lerr is in close to Metusalem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Metusalem is looking to stand up but Lerr isn't so interested in that idea.
Metusalem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lerr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem is looking to clinch.
Metusalem pushes Lerr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Metusalem is working Lerr over against the ropes.
Metusalem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metusalem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lerr's sensitive parts.
Lerr looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metusalem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Metusalem is leaning against Lerr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metusalem pulls Lerr into guard.
Lerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Metusalem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metusalem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metusalem controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem stands up and beckons Lerr to join him on the feet.
Metusalem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Lerr moves out of range.
Metusalem wants to clinch.
Lerr keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lerr throws a right hand that Metusalem ducks under and follows up with a left that Metusalem also avoids with ease.
Lerr fails with a takedown attempt.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrast Lerr.
Lerr fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metusalem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metusalem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lerr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lerr clinches up against the ropes.
Lerr is trying to break free.
Metusalem wants to break free but Lerr has control.
Metusalem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Lerr moves away
and Lerr counters by clinching up.
A short right from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lerr backwards.
It looks like Wrast Lerr has been cut.
Metusalem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Metusalem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Metusalem gets through Lerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metusalem pushes Lerr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lerr avoiding damage as Metusalem throws knees to the body.
Metusalem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lerr is breathing heavily.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Lerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metusalem won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Metusalem gets back to half guard.
Metusalem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Metusalem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lerr manages to get himself to full guard.
Metusalem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lerr trying to keep a closed guard but Metusalem is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lerr can't keep his opponent in guard - Metusalem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Metusalem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lerr wants to improve his position but Metusalem is controlling well.
Lerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metusalem is looking to stand up but Lerr won't let him.
Lerr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metusalem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lerr working a defensive guard but Metusalem manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Lerr's face as Metusalem controls the position.
Metusalem trying to control the position but Lerr is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem slows the pace down.
Metusalem decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wrast Lerr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metusalem tries to clinch up.
Metusalem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lerr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metusalem moves in looking to clinch but Lerr pushes him off.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Lerr moves out of range.
Lerr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lerr tries to clinch up but Metusalem circles away and keeps his distance.
Metusalem closes the distance but Lerr moves to the side
and Lerr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metusalem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lerr trying to control from Metusalem's half guard. Metusalem has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lerr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lerr looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lerr looking to sit in guard and control but Metusalem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lerr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Metusalem has passed into side control.
Wrast Lerr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lerr is trying to get back to half guard.
Lerr strikes from the bottom but Metusalem takes advantage and advances to full mount!
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.
Lerr is looking to get to half guard.
Metusalem controlling the pace for now.
Lerr is desperately trying to improve his position but Metusalem has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem controlling from mount.
Lerr wants to control but Metusalem is having none of it.
Metusalem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lerr tries to hold on but Metusalem pushes him away.
Boris Metusalem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Metusalem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lerr wants to hold on but Metusalem pushes him away.
Metusalem content just to control the position here.
Wrast Lerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lerr is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrast Lerr.
Well Metusalem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Metusalem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Savioor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savioor has chosen Holy Diver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
282 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
22
281 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ben dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Savioor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dover shoots for a takedown but Savioor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
dover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savioor tries to avoid it but dover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savioor to the ground. Savioor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
dover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savioor is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savioor is not content to let dover control the position.
dover in the domination position with Savioor hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Savioor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
dover tries to stand but Savioor is controlling his head.
dover is breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from dover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savioor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on dover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savioor wants to improve his position but dover is controlling well.
Savioor is controlling dover's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savioor gets back to full guard.
dover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savioor has his feet on dover's thighs here. He's pushed dover off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! dover screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Savioor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steve Grim had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Grim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto scores a takedown into full mount!
Grim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tahkojuusto content just to control the position here.
Grim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tahkojuusto on the ground.
Tahkojuusto wants to take Grim's back but he can't do it this time.
Tahkojuusto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tahkojuusto controlling the position easily from mount.
Tahkojuusto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tahkojuusto stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tahkojuusto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tahkojuusto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grim uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Grim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tahkojuusto stands up and beckons Grim to join him on the feet.
Tahkojuusto moves into range and clinches up with Grim.
Tahkojuusto misses with a knee to the head.
Tahkojuusto has Grim pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tahkojuusto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grim tumbling to the mat - Tahkojuusto dives into Grim's guard.
Tahkojuusto passes into half guard.
Tahkojuusto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tahkojuusto.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grim being controlled for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahkojuusto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tahkojuusto rushes Grim and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tahkojuusto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto advances to full mount.
Tahkojuusto controlling from mount.
Tahkojuusto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tahkojuusto working for a guillotine from mount but Grim is in no mood to give up.
Grim is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tahkojuusto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grim is trying to buck Tahkojuusto off.
Tahkojuusto lands an elbow.
Grim throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Grim trying to control but Tahkojuusto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grim tries to roll but Tahkojuusto sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tahkojuusto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tahkojuusto throws a sloppy head kick and Grim moves out of range easily.
Tahkojuusto shoots in and drives through. Grim sprawls well.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt - Grim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tahkojuusto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grim pinned against the cage. Grim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve Grim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Grim clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grim is looking to break free of the clinch but Tahkojuusto has double underhooks.
Tahkojuusto keeps control of Grim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tahkojuusto manages to break the clinch.
Tahkojuusto drives through and clinches with Grim against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto jumps guard but Grim stands there with Tahkojuusto around his waist. Tahkojuusto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto fails to pull guard.
Grim stalling in the clinch but Tahkojuusto improves position.
Tahkojuusto tries to pull guard but Grim holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tahkojuusto drops back down to his feet.
Tahkojuusto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grim walks away with a smile on his face. Tahkojuusto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tahkojuusto connects with a high kick.
Tahkojuusto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tahkojuusto showed some decent athleticism there.
Tahkojuusto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tahkojuusto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tahkojuusto won't be happy with that.
That's two 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!
Grim tries for a kimura but Tahkojuusto is defending well.
Grim tries to stand but Tahkojuusto is controlling his head.
Grim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tahkojuusto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grim is trying to control but can't.
Grim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tahkojuusto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tahkojuusto working over Grim with some ground and pound. Grim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Grim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tahkojuusto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BOOM! Tahkojuusto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tahkojuusto wants to take his opponent's back but Grim doesn't allow it.
Grim wants to control but Tahkojuusto is having none of it.
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.
A nice elbow there by Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto landing shots from mount.
Teppo Tahkojuusto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tahkojuusto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tahkojuusto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tahkojuusto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grim controls Tahkojuusto momentarily but Tahkojuusto frees himself.
Tahkojuusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahkojuusto advances to half guard.
Grim looking for submissions off his back.
Grim wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tahkojuusto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grim is trying to improve his position.
Tahkojuusto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grim keeps working.
Tahkojuusto works to advance to full mount. Grim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to control but Grim wriggling away.
Grim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grim and Tahkojuusto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tahkojuusto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tahkojuusto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tahkojuusto.
Grim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto stuffs the takedown attempt from Grim. Grim gets slowly back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but Grim moves away
and Grim moves into the clinch.
Grim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tahkojuusto walks away with a smile on his face. Grim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tahkojuusto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch.
Steve Grim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grim is looking to clinch but Tahkojuusto is avoiding it.
Tahkojuusto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grim circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tahkojuusto.
Grim is not content to let Tahkojuusto control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grim is trying to control Tahkojuusto's posture but Tahkojuusto avoids it.
Tahkojuusto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grim wants to get back to his feet but Tahkojuusto drags him back down.
Grim is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grim, who protects the arm well.
Tahkojuusto wants to take a breather but Grim manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Grim is working from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto throwing strikes from guard but Grim blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tahkojuusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tahkojuusto 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tahkojuusto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grand Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iikka Nikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grand Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Nikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deluxe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikkinen throws a right and a left that Deluxe avoids nicely.
Deluxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikkinen fails with the takedown.
Nikkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deluxe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikkinen gets the takedown into side control.
Deluxe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nikkinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Nikkinen trying to control the position but Deluxe is working away.
Nikkinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Deluxe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nikkinen is working to tighten is grip on Deluxe's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Deluxe has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nikkinen is really squeezing tight and eventually Deluxe passes out! Nikkinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iikka Nikkinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Gold will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waldemar Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Gold!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Silvia pushes down on Gold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silvia is looking for a kimura here.
Silvia is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silvia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silvia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold is looking to control Silvia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silvia is breathing heavily.
Silvia trying to mount his opponent but Gold defends it.
Gold wants to improve his position but Silvia is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silvia tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Silvia fails to land.
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold closes the distance and clinches up with Silvia, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes Silvia against the ropes but Silvia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waldemar Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gold.
Silvia avoids a wild elbow strike from Gold.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silvia.
Gold is pressed up against the ropes. Silvia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gold down to the mat. Gold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gold's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silvia prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Silvia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gold struggling a bit here.
Gold is not content to let Silvia control the position.
Silvia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Silvia won't allow it.
Silvia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gold.
Gold can't break the clinch.
Gold is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvia gets an underhook and turns Gold into the ropes.
Silvia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silvia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silvia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silvia wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Silvia from controlling successfully.
Gold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gold wants to stand but Silvia is controlling the position.
Silvia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gold lands a jab-cross combination.
Silvia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold tries for a takedown but Silvia circles away easily
and Silvia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Silvia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silvia gets a clinch.
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gold tries to clinch there but Silvia circles away.
Waldemar Silvia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silvia wants to work for an arm triangle but Gold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silvia is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvia.
Gold is trying to maintain the position but Silvia is very close to passing his half guard.
Gold missing with punches from the bottom.
Silvia seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold won't allow Silvia to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvia counters with a shoot takedown. Gold fights it but they end up in guard.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Silvia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gold's guard.
Silvia is working for a submission of some sort.
Silvia is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gold as he works his way to full guard.
Waldemar Silvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvia is one step ahead there.
Silvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silvia gets to his feet. Gold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silvia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gold.
Silvia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silvia's guard.
Silvia has control of Gold's left arm, preventing Gold from doing any damage.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silvia's guard.
Silvia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gold won't allow Silvia to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia striking off his back but it's not causing Gold any problems.
Gold passes Silvia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silvia wants to improve his position but Gold is controlling well.
Silvia moves into full guard.
Silvia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silvia 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.
Gold lands a couple of elbows.
Gold postures up in Silvia's guard and throws a big left but Silvia blocks it.
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silvia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold wants to control from the top but Silvia keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Silvia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Silvia tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Silvia thows a body shot but no joy.
Gold looks to land a combination but Silvia avoids it well.
Silvia tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
A nice combination there by Gold.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gold.
Silvia throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Gold with that takedown attempt.
Gold moves away from the strike by Silvia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold connects with a body shot.
Silvia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gold wants to control but Silvia is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gold sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvia throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Silvia wants to pass to mount but Gold is defending the position.
Gold manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Gold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silvia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silvia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silvia prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvia is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silvia successfully pulls guard.
Silvia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silvia wants to finish this one by submission but Gold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silvia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the head.
Silvia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silvia landing punches.
Silvia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silvia punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silvia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gold is surviving well by controlling Silvia's body position as best he can.
Silvia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a heavy elbow.
Silvia looking for a guillotine from mount but Gold is having none of it.
Silvia goes for an armbar but Gold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gold.
Gold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silvia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gold!
Gold is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to hold on but Silvia postures up.
Silvia breaks from Gold's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Silvia's attempts to control the action.
Gold regains half guard.
Silvia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silvia 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.
Silvia is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvia.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
Alex Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waldemar Silvia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldemar Silvia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvia, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemar Silvia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Ylvinge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Ylvinge!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ylvinge pinned against the cage. Ylvinge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ylvinge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab by Ylvinge.
Horrible takedown by Kumpulainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ylvinge which made him look bad.
Ylvinge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumpulainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kumpulainen showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ylvinge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kumpulainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ylvinge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ylvinge keeping hold of Kumpulainen's head, controlling as best he can.
Kumpulainen trying to mount his opponent but Ylvinge defends it.
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.
Ylvinge is trying to maintain the position but Kumpulainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kumpulainen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ylvinge defend it? Kumpulainen steps over the head and cranks it - Ylvinge is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kumpulainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sepi Kumpulainen!
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