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SISU 58: Susi vs Alizad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jere Katajaniemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Katajaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajaniemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katajaniemi in his tracks.
Katajaniemi throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katajaniemi.
Katajaniemi walks into a jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Brown and sends Katajaniemi crashing to the mat! Brown follows him down to the mat - Katajaniemi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Katajaniemi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katajaniemi is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown stalling.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katajaniemi wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Katajaniemi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown moves into full mount!
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Katajaniemi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown won't let Katajaniemi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Katajaniemi is breathing heavily.
Katajaniemi is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Katajaniemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Katajaniemi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is working for a kimura but Katajaniemi is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Katajaniemi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Katajaniemi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajaniemi lands a decent shot there.
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.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is thwarting Katajaniemi's attempts to control the position.
Katajaniemi manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown pushing down on Katajaniemi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Katajaniemi dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Katajaniemi shoots and misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown connects with a jab.
Katajaniemi wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown scores with a one two! Katajaniemi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Katajaniemi misses with a combination
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katajaniemi shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katajaniemi doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajaniemi misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jere Katajaniemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown jabs at Katajaniemi's body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Katajaniemi moves out of range easily.
Rich Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown digs a good body shot into Katajaniemi's ribs.
Katajaniemi tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Katajaniemi tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajaniemi ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Katajaniemi wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are 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.
Brown trying to control but Katajaniemi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajaniemi is keeping the position for now.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katajaniemi wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katajaniemi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown punishes Katajaniemi's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown misses with a combination
and Katajaniemi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Katajaniemi trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Katajaniemi off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Brown trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Katajaniemi tries to clinch
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katajaniemi misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katajaniemi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katajaniemi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Katajaniemi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Katajaniemi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Katajaniemi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Matterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead by April - What can I say. Mathew Matterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esa Pablo's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathew Matterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matterson throws a low kick but Pablo avoids it.
Matterson is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.
Matterson misses with a takedown attempt - Pablo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo stuffs the takedown.
Matterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matterson closes the distance and clinches up with Pablo, looking for a takedown. Matterson pushes Pablo against the ropes but Pablo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Matterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matterson is breathing heavily.
Matterson keeping full guard, as Pablo tries to pass.
Pablo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Pablo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo cracks Matterson with a solid left hand.
Pablo controlling from the top position.
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.
Matterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matterson keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
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.
Pablo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pablo throws a big right hand that misses.
Matterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pablo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matterson trying to control from the bottom.
Pablo moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pablo tries for a kimura but Matterson is defending well.
Pablo working the head with strikes.
Pablo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matterson down.
Matterson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pablo easily slips into full mount!
Matterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Pablo cracks Matterson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pablo dominating with strikes here.
Pablo wants to control the pace but Matterson is squirming around nicely.
Matterson is looking to get to half guard.
Pablo wants to control the pace but Matterson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Pablo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pablo looks to clinch
and Matterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Matterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo moves out of range of the body kick from Matterson.
Matterson fails with the takedown
and Pablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pablo can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pablo.
Matterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo closes the distance and pushes Matterson back into the ropes.
Matterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pablo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Pablo.
Pablo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Matterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pablo lands a body punch.
Pablo looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Matterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo stalls.
Matterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pablo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matterson fails to pull guard.
Pablo looking to slow down the pace here.
Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pablo prevents Matterson from breaking the clinch.
Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo.
A left hand lands to the body for Pablo.
Pablo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pablo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pablo stops a takedown attempt from Matterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo.
Pablo avoiding damage.
Pablo prevents Matterson from breaking the clinch.
Matterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo effectively controlling the action here.
Pablo takes a shot to the head.
Matterson pulls guard.
Matterson working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo stands and throws Matterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matterson tries to buck Pablo off but Pablo is having none of it.
Pablo trying to control the position but Matterson is working away.
Matterson is being controlled here.
Matterson wants to get back to his feet but Pablo drags him back down.
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.
Pablo is staying tight to Matterson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Matterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pablo prevents Matterson from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Pablo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Matterson.
Matterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pablo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matterson up against the ropes.
Pablo successfully pulls guard.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matterson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matterson trying to mount his opponent but Pablo defends it.
Matterson is trying to control. Pablo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matterson tries to stand and escape but Pablo is controlling the position.
Matterson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pablo to regain full guard.
Pablo looking to control.
Matterson trying to move into half guard but instead Pablo has managed to sweep!
Pablo trying to control but Matterson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pablo moves out of range as Matterson throws a body kick.
Matterson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matterson duly obliges.
Esa Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Matterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pablo swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matterson blocks an uppercut.
Matterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pablo won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Pablo.
Matterson tries to stall but Pablo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pablo trying to control the position but instead, Matterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pablo into the ropes.
Pablo jumps guard and drags Matterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
Matterson wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pablo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pablo trying to control the action but Matterson is working from the bottom.
Mathew Matterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matterson is looking to control Pablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matterson avoid being mounted?
Pablo trying to pass the guard but Matterson defending well.
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.
Esa Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matterson gets back to full guard.
Matterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pablo stands and throws Matterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pablo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Pablo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Jaaskelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bionic Commando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaaskelainen comes to the ring accompanied by Girl in a Uniform. Bionic Commando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Jaaskelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bionic Commando!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaaskelainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Commando is trying to stand back up but Jaaskelainen is controlling him
Jaaskelainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Commando wants to get back to full guard.
Commando trying to control but Jaaskelainen postures up.
Jaaskelainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaaskelainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaaskelainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Commando knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Commando is looking to improve his position.
Jaaskelainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Commando should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Commando misses.
Commando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaaskelainen throws a head kick but Commando moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Commando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaaskelainen is looking to slow Commando down with leg kicks.
Commando misses with a few strikes there.
Jaaskelainen lands a brutal head kick. Commando looks out on his feet and Jaaskelainen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Heikki Jaaskelainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Shazzlefraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shazzlefraz has chosen Welcom Home (Sanitarium) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Shazzlefraz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shazzlefraz is looking to reverse the position.
Shazzlefraz is trying to control Keto's posture but Keto avoids it.
Shazzlefraz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Shazzlefraz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shazzlefraz sneaks back into half guard.
Keto is thwarting Shazzlefraz's attempts to control the position.
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.
Shazzlefraz wants to get back to full guard but Keto has mounted him!
Shazzlefraz is trying to escape the mount.
Keto trying to control but Shazzlefraz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz is working to get back to half guard.
Shazzlefraz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keto looking to secure an arm triangle but Shazzlefraz defends it well.
Shazzlefraz is trying desperately to improve position.
Keto lands a big elbow.
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.
Shazzlefraz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Keto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shazzlefraz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shazzlefraz for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shazzlefraz tries to roll but Keto sticks to his back.
Shazzlefraz is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shazzlefraz wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz trying to control the position but Keto manages to sink in the hooks.
Keto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shazzlefraz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Keto.
Shazzlefraz turns into Keto and is now in his guard.
Shazzlefraz landing with the ground and pound.
Shazzlefraz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto 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.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Shazzlefraz from controlling successfully.
Keto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shazzlefraz throwing strikes but missing.
Shazzlefraz is working Keto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shazzlefraz won't allow Keto to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keto has Shazzlefraz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shazzlefraz lands with a right to the head.
Shazzlefraz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keto wants to break free but Shazzlefraz has control.
Keto tries to pull guard but Shazzlefraz won't allow it.
Shazzlefraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shazzlefraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Shazzlefraz wants to control but Keto is keeping busy.
Shazzlefraz wants to get back to full guard.
Shazzlefraz wants to control but Keto is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control.
Keto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shazzlefraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shazzlefraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shazzlefraz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shazzlefraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keto passes into half guard.
Shazzlefraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Keto is just content to waste time from the top position. Shazzlefraz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keto is pushing down on Shazzlefraz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shazzlefraz is fighting to maintain full guard but Keto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keto wants to stand up but Shazzlefraz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shazzlefraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shazzlefraz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz lands a good elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shazzlefraz is on top in guard.
Keto is trying to keep Shazzlefraz in close.
Shazzlefraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keto's head.
Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Shazzlefraz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto looking for a guillotine here but Shazzlefraz defends easily.
Shazzlefraz landing with the ground and pound.
Shazzlefraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keto looking for a guillotine here but Shazzlefraz defends easily.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shazzlefraz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keto's guard.
Keto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shazzlefraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shazzlefraz wants to stand but Keto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shazzlefraz looking to sit in guard and control but Keto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shazzlefraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Keto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sven Shazzlefraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keto misses with a takedown
and Shazzlefraz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keto won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shazzlefraz wants to control for a moment but Keto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Keto is looking to take a break and control but Shazzlefraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz is trying to control but Keto manages to pass to mount!
Keto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shazzlefraz tries to reverse the position but Keto maintains control.
Keto is working for a guillotine from mount but Shazzlefraz frees his head quite easily.
Shazzlefraz is looking to improve his position but Keto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shazzlefraz is having to fend off submission attempts from Keto, who is looking to sink in the choke. Keto doesn't have the hooks in though and Shazzlefraz manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Keto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto keeping full guard, as Shazzlefraz tries to pass.
Sven Shazzlefraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Shazzlefraz scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keto is trying to keep Shazzlefraz in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shazzlefraz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shazzlefraz!
Shazzlefraz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Shazzlefraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keto 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Aho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavetti Luupaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luupaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bone Thugs N' Harmony - No Surrender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the ring it seems that Martti Aho has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martti Aho seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Aho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavetti Luupaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aho throws the left hand but Luupaa avoids the punch easily.
Luupaa wants to clinch.
Aho fails to land with a series of punches.
Luupaa gets a takedown into half guard.
Luupaa moves into full mount! Aho won't be happy about that!
Luupaa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Luupaa trying to control but Aho is having none of it.
Aho is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Luupaa working for a submission but Aho is keeping him at bay.
Aho is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Luupaa landing strikes from the mount and Aho is in trouble!
Aho is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Luupaa has hold of Aho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Luupaa wants to take Aho's back but he can't do it this time.
You get the feeling that Aho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Luupaa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aho is on top in guard.
Aho stopping the sweep attempt from Luupaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luupaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luupaa looks gassed!
Aho stopping the sweep attempt from Luupaa.
Aho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luupaa, up you get!
Luupaa moves out of range as Aho throws a body kick.
Aho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martti Aho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aho fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho moves into the clinch.
Aho can't break the clinch.
Aho is trying to break the clinch but Luupaa has him pressed against the ropes.
Aho is looking to break free of the clinch but Luupaa has double underhooks.
Aho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luupaa tries for a takedown but Aho manages to get underhooks.
Luupaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aho prevents it.
Aho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Aho stops a takedown attempt from Luupaa.
Martti Aho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavetti Luupaa.
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.
Luupaa keeps control of Aho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aho tries to break the clinch but Luupaa is controlling the position.
Luupaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luupaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aho is trying to break the clinch but Luupaa has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luupaa looking for a takedown.
Luupaa looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taavetti Luupaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aho throws a series of strikes that have Luupaa backpedaling.
It looks like Taavetti Luupaa has been cut.
Luupaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aho but Aho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aho with a hook.
Aho drops Luupaa with a beautiful combination! Luupaa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aho is looking for the KO!
Luupaa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aho ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Luupaa's jaw. Luupaa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Aho does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martti Aho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman comes into the arena with Metallica - Damage Inc. blaring out of the sound system. Ribbler has chosen Madball - For My Enemies as his entrance music. Ibbe Ribbler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friman is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Friman circles away and we're back to standing.
Friman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Friman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribbler drives through and clinches with Friman against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Friman.
Friman connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Friman.
Ribbler has Friman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Friman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Friman.
Ribbler takes an elbow to the temple.
Friman landing knees to the body.
Ribbler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdemar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibbe Ribbler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribbler stalling in the clinch but Friman improves position.
Friman lands a knee to the head.
Friman lands a knee to the body.
Ribbler looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Friman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman landing knees to the body.
Friman landing knees to the body.
Friman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribbler's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friman.
Friman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman with a knee to the head.
Friman crunches a lovely knee into Ribbler's ribcage.
Friman lands an elbow just above Ribbler 's eye.
Friman lands a nice knee to the body.
Friman connects with a knee to the head.
Friman with a knee to the head.
Ribbler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friman scores a nice knee to the body.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Friman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ribbler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back!
Friman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ribbler.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Friman manages to turn into his guard.
Ribbler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Friman looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Friman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler pushes down on Friman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Friman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Friman advances position into side control!
Ribbler struggling a bit here.
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 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.
Ribbler is not content to let Friman control the position.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ribbler is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Friman postures up.
Ribbler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Friman's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribbler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Friman.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribbler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribbler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Friman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ribbler shoots in for a double leg but Friman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Friman tries to clinch but Ribbler is having none of it.
Friman tries to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Friman is keeping him busy.
Friman has hold of Ribbler's hands but Ribbler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Friman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friman.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Friman moves into full guard.
Ribbler is breathing heavily.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Friman is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Friman misses with a hook. Ribbler ducked under it nicely.
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
Friman wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibbe Ribbler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friman tries to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Friman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler thows a big elbow that misses.
Friman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friman working for a triangle but Ribbler defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribbler controls the pace.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Ribbler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Friman's head.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ibbe Ribbler just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
Friman darts in trying to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibbe Ribbler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Friman tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribbler.
Friman is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Friman is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Friman is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Friman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ribbler is looking to take a break and control but Friman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Friman tries to clinch there but Ribbler circles away.
Friman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribbler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribbler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribbler.
Ribbler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribbler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Friman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Friman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ribbler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Friman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ribbler's back instead.
Ribbler turns into Friman and is now in his guard.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ribbler!
Ribbler tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ribbler has worked his arm free - good work by Ribbler!
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom here.
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Friman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribbler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Friman's guard! Nice work there by Ribbler!
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ribbler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ibbe Ribbler just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friman is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Friman circles away and we're back to standing.
Friman tries to clinch
and Ribbler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribbler.
Friman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ribbler just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ribbler jumps guard but Friman stands there with Ribbler around his waist. Ribbler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribbler pulls guard successfully.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibbe Ribbler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribbler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibbe Ribbler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goulart comes to the ring accompanied by Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Blue!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goulart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blue.
Goulart has managed to clinch.
Blue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goulart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goulart has had enough of the clinch but Blue keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Blue.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Goulart wants to get back to striking at distance but Blue won't allow it.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Goulart trying to stall but Blue improves his position.
Blue scores with a shoulder strike.
Goulart takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Joao Goulart has been cut.
Blue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goulart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goulart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blue up against the ropes.
Goulart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goulart blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Goulart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blue just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Goulart has had enough of the clinch but Blue keeps him there for the moment.
Goulart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blue lands a knee to the body.
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Goulart blocks it.
Blue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue crunches a lovely knee into Goulart's ribcage.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Goulart looking to slow down the pace here.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goulart fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Goulart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Goulart avoids the damage to the body.
Goulart has Blue pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Blue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goulart stalling.
Goulart breaks the clinch.
Blue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goulart throws out the jab.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue closes the distance but Goulart moves to the side
and Goulart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blue checks the leg kick.
Blue keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue misses the jab.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blue tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goulart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blue!
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Goulart avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Goulart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blue is looking to escape.
Blue regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Goulart is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blue tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goulart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blue is staying active underneath Goulart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goulart prevents Blue from improving his position.
Goulart controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacky Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Goulart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goulart lands with a nice combination. Blue backs away looking to recover.
Goulart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Goulart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goulart taking a breather.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Goulart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blue tries to stall but Goulart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goulart avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the ropes.
Goulart is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goulart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blue up against the ropes.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Goulart is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goulart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blue lands a knee to the head.
Goulart takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goulart wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Goulart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue is looking to control Goulart's arms but Goulart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blue has his back to the ropes.
Goulart avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the ropes.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goulart blocks it with crossed arms.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Goulart is blocking nicely.
Blue controlling the action here for a moment.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goulart taking a breather.
Goulart avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goulart is trying to maintain a safe position but Blue gets an underhook and turns Goulart into the ropes.
Blue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goulart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Goulart blocks with his arms.
Goulart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulart wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goulart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
Blue taking a breather.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Goulart is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blue as Goulart tries to tie him up.
Blue connects with a knee to the head.
Goulart managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Goulart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goulart's face.
Goulart trying to control the position but instead, Blue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goulart into the ropes.
Goulart blocks an elbow strike.
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.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Goulart to work.
Goulart tries to break the clinch but Blue is controlling the position.
Blue is trying to stall.
Goulart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Goulart avoids the damage to the body.
Blue prevents Goulart from breaking the clinch.
Goulart has hold of one of Blue's legs. Blue is fighting the takedown attempt but Goulart gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blue can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blue trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goulart working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goulart looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacky Blue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Goulart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goulart misses with a double jab
and Blue counters with a body kick that stops Goulart in his tracks momentarily.
Blue throws a head kick but Goulart moves out of range.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue lands a right hook to the body.
Goulart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blue.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goulart.
Goulart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goulart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blue lands with a cross.
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulart taking a breather.
Goulart avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.
Goulart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goulart avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue stalling the fight.
Goulart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blue up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goulart as Blue tries to tie him up.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goulart backwards.
Goulart can't break the clinch.
Blue connects with a knee to the head.
Goulart wants to stall.
Blue looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
Goulart avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue stalling in the clinch but Goulart improves position.
Blue stalls.
Goulart avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the ropes.
Goulart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goulart blocks it with crossed arms.
Goulart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Goulart blocks it.
Goulart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goulart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goulart throws a series of strikes that have Blue backpedaling.
Goulart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blue finds it's way round the side to connect with Goulart's head.
Jacky Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blue at a distance.
Jacky Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goulart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blue moves out of range as Goulart strikes.
Goulart tries to clinch up but Blue circles away and keeps his distance.
Goulart throws a series of punches but Blue avoids them all with ease.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goulart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goulart avoids the head kick by Blue.
Blue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goulart.
Goulart avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blue lands a nice looking body kick.
Goulart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goulart lands in his opponent's guard.
Goulart trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joao Goulart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goulart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goulart trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacky Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blue 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Blue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Vikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Nothing Else Matters - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Vikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Vikstrom avoids it.
Vikstrom wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Vikstrom throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vikstrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vikstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vikstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vikstrom wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Vikstrom working away.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vikstrom wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vikstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vikstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vikstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Vikstrom.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a head kick but Vikstrom moves out of range.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vikstrom is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right hand that Vikstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Vikstrom also avoids with ease.
Oh Vikstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice combination there by Silva.
Vikstrom moves away from the strike by Silva.
Vikstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Vikstrom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Vikstrom moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vikstrom's head.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vikstrom. Vikstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vikstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Vikstrom's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva with a hook.
Vikstrom throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a series of punches but Vikstrom avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vikstrom tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Vikstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikstrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Vikstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vikstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nate Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Vikstrom's side.
Nate Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva avoids the head kick by Vikstrom.
Silva lands a head kick. Vikstrom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vikstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva lands with a big left! Vikstrom is wobbled badly! Silva comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Vikstrom to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Reefer (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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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christopher Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakoavain 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reefer.
Good standup being displayed there by Jakoavain as he connects with a hook.
Reefer is rocked!
It looks like Christopher Reefer has been cut.
Reefer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Reefer gets a clinch.
Reefer blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Reefer.
Jakoavain works on Reefer's body with a couple of short punches.
Reefer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reefer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakoavain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reefer defending well as Jakoavain loads up on a big left hand.
Reefer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakoavain tries to avoid it but Reefer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakoavain to the ground. Jakoavain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reefer clinches up against the ropes.
Jakoavain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jakoavain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Reefer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakoavain avoids the damage to the body.
Reefer tries a knee to the head but Jakoavain blocks it.
Reefer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jakoavain has him pressed against the ropes.
Jakoavain misses with the head strike.
Jakoavain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer tries to score a body lock takedown but Jakoavain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Reefer.
Jakoavain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain misses with some punches.
Jakoavain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Jakoavain fails to land.
Jakoavain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reefer.
Jakoavain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jakoavain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jakoavain lands a body punch.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
Reefer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain misses with some punches.
Jakoavain scores with a shot to the side of Reefer's head.
Jakoavain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reefer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jakoavain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jakoavain lands a left hand.
Jakoavain misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jakoavain to work.
Jakoavain misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Jakoavain as the two fighters clinch.
Reefer takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.
Reefer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakoavain blocks it with crossed arms.
Jakoavain controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jakoavain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer is trying to break free.
Jakoavain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
Reefer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakoavain scores with a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jakoavain working aggressively here.
Jakoavain prevents a body shot from Reefer.
Jakoavain lands a right hand.
Jakoavain is looking to control Reefer's arms but Reefer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jakoavain has his back to the ropes.
Reefer can't get the takedown.
Jakoavain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reefer.
A head punch on the inside from Jakoavain fails to land.
Jakoavain is trying to stall.
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.
Reefer letting Jakoavain take a breather here.
Jakoavain is leaning against Reefer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reefer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jakoavain trying to stall but Reefer improves his position.
Reefer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Jakoavain wants to stall.
Reefer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakoavain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Jakoavain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Jakoavain - that landed with a thud.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
Jakoavain is working Reefer over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Jakoavain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Reefer'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.
Jakoavain takes a swing at Reefer's ribcage but misses.
Jakoavain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reefer misses with a head kick.
Jakoavain throws a hook but Reefer blocks it.
Reefer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakoavain's guard.
Reefer prevents Jakoavain from getting back to his feet.
Reefer wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
Jakoavain wants to get back to his feet but Reefer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reefer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reefer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jakoavain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reefer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakoavain keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reefer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jakoavain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reefer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reefer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakoavain gets back to half guard.
Reefer throwing shots but Jakoavain is blocking nicely.
Jakoavain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reefer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jakoavain instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain stops a takedown attempt from Reefer.
Jakoavain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reefer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jakoavain prevents it.
Jakoavain stops a takedown attempt from Reefer.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Reefer.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A hook to the body from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a hook that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Jakoavain tries to stall but Reefer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jakoavain gets underhooks to prevent Reefer's takedown attempt.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Reefer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain stalling in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jakoavain lands a hook that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
Jakoavain digs a right hand into Reefer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reefer's gas tank.
Jakoavain lands with a short shot to the head.
Jakoavain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jakoavain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reefer trying to land knees to the body.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Reefer has Jakoavain pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jakoavain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jakoavain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Reefer is working for takedown but Jakoavain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jakoavain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reefer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a right hand.
Reefer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reefer takes a shot to the head.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
Reefer wants a takedown but no success here.
Jakoavain lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reefer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain leaning against his opponent.
Reefer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakoavain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jakoavain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Jakoavain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Reefer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reefer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jakoavain to score with a decent uppercut.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakoavain is just out of range.
Reefer slips a jab and a cross from Jakoavain.
A jab from Jakoavain misses.
Jakoavain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reefer at a distance.
Reefer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reefer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Reefer with good strikes from the mount here!
Reefer with a couple of short strikes.
Reefer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reefer cracks Jakoavain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jakoavain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Jakoavain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reefer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Reefer with good strikes from the mount here!
Jakoavain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Reefer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reefer lands a nice shot to the head.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reefer with the ground and pound from mount.
Reefer with good strikes from the mount here!
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reefer lands a big elbow.
Reefer landing strikes from the mount.
Jakoavain can't escape the position.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reefer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jakoavain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reefer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jakoavain wants to hold on but Reefer pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Reefer.
Reefer with a couple of short strikes.
Jakoavain tries to lock up and control but Reefer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jakoavain is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer looking to finish Jakoavain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jakoavain!
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Reefer lands a nice shot to the head.
Christopher Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reefer lands with some strikes.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Reefer.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Reefer off and get back to his feet.
Reefer with good strikes from the mount here!
Jakoavain is trying to stand.
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.
Jakoavain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reefer working the ground and pound effectively.
Reefer lands a heavy elbow.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Reefer off and get back to his feet.
Reefer working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jakoavain looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Reefer! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christopher Reefer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Alizad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gortoz A Ran - J'attends. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Keni Susi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Alizad!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alizad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alizad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alizad as Susi shoots in.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alizad as he avoids it easily.
Alizad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alizad wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Alizad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Susi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alizad scores with a hook to the body.
Alizad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alizad crunches a lovely knee into Susi's ribcage.
Alizad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Susi's defenses.
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Alizad tries to land a knee to the head but Susi blocks with his arms.
Alizad prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alizad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alizad.
Susi takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alizad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Alizad trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad tries to land knees in the clinch but Susi avoids the damage to the body.
Alizad digs a right hand into Susi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Susi's gas tank.
Susi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alizad is leaning against Susi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alizad scores a nice knee to the body.
Alizad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alizad lands a knee to the body.
Alizad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alizad lands a damaging elbow.
Susi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alizad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Susi or not.
A short left from Alizad.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alizad.
Susi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Alizad.
Alizad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Alizad.
Alizad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alizad misses with a kick to the body.
Alizad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alizad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Alizad tries to clinch there but Susi circles away.
Alizad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alizad swinging wilding here.
Susi blocks a head kick by Alizad.
Alizad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arman Alizad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alizad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Alizad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alizad misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi avoids the body shot from Alizad.
Susi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alizad wants to control but Susi postures up.
Alizad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alizad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Susi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Susi's back!
Susi staying busy and making it hard for Alizad to control.
Susi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alizad's guard. Nice work there by Susi.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alizad wants to stand but Susi is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alizad is on top in guard.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Alizad defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi has a closed guard, preventing Alizad from standing up.
Susi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alizad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alizad's back instead.
Susi is persistently looking for the submission but Alizad is defending it well.
Susi is trying to stick to Alizad's back but Alizad is turning into Susi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Susi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alizad.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alizad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Susi is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alizad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Alizad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi shoots in and bounces Alizad off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Susi wants to control from the top but Alizad keeps moving.
Susi pushes down on Alizad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alizad looking for submissions off his back.
Alizad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Susi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Susi's back!
Alizad missing with strikes.
Alizad is trying to stick to Susi's back but Susi is turning into Alizad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alizad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alizad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Susi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alizad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alizad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alizad!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alizad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Susi is looking to reverse the position.
Alizad is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Susi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Susi is looking to control Alizad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Susi avoid being mounted?
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.
Alizad is trying to control. Susi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susi is looking to control Alizad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Susi avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Alizad tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Alizad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alizad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alizad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alizad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Susi.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Alizad is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alizad wants to control but Susi postures up.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Alizad is defending well.
Susi tries to advance to mount but Alizad denies him.
Susi is looking to take a break and control but Alizad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alizad gets a clinch.
Alizad lands a nice knee to the body.
Susi goes for a takedown attempt but Alizad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi tries for a takedown but Alizad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alizad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susi manages to avoid it.
Alizad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad moves into range and clinches up with Susi.
Alizad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Alizad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Alizad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alizad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Susi's head.
Alizad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alizad misses with a body kick.
Alizad tries to clinch but Susi moves out of range.
Alizad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Susi's head.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Alizad is defending well.
Alizad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alizad keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alizad is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alizad doesn't defend quickly enough and Susi has managed to lock this one up! Can Alizad escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Susi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi retains his featherweight title!
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