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H.F.C.C. 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pupu Tupuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupuna has chosen Risto - Pupu Tupuna as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pupu Tupuna was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pupu Tupuna!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem looks to land a combination but Tupuna avoids it well.
Overeem with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tupuna breaks the clinch.
Tupuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Tupuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tupuna misses with a double jab
and Overeem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupuna's guard.
Tupuna wants to get back to his feet but Overeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupuna 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.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Tupuna keeps moving.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but Tupuna blocks nicely.
Tupuna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem pushes down on Tupuna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupuna gets full guard.
Tupuna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tupuna looks gassed!
Overeem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Overeem trying to control but Tupuna is working from the bottom.
Tupuna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Overeem puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Overeem passes to full mount!
Overeem wants to control the pace but Tupuna is squirming around nicely.
Tupuna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tupuna throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Overeem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupuna wants to get back to full guard but Overeem has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupuna tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Tupuna holds on to Overeem as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Tupuna tries to lock up and control but Overeem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Overeem working for a guillotine from mount but Tupuna is in no mood to give up.
Tupuna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Overeem raining down shots from the mount!
Tupuna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tupuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupuna.
Tupuna trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tupuna is striking but Overeem is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tupuna trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cees Overeem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupuna but Tupuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupuna lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupuna tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Pupu Tupuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupuna but Tupuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Tupuna.
No joy there for Tupuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cees Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Tupuna moves out of range easily.
Tupuna scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupuna lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tupuna cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Overeem is in a horrible position here. Tupuna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Overeem gets back to half guard.
Overeem striking from the bottom.
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupuna lands strikes from half guard.
Tupuna blocks the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem is trying to control but can't.
Overeem is looking to get back to full guard here but Tupuna has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tupuna working Overeem over with strikes here.
Tupuna breaks from Overeem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tupuna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupuna fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Tupuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupuna working Overeem over with strikes here.
Tupuna lands a big elbow.
Tupuna breaks from Overeem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Overeem tries to hold on but Tupuna pushes him away.
Tupuna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tupuna lands a big elbow.
Tupuna landing punches.
Tupuna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Overeem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Tupuna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tupuna landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tupuna with the ground and pound but Overeem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tupuna trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Tupuna is having none of it.
Overeem working a defensive guard but Tupuna passes into half guard.
Overeem tries to kick Tupuna off but Tupuna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupuna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tupuna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pupu Tupuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tupuna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Overeem in his tracks.
Tupuna misses with a combination
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupuna won't be happy with that.
Overeem decides to stand back up. Overeem steps back and let's Tupuna get back to his feet.
Overeem shoots in and bounces Tupuna off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupuna will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
Tupuna working a defensive guard but Overeem manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tupuna wants to control but Overeem postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem working the head with strikes.
Tupuna tries to bench press Overeem off him but Overeem keeps the position.
Overeem is working Tupuna over with some ground and pound from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tupuna throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem darts in and clinches Tupuna up against the ropes.
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Cees Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Tupuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tupuna connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Tupuna.
Overeem staying out of range there.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem moves out of range as Tupuna strikes.
Overeem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Overeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupuna is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupuna is on top in guard.
Tupuna is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Tupuna throws and elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tupuna's guard. Nice move by Overeem!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Overeem content to stall in guard here.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupuna is striking from the bottom but Overeem uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Tupuna striking from the bottom.
Overeem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tupuna punching from the bottom.
Overeem winds up and cracks Tupuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tupuna is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupuna avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Cees Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cees Overeem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Vainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Vainio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Bee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vainio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vainio just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bee pulls guard effortlessly.
Vainio wants to pass the guard but Bee is keeping the position.
Bee pulls Vainio in close to prevent any damage.
Vainio gets to his feet. Bee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vainio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vainio works over Bee with some ground and pound from guard.
Bee is trying to keep Vainio in close.
Vainio throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vainio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vainio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vainio has passed into half guard!
Bee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bee looks gassed!
Vainio is thwarting Bee's attempts to control the position.
Vainio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vainio walks away with a smile on his face. Bee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Vainio. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
Ville Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Bee.
Bee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vainio fails with the takedown.
Bee tries for a takedown but Vainio circles away easily
so Vainio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vainio lands a couple of elbows.
Vainio postures up in Bee's guard and throws a big left but Bee blocks it.
Vainio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vainio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bee sprawls well initially but Vainio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vainio decides to stand up.
Vainio misses with a takedown attempt - Bee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vainio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bee wants to control from the top but Vainio keeps moving.
Vainio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vainio is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vainio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vainio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vainio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vainio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vainio lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vainio with the ground and pound but Bee regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vainio gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bee scores a takedown into full mount!
Vainio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bee.
Vainio is desperately trying to improve his position but Bee has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vainio squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Vainio 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.
Bee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vainio is fending him off so far but Bee persists. Nope, Vainio circles away and we're back to standing.
Vainio misses with a wild combination.
Ville Vainio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vainio fails with the takedown
and Bee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vainio keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully.
Bee slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vainio.
Vainio is looking for a sweep. Bee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vainio is trying to stand up here but Bee is controlling him well.
Vainio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vainio is working hard here to advance 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vainio is looking to escape.
Bee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vainio is just riding it out for now. Bee eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt
and Vainio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vainio trying to move into half guard but instead Bee has managed to sweep!
Bee prevents Vainio from getting back to his feet.
Vainio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bee manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vainio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bee shoots in for a double leg but Vainio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ville Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Bee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vainio. That's going to slow Bee down.
Bee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vainio is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee prevents Vainio from improving his position.
Bee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vainio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bee is looking to stall here but Vainio recovers full guard.
Vainio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bee trying to control but Vainio is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vainio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vainio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vainio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vainio wants to pass the guard but Bee is keeping the position.
Vainio with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vainio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vainio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ville Vainio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bee shoots in looking for a takedown. Vainio tries to sprawl out of it but Bee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vainio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vainio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vainio stands up.
Bee clinches.
Bee is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vainio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Vainio is looking to break free of the clinch but Bee has double underhooks.
Vainio prevents the takedown attempt.
Ville Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Bee.
Vainio is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee manages to pull guard.
Vainio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vainio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bee is trying to control the position but Vainio postures up.
Bee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vainio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vainio's back instead.
Vainio is trying to shake Bee off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Bee won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nice takedown defense from Vainio. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
Vainio pushes Bee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vainio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bee pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vainio is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vainio stacks Bee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vainio!
Vainio working away.
Vainio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vainio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ville Vainio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vainio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vainio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bee?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vainio. What's that going to do exactly?
Vainio controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Vainio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bee wants to get back to his feet.
Vainio avoids the attempt from Bee to control.
Vainio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vainio wants to control but Bee has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
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.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
Bee taking some punishment here, with Vainio in his half guard.
Bee wants to control but Vainio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vainio is working away from the top position though.
Vainio wants to stand up but Bee is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Vainio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vainio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Vainio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susi Solmunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solmunen has chosen Blood Is Thicker Than Water as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Hegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Susi Solmunen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hegg shoots in but no luck this time.
Johan Hegg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hegg shoots in but no luck this time.
Solmunen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hegg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hegg wants to control but Solmunen postures up.
Solmunen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hegg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Solmunen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hegg tries to bench press Solmunen off him but Solmunen keeps the position.
Solmunen stands up and beckons Hegg to his feet.
Solmunen avoids a kick to the body.
Hegg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hegg misses with a double jab.
Solmunen gets the takedown into side control.
Hegg is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmunen decides to stand back up.
Solmunen fails to land with a series of punches.
Solmunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hegg as he jumps to the side.
Hegg throws the kick towards the body but Solmunen avoids it.
Solmunen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hegg's guard.
Hegg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hegg is breathing heavily.
Solmunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solmunen stands and throws Hegg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Solmunen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hegg throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solmunen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Hegg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hegg tries to bench press Solmunen off him but Solmunen keeps the position.
Solmunen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Solmunen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hegg is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solmunen tries for a kimura but Hegg is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Hegg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Solmunen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hegg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hegg is looking to reverse the position.
Solmunen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hegg is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Solmunen yanks on the arm and Hegg is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Solmunen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Susi Solmunen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville rantanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville rantanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Grim!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Grim.
Grim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grim fails in his attempt to clinch.
rantanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
rantanen stalling.
Grim is in trouble now - rantanen has advanced to mount!
rantanen forces the positional change into back control.
rantanen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Grim. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
rantanen connects with a big shot to the side of Grim's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rantanen working for the choke.
rantanen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
rantanen lands strikes to the head.
rantanen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Grim is looking for a way out.
rantanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
rantanen scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rantanen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
rantanen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
rantanen biding his time, looking for the opening.
rantanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
rantanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
rantanen lands strikes to the head.
rantanen is riding his opponent, not letting Grim buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ville rantanen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
rantanen lands with a cross.
rantanen clinches up with Grim and pushes him back against the ropes.
rantanen digs a right hand into Grim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grim's gas tank.
rantanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rantanen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
rantanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
rantanen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
rantanen is working Grim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grim is working an open guard so rantanen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
rantanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grim's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
rantanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville rantanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
rantanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grim's waist but Grim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing rantanen off to one side.
Grim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Grim does no damage.
rantanen fails to land the takedown.
Grim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grim is trying to keep rantanen in close.
Grim has momentary wrist control but rantanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Grim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rantanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
rantanen stands and steps away. Grim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
rantanen gets a clinch.
rantanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Grim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville rantanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rantanen lands a nice uppercut.
rantanen has Grim pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. rantanen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grim tumbling to the mat - rantanen dives into Grim's guard.
rantanen content to stall in guard here.
rantanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grim's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rantanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
rantanen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grim is trying to maintain the position but rantanen is very close to passing his half guard.
rantanen lands strikes from half guard.
rantanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
rantanen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Grim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grim is staying active underneath rantanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rantanen passes to full mount!
Grim is squirming around, avoiding rantanen's attempts to control the action.
rantanen controlling the pace for now.
rantanen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
rantanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grim swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
rantanen controlling from mount.
rantanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grim?
rantanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grim tries to hold on but rantanen postures up.
rantanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville rantanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
rantanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grim as he avoids it easily.
rantanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than rantanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grim is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. rantanen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Grim is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville rantanen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uij Ustj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli has chosen a-ha - Take On Me as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uij Ustj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli is looking to clinch but Ustj is avoiding it.
Ustj slips a jab from Kuukkeli.
Ustj tries a head kick but it misses.
Ustj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuukkeli misses the target.
Ustj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuukkeli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuukkeli working a defensive guard here.
Ustj stands and throws Kuukkeli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuukkeli is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuukkeli is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Ustj control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustj working away.
Ustj in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ustj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick but Ustj moves out of range.
Ustj scores a takedown into full mount!
Ustj with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ustj controlling the pace for now.
Kuukkeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli tries to hold on but Ustj pushes him away.
Kuukkeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ustj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ustj scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position but Ustj isn't that keen on the idea.
Ustj goes for an armbar but Kuukkeli turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuukkeli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ustj has his foot on Kuukkeli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukkeli works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustj wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuukkeli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuukkeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuukkeli wants to control from the top but Ustj keeps moving.
Kuukkeli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuukkeli tries to stand but Ustj is controlling from the bottom.
Kuukkeli trying to control but Ustj is working from the bottom.
Ustj working a defensive guard but Kuukkeli passes into half guard.
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.
Ustj wants to control but Kuukkeli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuukkeli throws a body punch but Ustj moves out of range.
Kuukkeli misses with the combination.
Kuukkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuukkeli misses with a low kick.
Kuukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ustj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuukkeli scores with a jab.
Ustj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ustj avoids the attempt from Kuukkeli to control.
Kuukkeli is looking to improve his position but Ustj isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uij Ustj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuukkeli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Ustj with that takedown attempt.
Kuukkeli misses the shot to the body.
Kuukkeli throws a body punch but Ustj moves out of range.
Ustj slips a jab and a cross from Kuukkeli.
Ustj misses with a head kick.
Kuukkeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuukkeli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuukkeli scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukkeli misses with the combination.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ustj has time to react.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but Ustj moves away
and Ustj counters by clinching up.
Kuukkeli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuukkeli wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuukkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ustj.
Kuukkeli tries to break the clinch but Ustj is controlling the position.
Ustj jumps guard but Kuukkeli stands there with Ustj around his waist. Ustj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuukkeli misses with a punch on the inside.
Ustj avoiding damage as Kuukkeli throws knees to the body.
Kuukkeli breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ustj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuukkeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuukkeli is breathing heavily.
Ustj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuukkeli throws out the jab.
Kuukkeli misses with the combination.
Kuukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Kuukkeli misses with a two punch combination.
Ustj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustj looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ustj wants to finish this one by submission but Kuukkeli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ustj.
Kuukkeli can't escape the position.
Ustj working for a submission but Kuukkeli is keeping him at bay.
Ustj has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kuukkeli is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uij Ustj!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ylvinge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Vasara (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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140 lbs
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136 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Ylvinge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylvinge swings for the body but Vasara moves out of range.
Ylvinge slips a jab and a cross from Vasara.
Ylvinge moves out of range as Vasara strikes.
Ylvinge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasara scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Robert Ylvinge has been cut.
Vasara swinging wilding here.
Ylvinge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ylvinge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with a left to the body.
Vasara misses with a few strikes there.
Vasara lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge moves into the clinch.
Ylvinge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ylvinge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasara.
Ylvinge misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylvinge swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasara.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ylvinge is rocked!
A jab lands there for Vasara.
Oh Ylvinge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ylvinge prevents Vasara from breaking the clinch.
Ylvinge tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ylvinge seems to have got his legs back now.
Ylvinge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ylvinge slips under a jab from Vasara.
Ylvinge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ylvinge misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara throws a series of punches but Ylvinge moves out of range.
Ylvinge moves out of range of the strikes.
Ylvinge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ylvinge lands with a nice combination. Vasara backs away looking to recover.
Ylvinge closes the distance and pushes Vasara back into the ropes.
Ylvinge is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Vasara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ylvinge as Vasara tries to tie him up.
Vasara manages to break the clinch.
Vasara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasara punishes Ylvinge's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara avoids the body shot from Ylvinge.
Vasara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Vasara misses its intended target.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasara lands a head shot.
Ylvinge slips a jab from Vasara.
Esa Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ylvinge misses the target.
Vasara throws a nice looking combination but Ylvinge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ylvinge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ylvinge walks into a jab.
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasara steps into range and cracks Ylvinge with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ylvinge flops backwards and Vasara dives into his guard looking to finish!
Robert Ylvinge's cut is getting worse.
Vasara wants to stand but Ylvinge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Vasara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Ylvinge's cut.
That's time! Ylvinge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ylvinge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasara.
Vasara throws a right hand that Ylvinge ducks under and follows up with a left that Ylvinge also avoids with ease.
Vasara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ylvinge counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasara thinking.
Vasara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ylvinge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ylvinge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasara.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasara throws a left that rocks Ylvinge and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vasara dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ylvinge regain composure!
Vasara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ylvinge to his feet.
Ylvinge is looking to wear down Vasara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasara is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ylvinge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Robert Ylvinge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasara misses with a straight left.
Vasara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ylvinge counters with a series of strikes. Vasara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ylvinge counters with a good low kick that Vasara was not able to check.
Vasara tries to bum rush Ylvinge with a series of wild strikes but Ylvinge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasara throws a right and a left that Ylvinge avoids nicely.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ylvinge counters with a three punch combo that has Vasara backing up. Vasara nods at Ylvinge to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylvinge lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ylvinge.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a thumping low kick.
Vasara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ylvinge counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ylvinge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ylvinge tries to bum rush Vasara with a series of wild strikes but Vasara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ylvinge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ylvinge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasara looks to land a combination but Ylvinge avoids it well.
Vasara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ylvinge counters with a straight right hand.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Ylvinge both land. Nice combination.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a good low kick that Vasara was not able to check.
Ylvinge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ylvinge throws a combination that misses
and Vasara counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a right hand to the body.
Ylvinge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vasara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ylvinge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ylvinge cracks the inside of Vasara's front leg.
Ylvinge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasara throws out the jab.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasara dodges the punch combination from Ylvinge.
Ylvinge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ylvinge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Ylvinge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ylvinge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasara.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vasara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasara tries to clinch
and Ylvinge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasara misses with a few strikes there.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with a series of strikes. Vasara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Ylvinge counters with a three punch combo that has Vasara backing up. Vasara nods at Ylvinge to acknowledge the strikes.
Esa Vasara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ylvinge throws a series of punches but Vasara avoids them all with ease.
Vasara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Vasara.
Vasara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ylvinge on the side of the head.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vasara's knee momentarily.
Vasara connects with a crisp jab.
Vasara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ylvinge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasara lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Ylvinge counters with a three punch combo that has Vasara backing up. Vasara nods at Ylvinge to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ylvinge counters with a left and a right that stings Vasara.
Ylvinge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ylvinge misses with a double jab
and Vasara counters with a one-two to the body.
Robert Ylvinge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ylvinge is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylvinge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ylvinge. Ylvinge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasara misses with a combination
and Ylvinge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Ylvinge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ylvinge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ylvinge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vasara's knee momentarily.
Vasara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ylvinge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasara looks to land a left hand but Ylvinge moved out of range nicely.
Vasara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ylvinge circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ylvinge dodges the punch combination from Vasara.
Some wild striking there from Ylvinge.
No joy there for Ylvinge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasara throws a combination. Ylvinge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ylvinge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ylvinge.
A short left from Ylvinge.
Vasara lands a nice uppercut.
Ylvinge prevents Vasara from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara manages to break the clinch.
Vasara missing with a left hand there. Ylvinge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasara.
Vasara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Vasara.
Vasara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ylvinge cracks Vasara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Vasara - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Ylvinge.
I think Ylvinge 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrast Lerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kerry King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kerry King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrast Lerr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lerr closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
King tries to bench press Lerr off him but Lerr keeps the position.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lerr working the ground and pound.
King gets back to half guard.
Lerr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lerr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lerr is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Lerr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Lerr is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lerr wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King controls Lerr momentarily but Lerr frees himself.
Lerr is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lerr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lerr has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kerry King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between upek kartik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
274 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, upek kartik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Metusalem.
It looks like upek kartik has been cut.
kartik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metusalem.
kartik moves into range and clinches up with Metusalem.
kartik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metusalem wants to break free but kartik has control.
kartik tries for a takedown. No joy.
kartik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
kartik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metusalem is looking to break free of the clinch but kartik has double underhooks.
kartik just leaning against Metusalem, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, kartik throws an elbow but misses.
kartik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metusalem's face.
kartik throws an elbow but it misses.
kartik has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
kartik connects with a knee to the head.
kartik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metusalem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kartik has him pressed against the ropes.
kartik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metusalem is keeping busy.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kartik has him pressed against the ropes.
Metusalem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kartik prevents Metusalem from breaking the clinch.
Metusalem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kartik breaks the clinch.
Boris Metusalem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
kartik slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
Boris Metusalem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
kartik slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metusalem misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Metusalem swinging wilding here.
kartik lands a head kick!
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
kartik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metusalem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kartik tries to clinch up.
Metusalem scores with a nice right hand.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
kartik wants to clinch.
Metusalem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kartik circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem with a hook.
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kartik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - kartik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
kartik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Metusalem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
kartik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Metusalem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
kartik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Metusalem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metusalem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
kartik is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kartik avoids a punch combination nicely.
kartik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metusalem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metusalem works kartik's body with a nice hook.
Metusalem misses with a wild combination.
kartik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Metusalem misses the target.
kartik tries to clinch there but Metusalem circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on upek kartik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metusalem looks to land a left hand but kartik moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Metusalem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metusalem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kartik.
kartik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metusalem misses with a straight left.
Metusalem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Metusalem does no damage.
Metusalem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kartik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metusalem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metusalem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kartik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem keeps the fight on the outside.
Metusalem throws a combination that misses
and kartik moves into the clinch.
Metusalem is breathing heavily.
kartik landing knees to the body.
Metusalem wants to get back to striking at distance but kartik won't allow it.
kartik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metusalem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
kartik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metusalem's face.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
kartik manages to break the clinch.
kartik tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Metusalem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
upek kartik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kartik throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
kartik lands a head kick. Metusalem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kartik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metusalem misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metusalem defending well as kartik loads up on a big left hand.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
kartik avoids a punch combination nicely.
kartik pushes Metusalem up against the ropes in a clinch.
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but Metusalem blocks with his arms.
kartik crunches a lovely knee into Metusalem's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kartik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metusalem up against the ropes.
kartik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
kartik is looking to control Metusalem's arms but Metusalem gets an underhook and turns him. Now kartik has his back to the ropes.
Metusalem is trying to break free.
kartik stalls.
Metusalem is trying to break the clinch but kartik has him pressed against the ropes.
kartik is trying to maintain a safe position but Metusalem gets an underhook and turns kartik into the ropes.
Metusalem is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metusalem breaks from the clinch.
Boris Metusalem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
kartik moves into the clinch.
kartik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
kartik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
kartik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
kartik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but Metusalem blocks with his arms.
Metusalem has had enough of the clinch but kartik keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike.
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
kartik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
upek kartik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on upek kartik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Metusalem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metusalem throws a right hand that kartik ducks under and follows up with a left that kartik also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metusalem swings for the body but kartik moves out of range.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kartik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - kartik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
kartik closes the distance and pushes Metusalem back into the ropes.
Metusalem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kartik has him pressed against the ropes.
kartik is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
Metusalem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metusalem is looking to break free of the clinch but kartik has double underhooks.
kartik missing with knees to the body.
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, kartik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metusalem's brow.
kartik tries to land a knee to the head but Metusalem blocks with his arms.
kartik keeps control of Metusalem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kartik keeps control of Metusalem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metusalem manages to break the clinch.
kartik doesn't manage to clinch there - Metusalem circles away.
Metusalem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
kartik fails in his attempt to clinch.
kartik blocks a jab.
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.
A jab lands there for Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to bum rush kartik with a series of wild strikes but kartik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - kartik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metusalem falls off balance throwing a combination
and kartik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by kartik.
kartik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kartik takes the fight into the clinch.
Metusalem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kartik moves out of range of the strikes.
Metusalem throws out a loose jab but kartik uses good head movement to avoid it.
kartik avoids the body shot from Metusalem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem misses with a combination
and kartik moves into the clinch.
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike from kartik.
Metusalem has had enough of the clinch but kartik keeps him there for the moment.
kartik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metusalem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metusalem wants to break free but kartik has control.
Metusalem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
kartik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Metusalem wants to get back to striking at distance but kartik won't allow it.
kartik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Metusalem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
kartik breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
kartik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metusalem throws out the jab.
kartik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Metusalem wants to break free but kartik has control.
Metusalem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metusalem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metusalem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kartik throws a head kick that half lands.
Metusalem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kartik moves away.
kartik misses with a two punch combination.
kartik tries to clinch up.
kartik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but kartik avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Metusalem.
I think Metusalem 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Metusalem!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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23
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waldemar Silvia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto scores with a jab to the head.
Silvia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silvia preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto wants to stand but Silvia is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahkojuusto wants to sweep but no luck.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvia landing with the ground and pound.
Silvia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tahkojuusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tahkojuusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvia.
Tahkojuusto has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Silvia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahkojuusto looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tahkojuusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silvia looking to pass the guard.
Silvia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tahkojuusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvia.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tahkojuusto has his takedown stuffed
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvia looks to throw the jab but Tahkojuusto is out of range.
Silvia wants to clinch up but Tahkojuusto keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Silvia or perhaps it was just good defense by Tahkojuusto which made him look bad.
Tahkojuusto slips under a jab.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Silvia does it's job there.
Tahkojuusto with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia works his way into full mount!
Silvia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silvia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tahkojuusto is looking to escape.
Tahkojuusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silvia is landing with some decent strikes but Tahkojuusto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silvia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tahkojuusto can't escape the position.
Silvia working the ground and pound effectively.
Tahkojuusto tries to lock up and control but Silvia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is looking to get to half guard.
Silvia lands a heavy elbow.
Silvia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tahkojuusto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tahkojuusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tahkojuusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tahkojuusto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto wants to sweep here but Silvia controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Silvia dominated that round.
That's time! Silvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silvia clinches up with Tahkojuusto and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto is working for takedown but Silvia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvia can't get the takedown.
Silvia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tahkojuusto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tahkojuusto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silvia can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Silvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahkojuusto has had enough of the clinch but Silvia keeps him there for the moment.
Silvia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tahkojuusto smiles and moves away.
Tahkojuusto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tahkojuusto not doing much here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tahkojuusto is nestled in close to Silvia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silvia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Silvia is refusing to be controlled, as Tahkojuusto sits in half guard.
Silvia trying to control here.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Silvia is defending well.
Silvia tries to roll over but Tahkojuusto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silvia shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahkojuusto tries to sprawl out of it but Silvia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tahkojuusto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silvia.
Silvia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silvia is working for takedown but Tahkojuusto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tahkojuusto backwards.
Tahkojuusto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tahkojuusto. That one must have hurt.
Silvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahkojuusto doesn't seem bothered though.
Silvia tries to clinch
and Tahkojuusto counters with a thumping low kick.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses.
Silvia wants to clinch but Tahkojuusto slips to the side
and Tahkojuusto counters with a series of strikes. Silvia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silvia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tahkojuusto, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto stops a takedown attempt from Silvia.
Tahkojuusto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia wants a takedown.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tahkojuusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silvia counters by clinching up.
Tahkojuusto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silvia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silvia prevents Tahkojuusto from getting a body triangle.
Silvia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silvia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silvia is looking to improve his position.
Tahkojuusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to free his trapped foot but Silvia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvia gets full guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahkojuusto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Silvia to sweep him here.
Silvia is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvia is looking to clinch.
Tahkojuusto fails with the takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvia passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tahkojuusto defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waldemar Silvia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tahkojuusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvia.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tahkojuusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a takedown into side control.
Tahkojuusto tries to bench press Silvia off him but Silvia keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Tahkojuusto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tahkojuusto is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tahkojuusto tries to bench press Silvia off him but Silvia keeps the position.
Silvia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tahkojuusto, who protects the arm well.
Waldemar Silvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvia landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to his feet but Silvia drags him back down.
Tahkojuusto can't do much from the bottom here.
Silvia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tahkojuusto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silvia off and has taken his back!
Silvia turns into Tahkojuusto and is now in his guard.
Tahkojuusto has his foot on Silvia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvia works his way back into a safe position though.
Tahkojuusto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silvia lands a couple of elbows.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position but Silvia postures up.
Tahkojuusto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silvia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tahkojuusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tahkojuusto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvia wants to clinch
and Tahkojuusto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silvia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahkojuusto blocks the strikes from Silvia.
Silvia is staying active underneath Tahkojuusto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silvia is trying to get back to full guard.
Tahkojuusto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silvia!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to his feet but Silvia is holding on tight.
Silvia is trying to escape the mount.
Silvia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silvia landing with the ground and pound.
Silvia passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silvia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tahkojuusto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silvia pulls his head out easily.
Silvia working Tahkojuusto over with strikes.
Silvia wants to free his trapped foot but Tahkojuusto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvia looks to land a strike but Tahkojuusto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silvia preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto controls Silvia momentarily but Silvia frees himself.
Silvia trying to control but Tahkojuusto is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Waldemar Silvia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Silvia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tahkojuusto!
Tahkojuusto can't escape the position.
Silvia working for a guillotine from mount but Tahkojuusto is in no mood to give up.
Silvia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tahkojuusto is holding on tight.
Tahkojuusto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tahkojuusto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silvia looking to isolate an arm here. Tahkojuusto doesn't see it coming and as Silvia extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silvia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldemar Silvia!
Waldemar Silvia is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes to the ring accompanied by How we do. The crowd seem to be enjoying Virtanen's choice of entrance music: Muistipalapelit by Stam1na. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen is rocked!
It looks like Juha Virtanen has been cut.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but Virtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense.
Virtanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Virtanen has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stout.
Stout tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stout tries to stand but Virtanen is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout working the ground and pound.
Stout trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Stout controls the position.
Stout has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stout misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A good leg kick by Stout.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Virtanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Virtanen looks gassed!
Stout tries to reverse the position but Virtanen maintains control.
Virtanen tries to control but Stout wriggling away.
Stout wants to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtanen keeping full guard, as Stout tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Stout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Virtanen'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.
Stout doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtanen circles away.
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Virtanen pushes him off.
Stout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stout throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Stout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stout throws a hook but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Stout tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily
and Virtanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stout's guard.
Stout manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stout swivels and escapes.
Stout closes the distance looking to clinch
and Virtanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stout is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Virtanen, into his guard.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Virtanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
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 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.
Stout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Virtanen to get to his feet.
Stout looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stout thuds his right hand into Virtanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sam Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Stout finish him?
Stout darts in trying to clinch
so Virtanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stout holds on and takes a little breather.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Stout looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.
Stout wants to get back to his feet but Virtanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stout manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juha Virtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juha Virtanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Virtanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stout fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virtanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stout just misses with a punch to the body.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout misses with a takedown attempt
and Virtanen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stout!
Stout can't escape the position.
Virtanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stout is surviving well by controlling Virtanen's body position as best he can.
Stout wants to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stout is working to get back to half guard.
Virtanen trying to control but Stout is having none of it.
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.
Stout is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stout wants to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
Stout is looking to get to half guard.
Stout tries to lock up and control but Virtanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to reverse the position but Virtanen maintains control.
Stout tries to hold on but Virtanen postures up.
Virtanen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Virtanen extends the arm and Stout is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Virtanen!
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