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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ensio toisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Slayer - Jesus Saves. A fine choice. 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 ensio toisio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ensio toisio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands a front kick.
toisio shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for toisio!
toisio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
toisio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez working for a submission but toisio is keeping him at bay.
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.
toisio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but toisio frees his head quite easily.
toisio is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez fails to take his opponent's back.
toisio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
toisio has given up his back here. Will Sanchez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sanchez lands a shot to the head.
It looks like ensio toisio has been cut.
toisio can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
toisio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez punishes toisio with strikes from the back mount.
Sanchez has got one arm under toisio's chin. This could be trouble... toisio trying to control the other hand but Sanchez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, toisio has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and melvin lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Chance. melvin lombard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, melvin lombard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lombard misses with a double jab.
lombard throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
lombard stuffs the takedown.
lombard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
lombard struggling a bit here.
lombard dodges the ground and pound from Newton.
Newton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Newton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Newton 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.
lombard is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
Newton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Newton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
lombard dodges the ground and pound from Newton.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
lombard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
lombard stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton avoids the head kick by lombard.
Horrible takedown by Newton or perhaps it was just good defense by lombard which made him look bad.
lombard misses with a two punch combination.
lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on lombard's shoulder, as lombard tries to avoid the shot.
lombard throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from lombard. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lombard to the mat! lombard manages to get full guard.
Newton pushing down on lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is pressing down on lombard's thigh, looking to free his foot. lombard is holding on for now.
Newton throwing shots but lombard is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! lombard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Makela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machiavelli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. August Burns Red - "11th Hour" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Christian Makela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Makela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustus Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makela is looking to clinch but Machiavelli is avoiding it.
Makela tries to clinch there but Machiavelli circles away.
Makela tries to clinch up.
Makela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machiavelli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Machiavelli! Makela is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Machiavelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Ankerias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claes Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ankerias might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Teräsbetoni - Teräksen varjo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Ankerias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claes Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tests Ankerias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Ankerias ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Ankerias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Ankerias on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankerias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Ankerias moves out of range.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ankerias defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Ankerias with an uppercut!
Ankerias keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ankerias. That did some damage!
Ankerias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iiro Ankerias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ankerias rather than just go for the knockout.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Ankerias moves out of range.
Karlsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankerias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ankerias.
It looks like Iiro Ankerias has been cut.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson swinging wilding here.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ankerias's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ankerias closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Ankerias pushes Karlsson against the ropes but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Claes Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson works Ankerias's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Ankerias circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ankerias circles away.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ankerias.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Ankerias slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iiro Ankerias's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlsson throws a hook but Ankerias blocks it.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ankerias doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsson throws a hook but Ankerias avoids it easily.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ankerias's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Ankerias with a series of wild strikes but Ankerias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Ankerias could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Karlsson lands with a hook. Ankerias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson works Ankerias's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ankerias circles away quickly and effectively.
Claes Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karlsson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson punishes Ankerias's body with a nice straight punch.
Ankerias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ankerias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ankerias blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ankerias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ankerias takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ankerias. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ankerias takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iiro Ankerias's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ankerias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ankerias on the side of the head.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claes Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karlsson!
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iiro Ankerias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson throws a head kick that Ankerias semi-blocks.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ankerias walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
Ankerias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karlsson jabs at Ankerias's body.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ankerias.
Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ankerias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ankerias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ankerias's hands.
Karlsson throws a series of strikes that have Ankerias backpedaling.
Ankerias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ankerias is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ankerias might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ankerias takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Ankerias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson jabs at Ankerias's body.
Ankerias seems to have got his legs back now.
Karlsson throws a one two combo.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ankerias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ankerias backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson punishes Ankerias's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ankerias is just out of range.
Iiro Ankerias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claes Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claes Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claes Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Avers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Avers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Avers.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Avers lands with a nice combination. Guy backs away looking to recover.
Avers lands with a nice combination. Guy backs away looking to recover.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avers.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guy avoids the body shot from Avers.
Avers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Avers stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Avers wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avers.
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!
Guy misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Avers.
Guy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Avers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avers lands with an overhand left.
Avers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avers looks for the body kick but Guy saw that one coming.
Avers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy.
Avers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Avers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Avers throws the kick towards the body but Guy avoids it.
Avers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avers lands a nice hook to Guy's body. Guy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Avers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Avers dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Avers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Avers landing strikes from the mount.
Avers landing shots from mount.
Avers with good strikes from the mount here!
Avers landing strikes from the mount.
Avers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Guy because Avers loaded up on that one.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy tries to roll over but Avers keeps him under control.
Guy looks gassed!
Avers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to hold on to Avers's head to control him but Avers postures up.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Avers.
Avers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
Guy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Avers pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Avers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avers looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Avers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Avers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avers working the ground and pound.
Avers wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy is pushing Avers's head away, looking to escape. Avers manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guy is staying active underneath Avers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Avers manages to pass to mount!
Avers throwing strikes here but Guy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Avers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Avers works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Guy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Avers!
Avers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guy looking to control but Avers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Avers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Avers defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is working for a kimura but Avers is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Avers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy's back!
Guy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Avers.
Guy wants to control his opponent's hands but Avers gets his hands free.
Avers lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Guy hold on?!
Avers keeps control of the position as Guy tries to break free.
Avers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Guy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avers is trying to stick to Guy's back but Guy is turning into Avers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guy.
Avers has a closed guard, preventing Guy from standing up.
Guy stands up and waves to Avers to follow him.
Avers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Avers is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avers is looking to advance position but Guy won't allow it.
Guy tries to kick Avers off but Avers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guy gets full guard.
Avers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avers won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Avers from controlling successfully.
John Avers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avers is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avers.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avers has passed into side control.
Avers lands a nice forearm strike.
Guy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Avers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guy tries to bench press Avers off him but Avers keeps the position.
Avers throws an elbow but Guy slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Avers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Avers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
John Avers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avers lands a jab to the nose.
Guy closes the distance but Avers moves to the side
and Avers counters with a two punch combo.
Avers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avers lands a really nice looking cross but Guy seems unphased.
Guy drops his hands momentarily and Avers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avers lands in his opponent's guard.
Avers throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy trying to control the position.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Avers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avers trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avers pushes down on Guy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Avers wants to stand up but Guy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Avers.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Avers winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avers wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
Guy trying to hold on to Avers's head to control him but Avers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Avers throws a good cross that connects.
Avers misses with a takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Avers!
Avers wants to control but Guy is having none of it.
Avers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guy looking to control but Avers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guy looking for a guillotine from mount but Avers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Guy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Avers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Avers tries to lock up and control but Guy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Avers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fighter Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avers is looking to improve his position but Guy isn't that keen on the idea.
Guy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Guy 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! Guy extends the arm and Avers is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fighter Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Esinahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Esinahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime gets the takedown into side control.
Prime connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Esinahka some visible discomfort.
Prime tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prime trying to control the position but Esinahka is working away.
Prime throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prime in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Esinahka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). optimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Kommunistin tappaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kommunistin tappaja has chosen Green Jelly- three litle pigs as his entrance music. Rob Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Kommunistin tappaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kommunistin tappaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kommunistin tappaja throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Kommunistin tappaja darts in and clinches Green up against the ropes.
Green lands an elbow that stopped Kommunistin tappaja in his tracks for a moment.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green lands an elbow that stopped Kommunistin tappaja in his tracks for a moment.
Green stalling in the clinch.
Green scores with a knee to the head.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kommunistin tappaja looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Green comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kommunistin tappaja's face.
Kommunistin tappaja is rocked!
The referee calls for Green to work.
Kommunistin tappaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kommunistin tappaja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green working the clinch nicely. Kommunistin tappaja is working for position but Green cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kommunistin tappaja crumples up against the ropes and Green lands two more shots before the ref can save Kommunistin tappaja! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rob Green!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zerynchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navetta has chosen Roger Allan Wade - If You're Gonna Be Dumb as his entrance music. Vladimir Zerynchuk is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Zerynchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerynchuk feints and as Navetta raises his hands in defense, Zerynchuk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Navetta is looking to stand up but Zerynchuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Zerynchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Navetta wants to get back to his feet but Zerynchuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zerynchuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navetta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zerynchuk is one step ahead there.
Zerynchuk prevents Navetta from getting back to his feet.
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.
Zerynchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zerynchuk drops back looking for a leg! Navetta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navetta manages to kick Zerynchuk off! Zerynchuk jumps back into Navetta's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zerynchuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navetta pinned against the cage. Navetta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Navetta forces Zerynchuk back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navetta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zerynchuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Vladimir Zerynchuk has been cut.
Zerynchuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zerynchuk 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.
Navetta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nante Navetta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zerynchuk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zerynchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navetta misses with a head kick.
Navetta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navetta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navetta looks gassed!
Zerynchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Navetta circles away.
Zerynchuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zerynchuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Navetta. Navetta obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Navetta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navetta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zerynchuk checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Navetta.
Navetta misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zerynchuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Navetta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zerynchuk.
Navetta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zerynchuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navetta has him pressed against the ropes.
Navetta manages to break the clinch.
Zerynchuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navetta can pounce on him.
Navetta throws a nice head kick!
Zerynchuk avoids the head kick by Navetta.
Navetta lands with a kick to the temple. Zerynchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Zerynchuk with that takedown attempt.
Navetta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerynchuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Navetta sprawls well initially but Zerynchuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Navetta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zerynchuk lands with a punch from half guard.
Zerynchuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zerynchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navetta is just riding it out for now. Zerynchuk eventually gives up the hold.
Zerynchuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Navetta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zerynchuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Navetta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zerynchuk.
Zerynchuk is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Navetta throws a head kick but Zerynchuk moves out of range.
Navetta lands a front kick.
Navetta lands a high kick to the side of Zerynchuk's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Navetta dives into guard, looking to finish.
Zerynchuk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navetta gets to his feet and stands over Zerynchuk, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zerynchuk felt that one! Navetta unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zerynchuk from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nante Navetta!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kovanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Takalaukaus (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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177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Takalaukaus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takalaukaus throws a series of punches but Kovanen avoids them all with ease.
Takalaukaus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Takalaukaus duly obliges.
Kovanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takalaukaus.
Takalaukaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takalaukaus.
Oooh a lovely combination from Takalaukaus sends Kovanen down but not out. Takalaukaus dives into side control looking to finish.
Kovanen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Kovanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Kovanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takalaukaus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kovanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovanen is trying to control but can't.
Kovanen wants to improve his position but Takalaukaus is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovanen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Takalaukaus pulls his head out easily.
Kovanen is trying to control but can't.
Kovanen is looking for a sweep. Takalaukaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kovanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Arto Takalaukaus has been cut.
Nice jab there from Takalaukaus.
Takalaukaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovanen manages to avoid it.
Takalaukaus looks to land a combination but Kovanen avoids it well.
Takalaukaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takalaukaus misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takalaukaus throws a hook but Kovanen avoids it easily.
Arto Takalaukaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Kovanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Kovanen.
A big right from Takalaukaus misses.
Takalaukaus fails to land with a series of punches.
Takalaukaus throws a right hand that Kovanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovanen also avoids with ease.
Takalaukaus looks gassed!
Kovanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takalaukaus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Takalaukaus misses with a straight right.
Takalaukaus lands with a nice combination. Kovanen backs away looking to recover.
Kovanen misses the shot to the body.
Kovanen tries to clinch there but Takalaukaus circles away.
Kovanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takalaukaus.
Kovanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takalaukaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takalaukaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovanen throws a head kick that Takalaukaus semi-blocks.
Takalaukaus throws a looping overhand right but Kovanen ducks down to avoid it.
Takalaukaus scores with a nice right hand.
Kovanen throws a sloppy head kick and Takalaukaus moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kovanen.
Kovanen scores with a head kick.
Whack! Kovanen lands a heavy head kick that drops Takalaukaus. The ref tackles Kovanen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Takalaukaus was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jorma Kovanen!
Jorma Kovanen retains his welterweight title!
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