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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Choke Sermon by Lamb of God. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davy Bauwens!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauwens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bauwens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mehoff circles away.
Mehoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mehoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mehoff closes the distance and clinches.
Bauwens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mehoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bauwens prevents Mehoff from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mehoff.
Mehoff tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauwens avoids the damage to the body.
Mehoff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mehoff manages to end up in side control.
Bauwens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mehoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bauwens keeps working.
Bauwens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mehoff off and has taken his back!
Mehoff is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mehoff tries to break free.
Bauwens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mehoff is controlling Bauwens 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Mehoff advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bauwens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauwens 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.
Bauwens being controlled here, momentarily.
Mehoff with a nice head shot there.
Bauwens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Bauwens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bauwens is tightening it up a little... Mehoff has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mehoff reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mehoff taps out! nice BJJ there by Bauwens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davy Bauwens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Komokallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komokallio comes to the cage accompanied by Bailando. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Komokallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aittosumu gets a clinch.
Komokallio is trying to break the clinch but Aittosumu is controlling him.
Aittosumu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aittosumu has Komokallio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aittosumu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Komokallio tumbling to the mat - Aittosumu dives into Komokallio's guard.
Aittosumu tries to stand but Komokallio is controlling from the bottom.
Aittosumu 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.
Komokallio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aittosumu has picked Komokallio up and slammed him! Komokallio can't keep hold of the triangle and Aittosumu manages to pass to side control!
Komokallio can't do much from the bottom here.
Komokallio sneaks back into half guard.
Komokallio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aittosumu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Aittosumu seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aittosumu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aittosumu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aittosumu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Komokallio punching from the bottom.
Aittosumu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aittosumu tries to pass to full mount but Komokallio defends it.
Komokallio wants to control but Aittosumu is keeping busy.
Komokallio tries to kick Aittosumu off but Aittosumu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komokallio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aittosumu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Komokallio wants to control from the top but Aittosumu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komokallio passes Aittosumu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aittosumu is looking for a sweep. Komokallio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aittosumu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komokallio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komokallio is controlling the pace.
Aittosumu trying to control here.
Komokallio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komokallio is looking to advance position but Aittosumu won't allow it.
Aittosumu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Komokallio connects with a nice short shot to Aittosumu's temple.
Aittosumu tries to roll over but Komokallio keeps him under control.
Komokallio wants to stand up but Aittosumu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Komokallio trying to control the pace.
Aittosumu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Komokallio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aittosumu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Komokallio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johannes Komokallio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beavis Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beavis Cornholio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Salo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beavis Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornholio tries to clinch up.
Cornholio tries to close the distance and clinch but Salo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salo scores with a hook.
It looks like Beavis Cornholio has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Cornholio.
Salo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cornholio is rocked!
Cornholio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cornholio is still on wobbly legs! Can Salo finish him?
A big head kick from Cornholio and Salo is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Cornholio seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Esko Salo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornholio looking to pass the guard.
Salo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornholio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salo is keeping the position for now.
Salo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornholio trying to control but Salo is working from the bottom.
Cornholio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Salo loads up on a big right hand but Cornholio slips the punch.
Salo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cornholio's hands.
Salo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salo drops Cornholio with a huge uppercut! Cornholio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esko Salo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beltran comes into the arena with Big Poppa blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beamer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beamer slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
Beamer connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran lands with a nice combination. Beamer backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jim Beamer has been cut.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran tries to score a body lock takedown but Beamer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beamer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beltran digs a right hand underneath Beamer's ribcage. Beamer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beamer is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
Beltran lands a body punch.
Beltran works on Beamer's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Beltran to work.
A body shot lands from Beltran.
Beltran tries to land knees in the clinch but Beamer avoids the damage to the body.
Beltran digs a right hand into Beamer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beamer's gas tank.
Beamer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beamer looks gassed!
Beltran scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beamer. Beamer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Max Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Beamer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beamer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beamer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Beamer.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beamer moves away.
Beamer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beamer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beamer moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Beamer slips under a jab.
Beamer scores with a three punch combo!
Beltran tests Beamer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Beamer.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Beamer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beamer misses with a double jab
and Beltran counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran stalks Beamer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beamer's face. Beamer staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Beamer catches Beltran right on the button with a cross.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Beamer's shoulder, as Beamer tries to avoid the shot.
Beamer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beltran to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Jim Beamer's cut even more.
Beltran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltran somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran forces Beamer back against the cage and clinches.
Beamer is working Beltran over against the cage.
Beltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beltran keeps control of Beamer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beltran breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Beamer keeps it at a distance.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
Beamer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beltran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beamer needs to keep his hands up - Beltran had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran dodges the punch combination from Beamer.
Beamer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Beltran as he connects with a hook.
Beltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beamer momentarily.
Beltran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beltran is trying to work for a kimura but Beamer is defending well.
Beltran controlling the action here.
Beltran seems to be looking for submissions.
Beamer is trying to stand back up but Beltran is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beltran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beltran is keen to just control but Beamer is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beltran blocks the body kick.
Beltran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beamer finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltran's head.
Beamer scores with a nice strike.
Beamer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beltran throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beamer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beltran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beamer scores with a shot to the body.
Beltran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beamer throws a right and a left that Beltran avoids nicely.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim Beamer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beamer moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beamer throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beamer shoots in but Beltran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beltran rushes Beamer and presses him up against the cage.
Beamer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beltran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beamer to the mat. Beamer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beltran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Beamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beamer working a defensive guard here.
Beltran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beamer holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beamer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Beltran flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beamer looking for a guillotine from mount but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beamer is breathing heavily.
Beltran is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beamer pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beamer is trying to control. Beltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beamer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beamer wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
Beltran 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.
Beltran landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Beamer is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Beamer moved out of range nicely.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Beamer is avoiding it.
Beltran lands a slapping body shot.
Beamer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The cut above Jim Beamer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beltran misses with an uppercut. Beamer saw that one coming.
Beltran misses with a looping left.
Beamer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beamer throws a right and a left that Beltran avoids nicely.
Beamer throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beamer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beltran.
Beamer lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Beamer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beamer!
Beamer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beamer duly obliges.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Beamer.
Beamer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beamer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Beamer. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
Beltran moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Beamer.
Beamer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Beamer.
Beamer manages to break the clinch.
Max Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran stalks Beamer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beamer's face. Beamer staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Beltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beamer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Beltran throws a combination that misses
and Beamer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beamer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beltran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beltran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Beamer keeps it at a distance.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Beltran scores with a shot to the side of Beamer's head.
Beltran tries to score a body lock takedown but Beamer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beamer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beamer breaks the clinch.
Beamer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Beamer tries to sprawl out of it but Beltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beamer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beamer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beamer throws a good cross that connects.
Beltran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beltran lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beamer looking to control.
Beltran lands a couple of digs.
Beltran won't allow Beamer to get back to his feet.
Beltran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beamer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beltran, into his guard.
Beltran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beamer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beamer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beamer looking to pass the guard.
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.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Beamer from controlling successfully.
Beltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beamer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beltran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beamer is aware though and is defending well.
Beltran has his foot on Beamer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beamer works his way back into a safe position though.
Beltran trying to control the position.
Beamer is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Beltran has his foot on Beamer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beamer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beamer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beltran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beamer has managed to get both his arms back between Beltran's legs - danger averted.
Beltran being controlled here, momentarily.
Beltran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beamer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beamer forces his way into half guard.
Max Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltran wants to control but Beamer is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jim Beamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beltran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beltran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beamer is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Max Beltran.
Well Beltran 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Max Beltran!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Max Beltran!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Max Beltran!
Max Beltran wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Barnes misses.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Power wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Power moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Power misses.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Andre Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Power slips a straight right by Barnes.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power takes one on the button.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Power missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power connects with a jab.
Andre Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes swinging wilding here.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Power.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Power lands a body shot.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Jab by Barnes.
Andre Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Power scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Power scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes drops Power with a left right combo! Barnes follows him down to the ground into side control.
Power is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Power is looking for a sweep.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes wants to stand but Power is controlling his arm.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Power is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Power is defending the strikes.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Power.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Power to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power has his takedown stuffed
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Power throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Well,Power is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Power misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Power! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindgren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wanderlust- Every Time I Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silly Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Lindgren lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Guy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lindgren and Guy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lindgren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarno Lindgren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dudikoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Re Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Re Christensen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dudikoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Re Christensen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudikoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christensen is fending him off so far but Dudikoff persists. Nope, Christensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Christensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudikoff throws a nice looking combination but Christensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Christensen misses.
Dudikoff scores a takedown into full mount!
Christensen tries to lock up and control but Dudikoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Dudikoff has a good base and remains in mount.
Dudikoff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Christensen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Christensen and Dudikoff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Christensen tries to improve position but can't.
Christensen can't do much from the bottom here.
Dudikoff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christensen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dudikoff's guard! Nice work there by Christensen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christensen 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.
Dudikoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Dudikoff has his foot on Christensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christensen works his way back into a safe position though.
Christensen drops back looking for a leg! Dudikoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dudikoff manages to kick Christensen off! Christensen jumps back into Dudikoff's guard.
Christensen looks gassed!
Christensen is fighting to break Dudikoff's control of his arms but Dudikoff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christensen stopping the sweep attempt from Dudikoff.
Christensen postures up.
Christensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudikoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudikoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudikoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christensen is aware though and is defending well.
Christensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dudikoff managing to control the position.
Dudikoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christensen is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudikoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christensen looking to pass the guard.
Christensen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dudikoff has locked up a guillotine! Dudikoff's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Christensen is holding on here and Dudikoff must be using up a lot of energy. Christensen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dudikoff gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Dudikoff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Kykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Mark Bocek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Kykkonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bocek wants to control but Kykkonen is keeping him busy.
Bocek working the ground and pound.
Kykkonen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bocek is controlling him well.
Bocek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bocek shoots in and bounces Kykkonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bocek throwing strikes but missing.
Bocek wants to control from the top but Kykkonen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kykkonen lands with a straight right. Bocek didn't see that one coming.
Kykkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kykkonen misses with a body shot.
Kykkonen throws a looping overhand right but Bocek ducks down to avoid it.
Bocek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kykkonen circles away.
Bocek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kykkonen is looking to stand up but Bocek isn't so interested in that idea.
Bocek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kykkonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bocek trying to control but Kykkonen is working from the bottom.
Kykkonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bocek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bocek is really struggling to control Kykkonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek wants to pass the guard but Kykkonen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bocek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bocek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kykkonen lands with a nice combination. Bocek backs away looking to recover.
Bocek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kykkonen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but Kykkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kykkonen pinned against the cage. Kykkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kykkonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bocek is breathing heavily.
Kykkonen throws out a powerful jab.
Sami Kykkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Kykkonen. No joy for Bocek on that attempt.
Bocek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Kykkonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kykkonen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bocek stumbling backwards into the cage! Bocek bounces back off the cage towards Kykkonen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kykkonen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kykkonen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sami Kykkonen!
Sami Kykkonen is the new lightweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregzradinki Tulumplzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulumplzi has chosen Cradle as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gregzradinki Tulumplzi enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregzradinki Tulumplzi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulumplzi connects with a body shot.
Tulumplzi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krueger's guard.
Tulumplzi trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
Krueger has momentary wrist control but Tulumplzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Krueger trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tulumplzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krueger has an active guard here but Tulumplzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Krueger is looking for a sweep. Tulumplzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tulumplzi is trying to work for a kimura but Krueger is defending well.
Krueger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tulumplzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tulumplzi's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tulumplzi is looking for a way out.
Krueger misses with an elbow to the head.
Tulumplzi rolls, trying to escape but Krueger keeps control of the position.
Krueger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Krueger scores with punches to the body.
Tulumplzi tries to break free.
Tulumplzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tulumplzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krueger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tulumplzi's face.
Krueger prevents Tulumplzi from getting the reversal.
Krueger working the ground and pound effectively.
Tulumplzi is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Tulumplzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tulumplzi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Krueger looking to finish Tulumplzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tulumplzi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger controlling from mount.
Krueger working Tulumplzi over with strikes here.
Krueger controlling from the full mount.
Krueger looking to finish Tulumplzi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tulumplzi!
Tulumplzi is working to get back to half guard.
Krueger tries to control but Tulumplzi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tulumplzi manages to get to full guard.
Tulumplzi trying to strike off his back.
Tulumplzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krueger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tulumplzi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krueger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tulumplzi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krueger's back instead.
Krueger showing good submission defense here.
Tulumplzi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi doesn't have the hooks in and Krueger manages to turn into his guard.
Tulumplzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krueger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krueger trying to control but Tulumplzi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tulumplzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krueger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krueger trying to control but Tulumplzi is working from the bottom.
Krueger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tulumplzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krueger shoots for a takedown but Tulumplzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tulumplzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Tulumplzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krueger.
Tulumplzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krueger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulumplzi is looking to clinch.
Freddy Krueger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tulumplzi tries to clinch there but Krueger circles away.
Tulumplzi wants to clinch up but Krueger keeps it at a distance.
Tulumplzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Krueger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tulumplzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Krueger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulumplzi shoots and misses
and Krueger counters with a shoot takedown. Tulumplzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Tulumplzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krueger is one step ahead there.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Tulumplzi keeps moving.
Tulumplzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tulumplzi trying to keep a closed guard but Krueger is proving a slippery customer.
Tulumplzi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krueger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tulumplzi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krueger's back instead.
Tulumplzi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi scores with punches and elbows.
Krueger breaks Tulumplzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tulumplzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulumplzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulumplzi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krueger has passed into side control.
Krueger scoring with punches from side control.
Krueger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tulumplzi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tulumplzi struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi tries to improve position but can't.
Tulumplzi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krueger working the body and head with strikes.
Tulumplzi is looking for a sweep.
Tulumplzi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krueger is working Tulumplzi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krueger scoring with punches and elbows.
Krueger cracks Tulumplzi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tulumplzi is looking for a sweep.
Krueger taking a breather here.
Krueger landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulumplzi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tulumplzi is looking to reverse the position.
Krueger has hold of Tulumplzi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tulumplzi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Krueger cranks the arm and Tulumplzi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tulumplzi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddy Krueger!
Freddy Krueger retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti has chosen Tiamat - Cain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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24
211 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siloposki connects with a right hand. Tummutti shakes it off.
Tummutti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tummutti misses the shot to the body.
Siloposki throws a shot to the body.
Tummutti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siloposki slips under a jab from Tummutti.
Tummutti shoots for a takedown but Siloposki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Siloposki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tummutti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siloposki avoids it really well and circles away.
Siloposki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siloposki slaps away a takedown attempt from Tummutti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sampsa Siloposki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Tummutti.
Tummutti misses the shot to the body.
Siloposki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tummutti.
Siloposki throws a nice looking combination but Tummutti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tummutti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siloposki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tummutti looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siloposki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Siloposki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siloposki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Siloposki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siloposki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tummutti has time to react.
Tummutti is trying desperately to land a takedown but Siloposki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tummutti.
Tummutti blocks a jab.
Siloposki cracks Tummutti with an open hand slap.
Siloposki thows a body kick. Tummutti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Siloposki lands a head kick that stumbles Tummutti and the fighters go to the mat.
Tummutti is rocked!
It looks like Tommi Tummutti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siloposki gets to his feet - Tummutti follows without any prompting.
Tummutti is still on wobbly legs! Can Siloposki finish him?
Siloposki drops Tummutti with a huge uppercut! Tummutti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Siloposki is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Siloposki!
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