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Fire FC: Stand Your Ground PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Kaia!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaia is defended easily by .
Kaia shoots in and drives through. sprawls well.
Kaia throws a series of strikes that have backpedaling.
Kaia is trying hard to land a takedown here. sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kaia.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaia doesn't manage to clinch there - circles away.
swinging wilding here.
Damian Kaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaia slips a jab and a cross from .
Kaia throws a combination that misses
and holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
lands a body shot.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaia looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
scores with a shot to the side of Kaia's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from .
A right handed body shot lands from .
presses Kaia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, scores with a nice short uppercut.
lands a shoulder strike.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Damian Kaia has been cut.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaia.
lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaia backwards.
Kaia takes a shot to the head.
Kaia is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
A body shot lands from .
lands a shot to the body.
lands a left hand.
lands a body shot.
lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaia takes a shot to the head.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
digs a right hand underneath Kaia's ribcage. Kaia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands a nice shot to the body.
leaning against his opponent.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lands a body shot.
pushes Kaia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for .
lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaia backwards.
effectively controlling the action here.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaia.
Good body shot from .
makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from .
A bit of stalling here from .
A left hand lands to the body for .
A left hand lands to the body for .
displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaia up against the cage.
is leaning against Kaia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
lands with a left to the head.
Kaia tries to score a body lock takedown but shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
is pressed up against the cage. Kaia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag down to the mat. avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from .
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaia or not.
lands a nice shot to the body.
scores with a shot to the side of Kaia's head.
lands a body shot.
manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kaia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from .
gets underhooks to prevent Kaia's takedown attempt.
stalling in the clinch.
presses Kaia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from .
The referee calls for to work.
stops a takedown attempt from Kaia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from .
Stalling in the clinch from .
lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for to work.
Kaia pulls guard.
Kaia working for submissions but it's allowed to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Kaia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
connects with the punch.
Kaia gets the takedown into side control.
Kaia tries for a kimura but is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaia wants to lay and pray for a moment but keeps working.
Kaia is trying to get an arm triangle but is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaia working the strikes but uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kaia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaia seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaia is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaia throws a right hand that ducks under and follows up with a left that also avoids with ease.
Kaia with a lazy takedown attempt
and counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaia with a lazy takedown attempt
and counters by clinching up.
slowing the pace effectively.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from .
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaia backwards.
Flea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gets through Kaia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kaia.
lands an uppercut.
lands with a left to the head.
lands a right hand.
is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaia can do to turn this around?
is working Kaia over against the cage.
digs a right hand underneath Kaia's ribcage. Kaia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaia.
scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
avoiding damage.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaia backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
lands with a left to the head.
scores with a hook to the body.
Kaia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from .
Kaia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Kaia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kaia tries to clinch but moves away
and holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaia tries for a takedown but circles away easily
and cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaia moves forwards but connects with a nice, crisp jab.
gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
Kaia has a couple of punches blocked by .
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
slows down the pace here.
lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from .
A bit of stalling here from .
scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
is working Kaia over against the cage.
Kaia looking for a takedown.
Flea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kaia.
Kaia tries to pull guard but won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from .
lands a body shot in the clinch.
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands a nice shot to the body.
is leaning against Kaia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
works on Kaia's body with a couple of short punches.
working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
is working Kaia over against the cage.
stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from .
presses Kaia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lands a shoulder strike.
Kaia is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
Kaia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. smiles and moves away.
scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaia should have avoided that one.
Flea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cracks Kaia with a good jab.
connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Kaia.
gets a clinch.
Kaia tries for a takedown but manages to get underhooks.
pushes Kaia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from .
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from .
is struggling to control the position.
lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from .
lands a shoulder strike.
prevents a takedown attempt there.
lands a nice shot to the body.
works on Kaia's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaia takes a shot to the head.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from .
lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaia drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaia working for submissions but it's allowed to get to half guard.
is taking a breather. Kaia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flea !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Miller swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy fails with the takedown.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
It looks like Fighter Guy has been cut.
Guy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Miller misses.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Guy's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Guy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to keep Miller in close.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Guy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Guy wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guy tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Guy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Guy.
Guy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Guy goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller 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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guy controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
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.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Guy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller trying to control here.
Guy with the ground and pound but Miller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has Guy pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guy scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy drops Miller with a nice combination! Guy dives into Miller's guard, looking to finish!
Miller is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guy passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Guy as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Miller looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Fighter Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guy, right into the meat.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Guy is very close to passing his half guard.
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Guy sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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.
Guy throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Guy wants to clinch.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller misses with the body kick
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orange Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Coe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coe has chosen Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music. Orange Chicken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cy Coe's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orange Chicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cy Coe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicken scores with a takedown into Coe's guard.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Chicken from controlling successfully.
Coe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chicken won't allow Coe to get back to his feet.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chicken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chicken prevents Coe from getting back to his feet.
Chicken wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coe swinging wilding here.
Coe throws a series of punches but Chicken moves out of range.
Chicken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chicken has gone for a leg lock! Coe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chicken's guard.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coe postures up in Chicken's guard and throws a big left but Chicken blocks it.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chicken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe thows a big elbow that misses.
Chicken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chicken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chicken looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Chicken is keeping the position.
Coe throwing strikes but missing.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chicken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe won't allow Chicken to sweep him here.
Coe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chicken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Chicken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chicken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chicken wants to take a breather but Coe is having none of it.
Chicken wants to work for an arm triangle but Coe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chicken is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to roll over but Chicken keeps him under control.
Coe trying to hold on to Chicken's head to control him but Chicken postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chicken circles away quickly and effectively.
Coe throws a looping overhand right but Chicken ducks down to avoid it.
Chicken is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coe's half guard.
Coe is trying to stand back up but Chicken is controlling him
Chicken trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Chicken is looking to pass Coe's guard but actually Coe recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chicken passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe wants to improve his position but Chicken is controlling well.
Chicken slows the pace down in half guard.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Chicken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chicken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chicken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coe has worked his arm free - good work by Coe!
Coe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chicken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chicken's best efforts.
Coe pushes Chicken off looking to stand but Chicken dives back in and keeps control.
Chicken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Chicken with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chicken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Chicken maintains control.
Chicken breaks from Coe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chicken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Chicken avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chicken is staying active.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Chicken has a good base and remains in mount.
Chicken looking to secure an arm triangle but Coe defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chicken tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe reaches up to try and control the position but Chicken seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Coe rolls and tries to escape and now Chicken has his back!
Coe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chicken is landing with strikes from the back.
Coe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chicken.
Coe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chicken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coe is defending well though. Chicken let's go of the attempt for now.
Coe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe is bucking up trying to escape but Chicken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chicken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Coe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Coe tries to improve position but can't.
Chicken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coe's legs.
Coe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chicken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chicken is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face as Chicken controls the position.
Coe can't do much from the bottom here.
Chicken is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Orange Chicken has been cut.
Coe misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orange Chicken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orange Chicken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coe duly obliges.
Chicken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chicken cracks Coe with a big right hand but Coe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Orange Chicken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chicken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chicken is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Coe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Coe wants to control but Chicken postures up.
Chicken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coe tries to escape but Chicken is in control.
Chicken is trying to get an arm triangle but Coe is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coe misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chicken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chicken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
Coe is in trouble now - Chicken has advanced to mount!
Coe tries to hold on but Chicken postures up.
Chicken working for a guillotine from mount but Coe is in no mood to give up.
Coe wants to hold on but Chicken pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chicken tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe tries to hold on but Chicken postures up.
Chicken controlling from the full mount.
Chicken wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chicken controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
Chicken is working for a guillotine from mount but Coe frees his head quite easily.
Coe wants to control but Chicken is having none of it.
Chicken prevents Coe from getting the reversal.
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orange Chicken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chicken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chicken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chicken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cy Coe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coe tries to hold on but Chicken postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orange Chicken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chicken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orange Chicken!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decadic Prefix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefix has chosen Converge - Dark Horse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Decadic Prefix!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Decadic Prefix has been cut.
Horner throws a series of punches but Prefix avoids them all with ease.
Horner throws a head kick but Prefix moves out of range.
Horner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prefix circles away quickly and effectively.
Horner looks for the body kick but Prefix saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prefix, as that shot connected.
It looks like Mike Horner has been cut.
Horner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prefix sizes up Horner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prefix drops Horner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Prefix follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Decadic Prefix!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gruffo Muffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oma Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gruffo Muffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oma Plata!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffo misses with a low kick.
Muffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muffo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Plata will feel that in the morning.
Plata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muffo can pounce on him.
Plata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plata looks gassed!
Plata tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muffo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Plata's calf.
Muffo closes the distance and pushes Plata back into the cage.
Plata being controlled against the cage.
Muffo misses with a knee strike.
Muffo manages to break the clinch.
Plata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plata's sensitive parts.
Muffo feints and then cracks Plata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plata down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muffo.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plata's sensitive parts.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo throws a leg kick which misses Plata's front leg but catches the back leg as Plata tries to avoid it.
Muffo lands with a kick to the temple. Plata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Oma Plata has been cut.
Muffo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Muffo scores with a push kick.
Muffo cracks the inside of Plata's front leg.
Muffo lands a brutal head kick. Plata looks out on his feet and Muffo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gruffo Muffo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu has chosen AC/DC - War Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirmu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Nice cross by Hirmu.
It looks like Kenneth Williams has been cut.
Hirmu lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirmu checks the leg kick.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Hirmu.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hirmu finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hirmu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Hirmu is proving a slippery customer.
Hirmu wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Hirmu wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirmu ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirmu, as that shot connected.
Hirmu gets a clinch.
Hirmu tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hirmu prevents it.
Hirmu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirmu connects with the punch.
Kenneth Williams's cut is getting worse.
Hirmu connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirmu scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kenneth Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hirmu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hirmu finish him?!
Williams is rocked!
Hirmu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Williams tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Hirmu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Kolacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Meth Addict comes to the cage accompanied by Lava Lava by Boys Noize. Kolacic has chosen Nermina Golubovic - Kolacic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Meth Addict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Kolacic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolacic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Meth Addict!
It looks like Milo Kolacic has been cut.
The Meth Addict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolacic.
The Meth Addict with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Kolacic avoids them all with ease.
Kolacic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Meth Addict is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Meth Addict taking some punishment here, with Kolacic in his half guard.
Kolacic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolacic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolacic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Meth Addict keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kolacic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kolacic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kolacic thows a huge punch but The Meth Addict dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolacic shoots in but The Meth Addict avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Meth Addict misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Meth Addict with a hook.
The Meth Addict leaves Kolacic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike The Meth Addict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Kolacic.
The Meth Addict misses with an uppercut. Kolacic saw that one coming.
Kolacic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kolacic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Meth Addict to regain full guard.
The Meth Addict keeping moving, preventing Kolacic from controlling successfully.
Kolacic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolacic throwing strikes but missing.
The Meth Addict looking to control.
The Meth Addict utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolacic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolacic walks into a stiff left hand from The Meth Addict.
Kolacic closes the distance and clinches up with The Meth Addict, looking for a takedown. Kolacic pushes The Meth Addict against the cage but The Meth Addict circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolacic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Meth Addict avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolacic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Meth Addict avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Meth Addict misses with a few strikes there.
The Meth Addict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolacic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolacic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Meth Addict!
The Meth Addict working to try and regain half guard.
Kolacic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Meth Addict wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kolacic.
Kolacic working The Meth Addict over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Meth Addict working to try and regain half guard.
The Meth Addict bucks up and throws Kolacic to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kolacic looks for a takedown but The Meth Addict sprawls well.
Kolacic tries for a takedown but The Meth Addict sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Meth Addict looks to land a left hand but Kolacic moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kolacic or perhaps it was just good defense by The Meth Addict which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolacic.
Kolacic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Meth Addict pinned against the cage. The Meth Addict gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolacic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Meth Addict was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolacic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Meth Addict dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Kolacic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kolacic tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Meth Addict sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolacic somewhat.
The Meth Addict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolacic manages to avoid it.
The Meth Addict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolacic shoots in looking for a takedown. The Meth Addict tries to sprawl out of it but Kolacic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Meth Addict manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from The Meth Addict both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from The Meth Addict.
Mike The Meth Addict is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolacic gets a takedown into half guard.
The Meth Addict keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Meth Addict manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolacic postures up and lands a big shot to The Meth Addict's brow.
Kolacic is working The Meth Addict over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Meth Addict is trying to control the position but Kolacic postures up.
Kolacicis looking to pass into half guard but The Meth Addict pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Meth Addict is in guard.
The Meth Addict wants to stand but Kolacic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Meth Addict gets to his feet - Kolacic follows without any prompting.
The Meth Addict lands a nice hook to Kolacic's body. Kolacic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict stalks Kolacic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kolacic's face. Kolacic staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Milo Kolacic's cut even more.
The Meth Addict misses with a body shot.
The Meth Addict is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Meth Addict throws a looping overhand right but Kolacic ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolacic is defended easily by The Meth Addict.
Mike The Meth Addict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Kolacic.
The Meth Addict defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolacic.
The Meth Addict keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolacic is breathing heavily.
The Meth Addict loads up on a big right hand but Kolacic slips the punch.
The Meth Addict keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Meth Addict lunges at Kolacic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kolacic's hand.
The Meth Addict moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolacic.
Kolacic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Meth Addict swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for The Meth Addict. That snapped Kolacic's head back.
Kolacic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Meth Addict's waist but The Meth Addict gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolacic off to one side.
Kolacic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolacic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Meth Addict scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolacic doesn't seem bothered though.
The Meth Addict closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The cut above Milo Kolacic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
The Meth Addict with a nice cross.
Kolacic is rocked!
Kolacic walks into a straight right hand from The Meth Addict.
Kolacic is still on wobbly legs! Can The Meth Addict finish him?
Kolacic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolacic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kolacic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolacic shoots in and bounces The Meth Addict off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kolacic seems to have recovered his senses.
The Meth Addict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic throws and elbow that misses. The Meth Addict uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolacic's guard. Nice move by The Meth Addict!
The Meth Addict has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolacic is proving hard to escape from.
The Meth Addict will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Meth Addict postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolacic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolacic looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolacic, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Meth Addict throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolacic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Meth Addict!
The Meth Addict takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike The Meth Addict dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Kolacic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kolacic shoots in for a takedown but The Meth Addict shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Meth Addict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolacic moves away.
The Meth Addict wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from The Meth Addict both land. Nice combination.
The Meth Addict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolacic fails with a takedown attempt.
The Meth Addict uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kolacic has time to react.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Meth Addict lands a nice hook to Kolacic's body. Kolacic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kolacic walks into a straight right hand from The Meth Addict.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolacic closes the distance and clinches up with The Meth Addict, looking for a takedown. Kolacic pushes The Meth Addict against the cage but The Meth Addict circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mike The Meth Addict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Kolacic.
Kolacic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Meth Addict lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milo Kolacic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The Meth Addict throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Meth Addict lands a lovely overhand right.
The Meth Addict jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Milo Kolacic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike The Meth Addict!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Stongarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilhelm Stongarm will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilhelm Stongarm!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wikstrom moves forwards but Stongarm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Volmar Wikstrom has been cut.
Stongarm tries a low kick but Wikstrom avoids it.
Stongarm throws a big shot that misses.
Wikstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stongarm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wikstrom manages to avoid it.
Stongarm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wikstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Wilhelm Stongarm has been cut.
Stongarm wants to clinch
and Wikstrom counters with a three punch combo that has Stongarm backing up. Stongarm nods at Wikstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stongarm tries to clinch there but Wikstrom circles away.
Wikstrom scores with a three punch combo!
Stongarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Wikstrom circles away.
Wikstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Stongarm looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stongarm darts in trying to clinch
and Wikstrom counters with a crisp one two that drops Stongarm! Wikstrom thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stongarm to his feet! Stongarm is in big trouble!
Wikstrom connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stongarm! He's out on his feet! Wikstrom rushes in and drops Stongarm with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Volmar Wikstrom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keke Ikonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuzzy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikonen comes to the cage accompanied by Conan the Barbarian. Fuzzy Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Ikonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fuzzy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ikonen blocks a head kick by Bear.
Ikonen fails with the takedown.
Bear lands a big head kick that sends Ikonen tumbling to the mat! Bear takes a step backwards and waves Ikonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Keke Ikonen has been cut.
Bear is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Ikonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ikonen has a takedown stuffed.
Bear scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ikonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ikonen is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bear! Ikonen is out on his feet! Bear rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ikonen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ikonen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fuzzy Bear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westwood has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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199 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anssi Kukkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukkonen tries to clinch there but Westwood circles away.
Westwood misses with a body shot.
Kukkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukkonen ducks under a wild hook from Westwood.
Westwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kukkonen's shoulder, as Kukkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Westwood lands the left hand.
Kukkonen slips under a jab from Westwood.
Kukkonen slips under a jab from Westwood.
Kukkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Westwood misses with a shot to the body
and Kukkonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kukkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen wants to stall.
Kukkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kukkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kukkonen pushes Westwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Westwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westwood as Kukkonen tries to tie him up.
Westwood blocking some punches.
Kukkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Westwood controls the action.
Westwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Kukkonen as the two fighters clinch.
Westwood tries to throw a body punch but Kukkonen avoids it by throwing Westwood back against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a body punch.
Westwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Westwood tries to stall but Kukkonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westwood backwards.
Kukkonen lands a shot to the body.
Westwood looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Kukkonen.
A right hand to the body from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Kukkonen.
A body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kukkonen works on Westwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Kukkonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kukkonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Westwood avoids the damage to the body.
Kukkonen lands an uppercut.
Kukkonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kukkonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kukkonen pushes Westwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kukkonen on the inside.
Kukkonen is working Westwood over against the cage.
Kukkonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westwood backwards.
Kukkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kukkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westwood backwards.
Westwood is rocked!
Kukkonen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Westwood to his knees! Kukkonen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anssi Kukkonen!
Anssi Kukkonen retains his middleweight title!
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