 |
UEC20# Killoff PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Kicker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
|
178 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker lands a high kick!
Jakhotia is rocked!
Kicker slips a jab and a cross from Jakhotia.
Oh Jakhotia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakhotia throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Jakhotia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicker.
Jakhotia seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakhotia connects with a right hand. Kicker shakes it off.
Jakhotia misses the jab.
A combination from Jakhotia does no damage.
Jakhotia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jakhotia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kicker. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakhotia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kicker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jakhotia is breathing heavily.
Jakhotia slips under a jab.
Kicker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakhotia. That did some damage!
Kicker lands a brutal head kick. Jakhotia looks out on his feet and Kicker throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Kicker!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elton John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 205 cm
19
287 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
191 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elton John!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
John moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
Stone has John pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. John manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John lands a shot to the body.
John lands a shot to the body.
Stone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John digs a right hand underneath Stone's ribcage. Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Alexis Stone has been cut.
Stone is working for takedown but John is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
John gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on John - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but John gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but John pulls his leg out and moves away.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from John does it's job there.
John throws out a powerful jab.
John is looking to clinch.
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming John to the mat! John manages to get full guard.
John controlling the position.
Stone throws and elbow that misses. John uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by John!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
John is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone throws a strike but John rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stone has control of John's left arm, preventing John from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. John tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stone.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
John is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Elton John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John closes the distance and clinches.
John effectively controlling the action here.
John continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John digs a right hand underneath Stone's ribcage. Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but John gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stone dodges the punch combination from John.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
John tries to clinch up.
Elton John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone avoids the body shot from John.
John tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
John tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts John as he jumps to the side.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
John tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
John tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
John tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
John is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
John works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stone goes for a takedown in the clinch but John prevents it.
Stone looking for a takedown.
John is struggling to control the position.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
John stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from John.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stone up against the cage.
John lands with a light punch inside.
John working aggressively here.
John prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexis Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elton John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
John presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone can't get the takedown.
John prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elton John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton John!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snake Bite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Snake Bite's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snake Bite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike White!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bite closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Bite tries a body shot but White blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bite as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bite.
Bite misses with a punch to the body.
Bite content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bite pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
Bite is trying to control but can't.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to work for an americana but Bite has managed to regain full guard.
Bite has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bite pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bite stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Bite as the two fighters clinch.
White prevents a body shot from Bite.
Bite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bite decides to pull guard.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bite is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.
Bite 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
White is looking for a triangle but Bite pushes his legs off easily.
Bite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Bite scores with a shot to the body.
Bite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bite misses with a wild body shot.
Bite rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Bite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bite gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bite is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Bite sits in half guard.
Bite trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Bite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bite misses with a body shot.
Bite moves into the clinch successfully.
Bite lands a takedown into guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Bite from controlling successfully.
White keeping full guard, as Bite tries to pass.
Bite sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bite has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bite is aware though and is defending well.
Bite advances to half guard.
Bite is taking a breather. White 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is breathing heavily.
White is looking to improve his position.
Bite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Bite sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bite closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Bite blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bite.
Bite lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bite works his way into full mount!
Bite wants to take White's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bite tries to control but White wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Bite dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
White darts in trying to clinch
and Bite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bite has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Bite's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Bite.
White blocks a body shot from Bite.
Bite misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bite - that landed with a thud.
Bite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bite jumps guard.
White has gone for a leg lock! Bite slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bite advances position into side control!
White is looking for a sweep.
Bite is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bite is holding on to half guard well.
Snake Bite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bite pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Bite counters by clinching up.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bite stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bite pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bite stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Bite.
Bite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bite successfully pulls guard.
Mike White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Bite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bite 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Bite!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
25% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
189 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Saukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saukkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jofa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jofa tries to clinch up but Saukkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jofa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saukkonen keeps Jofa at a distance using the push kick.
Jofa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saukkonen sprawls well initially but Jofa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saukkonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saukkonen.
Saukkonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saukkonen looking to control.
Jofa throws and elbow that misses. Saukkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jofa's guard. Nice move by Saukkonen!
Saukkonen trying to control but Jofa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jofa working for a triangle but Saukkonen defends it easily.
Saukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jofa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jofa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jofa throws a right and a left that Saukkonen avoids nicely.
Saukkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jofa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jofa tries for a takedown but Saukkonen circles away easily
and Saukkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Jofa fights it but they end up in guard.
Jofa is pulling down on Saukkonen's head to control his posture.
Jofa is breathing heavily.
Jofa keeping moving, preventing Saukkonen from controlling successfully.
Saukkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saukkonen won't allow Jofa to sweep him here.
Saukkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jofa wants to get back to his feet but Saukkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saukkonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back 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.
Jofa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jofa keeping moving, preventing Saukkonen from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jofa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saukkonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saukkonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saukkonen pushes Jofa off and gets back to his feet.
Jofa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saukkonen sprawls well. Saukkonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jofa gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukkonen lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jofa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saukkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaakko Jofa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukkonen.
Saukkonen gets the takedown into side control.
Jofa is looking for a sweep.
Saukkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saukkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jofa is looking for a sweep.
Jofa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jofa tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saukkonen trying to control the action but Jofa is working from the bottom.
Saukkonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jofa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukkonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jofa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saukkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jofa tries to avoid it but Saukkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jofa to the ground. Jofa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jofa lands a right hook to the body.
Saukkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jofa!
Saukkonen working Jofa over with strikes here.
Jofa is trying desperately to improve position.
Jofa tries to hold on but Saukkonen pushes him away.
Saukkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saukkonen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Saukkonen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Per Saukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saukkonen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jofa is on top in guard.
Jofa trying to control but Saukkonen is working from the bottom.
Jofa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jofa stops Saukkonen from standing up.
Jofa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jofa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jofa thows a big elbow that misses.
Jofa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saukkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jofa manages to get himself to full guard.
Jofa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saukkonen on the ground.
Jofa is looking to sweep but instead, Saukkonen has passed into half guard.
Saukkonen not doing much here.
Saukkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofa is trying to stand.
Saukkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jofa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukkonen trying to mount his opponent but Jofa defends it.
Saukkonen wants to take a breather but Jofa is having none of it.
Saukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jofa defending well though.
Jofa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jofa wants to clinch.
Saukkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jofa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukkonen somewhat.
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.
Jofa throws a leg kick
and Saukkonen counters with a series of strikes. Jofa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jofa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukkonen slips a jab and a cross from Jofa.
Saukkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saukkonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saukkonen is thwarting Jofa's attempts to control the position.
Jofa is refusing to be controlled, as Saukkonen sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saukkonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jofa did well to prevent Saukkonen getting side control.
Saukkonen decides to stand and escape the position.
Jofa throws a series of punches but Saukkonen avoids them all with ease.
Saukkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jofa pinned against the cage. Jofa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saukkonen dives in and grabs Jofa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jofa pushes down on Saukkonen's head and hops out.
Jaakko Jofa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jofa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saukkonen!
Saukkonen tries to hold on but Jofa postures up.
Jofa tries to control but Saukkonen wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jofa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukkonen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saukkonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saukkonen is squirming around, avoiding Jofa's attempts to control the action.
Jofa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jofa landing strikes from the mount and Saukkonen is in trouble!
Saukkonen is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jofa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saukkonen looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Saukkonen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jofa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jofa avoids the attempt from Saukkonen to control.
Saukkonen is looking to improve his position but Jofa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saukkonen hang on?
Jofa lands a heavy elbow.
Saukkonen wants to hold on but Jofa pushes him away.
Jofa landing punches.
Jofa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saukkonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saukkonen actively working from the bottom here.
Saukkonen is trying to stand up here but Jofa is controlling him well.
Saukkonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen wants to sweep here but Jofa controlling him for the moment.
Jofa wants to control from the top but Saukkonen keeps moving.
Saukkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saukkonen trying to control but Jofa is having none of it.
Jaakko Jofa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Jaakko Jofa.
Well Saukkonen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukkonen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutana has chosen Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
174 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armas Ruutana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruutana as he avoids it easily.
Pikkarainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pikkarainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pikkarainen in his tracks.
No luck for Pikkarainen with that takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petri Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruutana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pikkarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruutana sprawls well. He's pushed Pikkarainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruutana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen takes one to the side of the head.
Pikkarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruutana's waist but Ruutana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikkarainen off to one side.
Ruutana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pikkarainen moves away.
Pikkarainen misses with a hook.
Pikkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Ruutana.
Ruutana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruutana misses with a body kick.
Ruutana throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruutana!
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruutana but Ruutana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pikkarainen slips under a jab from Ruutana.
Pikkarainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruutana's waist but Ruutana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikkarainen off to one side.
Ruutana throws out a loose jab but Pikkarainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pikkarainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Ruutana is desperately trying to improve his position but Pikkarainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pikkarainen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ruutana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ruutana!
Pikkarainen 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.
Ruutana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruutana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pikkarainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruutana defends it easily.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Ruutana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Ruutana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pikkarainen throws a body punch but Ruutana moves out of range.
Ruutana's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruutana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikkarainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pikkarainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruutana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pikkarainen has managed to get both his arms back between Ruutana's legs - danger averted.
Ruutana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruutana is trying to control the position but Pikkarainen postures up.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Ruutana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen pushing down on Ruutana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pikkarainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruutana is just riding it out for now. Pikkarainen eventually gives up the hold.
Pikkarainen is trying to control. Ruutana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pikkarainen stalling away here and it's allowed Ruutana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pikkarainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruutana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pikkarainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pikkarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutana is retaining full guard.
Ruutana striking off his back but it's not causing Pikkarainen any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruutana throws a head kick that misses.
Pikkarainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruutana's guard.
Pikkarainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruutana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikkarainen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana looking to control.
Pikkarainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruutana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruutana has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pikkarainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruutana postures up in Pikkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Pikkarainen blocks it.
Ruutana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pikkarainen looking for a guillotine here but Ruutana defends easily.
Ruutana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruutana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruutana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruutana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pikkarainen's guard.
Pikkarainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruutana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pikkarainen is trying to control the position but Ruutana postures up.
Pikkarainen keeping full guard, as Ruutana tries to pass.
Ruutana is pushing down on Pikkarainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pikkarainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruutana has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Petri Pikkarainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pikkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruutana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikkarainen.
Ruutana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruutana looks to throw the jab but Pikkarainen is out of range.
Ruutana throws a combination that misses
and Pikkarainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruutana's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruutana is on top in guard.
Pikkarainen keeping full guard, as Ruutana tries to pass.
Pikkarainen looking for a guillotine here but Ruutana defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ruutana frees his head nicely. Oh but Pikkarainen has switched to an armbar! Ruutana is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Petri Pikkarainen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franco Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Race Is On - Sawyer Brown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Haller!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baptista lands in his opponent's guard.
Baptista tries to free his leg and advance position but Haller is retaining full guard.
Baptista throws a big right hand that misses.
Haller keeping full guard, as Baptista tries to pass.
Baptista is in close to Haller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baptista postures up.
Baptista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baptista in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baptista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haller's head.
Haller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haller is pulling down on Baptista's head. It's preventing any offense from Baptista, at least for the moment.
Haller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baptista.
Baptista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haller's guard.
Baptista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haller is trying to maintain the position but Baptista is very close to passing his half guard.
Baptista is working for a kimura but Haller is defending it quite comfortably.
Baptista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baptista.
Baptista prevents Haller from standing back up.
Haller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haller kicks Baptista off and gets to his feet.
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baptista.
Decent striking displayed by Haller there.
It looks like Franco Baptista has been cut.
Baptista slips under a jab.
Haller tries to work over Baptista's front leg with a kick but Baptista checks it.
Baptista shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baptista is trying to get an arm triangle but Haller is defending well.
Haller dodges the ground and pound from Baptista.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller can't do much from the bottom here.
Baptista tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baptista 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Baptista.
Haller regains half guard, as Baptista was trying to land strikes.
Haller wants to control but Baptista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
Haller tries to clinch up but Baptista circles away and keeps his distance.
Baptista circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clayton Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Haller misses.
Haller swings for the body but Baptista moves out of range.
Haller throws a series of punches but Baptista avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baptista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haller.
Haller lands with a hook. Baptista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Haller.
Haller scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clayton Haller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franco Baptista's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Haller does no damage.
Baptista tries to land a front kick but Haller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baptista takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baptista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baptista ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Haller rushes Baptista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baptista misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Haller.
Haller sizes up Baptista with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haller.
Nice uppercut lands for Haller. That snapped Baptista's head back.
Baptista is rocked!
Baptista throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clayton Haller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baptista looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baptista thows a body shot but no joy.
Haller throws a combination. Baptista tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Baptista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haller drops Baptista with a huge uppercut! Baptista drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Haller is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Haller!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Hass has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Hass seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
24
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Hass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a nice right hand.
Hass loses concentration momentarily and Sato pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hass crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sato finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroshi Sato!
Hiroshi Sato is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
20
221 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wei Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chong misses with the combination.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Chong moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Chong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chong moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a push kick but Chong slaps the foot to one side.
Chong throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Chong missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking to slow Chong down with leg kicks.
Gracie lands a head kick. Chong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chong slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie drops Chong with a beautiful combination! Chong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gracie is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Chong shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Chong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie lands a big head kick that sends Chong tumbling to the mat! Gracie takes a step backwards and waves Chong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chong is rocked!
It looks like Wei Chong has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Chong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Gracie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
194 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddie Flintoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killemsoft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flintoff clobbers Killemsoft with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flintoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Flintoff throws a combination. Killemsoft tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flintoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flintoff misses with an uppercut.
Freddie Flintoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Flintoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flintoff throws a right and a left that Killemsoft avoids nicely.
Killemsoft shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flintoff keeping moving, preventing Killemsoft from controlling successfully.
Killemsoft thows a big elbow that misses.
Killemsoft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killemsoft trying to control but Flintoff is working from the bottom.
Killemsoft missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft throws a big right hand that misses.
Killemsoft throws and elbow that misses. Flintoff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killemsoft's guard. Nice move by Flintoff!
Flintoff tries to stand but Killemsoft is controlling from the bottom.
Flintoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killemsoft on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flintoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killemsoft fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killemsoft.
Killemsoft slips a jab and a cross from Flintoff.
Flintoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Killemsoft. Killemsoft gets slowly back to his feet.
Freddie Flintoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
A combination from Killemsoft does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killemsoft shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Killemsoft is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flintoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killemsoft looks gassed!
Flintoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Killemsoft not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killemsoft looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flintoff's head.
Flintoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killemsoft.
Killemsoft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flintoff's head.
Killemsoft throwing shots but Flintoff is blocking nicely.
Killemsoft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killemsoft is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flintoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killemsoft throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Killemsoft thows a huge punch but Flintoff dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Flintoff. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Flintoff misses.
Flintoff misses with the combination.
Freddie Flintoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flintoff lands with a nice combination. Killemsoft backs away looking to recover.
Killemsoft tries for a takedown but Flintoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killemsoft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flintoff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flintoff is pulling down on Killemsoft's head to control his posture.
Killemsoft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flintoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Freddie Flintoff will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flintoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Killemsoft is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flintoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killemsoft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killemsoft thows a big elbow that misses.
Flintoff wants to sweep here but Killemsoft controlling him for the moment.
Killemsoft tries to free his leg and advance position but Flintoff is retaining full guard.
Flintoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killemsoft trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killemsoft throws a strike but Flintoff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flintoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Killemsoft dives in and grabs Flintoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flintoff pushes down on Killemsoft's head and hops out.
Killemsoft is breathing heavily.
Flintoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flintoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killemsoft shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flintoff sprawls well. Flintoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killemsoft gets slowly back to his feet.
Freddie Flintoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
Killemsoft shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flintoff is trying to defend but Killemsoft finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killemsoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killemsoft is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft throws a strike but Flintoff avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Killemsoft wants to pass the guard but Flintoff is keeping the position.
Flintoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killemsoft working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killemsoft being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killemsoft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft is looking to work some ground and pound but Flintoff has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killemsoft tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flintoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killemsoft somewhat.
Killemsoft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flintoff can pounce on him.
Flintoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flintoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flintoff.
A punch combination from Flintoff misses.
Flintoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flintoff.
Flintoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killemsoft circles away quickly and effectively.
Flintoff misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff misses with a combination
and Killemsoft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flintoff won't be happy with that.
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!
Flintoff wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Killemsoft are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Killemsoft throws a strike aimed at the side of Flintoff's head but Flintoff avoids it well.
An elbow from Killemsoft crashes against the mat.
Killemsoft taking a break here but Flintoff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Killemsoft is pressing down on Flintoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flintoff is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olli Killemsoft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flintoff looks to land a combination. Killemsoft sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flintoff looks to land a combination but Killemsoft avoids it well.
Flintoff throws a combination that misses
and Killemsoft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flintoff won't be happy with that.
Killemsoft throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Killemsoft is chipping away with strikes.
Killemsoft creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flintoff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killemsoft looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flintoff is avoiding damage well.
Flintoff parries the strikes from Killemsoft easily there. Killemsoft is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flintoff to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killemsoft trying to control the position but Flintoff is working away.
Olli Killemsoft has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killemsoft working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Killemsoft.
Killemsoft working the head and body with strikes.
Killemsoft working the ground and pound but Flintoff is defending the strikes.
Killemsoft wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flintoff, who protects the arm well.
Killemsoft throws a strike aimed at the side of Flintoff's head but Flintoff avoids it well.
Killemsoft working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from Killemsoft are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Flintoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Killemsoft not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flintoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flintoff works over Killemsoft's head and body with a nice combination.
Flintoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flintoff misses.
Flintoff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Flintoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killemsoft bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flintoff's head backwards.
Killemsoft looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flintoff is fending him off so far but Killemsoft persists. Nope, Flintoff circles away and we're back to standing.
Flintoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killemsoft shoots for a double leg takedown but Flintoff sprawls well. He's pushed Killemsoft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flintoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flintoff connects with a solid leg kick.
Flintoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flintoff throws a push kick but Killemsoft slaps the foot to one side.
Flintoff misses with a wild combination.
Flintoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff cracks the inside of Killemsoft's front leg.
Flintoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killemsoft circles away quickly and effectively.
Flintoff tries to bum rush Killemsoft with a series of wild strikes but Killemsoft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flintoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killemsoft tries to clinch up.
Killemsoft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killemsoft throws a combination that misses
and Flintoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Flintoff throws a series of punches but Killemsoft avoids them all with ease.
Killemsoft shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flintoff defends it nicely.
Freddie Flintoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flintoff throws a combination that misses
so Killemsoft counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killemsoft missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killemsoft being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olli Killemsoft.
I think Killemsoft has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olli Killemsoft!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
