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BHFC - Kikkas vs. Luffy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Gaziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Is War. Ken Bader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasim Gaziev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaziev gets a clinch.
Gaziev misses with an elbow over the top.
Bader working aggressively here.
Gaziev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bader blocks an elbow strike from Gaziev.
Bader tries to pull guard but Gaziev won't allow it.
Gaziev lands an elbow inside that Bader shrugs off.
It looks like Ken Bader has been cut.
Gaziev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaziev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gaziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaziev shoots in and bounces Bader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bader looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gaziev has picked Bader up and slammed him! Bader can't keep hold of the triangle and Gaziev manages to pass to side control!
Bader is looking to regain half guard here but Gaziev keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaziev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaziev off and has taken his back!
Bader tries to keep control of the position but Gaziev is staying busy.
Gaziev can't escape the position.
Bader wants to control but Gaziev manages to buck him off and is now in Bader's guard! Nice work there by Gaziev!
Bader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaziev stops Bader from standing up.
Gaziev wants to pass the guard but Bader is keeping the position.
Gaziev looks gassed!
Bader is looking to stand back up but Gaziev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bader.
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.
Bader is looking for a sweep. Gaziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bader is trying to maintain the position but Gaziev is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaziev is looking for a kimura but Bader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaziev to get the leverage.
Bader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader tries to kick Gaziev off but Gaziev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gaziev is looking for a kimura here.
Bader tries to roll over but Gaziev keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader is looking to get back to is feet but Gaziev passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bader sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaziev pulls his head out easily.
Bader wants to control but Gaziev is keeping busy.
Bader is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bader holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bader wants to get back to full guard.
Gaziev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaziev is looking for a kimura but Bader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaziev to get the leverage.
Bader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bader is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Gaziev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Bader'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.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader jabs at Gaziev's body.
Gaziev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gaziev lands in his opponent's guard.
Bader working for a triangle but Gaziev defends it easily.
Bader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaziev defends it easily.
Gaziev preventing the sweep.
Gaziev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaziev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bader looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bader looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bader!
Bader wants to control but Gaziev is keeping him busy.
Bader looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bader trying to control the action but Gaziev is working from the bottom.
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.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaziev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bader advances nicely into full mount.
Bader goes for an armbar but Gaziev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gaziev.
Bader trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bader wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gaziev is now in half guard.
Bader wants to get back to his feet.
Gaziev is thwarting Bader's attempts to control the position.
Bader is looking to improve his position.
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.
Gaziev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaziev.
Gaziev works his way into side control.
Bader tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaziev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaziev prevents Bader from escaping the position.
Bader is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaziev off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Gaziev right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasim Gaziev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Bader'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. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Bader - just one landing.
Bader lands with an overhand left.
Kasim Gaziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bader.
Gaziev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bader lands with a hook. Gaziev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bader is looking to clinch but Gaziev is avoiding it.
Bader tries to clinch there but Gaziev circles away.
Bader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaziev has time to react.
Bader darts in and clinches Gaziev up against the cage.
Bader is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaziev has double underhooks.
Bader presses Gaziev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaziev.
Gaziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaziev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaziev wants to work for an arm triangle but Bader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaziev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader gets back to full guard.
Bader is looking for a triangle but Gaziev pushes his legs off easily.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
Bader wants to sweep here but Gaziev controlling him for the moment.
Bader working a defensive guard here.
Kasim Gaziev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Bader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaziev manages to get himself to full guard.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bader drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bader jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaziev keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Bader wants to stand and escape but instead Gaziev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Gaziev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bader wants to sweep here but Gaziev controlling him for the moment.
Bader trying to control the position.
Gaziev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gaziev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bader.
Bader struggling a bit here.
Ken Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bader looks to move to half guard but instead Gaziev has passed into mount! Damn!
Bader can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaziev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bader turns into him and now he's in Gaziev's guard.
Kasim Gaziev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bader forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ken Bader.
I think Gaziev 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasim Gaziev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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193 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pumba Ottavainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrod Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Ottavainen lands but Wyatt takes it in his stride.
Ottavainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wyatt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wyatt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wyatt stopping the sweep attempt from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen wants to stand but Wyatt is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottavainen keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
Wyatt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wyatt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ottavainen is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarrod Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ottavainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ottavainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Ottavainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Wyatt fails with the takedown.
Ottavainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Ottavainen misses.
Jab, jab by Ottavainen - just one landing.
Ottavainen moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyatt.
Ottavainen is looking to clinch.
Ottavainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Ottavainen off balance momentarily.
Ottavainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Ottavainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ottavainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ottavainen is looking to clinch.
Wyatt throws a combination that misses
and Ottavainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ottavainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Ottavainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Wyatt.
Ottavainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ottavainen is breathing heavily.
Ottavainen throws a head kick that misses
and Wyatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ottavainen slips a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wyatt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ottavainen to the ground. Wyatt is now in Ottavainen's guard.
Wyatt stays in close to Ottavainen's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarrod Wyatt.
Ottavainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ottavainen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Ottavainen avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Wyatt.
Ottavainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Wyatt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Ottavainen avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ottavainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Wyatt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wyatt 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.
Wyatt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Wyatt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrod Wyatt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ottavainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wyatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Ottavainen with a series of wild strikes but Ottavainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ottavainen misses with a hook
and Wyatt counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ottavainen lands a leg kick that knocks Wyatt off balance momentarily.
Ottavainen throws a head kick that misses.
Ottavainen misses with a body punch
and Wyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wyatt connects with a jab.
Wyatt lands a head shot.
Ottavainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyatt scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ottavainen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ottavainen is rocked!
Wyatt throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ottavainen clean off his feet! He's out cold! Wyatt stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarrod Wyatt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Motumbo El Pequenho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weltto Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirtanen has chosen Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Weltto Wirtanen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Motumbo El Pequenho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weltto Wirtanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wirtanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with El Pequenho, pushing him back against the cage.
El Pequenho misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Pequenho taking a breather.
Wirtanen jumps guard.
El Pequenho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wirtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
El Pequenho has gone for a leg lock! Wirtanen slips out almost immediately though and dives into El Pequenho's guard.
Wirtanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Pequenho looking for a guillotine here but Wirtanen defends easily.
El Pequenho trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Pequenho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wirtanen is one step ahead there.
Wirtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Pequenho is keeping the position for now.
El Pequenho wants to sweep here but Wirtanen controlling him for the moment.
Wirtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Pequenho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wirtanen defends it easily.
El Pequenho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wirtanen defends it easily.
Wirtanen passes El Pequenho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Pequenho wants to improve his position but Wirtanen is controlling well.
Wirtanen tries to pass to full mount but El Pequenho defends it.
El Pequenho tries to get to full guard but Wirtanen has control of the leg.
Wirtanen is trying to control. El Pequenho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Pequenho is trying to get back to full guard.
El Pequenho is refusing to be controlled, as Wirtanen sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
El Pequenho wants to get back to full guard but Wirtanen has mounted him!
El Pequenho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
El Pequenho trying to move into half guard but instead Wirtanen has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen won't allow El Pequenho to sweep him here.
Wirtanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Pequenho is looking for a triangle but Wirtanen pushes his legs off easily.
Wirtanen stands up from El Pequenho's guard - Wirtanen perhaps looking for a knockout.
El Pequenho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wirtanen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wirtanen.
El Pequenho is breathing heavily.
Wirtanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Pequenho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wirtanen, into his guard.
El Pequenho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wirtanen is on top in guard.
Wirtanen drops back looking for a leg! El Pequenho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Pequenho manages to kick Wirtanen off! Wirtanen jumps back into El Pequenho's guard.
El Pequenho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wirtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wirtanen is looking to stand up but El Pequenho won't let him.
Wirtanen controlling from the top position.
El Pequenho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wirtanen rolls with it to try and escape but El Pequenho cranks on the arm and Wirtanen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Motumbo El Pequenho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
195 lbs
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185 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skeeter Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zarqawi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skeet to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Abu Al Zarqawi has been cut.
Skeet throws a looping overhand right but Al Zarqawi ducks down to avoid it.
Skeet misses with an uppercut. Al Zarqawi saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Skeet.
Skeet loads up on a big right hand but Al Zarqawi slips the punch.
Skeet swinging wildly here.
Al Zarqawi slips a straight right by Skeet.
Skeet misses with a series of wild punches.
Skeet just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zarqawi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skeet is just out of range.
Skeet misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Al Zarqawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet throws a hook but Al Zarqawi blocks it.
Al Zarqawi moves in looking to clinch but Skeet pushes him off.
Al Zarqawi blocks a jab.
Skeet misses with a hook.
Skeet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skeet throws out a loose jab but Al Zarqawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Zarqawi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skeet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skeet stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Zarqawi. Al Zarqawi gets slowly back to his feet.
Skeeter Skeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skeet looks to land a left hand but Al Zarqawi moved out of range nicely.
Skeet misses with a shot to the body
and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skeet's guard now.
Al Zarqawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Skeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi landing with the ground and pound.
Al Zarqawi trying to control but Skeet is working from the bottom.
Skeet can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Zarqawi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Zarqawi passes to full mount!
Al Zarqawi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Al Zarqawi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Al Zarqawi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zarqawi working Skeet over with strikes here.
Skeet is squirming around, avoiding Al Zarqawi's attempts to control the action.
Skeet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skeet wants to hold on but Al Zarqawi pushes him away.
Al Zarqawi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Al Zarqawi 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.
Al Zarqawi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skeet looks a forlorn figure.
Al Zarqawi landing punches.
Skeet is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zarqawi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skeet is still in real trouble! Can Al Zarqawi finish him?
Al Zarqawi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Skeet tries to improve his position but Al Zarqawi has taken his back! Al Zarqawi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Skeet tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Zarqawi pushes Skeet away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Al Zarqawi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corven comes to the cage accompanied by Escape. Ashe Corven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michieletto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corven.
Michieletto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corven closes the distance but Michieletto moves to the side
and Michieletto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michieletto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michieletto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corven with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Michieletto counter with a right hand.
Corven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michieletto is fending him off so far but Corven persists. Nope, Michieletto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashe Corven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michieletto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto thows a body shot but no joy.
Michieletto wants to land a leg kick but Corven is out of range.
Michieletto lands a slapping body shot.
Corven is breathing heavily.
Michieletto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michieletto throws a body punch but Corven moves out of range.
Michieletto digs a good hook to Corven's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michieletto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corven's hands.
Michieletto closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Corven! Michieletto dives in looking to finish! Corven is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Michieletto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Ganga.
A big left from AppleSkillett misses.
Ganga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
AppleSkillett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganga to score with a decent uppercut.
AppleSkillett is looking to chop away at Ganga's legs.
AppleSkillett lands a big uppercut and Ganga crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ganga looks OK. AppleSkillett waves Ganga back to his feet!
Ganga is rocked!
It looks like Sunil Ganga has been cut.
Ganga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and AppleSkillett counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ganga badly! He tries to strike back but AppleSkillett puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ganga out cold! Oh man, Ganga will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John AppleSkillett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dakka is looking to control Gump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dakka avoid being mounted?
Dakka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dakka moves into full guard.
Dakka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump cracks Dakka with a solid left hand.
Dakka 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.
Dakka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gump throws a strike but Dakka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka stands and throws Gump's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dakka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gump rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dakka's guard! Nice work there by Gump!
Dakka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dakka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Gump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dakka is keeping the position for now.
Gump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dakka is on top in guard.
Gump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dakka throws a strike but Gump rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump postures up.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dakka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gump is aware though and is defending well.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Dakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dakka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dakka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Dakka blocks nicely.
Dakka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dakka looking for a guillotine here but Gump defends easily.
Dakka is breathing heavily.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dakka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dakka is trying to control the position but Gump postures up.
Dakka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gump lands a couple of elbows.
Gump avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dakka is keeping the position for now.
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 Wazz Dakka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Gump scores a takedown into full mount!
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dakka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gump cracks Dakka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gump punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gump dominating with strikes here.
Dakka is desperately trying to improve his position but Gump has a good base and remains in mount.
Gump scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dakka?
Dakka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dakka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gump tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gump lands a big elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Gump there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dakka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gump.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dakka's head.
Dakka is trying to maintain the position but Gump is very close to passing his half guard.
Gump thows a huge punch but Dakka dodges it nicely.
Dakka is pressing down on Gump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fowwest Gump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dakka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gump thows a big elbow that misses.
Gump landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka looking for a sweep. Not yet Dakka, not yet.
Dakka controls Gump momentarily but Gump frees himself.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Dakka blocks nicely.
Dakka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dakka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dakka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dakka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gump makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dakka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dakka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gump is aware though and is defending well.
Dakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Dakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Dakka blocks nicely.
Gump scoring with some ground and pound.
Dakka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gump defends well.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump connects with a couple of short punches.
Gump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gump wants to control from the top but Dakka keeps moving.
Gump thows a big elbow that misses.
Dakka pulls Gump in close to his closed guard and prevents Gump from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gump tries to clinch up but Dakka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dakka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dakka ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Gump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gump scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dakka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dakka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gump manages to get himself to full guard.
Dakka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is trying to improve his position.
Dakka lands some shots froms side control.
Dakka advances to mount.
Dakka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dakka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gump has worked his arm free - good work by Gump!
Dakka misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dakka crashes against the mat.
Dakka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dakka but great work by Gump.
Gump postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gump working the ground and pound.
Gump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gump tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Gump.
Gump lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dakka some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gump's best efforts.
Gump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dakka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dakka sees it coming and defends easily.
Dakka manages to get to full guard.
Dakka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dakka unloading with bombs!
Dakka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dakka has hold of Gump's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gump manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gump manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dakka tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Dakka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazz Dakka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dakka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wazz Dakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vegas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Stop The Rock by Freestyle. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Splin - Moyo serdce. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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244 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Vegas misses
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Vegas can't break the clinch.
Vegas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vegas is defending well for now.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Vegas tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Vegas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vegas is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Vegas misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Vegas on that attempt.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Vegas misses
and Brown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Vegas stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vegas takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Brown slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Vegas wants to break free but Brown has control.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas working hard to break the clinch.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vegas.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Vegas won't want to take too many of those.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vegas.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Vegas misses the body punch
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown looks to clinch
and Vegas counters with a left to the body.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
A head kick by Vegas misses
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Vegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Vegas throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Vegas tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vegas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vegas catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Vegas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vegas throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vegas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Vegas throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Kirill Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Vegas shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown wants to clinch.
Vegas with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vegas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Vegas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Vegas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Vegas blocks with his arms.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vegas's face.
Vegas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vegas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vegas is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegas digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Vegas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vegas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vegas throws a lazy body kick
and Brown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vegas throws a shot to the body.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Vegas throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Vegas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Vegas punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Brown cracks the inside of Vegas's front leg.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vegas blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Vegas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Vegas blocks it.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Vegas
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Vegas shrugs it off.
Vegas takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vegas. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Vegas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Vegas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vegas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vegas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vegas avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown prevents a body shot from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer loads up on a big right hand but Peippo slips the punch.
SnedeKKer misses with a lunging right hand
and Peippo counters with a single leg into guard. SnedeKKer didn't expect that.
Peippo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SnedeKKer wants to stand and escape but Peippo is having none of it.
SnedeKKer is trying to control the position but Peippo postures up.
Peippo wants to control from the top but SnedeKKer keeps moving.
SnedeKKer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peippo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peippo advances position into side control!
Peippo tries for a kimura but SnedeKKer is defending well.
SnedeKKer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peippo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peippo lands a few punches from side control.
Peippo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SnedeKKer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peippo cracks SnedeKKer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peippo is chipping away with strikes.
SnedeKKer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peippo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peippo is trying to control the action in half guard but SnedeKKer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peippo is trying to work for a kimura but SnedeKKer is defending well.
Peippo misses with a head shot. SnedeKKer uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peippo got a little sloppy there for a moment and SnedeKKer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peippo has managed to get both his arms back between SnedeKKer's legs - danger averted.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep but no luck.
SnedeKKer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peippo stands up over SnedeKKer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but SnedeKKer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Peippo landing some decent shots from guard.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep here but Peippo controlling him for the moment.
SnedeKKer is trying to keep Peippo in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peippo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SnedeKKer keeping full guard, as Peippo tries to pass.
SnedeKKer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peippo stops SnedeKKer from standing up.
SnedeKKer 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.
Peippo looking to sit in guard and control but SnedeKKer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Peippo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
SnedeKKer gets to his feet - Peippo follows without any prompting.
SnedeKKer misses with a body shot.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Peippo misses.
Peippo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peippo misses with a body kick.
SnedeKKer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peippo. Peippo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
SnedeKKer misses with a left hand
and Peippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peippo misses with a looping right.
SnedeKKer misses with a series of wild punches.
SnedeKKer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Peippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Peippo throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Peippo dominated that round.
That's time! SnedeKKer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SnedeKKer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SnedeKKer moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Peippo lands an impressive looking overhand right. SnedeKKer doesn't seem phased though.
SnedeKKer throws an overhand right that lands on Peippo's shoulder, as Peippo tries to avoid the shot.
SnedeKKer misses with a looping right.
SnedeKKer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peippo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
SnedeKKer misses with a lunging right hand
and Peippo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Peippo won't allow SnedeKKer to sweep him here.
Peippo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peippo connects with a couple of short punches.
Peippo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! SnedeKKer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peippo, into his guard.
SnedeKKer trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SnedeKKer defends well.
Peippo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peippo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peippo keeping full guard, as SnedeKKer tries to pass.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes from guard but Peippo blocks nicely.
Peippo is adopting a defensive guard.
Peippo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SnedeKKer 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.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes but missing.
Peippo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SnedeKKer defends it easily.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing SnedeKKer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peippo working for a triangle but SnedeKKer defends it easily.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing SnedeKKer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo looking to control.
Kari Peippo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peippo can't keep his opponent in guard - SnedeKKer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peippo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SnedeKKer.
Peippo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SnedeKKer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SnedeKKer's back!
SnedeKKer breaks Peippo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
SnedeKKer trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
Peippo working a defensive guard here.
SnedeKKer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes but missing.
SnedeKKer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as SnedeKKer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SnedeKKer wants to control from the top but Peippo keeps moving.
Peippo has his foot on SnedeKKer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SnedeKKer works his way back into a safe position though.
SnedeKKer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SnedeKKer stopping the sweep attempt from Peippo.
SnedeKKer postures up in Peippo's guard and throws a big left but Peippo blocks it.
SnedeKKer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peippo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SnedeKKer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Peippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
SnedeKKer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peippo counters with a single leg into guard. SnedeKKer didn't expect that.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
SnedeKKer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
SnedeKKer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but SnedeKKer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SnedeKKer is keeping the position for now.
Peippo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peippo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peippo passes SnedeKKer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
SnedeKKer is not content to let Peippo control the position.
SnedeKKer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer gets full guard.
SnedeKKer looking to control.
Peippo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
SnedeKKer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SnedeKKer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peippo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peippo wants to control from the top but SnedeKKer keeps moving.
Peippo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is being controlled here.
SnedeKKer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SnedeKKer is looking to regain half guard here but Peippo keeps moving and retains side control.
Peippo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peippo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peippo is putting a hurting on SnedeKKer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peippo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
SnedeKKer is not content to let Peippo control the position.
Peippo working away.
Peippo wants to control but SnedeKKer is keeping him busy.
SnedeKKer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peippo thows a huge punch but SnedeKKer dodges it nicely.
Peippo tries to pass to full mount but SnedeKKer defends it.
SnedeKKer is trying to control but can't.
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.
Peippo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SnedeKKer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peippo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peippo's back!
SnedeKKer is not going to allow Peippo to sit and survive in this position.
Kari Peippo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peippo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but SnedeKKer is staying active.
SnedeKKer is trying to stick to Peippo's back but Peippo is turning into SnedeKKer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in SnedeKKer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peippo.
SnedeKKer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peippo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peippo stays in close to SnedeKKer's body and controls the position.
SnedeKKer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peippo defends well.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peippo tries to free his leg and advance position but SnedeKKer is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Peippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peippo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Peippo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy misses the jab.
Kikkas misses with a takedown attempt
and Luffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luffy works over Kikkas's head and body with a nice combination.
Kikkas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luffy cracks Kikkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikkas.
Kikkas shoots and misses
and Luffy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kikkas with a poor takedown
enabling Luffy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luffy gets back to full guard.
Kikkas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kikkas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luffy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kikkas's guard! Nice work there by Luffy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luffy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kikkas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy throwing strikes from guard but Kikkas blocks nicely.
Luffy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luffy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikkas.
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.
Kikkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luffy counters with a shoot takedown. Kikkas fights it but they end up in guard.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but Kikkas is keeping the position.
Luffy being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luffy shoots in and bounces Kikkas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kikkas shoots and misses
and Luffy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kikkas's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Monkey Luffy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Luffy throws a hook to the side of Kikkas's head but Kikkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kikkas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luffy!
Kikkas wants to take Luffy's back here but Luffy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy tries to reverse the position but Kikkas maintains control.
Luffy wants to get back to his feet.
Kikkas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Luffy is working to get back to half guard.
Kikkas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luffy is now in Kikkas's guard. A big mistake from Kikkas there, giving up the dominant position!
Kikkas pulls Luffy in to control the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Osvald Kikkas.
Luffy scores with a nice strike.
Kikkas shoots and misses
and Luffy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kikkas won't allow Luffy to pass to mount.
Kikkas is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luffy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monkey Luffy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kikkas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luffy drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luffy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luffy throws a big right hand that misses.
Luffy wants to stand but Kikkas is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Monkey Luffy.
Kikkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Luffy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kikkas on the side of the head.
Kikkas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luffy is trying to improve his position.
Kikkas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luffy!
Luffy can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikkas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luffy is on top in guard.
Luffy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kikkas, up you get!
Luffy throws a right and a left that Kikkas avoids nicely.
Kikkas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Luffy sizes up Kikkas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Luffy.
Kikkas tries to clinch up
and Luffy counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Luffy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikkas keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Monkey Luffy.
Luffy misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy digs a good hook to Kikkas's body.
Kikkas dives in and scores a takedown into Luffy's guard.
Luffy keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.
Luffy wants to sweep here but Kikkas controlling him for the moment.
Luffy keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.
Luffy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kikkas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osvald Kikkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey Luffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey Luffy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikkas looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luffy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!
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