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NFC: Challengers 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magus Caligula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magus Caligula could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Hancock's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magus Caligula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caligula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hancock counters by clinching up.
Hancock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hancock tries for a takedown but Caligula manages to get underhooks.
Caligula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caligula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Shane Hancock has been cut.
Hancock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hancock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caligula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hancock won't be happy with that.
Magus Caligula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Hancock.
Caligula working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hancock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Caligula.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caligula landing a few strikes.
Hancock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caligula fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Caligula misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock defending against the ground and pound.
Caligula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Caligula.
Caligula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hancock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caligula lands a decent elbow from side control.
Caligula grinds an elbow into Hancock's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hancock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caligula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Caligula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Caligula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Caligula misses with the ground and pound.
Caligula scoring with punches from side control.
Caligula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hancock taking a bit of punishment here - Caligula scoring with strikes.
Caligula trying to control the action but Hancock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caligula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is not content to let Caligula control the position.
The strikes coming from Caligula are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caligula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hancock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caligula working the head with strikes.
Caligula lands a decent elbow from side control.
Caligula tries to score with some ground and pound. Hancock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hancock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caligula.
Caligula working the body and head with strikes.
Caligula cracks Hancock with a big right hand but Hancock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Caligula.
Caligula scoring with punches from side control.
Caligula working the ground and pound.
Hancock is letting Caligula control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caligula tries for a kimura but Hancock is defending well.
Caligula lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hancock down.
Caligula scoring with punches and elbows.
Caligula working the head and body with strikes.
Hancock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hancock is rocked!
Hancock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hancock is still in real trouble! Can Caligula finish him?
A big shot lands for Caligula! That's hurt Hancock! Will he recover? Caligula fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magus Caligula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peeeers Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Norris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeeers Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Peeeers Mies has been cut.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mies shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norris's guard.
Mies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mies controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Peeeers Mies wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
Chuck Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norris on his heels. He'll look to pass Norris's guard now, I'm sure.
Mies 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peeeers Mies just wasn't active enough.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mies's hands.
Mies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris works over Mies's head and body with a nice combination.
Mies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but Mies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris misses with the combination.
Mies fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peeeers Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris misses with a wild combination.
Norris misses with a double jab
and Mies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Mies does no damage.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Mies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Mies.
Norris lands a two punch combo.
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!
Norris tries to bum rush Mies with a series of wild strikes but Mies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mies.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Mies or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
Norris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norris.
Peeeers Mies's cut is getting worse.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mies feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mies is breathing heavily.
Norris has momentary wrist control but Mies slips an elbow through the middle.
Mies sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mies prevents Norris from getting back to his feet.
Norris being controlled here, momentarily.
Mies's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peeeers Mies just wasn't active enough.
Mies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peeeers Mies'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.
Danga de danga de dang - Norris scores with a four punch combination!
Norris leaves Mies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norris misses with a combination
and Mies counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Norris!
Norris is trying to stand.
Mies controlling his opponent.
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!
Norris is trying to stand up.
Norris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mies tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mies controlling the position easily from mount.
Mies has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Norris's face.
Mies 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies controlling from mount.
Mies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norris looks a forlorn figure.
Mies raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mies controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies cracks Norris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mies controlling the position easily from mount.
Mies working the ground and pound effectively.
Norris trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mies controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mies controlling the pace for now.
Mies lands a nice shot to the head.
Norris wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies controlling his opponent.
Norris is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Mies controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mies looking to finish Norris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Norris!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeeers Mies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peeeers Mies's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mies.
Mies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Mies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a left to the body.
Norris takes a swing at Mies's ribcage but misses.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mies at a distance.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Mies counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Mies throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Mies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Mies cracks Norris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Mies stalls from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norris can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peeeers Mies wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mies fails with the takedown.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peeeers Mies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mies.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mies.
Norris scores with a jab. Mies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mies lands a two punch combo.
Norris misses with a body shot
and Mies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mies sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mies connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Peeeers Mies has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mies fails to land the takedown.
Mies gets a double leg takedown into Norris's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to stand but Mies is controlling the position.
Mies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mies throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mies engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Peeeers Mies has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peeeers Mies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mies 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peeeers Mies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Pukama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Blonksy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johannes Pukama's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Pukama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blonksy tries to clinch up
and Pukama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blonksy's knee momentarily.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Pukama moves away
and Pukama counters with a head kick. That will keep Blonksy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blonksy moves into range and clinches up with Pukama.
Pukama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blonksy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pukama counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blonksy has a couple of punches blocked by Pukama.
Pukama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pukama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blonksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pukama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut.
Blonksy lands a body punch.
Blonksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blonksy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blonksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blonksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Blonksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Blonksy being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blonksy.
Blonksy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blonksy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pukama backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pukama.
Pukama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pukama throws a sloppy head kick and Blonksy moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Pukama moves away
letting Pukama counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blonksy wants to clinch
and Pukama counters with a head kick that drops Blonksy to the mat! Blonksy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pukama misses with a head kick.
Blonksy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pukama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy darts in trying to clinch
and Pukama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pukama as he connects with a hook.
Blonksy moves away from the strike by Pukama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy darts in trying to clinch
and Pukama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pukama.
Blonksy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Pukama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pukama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blonksy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pukama counters with a head kick that drops Blonksy to the mat! Blonksy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Pukama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Blonksy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blonksy closes the distance but Pukama moves to the side
and Pukama counters with a good low kick that Blonksy was not able to check.
Pukama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blonksy tries to clinch
and Pukama counters with a nice uppercut.
Pukama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pukama counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blonksy scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pukama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blonksy misses with the head strike.
Blonksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Blonksy working aggressively here.
Pukama breaks from the clinch.
Blonksy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Pukama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pukama throws a low kick but Blonksy avoids it.
Pukama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blonksy on the side of the head.
Pukama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pukama throws a head kick that misses.
Emil Blonksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukama throws a sloppy head kick and Blonksy moves out of range easily.
Pukama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pukama throws a leg kick but Blonksy checks it.
Pukama lands with an uppercut that bounces Blonksy off the cage and back into rage.
Blonksy wants to clinch but Pukama slips to the side
and Pukama counters with a nice leg kick.
Emil Blonksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blonksy darts in trying to clinch
and Pukama counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blonksy tries to clinch
and Pukama counters with a head kick that drops Blonksy to the mat! Blonksy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pukama misses with a low kick.
Pukama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pukama counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukama rushes Blonksy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Pukama.
Pukama avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pukama.
Pukama lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blonksy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pukama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pukama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blonksy. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pukama is looking to score with low kicks.
Pukama throws out a leg kick but Blonksy moves out of range and Pukama only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Pukama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Blonksy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pukama pushes Blonksy away with a front kick.
Pukama misses with a head kick.
Blonksy checks a low kick from Pukama.
Pukama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blonksy counters by moving into the clinch.
Pukama prevents a body shot from Blonksy.
Blonksy takes a shot to the head.
Pukama presses Blonksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukama lands a hook that snaps the head of Blonksy backwards.
Pukama breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blonksy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pukama counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pukama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blonksys head.
Pukama leaning his opponent against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pukama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukama receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pukama.
Pukama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blonksy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pukama counters with a nice leg kick.
Blonksy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukama.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Pukama moves away
and Pukama counters with a body kick that stops Blonksy in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukama lands a big uppercut and Blonksy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blonksy looks OK. Pukama waves Blonksy back to his feet!
Pukama fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blonksy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blonksy looks to clinch but Pukama throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blonksy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johannes Pukama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
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22
144 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askiban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askiban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askiban connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Askiban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askiban.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Askiban defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to sweep here but Askiban controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askiban looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Askiban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Askiban.
Askiban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knight slips a jab from Askiban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight wants the takedown. Askiban is fighting it off but Knight persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Askiban's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askiban wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askiban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight wants to control from the top but Askiban keeps moving.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Askiban blocks nicely.
Knight won't allow Askiban to sweep him here.
Askiban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight trying to control but Askiban is working from the bottom.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page Knight has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Askiban gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Askiban missing with knees to the body.
Askiban stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
Askiban misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight pulls Askiban into guard.
Knight trying to strike off his back.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askiban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askiban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askiban is looking to stand up but Knight won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight working for a triangle but Askiban defends it easily.
Askiban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Askiban cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Askiban postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Knight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Askiban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Askiban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askiban pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight wants to control but Askiban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askiban pulls his head out easily.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askiban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Page Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Askiban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Askiban gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight jumps guard.
Askiban wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight keeping full guard, as Askiban tries to pass.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askiban gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askiban lands a couple of elbows.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askiban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askiban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askiban throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Page Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight has his foot on Askiban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askiban works his way back into a safe position though.
Askiban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askiban advances to half guard.
Knight trying to control here.
Askiban takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askiban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight is looking to control Askiban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Askiban lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askiban lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knight is staying active underneath Askiban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askiban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Askiban works his way into full mount!
Askiban lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knight hang on?
Knight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askiban.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knight throwing hammer fists to the chest of Askiban. What's that going to do exactly?
Askiban with a couple of short strikes.
Askiban jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knight is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knight and Askiban has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Askiban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askiban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askiban's back!
Askiban is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control.
Knight working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Askiban is doing well to defend. Knight seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Askiban is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Page Knight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tunturi Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
242 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tunturi Pony!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pony drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neumann dives on top into guard.
Neumann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neumann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pony's head.
Pony wants to stand and escape but Neumann is having none of it.
Pony controls Neumann momentarily but Neumann frees himself.
Pony wants to sweep here but Neumann controlling him for the moment.
Neumann postures up in Pony's guard and throws a big left but Pony blocks it.
Neumann looking to pass the guard.
Pony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neumann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann won't allow Pony to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neumann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neumann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pony looking for a sweep. Not yet Pony, not yet.
Pony is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pony pulls Neumann in close to his closed guard and prevents Neumann from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neumann preventing the sweep.
Neumann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pony keeping full guard, as Neumann tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pony misses with a left hand
and Neumann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pony can't keep his opponent in guard - Neumann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neumann trying to pass the guard but Pony defending well.
Pony tries to roll over but Neumann keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neumann preventing the sweep.
Neumann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pony is keeping the position for now.
Neumann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neumann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pony is keeping the position for now.
Pony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neumann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neumann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neumann wants to control from the top but Pony keeps moving.
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.
Pony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Pony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pony trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neumann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Neumann 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.
Pony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Harold Neumann has been cut.
Neumann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pony moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Neumann goes down! Can Pony finish him!?
Neumann is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neumann trying to control the position.
Pony stands up over Neumann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Neumann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neumann being controlled here, momentarily.
Neumann seems to have got his legs back now.
Pony tries to free his leg and advance position but Neumann is retaining full guard.
Pony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neumann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neumann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony trying to control the position from guard on top but Neumann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pony is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tunturi Pony was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Neumann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pony with a jab.
Neumann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pony.
Pony throws a lazy uppercut
and Neumann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pony is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pony trying to control the position from guard on top but Neumann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neumann being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pony drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neumann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neumann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neumann!
Harold Neumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neumann landing strikes.
Pony is trying to control Neumann's posture but Neumann avoids it.
Pony manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pony.
Pony wants to control but Neumann is keeping him busy.
Pony 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.
Pony 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.
Pony wants to control but Neumann is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pony tries to pass to full mount but Neumann defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neumann is refusing to be controlled, as Pony sits in half guard.
Pony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neumann defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tunturi Pony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Neumann's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Neumann ducks right into an uppercut from Pony.
Tunturi Pony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pony throws a right hand that misses
and Neumann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neumann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pony wants to improve his position but Neumann is controlling well.
Pony works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pony striking off his back but it's not causing Neumann any problems.
Neumann is in close to Pony's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony looking for a guillotine here but Neumann defends easily.
Neumann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pony is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neumann, into his guard.
Neumann can't keep his opponent in guard - Pony advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
It looks like Pony is going to stand back up.
Pony is thwarting Neumann's attempts to control the position.
Neumann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pony takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pony trying to control from Neumann's half guard. Neumann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pony scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pony is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony is in close to Neumann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pony looking to pass the guard.
Neumann keeping moving, preventing Pony from controlling successfully.
Pony works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pony is stalling here. Neumann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pony seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Neumann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Neumann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pony missing with punches from the bottom.
Neumann prevents Pony from improving his position.
Pony is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pony is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pony is trying to get back to full guard.
Neumann is working for a kimura here but Pony manages to reverse the position and he's now in Neumann's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tunturi Pony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pony 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tunturi Pony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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| 190 cm
21
264 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero misses with a two punch combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caballero.
Caballero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caballero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caballero is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones is looking to advance position but Caballero won't allow it.
Caballero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Caballero has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caballero is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Caballero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Caballero's hands, connecting with Caballero's forehead.
Caballero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Caballero tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Caballero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caballero.
Caballero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caballero tries to get out of the position.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jones has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Caballero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Jones scoring with strikes but Caballero is staying in there.
Jones landing punches.
Caballero is rocked!
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Caballero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Caballero hang on?
Jones lands a big shot to the head and Caballero winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jimmy Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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25
201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Masura throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Masura rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Masura avoids the damage to the body.
Masura avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masura's face.
It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masura can't get the takedown.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masuras head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Masura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Masura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Masura shrugs it off though.
Silva thumps Masura with a low kick.
Masura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masura shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aruki Masura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masura's knee momentarily.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masura.
Wazz Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Masura
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Masura thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Silva tenderised Masura's leg. Masura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masura tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Masura shrugs it off.
Masura throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Masura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Silva tenderised Masura's leg. Masura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masura is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Masura 's knee.
That kick from Silva tenderised Masura's leg. Masura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wazz Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Silva tenderised Masura's leg. Masura is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aruki Masura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Masura's front leg but catches the back leg as Masura tries to avoid it.
Masura throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Masura shrugs it off though.
Masura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Masura moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Masura keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Masura blocks a head kick by Silva.
Masura throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick from Silva lands but Masura takes it in his stride.
Aruki Masura's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Masura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wazz Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Masura's leg but Masura calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva lands a head kick!
Masura misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Masura was not able to check.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masura dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Masura's head and hops out.
Aruki Masura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masura blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masura blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazz Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aruki Masura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Masura in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva lands a head kick. Masura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Masura tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Masura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aruki Masura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masura avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Masura to the canvas! Silva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazz Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
186 lbs
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27
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Burza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Kulakov.
Kulakov misses with a left hand
and Burza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulakov tests Burza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burza stalks Kulakov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kulakov's face. Kulakov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulakov swings for the body but Burza moves out of range.
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulakov misses with a jab to the body
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Burza counters with a series of strikes. Kulakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kulakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burza counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
and Burza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.
Kulakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Burza counter with a right hand.
Kulakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.
Burza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kulakov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kulakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulakov is breathing heavily.
Burza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Burza counter with a right hand.
Kulakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burza counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulakov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burza.
Oh Kulakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burza lands a jab to the head.
Kulakov thows a body shot but no joy.
Burza misses with a shot to the body
and Kulakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulakov misses with a right hand
and Burza counters with a series of strikes. Kulakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donk. Burza catches Kulakov right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza lands a nice shot that snaps Kulakov's head back.
Kulakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov misses with a right hand
and Burza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulakov misses with a hook
and Burza counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kulakov down! Burza is looking to finish but Kulakov is intelligently defending himself.
Burza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Burza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kulakov keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
Burza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burza won't allow Kulakov to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulakov is keeping the position for now.
Kulakov keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
Kulakov wants to stand but Burza is controlling the position.
Burza wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is keeping the position.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Burza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burza trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Burza wants to pass the guard but Kulakov is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Burza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burza trying to control the action but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulakov, who protects the arm well.
Burza taking a break here but Kulakov is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulakov is trying to stand up here but Burza is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Burza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulakov momentarily.
Kulakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Burza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burza counters with a nice body shot.
Kulakov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulakov misses with a right hand
and Burza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burza counters with a three punch combo that has Kulakov backing up. Kulakov nods at Burza to acknowledge the strikes.
Burza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulakov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burza ducks right into an uppercut from Kulakov.
Kulakov misses with a left hand
and Burza counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulakov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burza.
Kulakov misses with a double jab
and Burza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Burza misses.
Burza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov misses with a left hand
and Burza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burza just misses with a punch to the body.
Burza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Burza walks into a jab.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut
and Burza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burza scores with a shot to the body.
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
and Burza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Burza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burza looks to land a combination. Kulakov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kulakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kulakov misses with a double jab
and Burza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Burza counters with a one-two to the body.
Burza connects with a body shot that sends Kulakov's belly button to the back.
Burza lands with an overhand left.
Burza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulakov misses with a right hand
and Burza counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Burza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.
Kulakov misses with a combination
enabling Burza to counter with a crisp jab.
Burza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kulakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burza counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulakov throws a right hand that misses
and Burza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burza connects with a body shot that sends Kulakov's belly button to the back.
Burza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burza jabs Kulakov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Burza catches Kulakov right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burza duly obliges.
Burza scores with a jab to the body.
Burza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burza lands a nice shot that snaps Kulakov's head back.
Burza connects with a right hand. Kulakov shakes it off.
Kulakov misses the body punch
and Burza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Burza.
Burza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burza lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kulakov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Burza dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Burza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Vaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
185 lbs
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174 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Vaara!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vaara was covering up waiting for the punch and Bu Jeevy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bu Jeevy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaara is keeping the position for now.
Bu Jeevy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy has gone for a leg lock! Vaara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bu Jeevy's guard.
Bu Jeevy pulls Vaara in to control the position.
Bu Jeevy looking to control.
Vaara works over Bu Jeevy with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy has a closed guard, preventing Vaara from standing up.
Vaara won't allow Bu Jeevy to sweep him here.
Bu Jeevy is working an open guard so Vaara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bu Jeevy throws a head kick that misses
and Vaara counters with a single leg into guard. Bu Jeevy didn't expect that.
Bu Jeevy keeping moving, preventing Vaara from controlling successfully.
Bu Jeevy keeping full guard, as Vaara tries to pass.
Vaara trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bu Jeevy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaara, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaara keeping moving, preventing Bu Jeevy from controlling successfully.
Bu Jeevy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vaara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bu Jeevy, into his guard.
Vaara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy keeping moving, preventing Vaara from controlling successfully.
Vaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bu Jeevy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaara is working Bu Jeevy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bu Jeevy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaara.
Bu Jeevy has control of Vaara's left arm, preventing Vaara from doing any damage.
Bu Jeevy keeping moving, preventing Vaara from controlling successfully.
Vaara wants to pass the guard but Bu Jeevy is keeping the position.
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.
Vaara is pushing down on Bu Jeevy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bu Jeevy is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vaara is just content to waste time from the top position. Bu Jeevy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bu Jeevy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bu Jeevy, not yet.
Bu Jeevy wants to hit a switch here but Vaara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bu Jeevy there!
Bu Jeevy blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Vaara dominated that round.
That's time! Bu Jeevy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bu Jeevy misses with a kick to the body.
Bu Jeevy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bu Jeevy is in Vaara's guard.
Bu Jeevy passes Vaara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vaara kicks off Bu Jeevy and gets to his feet.
Bu Jeevy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bu Jeevy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bu Jeevy manages to get back to half guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to control but Vaara is keeping busy.
Vaara works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vaara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rauta Vaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vaara wants to get back to his feet.
Vaara prevents Bu Jeevy from improving his position.
Bu Jeevy looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Bu Jeevy 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.
Vaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bu Jeevy tries to get to full guard but Vaara has control of the leg.
Vaara 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.
Bu Jeevy is looking to control Vaara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bu Jeevy avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara not doing much here.
Vaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bu Jeevy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vaara passes to full mount!
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.
Bu Jeevy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vaara trying to control but Bu Jeevy is having none of it.
Vaara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bu Jeevy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bu Jeevy and Vaara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bu Jeevy tries to bench press Vaara off him but Vaara keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Vaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bu Jeevy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vaara rushes Bu Jeevy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bu Jeevy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vaara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bu Jeevy regains guard immediately.
Vaara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bu Jeevy dives on top into guard.
Bu Jeevy has gone for a leg lock! Vaara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bu Jeevy's guard.
Bu Jeevy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaara wants to control from the top but Bu Jeevy keeps moving.
Vaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaara throwing strikes from guard but Bu Jeevy blocks nicely.
Bu Jeevy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaara is one step ahead there.
Vaara 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.
Vaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bu Jeevy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bu Jeevy wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Bu Jeevy looking to control.
Vaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaara trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rauta Vaara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vaara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bu Jeevy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bu Jeevy won't allow Vaara to sweep him here.
Bu Jeevy wants to pass the guard but Vaara is keeping the position.
Vaara wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bu Jeevy's waist but Bu Jeevy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaara off to one side.
Vaara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauta Vaara.
Vaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bu Jeevy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bu Jeevy seems to be working for a kimura but Vaara defends the submission attempt.
Bu Jeevy seems to be working for a kimura but Vaara defends the submission attempt.
Vaara is staying active underneath Bu Jeevy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaara trying to control but Bu Jeevy postures up.
Vaara is trying to stand.
Vaara is trying to control but can't.
Vaara tries to kick Bu Jeevy off but Bu Jeevy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bu Jeevy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaara keeps working.
Bu Jeevy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bu Jeevy is looking to advance position but Vaara won't allow it.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Bu Jeevy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vaara 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Vaara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Dyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dyer pinned against the cage. Dyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dyer is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia prevents Dyer from standing back up.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dyer wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Dyer is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia works Dyer's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dyer to the mat! Dyer manages to get full guard.
Garcia 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.
Dyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia prevents Dyer from getting back to his feet.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyer is retaining full guard.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Dyer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Garcia!
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