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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Von Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Von Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Von Foster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Von Foster keeps it at a distance.
Tikkanen is looking to clinch but Von Foster is avoiding it.
Von Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tikkanen defends it nicely.
Von Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkanen gets tackled into the ropes by Von Foster. Von Foster maintains the clinch.
Tikkanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Foster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tikkanen wants to break free but Von Foster has control.
Von Foster stops a takedown attempt from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tikkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tikkanen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Foster's elbow.
Tikkanen jumps guard but Von Foster stands there with Tikkanen around his waist. Tikkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tikkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Foster jumps into guard, dragging Tikkanen to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tikkanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tikkanen trying to move into half guard but instead Von Foster has managed to sweep!
Tikkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tikkanen tries to strike from the bottom.
Von Foster being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esa Tikkanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Von Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Von Foster has had enough of the clinch but Tikkanen keeps him there for the moment.
Tikkanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Foster smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Tikkanen as Von Foster shoots in.
Tikkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tikkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Tikkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esa Tikkanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tikkanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Von Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Foster scores with a head kick.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Von Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up but Von Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Foster counters with a series of strikes. Tikkanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Von Foster circles away.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esa Tikkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tikkanen avoids the head kick by Von Foster.
Von Foster rushes Tikkanen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Foster is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikkanen tries to break free but Von Foster pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen is working for takedown but Von Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tikkanen is trying to drag Von Foster to the mat but Von Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tikkanen is trying to force a seperation but Von Foster has the dominant position.
Tikkanen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikkanen is trying to break the clinch but Von Foster is controlling him.
Von Foster trying to control the position but instead, Tikkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Foster into the ropes.
Tikkanen trying to control the position but instead, Von Foster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tikkanen into the ropes.
Von Foster successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tikkanen controlling from the top position.
Tikkanen wants to pass the guard but Von Foster is keeping the position.
Tikkanen controlling from the top position.
Tikkanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Esa Tikkanen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Von Foster tries to work over Tikkanen's front leg with a kick but Tikkanen checks it.
Tikkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Foster motions for Tikkanen to come forward. Von Foster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Foster clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is trying to force a seperation but Von Foster has the dominant position.
Tikkanen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Von Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tikkanen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Von Foster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tikkanen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Von Foster with him. Von Foster is trying to defend but Tikkanen has an arm under the chin now! Von Foster grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esa Tikkanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Gaziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasim Gaziev looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasim Gaziev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaziev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma gets a clinch.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaziev smiles and moves away.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Gaziev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaziev wants to clinch but Hanma slips to the side
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Hanma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Gaziev keeps moving.
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!
Hanma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaziev looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gaziev working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaziev's head.
Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Hanma landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanma passes into half guard.
Gaziev taking some punishment here, with Hanma in his half guard.
Hanma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gaziev is rocked!
Hanma lands a strong strike to the head of Gaziev. That's dazed him! Hanma looking to finish here. Gaziev is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hanma lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Kravvikowskii's knee but Kravvikowskii avoids it well.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Kravvikowskii stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Machado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machado drops Kravvikowskii with a big knee straight up the middle! Kravvikowskii is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Johnny Kravvikowskii has been cut.
Kravvikowskii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Kravvikowskii looks gassed!
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Kravvikowskii down.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Kravvikowskii throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Machado misses the jab.
Machado feints a jab and as Kravvikowskii dips his head, Machado unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kravvikowskii right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kravvikowskii falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Machado smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Machado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escape. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Ashe Corven has been cut.
Corven walks into a left hand.
San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corven gets the takedown into side control.
San Pedro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
San Pedro manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Corven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed San Pedro's head.
Corven 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.
San Pedro trying to hold on to Corven's head to control him but Corven postures up.
San Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corven is working for a kimura but San Pedro is defending it quite comfortably.
San Pedro is looking for a sweep. Corven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San Pedro moves into full guard.
San Pedro is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Corven.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corven is breathing heavily.
San Pedro lands with a shot to the body.
San Pedro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Corven sprawling to the canvas! Corven rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can San Pedro finish him?!
Corven is rocked!
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Corven's ribs.
San Pedro steps in with a hook that catches Corven right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! San Pedro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Corven looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanek Butsikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vanek Butsikov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butsikov has his takedown stuffed
and Muromets counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muromets.
Butsikov wants to sweep here but Muromets controlling him for the moment.
Butsikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butsikov working for a triangle but Muromets defends it easily.
Muromets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muromets lands a couple of elbows.
Muromets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butsikov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muromets wants to control from the top but Butsikov keeps moving.
Butsikov has momentary wrist control but Muromets slips an elbow through the middle.
Muromets cracks Butsikov with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butsikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muromets is aware though and is defending well.
Muromets controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muromets postures up in Butsikov's guard and throws a big left but Butsikov blocks it.
Muromets 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.
Muromets 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.
Muromets throws a big right hand that misses.
Butsikov keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muromets scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butsikov keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Butsikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muromets can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butsikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muromets is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butsikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butsikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets with a nice head shot there.
Muromets landing some decent shots from guard.
Muromets is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muromets pushing down on Butsikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Muromets seems content to control.
Muromets working the head and body with strikes.
Muromets prevents Butsikov from improving his position.
Butsikov looks gassed!
Muromets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butsikov gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Butsikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muromets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muromets staying calm.
Muromets is working to tighten is grip on Butsikov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Butsikov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Muromets is really squeezing tight and eventually Butsikov passes out! Muromets breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ILja Muromets!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Sunil Ganga has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sunil Ganga seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga misses the jab.
McBrain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBrain there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
McBrain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ganga.
McBrain moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
McBrain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McBrain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Sunil Ganga has been cut.
Ganga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBrain, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
McBrain is trying to stall.
Ganga looking to stall.
Ganga misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBrain tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing McBrain back against the ropes.
Ganga prevents a body shot from McBrain.
McBrain trying to control the position but instead, Ganga has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBrain into the ropes.
McBrain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBrain cracks Ganga with a nice body shot.
Ganga can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga presses McBrain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain trying to control the position but instead, Ganga has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBrain into the ropes.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBrain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
McBrain blocks a body shot from Ganga.
A head punch on the inside from McBrain fails to land.
Ganga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBrain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBrains head.
McBrain misses with some punches.
Ganga works on McBrain's body with a couple of short punches.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain tries to stall but Ganga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ganga is looking to control McBrain's arms but McBrain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ganga has his back to the ropes.
Ganga misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ganga.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath McBrain's ribcage. McBrain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBrain's elbow.
Ganga tries to throw a body punch but McBrain avoids it by throwing Ganga back against the ropes.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBrain wants to stall.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ganga tries to break free but McBrain pushes him back against the ropes.
Ganga is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Ganga.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganga is keeping busy.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBrain backwards.
Ganga is working McBrain over against the ropes.
Ganga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga tries to work over McBrain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McBrain.
Ganga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBrain's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
McBrain looking to stall.
Ganga scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Ganga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga blocking some punches.
McBrain takes a shot to the head.
McBrain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
McBrain scores with a shot to the side of Ganga's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganga.
McBrain scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBrain is trying to maintain a safe position but Ganga gets an underhook and turns McBrain into the ropes.
McBrain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.
Ganga prevents a body shot from McBrain.
Ganga lands with a short shot to the head.
Ganga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga pushes McBrain back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ganga tries to work over McBrain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain trying to stall but Ganga improves his position.
Ganga blocks an uppercut.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Ganga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
McBrain is trying to stall.
McBrain misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganga prevents a body shot from McBrain.
McBrain tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBrain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBrain working aggressively here.
Ganga lands a body shot.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
McBrain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganga misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBrain misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McBrain tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBrain up against the ropes.
Ganga letting McBrain take a breather here.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganga misses with a body punch.
Ganga struggles to land a body shot inside as McBrain controls his hands.
McBrain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ganga.
McBrain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga is looking to control McBrain's arms but McBrain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ganga has his back to the ropes.
McBrain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangas head.
Ganga is trying to maintain a safe position but McBrain gets an underhook and turns Ganga into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as McBrain tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but McBrain is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McBrain throws a head punch that misses.
Ganga struggles to land a body shot inside as McBrain controls his hands.
McBrain misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain tries to stall but Ganga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ganga cracks McBrain with a nice body shot.
McBrain is breathing heavily.
McBrain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ganga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McBrain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands a shot to the body.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganga is keeping busy.
Ganga is looking to control McBrain's arms but McBrain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ganga has his back to the ropes.
McBrain is looking to control Ganga's arms but Ganga gets an underhook and turns him. Now McBrain has his back to the ropes.
Ganga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga prevents a body shot from McBrain.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga tries to stall but McBrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ganga tries a body shot but McBrain blocks it.
Ganga trying to stall but McBrain improves his position.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McBrain or not.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBrain backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but McBrain is controlling the position.
McBrain can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Ganga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBrain's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga lands a left hand.
Ganga prevents a body shot from McBrain.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBrain is keeping busy.
Ganga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ganga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganga tries a body shot but McBrain blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Ganga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body. McBrain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ganga throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh McBrain colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ganga as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and McBrain is left battered and dazed whilst Ganga and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunil Ganga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hits From The Bong. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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23
277 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kikkas, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Kikkas.
A punch combination from Kikkas misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kikkas. Those never looked like landing.
Bong closes the distance and clinches.
Bong tightens his grip and picks Kikkas up, before dumping him to the ground. Kikkas manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bong wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas looking for subs off his back but Bong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kikkas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bong pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kikkas gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong 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.
Bong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kikkas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas is in trouble now - Bong has advanced to mount!
Kikkas is trying to escape the mount.
Bong takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kikkas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bong's arms.
Bong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kikkas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikkas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kikkas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kikkas is defending well though. Bong let's go of the attempt for now.
Kikkas tries to escape but Bong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bong looking for the choke from the back.
Bong tries to keep control of the position but Kikkas is staying busy.
Bong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kikkas turns into Bong and is now in his guard.
Bong trying to keep a closed guard but Kikkas is proving a slippery customer.
Kikkas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas pushes down on Bong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kikkas looking for a submission but Bong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kikkas wants to pass the guard but Bong is keeping the position.
Kikkas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bong is controlling Kikkas's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bong is on top in guard.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Kikkas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong trying to control but Kikkas is working from the bottom.
Kikkas working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikkas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kikkas, as that shot connected.
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kikkas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bong.
Kikkas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bong pulls his head out easily.
Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Kikkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kikkas is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Bong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kikkas sees it coming and defends easily.
Kikkas looking for submissions off his back.
Bong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kikkas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bong.
Bong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kikkas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas looking for submissions off his back.
Bong is looking to advance position but Kikkas won't allow it.
Bong seems to be looking for submissions.
Bong moves into full mount! Kikkas won't be happy about that!
Kikkas tries to reverse the position but Bong maintains control.
Kikkas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kikkas defends it well.
Kikkas is refusing to be controlled, as Bong sits in half guard.
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Kikkas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
Kikkas is breathing heavily.
Bong is working for a kimura but Kikkas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kikkas won't allow Bong to pass to mount.
Bong is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kikkas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kikkas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kikkas.
Bong wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas has his foot on Bong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bong works his way back into a safe position though.
Bong forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikkas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kikkas is trying to defend but Bong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bong moves into full mount! Kikkas won't be happy about that!
Kikkas has given up his back.
Kikkas showing good submission defense here.
Kikkas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bong's guard. Nice work there by Kikkas.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.
Bong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kikkas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas preventing the sweep.
Kikkas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong wants to sweep here but Kikkas controlling him for the moment.
Kikkas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
Kikkas is fighting to break Bong's control of his arms but Bong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kikkas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kikkas gets caught flat footed, as Bong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bong 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.
Kikkas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kikkas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kikkas looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
Bong pushing down on Kikkas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
The Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kikkas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bong seems to be looking for submissions.
Kikkas looking for submissions off his back.
Kikkas actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bong'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of The Bong.
Kikkas misses with the combination.
Kikkas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Osvald Kikkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo has chosen Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic as his entrance music. Kari Peippo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mustang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peippo.
Peippo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peippo. Mustang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustang was well out of range. Poor timing from Peippo.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from Peippo.
Mustang shoots and misses
and Peippo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peippo thows a body shot but no joy.
Peippo tried to score with a low kick but Mustang checks it.
Mustang throws a leg kick but Peippo moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mustang.
Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Peippo misses.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Peippo.
Peippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mustang scores with a takedown into Peippo's guard.
Mustang won't allow Peippo to sweep him here.
Mustang postures up.
Mustang wants to pass the guard but Peippo is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peippo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Mustang looking to pass the guard.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Mustang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peippo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mustang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peippo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peippo's guard.
Mustang wants to take a breather but Peippo is having none of it.
Peippo tries to roll over but Mustang keeps him under control.
Mustang is trying to control the action in half guard but Peippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo trying to control from the bottom.
Peippo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peippo working a defensive guard here.
Mustang throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peippo is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mustang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peippo's body to avoid the submission. Peippo has instead reached around Mustang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peippo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kari Peippo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velmu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UFO - Doctor Doctor. David Lemieux will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Velmu misses with a series of wild punches.
Velmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lemieux trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velmu thows a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux looking to control.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Velmu is pushing down on Lemieux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemieux is fighting to maintain full guard but Velmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux is in trouble now - Velmu has advanced to mount!
Velmu looking to finish Lemieux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lemieux!
Velmu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemieux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Velmu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a head shot.
Lemieux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Velmu.
Velmu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Velmu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velmu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Velmu throws some wild stikes that Lemieux manages to avoid easily.
Lemieux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Velmu 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.
Velmu with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Velmu has a good base and remains in mount.
Velmu with shots to the head and body - Lemieux looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working the ground and pound effectively.
Velmu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lemieux?
Velmu cracks Lemieux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Velmu with shots to the head and body - Lemieux looks very uncomfortable down there.
Velmu raining down shots from the mount!
Velmu scoring with strikes but Lemieux is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu looking to finish with strikes here!
Velmu trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Velmu working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Velmu's attempts to control the action.
Velmu lands a big elbow.
Velmu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lemieux turns into him and now he's in Velmu's guard.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velmu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Velmu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lemieux.
Velmu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lemieux but Lemieux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lemieux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velmu doesn't seem bothered though.
Lemieux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velmu slips under a jab.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velmu slips a straight right by Lemieux.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velmu.
Lemieux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velmu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lemieux misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Velmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velmu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to avoid it but Velmu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemieux to the ground. Lemieux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu connects with a body shot.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Velmu avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Velmu closes the distance and clinches up with Lemieux, looking for a takedown. Velmu pushes Lemieux against the ropes but Lemieux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux shows good takedown defense.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu walks into a jab.
Velmu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lemieux duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velmu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lemieux but Lemieux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Lemieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemieux scores with a nice strike.
Velmu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lemieux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velmu scrambles back to his feet.
Velmu throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velmu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lemieux's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velmu trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Velmu is pushing down on Lemieux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemieux is fighting to maintain full guard but Velmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velmu trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velmu.
Lemieux trying to control but Velmu postures up.
Velmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velmu is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velmu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velmu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux won't allow Velmu to pass to mount.
Velmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemieux defending well though.
Lemieux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jyrska Velmu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velmu passes to full mount!
Velmu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lemieux looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Velmu's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jyrska Velmu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lemieux feints a jab promting Velmu to slip. Lemieux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velmu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lemieux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velmu. Velmu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velmu throws a shot to the body.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velmu tries for a takedown but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velmu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velmu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Velmu moves away and avoids it.
Velmu ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
enabling Velmu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velmu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu ducks right into an uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Velmu. Velmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velmu throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velmu.
Lemieux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Velmu is just out of range.
Velmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemieux sprawls well. Lemieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velmu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux slips a jab from Velmu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velmu.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Velmu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velmu shoots for a takedown but Lemieux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velmu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velmu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lemieux swivels and escapes.
Lemieux cracks Velmu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velmu shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velmu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lemieux sizes up Velmu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lemieux lands with a cross.
Velmu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lemieux swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux gets caught flat footed, as Velmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux pulls Velmu in close to his closed guard and prevents Velmu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Velmu is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Lemieux.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Velmu avoids them all with ease.
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Lemieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velmu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the ropes. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lemieux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Velmu is just out of range.
Lemieux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velmu is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Velmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Velmu swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Velmu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Velmu pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu advances to half guard.
Velmu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemieux defending well though.
Lemieux keeping control of the position.
Velmu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux!
Velmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velmu avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Velmu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Velmu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velmu looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux is in a horrible position here. Velmu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Velmu raining down shots from the mount!
Velmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lemieux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu with good strikes from the mount here!
Velmu working Lemieux over with strikes here.
Velmu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Velmu's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux taking shots to the head.
Velmu wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Velmu landing shots from mount.
Lemieux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Velmu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Velmu's attempts to control the action.
Velmu lands a nice shot to the head.
Velmu looking to finish with strikes here!
Velmu avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu with a couple of short strikes.
Velmu lands with some strikes.
Velmu has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lemieux's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu had his way with David Lemieux in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Velmu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemieux sprawls well. Lemieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemieux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Velmu.
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Velmu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lemieux is fending him off so far but Velmu persists. Nope, Lemieux circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Velmu moved out of range.
Velmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemieux's waist but Lemieux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velmu off to one side.
Velmu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Velmu wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu stops Lemieux from getting back to his feet.
Velmu wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velmu.
Velmu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velmu is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Velmu landing some decent shots from guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Velmu slips nicely into half guard.
Velmu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu uses his free foot to push down on Lemieux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemieux.
Velmu raining down shots from the mount!
Velmu unloads with some shots from mount but Lemieux bucks and avoids them well.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Velmu postures up.
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velmu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Velmu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velmu breaks from Lemieux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Velmu wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Velmu raining down shots from the mount!
Lemieux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Velmu.
Velmu landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
BOOM! Velmu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Velmu has control of Lemieux's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lemieux regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lemieux's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velmu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velmu looking to finish Lemieux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lemieux!
Jyrska Velmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velmu controlling the pace for now.
Velmu tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Velmu pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velmu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu retains his welterweight title!
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