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HFC 6: Final Battle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica: Enter Sandman. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley fails with the takedown
and Turmiola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kingsley wants to stand back up but Turmiola manages to pass into side control.
Turmiola stands up.
Turmiola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turmiola moves into the clinch successfully.
Turmiola manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley moves to clinch but Turmiola breaks away
and Turmiola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kingsley looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turmiola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turmiola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turmiola working for a submission but Kingsley is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola content just to control the position here.
Turmiola wants to control the pace but Kingsley is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turmiola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turmiola throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Turmiola throwing strikes here but Kingsley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turmiola lands a nice shot to the head.
Turmiola punching from mount but Kingsley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Turmiola controlling from the full mount.
Kingsley is squirming around, avoiding Turmiola's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Turmiola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmiola unloads with some shots from mount but Kingsley bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turmiola lands with some strikes.
Kingsley blocking the ground and pound.
Turmiola 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.
Kingsley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turmiola.
Turmiola with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turmiola lands a big shot there that rocks Kingsley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Turmiola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turmiola closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kingsley stuffs it but Turmiola still has hold of him. Turmiola picks Kingsley up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Turmiola slams Kingsley to the floor and that's really hurt Kingsley - he doesn't know where he is! Turmiola throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Turmiola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and Yung counters with a takedown into side control.
Grepp being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yung off and has taken his back!
Yung covering up well under a series of strikes from Grepp.
Yung is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grepp gets his way!
Yung controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Grepp missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grepp is punishing Yung with strikes - can he finish him?!
Yung is trying to get back to his feet but Grepp has full control of the position and if anything, Yung has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grepp goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Yung escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung is taking a breather. Grepp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yung is looking to advance position but Grepp won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Yung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grepp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung thows a body kick. Grepp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grepp looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.
Grepp wants a takedown.
Grepp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung smiles and moves away.
Yung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grepp did well to prevent Yung getting side control.
Still in half guard, Yung seems content to control.
Grepp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yung controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grepp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grepp shoots and misses
and Yung counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
An elbow from Yung crashes against the mat.
Yung staying calm.
Yung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grepp!
Yung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yung dominated that round.
That's time! Yung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grepp, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung manages to break the clinch.
Grepp moves into the clinch.
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yung clinches up against the cage.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grepp throws a combination that misses
and Yung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grepp is trying to defend but Yung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grepp is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung tries to pass to full mount but Grepp defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grepp is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grepp misses the shot to the body.
Grepp tries to keep at a distance but Yung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grepp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung won't allow it.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.
Yung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and Yung counters by clinching up.
Yung lands a nice shot to the body.
Grepp is breathing heavily.
Yung breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung has managed to clinch.
Yung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
so Yung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yung won't allow Grepp to sweep him here.
Yung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bolo Yung has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yung in particular looking to stall.
Yung'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 three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grepp is looking to improve his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yung scores with a decent looking hook.
Yung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grepp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grepp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung holds him up against the cage and eventually Grepp drops back down to his feet.
Yung breaks the clinch.
Inge Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yung counters with a shoot takedown. Grepp fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grepp is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolo Yung dominated that second round.
That's time! Yung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yung duly obliges.
Grepp tries to clinch up
and Yung counters by moving into the clinch.
Grepp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Yung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grepp slips a jab and a cross from Yung.
Yung 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yung.
Grepp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grepp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung wants to get back to his feet.
Grepp seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Yung pushes Grepp off looking to stand but Grepp dives back in and keeps control.
Yung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grepp can do to turn this around?
Grepp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung's head.
Yung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung tries to get out of the position.
Grepp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grepp.
Yung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grepp on the ground.
Grepp thows a huge punch but Yung dodges it nicely.
Yung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grepp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grepp won't allow Yung to get back to his feet.
Yung scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grepp has his takedown stuffed
and Yung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolo Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.
Yung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yung passes to full mount!
Grepp is looking to improve his position but Yung isn't that keen on the idea.
Yung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yung controlling the position easily from mount.
We're going to have a standup here because Bolo Yung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yung drives through and clinches with Grepp against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung smiles and moves away.
Grepp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yung.
Bolo Yung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Yung won't allow it.
Yung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grepp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yung is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grepp.
Yung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grepp, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung manages to break the clinch.
Yung forces Grepp back against the cage and clinches.
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and Yung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grepp tries to land a body kick
and Yung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yung is pressed up against the cage. Grepp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yung down to the mat. Yung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Inge Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yung lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolo Yung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolo Yung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Vatuvei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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246 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manu Vatuvei!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vatuvei does no damage.
Klein is looking to clinch.
Vatuvei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klein moves into the clinch.
Vatuvei blocks a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but Klein won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatuvei looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein lands a body punch.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is working Vatuvei over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Klein.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klein is working Vatuvei over against the cage.
Vatuvei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatuvei.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatuvei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
Klein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatuvei.
Klein lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Klein.
Klein misses with a punch to the body.
Vatuvei tries to stall but Klein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatuvei controls his hands.
Vatuvei misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klein is leaning against Vatuvei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatuvei's efforts to push away.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei is trying to push Klein away but Klein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatuvei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klein prevents it.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vatuvei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Vatuvei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but Klein holds him up against the cage and eventually Vatuvei drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Klein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatuvei or not.
A right hand to the body from Klein.
Vatuvei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klein smiles and moves away.
Vatuvei closes the distance but Klein moves to the side
and Klein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Klein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein tries to work over Vatuvei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatuvei tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klein.
A body shot lands from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Klein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vatuvei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatuvei fails with the takedown.
Vatuvei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klein counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Klein as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatuvei can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Hans Klein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatuvei or not.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Klein lands a body punch.
Klein lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein lands a body shot.
Klein cracks Vatuvei with a nice body shot.
Klein is leaning against Vatuvei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
Vatuvei blocks a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Klein tries a body shot but Vatuvei blocks it.
Vatuvei wants a takedown.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vatuvei.
Vatuvei is trying to break the clinch but Klein is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatuvei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Vatuvei controls the action.
Klein is pressed up against the cage. Vatuvei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klein down to the mat. Klein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vatuvei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vatuvei gets slowly back to his feet.
Vatuvei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klein.
Vatuvei throws a lazy uppercut
and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vatuvei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vatuvei has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Klein dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vatuvei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klein's guard.
Vatuvei passes Klein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vatuvei tries to pass to full mount but Klein defends it.
Vatuvei trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatuvei prevents Klein from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatuvei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatuvei passes to side control.
Klein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei working Klein over with strikes here.
Vatuvei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Klein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vatuvei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vatuvei scoring with strikes but Klein is staying in there.
Vatuvei stands up from mount. Strange move.
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!
Vatuvei shoots for a double leg takedown but Klein sprawls well. He's pushed Vatuvei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei stalks Klein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klein's face. Klein staggers backwards, shaken.
Klein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vatuvei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatuvei. Vatuvei gets slowly back to his feet.
Manu Vatuvei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klein wants to clinch.
Hans Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei shoots in and drives through. Klein sprawls well.
Manu Vatuvei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
Vatuvei shoots in for a double leg but Klein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vatuvei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Vatuvei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Klein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Kowalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Kowalewski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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211 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Kowalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Virtanen has hold of one of Kowalewski's legs. Kowalewski is fighting the takedown attempt but Virtanen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Virtanen gets to his feet. Kowalewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kowalewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowalewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virtanen controls the pace.
Virtanen gets to his feet - Kowalewski follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virtanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Virtanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Virtanen has hold of Kowalewski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kowalewski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Virtanen cranks the arm and Kowalewski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kowalewski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jussi Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rampage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rampage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rampage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rampage counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Rampage to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Rampage's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rampage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Phillips! Rampage lets Phillips back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Phil Phillips has been cut.
Phillips misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Phillips misses
and Rampage counters with a straight that turns Phillips's legs to rubber! Rampage pushes forward with more strikes and Phillips goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Rampage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Mordor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Vargas (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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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Mordor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrico Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas tries to clinch but Mordor moves away
and Mordor counters by clinching up.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Mordor's ribcage. Mordor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas presses Mordor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas closes the distance but Mordor moves to the side
and Mordor counters with a takedown into side control.
Mordor swings around for an armbar but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mordor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordor is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Mordor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mordor is keeping the position for now.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas stops Mordor from standing up.
Mordor is breathing heavily.
Vargas throws a strike but Mordor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mordor is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Mordor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Mordor blocks nicely.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Mordor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas landing with the ground and pound.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mordor's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mordor's head.
Vargas postures up in Mordor's guard and throws a big left but Mordor blocks it.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas distracts Mordor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas is working Mordor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vargas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas connects with a couple of short punches.
Vargas stands up over Mordor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas passes Mordor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vargas lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mordor taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Vargas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
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. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to Mordor's temple.
Mordor trying to control but Vargas postures up.
Vargas winds up and cracks Mordor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vargas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Enrico Vargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vargas winds up and cracks Mordor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Mordor's head.
Vargas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mordor's head.
Vargas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas winds up and cracks Mordor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mordor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordor taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Mordor's hands, connecting with Mordor's forehead.
Mordor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vargas is working away from the top position though.
Vargas winds up and cracks Mordor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mordor is rocked!
Vargas is nestled in close to Mordor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Mordor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vargas lands a nice short elbow.
Mordor seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas working over Mordor with some ground and pound. Mordor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mordor taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Mordor taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Mordor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Vargas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mordor defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Mordor's hands, connecting with Mordor's forehead.
Mordor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mordor taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Vargas.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mordor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vargas is nestled in close to Mordor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas lands with a punch from half guard.
Vargas uses his free foot to push down on Mordor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mordor.
Vargas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mordor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas landing strikes from the mount and Mordor is in trouble!
Vargas with a couple of short strikes.
Vargas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mordor working to try and regain half guard.
Vargas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mordor looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vargas moves in looking to clinch but Mordor pushes him off.
Mordor clinches up against the cage.
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vargas wants to clinch but Mordor slips to the side
and Mordor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vargas trying to hold on to Mordor's head to control him but Mordor postures up.
Mordor is working for a kimura but Vargas is defending it quite comfortably.
Vargas manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas controls Mordor momentarily but Mordor frees himself.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mordor is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mordor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas!
Vargas is putting a hurting on Mordor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mordor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vargas lands an elbow.
Mordor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vargas connects with a decent elbow.
Vargas cracks Mordor with a big right hand but Mordor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mordor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Mordor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vargas lands some shots froms side control.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mordor struggling a bit here.
Mordor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mordor to see if he's OK.
Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mordor to see if he's OK.
Mordor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas lands a strong strike to the head of Mordor. That's dazed him! Vargas looking to finish here. Mordor is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vargas lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Vargas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khadaffy Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janjalani comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Bell. Taikina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cookie song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tero Taikina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khadaffy Janjalani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjalani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Janjalani lands a jab to Taikina's midsection.
Janjalani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Janjalani digs a good hook to Taikina's body.
Taikina looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Janjalani finds it's target.
Janjalani throws a head kick but Taikina moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Janjalani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taikina wants to clinch
and Janjalani counters with an outside leg kick.
Khadaffy Janjalani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Janjalani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taikina backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tero Taikina has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Janjalani.
Janjalani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjalani counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a crisp one two that drops Taikina! Janjalani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Taikina to his feet! Taikina is in big trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Janjalani lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taikina has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janjalani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffy Janjalani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tero Taikina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Janjalani lands an overhand right.
Janjalani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjalani counters with a body kick.
Janjalani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina moves out of range of the body kick.
Taikina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Janjalani is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taikina tries to clinch up
and Janjalani counters with a nice body kick.
Taikina is breathing heavily.
Taikina wants to clinch
and Janjalani counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Janjalani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janjalani looks to score with a jab to the body but Taikina is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taikina wants to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taikina is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taikina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Janjalani counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taikina tries to clinch
and Janjalani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffy Janjalani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tero Taikina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Janjalani lands with a kick to the temple. Taikina shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taikina tries to clinch
and Janjalani makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taikina really felt that one!
Khadaffy Janjalani is winning the standup battle so far.
Janjalani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjalani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani connects with a looping right hand.
Janjalani misses with a body kick.
Janjalani lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani throws a head kick that misses.
Janjalani lands a jab to Taikina's midsection.
Janjalani throws a head kick that Taikina semi-blocks.
Janjalani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taikina moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina wants to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Janjalani.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janjalani. Taikina does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Janjalani misses the shot to the body.
Janjalani with a nice cross.
Janjalani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Janjalani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffy Janjalani clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tero Taikina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Janjalani just misses with a punch to the body.
Janjalani throws a wild body kick that Taikina sees coming a mile off.
Janjalani throws a head kick but Taikina moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taikina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani connects with a leg kick. Taikina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taikina fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Janjalani misses with a double jab.
Taikina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Janjalani counters with a big head kick but Taikina shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina tries to clinch up
letting Janjalani counter with a right hand.
Janjalani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taikina can do to turn this around?
Taikina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjalani counters with a body kick that stops Taikina in his tracks momentarily.
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.
Janjalani lands a nice hook to Taikina's body. Taikina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjalani lands a nice hook to Taikina's body. Taikina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffy Janjalani had his way with Tero Taikina in that round.
The cut man is working on Tero Taikina'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Janjalani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taikina's sensitive parts.
Taikina walks into a left hand.
Janjalani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janjalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taikina is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Janjalani counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Janjalani counters with a left to the body.
Janjalani misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Janjalani, as that shot connected.
Janjalani looks to score with a jab to the body but Taikina is just out of range.
Taikina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina tries to clinch but Janjalani moves away
and Janjalani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janjalani connects with a crisp jab.
Tero Taikina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Janjalani both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khadaffy Janjalani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janjalani has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:41
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadaffy Janjalani!
Khadaffy Janjalani is the new welterweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tolonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hurt me. Tauno Tolonen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
Granite 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Tauno Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Tolonen.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Tolonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Tolonen.
A shot to the liver by Tolonen. Beautiful body shot.
Couture looks gassed!
Tolonen drops Couture with a beautiful combination! Couture stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tolonen is looking for the KO!
Couture is rocked!
Couture ducks into an uppercut from Tolonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauno Tolonen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Wade!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raction defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Raction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade slips a jab from Raction.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Raction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Karim Wade has been cut.
Wade tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raction throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Wade doesn't manage to clinch there - Raction circles away.
Wade clinches up with Raction and pushes him back against the cage.
Wade tries to work over Raction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raction wants to break free but Wade has control.
A frustrated look appears on Raction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raction is looking to break free of the clinch but Wade has double underhooks.
Raction can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Raction is trying to break the clinch but Wade is controlling him.
Raction is trying to break the clinch but Wade has him pressed against the cage.
Raction is trying to break the clinch but Wade is controlling him.
Wade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raction.
Raction wants to get back to striking at distance but Wade won't allow it.
Raction breaks from the clinch.
Karim Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Raction.
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raction connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wade tries to clinch but Raction moves away
and Raction counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wade lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Raction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Raction. Beautiful body shot.
Wade misses with a right hand
and Raction counters with a nice right hand that sends Wade toppling to the canvas! Wade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raction finish him?!
Wade is rocked!
Wade misses with an uppercut
and Raction counters with a big left hand that crumples Wade! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hug Raction!
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