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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaara Sunagakuure (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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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaara Sunagakuure!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunagakuure lands the left hand.
Sunagakuure lands with an overhand left.
Sunagakuure drives through and clinches with Aalto against the cage.
Sunagakuure works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Sunagakuure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunagakuure lands with a left to the head.
Sunagakuure lands with a right to the head.
Sunagakuure breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sunagakuure punishes Aalto's body with a nice straight punch.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Aalto throws a combination that misses
and Sunagakuure makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sunagakuure throws a series of punches but Aalto moves out of range.
Sunagakuure lands a lovely overhand right.
Sunagakuure lands a slapping body shot.
Sunagakuure moves into the clinch.
Sunagakuure lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunagakuure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunagakuure lands a right hand.
Sunagakuure pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aalto is rocked!
Sunagakuure drops Aalto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aalto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Aalto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunagakuure is working Aalto over against the cage.
Sunagakuure breaks from the clinch.
Hannu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunagakuure lands with a good body shot.
Aalto seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Sunagakuure cracks Aalto with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aalto tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sunagakuure pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aalto is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaara Sunagakuure!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Van Der Veer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Van Der Veer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Van Der Veer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Veer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Veer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Veer wants to get back to his feet.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Van Der Veer is defending well.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Veer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Veer defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Veer wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Veer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adams wants to take a breather but Van Der Veer is having none of it.
Adams 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.
Van Der Veer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adams is nestled in close to Van Der Veer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Veer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Van Der Veer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is keen to just control but Van Der Veer is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams moves nicely into side control.
Adams trying to control the action but Van Der Veer is working from the bottom.
Van Der Veer struggling a bit here.
Van Der Veer regains half guard.
Adams is thwarting Van Der Veer's attempts to control the position.
Adams is taking a breather. Van Der Veer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working for a kimura but Van Der Veer is defending it quite comfortably.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Van Der Veer defends it.
Van Der Veer controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams wants to advance to full mount but Van Der Veer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Adams is looking to stand up but Van Der Veer won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Veer keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Veer shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Der Veer lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Der Veer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Veer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Der Veer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Adams gets a clinch.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Van Der Veer.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Van Der Veer on that attempt.
Van Der Veer fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Veer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Veer shows good takedown defense.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Veer is breathing heavily.
Van Der Veer struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Der Veer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams wants to control from the top but Van Der Veer keeps moving.
Van Der Veer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams wants to control from the top but Van Der Veer keeps moving.
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Der Veer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Van Der Veer in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Adams working for a triangle but Van Der Veer defends it easily.
Adams controls Van Der Veer momentarily but Van Der Veer frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Der Veer on the ground.
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Der Veer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Van Der Veer in his guard.
Van Der Veer is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Veer has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Adams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Der Veer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Veer stuffs the takedown.
Van Der Veer dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Van Der Veer's head and hops out.
Adams swings for the body but Van Der Veer moves out of range.
Van Der Veer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Van Der Veer.
Van Der Veer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Van Der Veer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Der Veer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adams's guard now.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marcus Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Veer looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Van Der Veer from controlling successfully.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Der Veer passes into side control.
Van Der Veer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer has hold of Adams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Adams seems comfortable defending it but Van Der Veer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Adams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Adams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Van Der Veer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Van Der Veer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Master of Puppets. Frank Palmeri had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Palmeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alacrity Fitzhugh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzhugh tries to clinch up.
Palmeri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch but Palmeri moves out of range.
Fitzhugh is looking to clinch but Palmeri is avoiding it.
Palmeri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzhugh wants to sweep here but Palmeri controlling him for the moment.
Fitzhugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmeri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmeri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzhugh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmeri postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzhugh working for submissions but it's allowed Palmeri to get to half guard.
Fitzhugh wants to get back to full guard but Palmeri has mounted him!
Fitzhugh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fitzhugh working to try and regain half guard.
Fitzhugh regains half guard.
Fitzhugh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmeri pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Palmeri 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.
Fitzhugh tries to kick Palmeri off but Palmeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palmeri controlling the pace.
Fitzhugh tries to kick Palmeri off in order to stand up. Palmeri Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palmeri off and has taken his back!
Palmeri fending off the submission attempt from Fitzhugh.
Fitzhugh working for the choke.
Palmeri is breathing heavily.
Fitzhugh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fitzhugh has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Palmeri! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fitzhugh gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alacrity Fitzhugh! Alacrity Fitzhugh retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Chankin (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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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Chankin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliva scores with a head kick.
It looks like Andre Chankin has been cut.
Chankin tries to clinch up
and Oliva counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Chankin is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samir Oliva!
Samir Oliva retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Samir Oliva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shukri Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakala's entrance music is Eminem: Just Lose It. A fine choice. Shukri Hakala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Garrison's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shukri Hakala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hakala in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Garrison is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shukri Hakala!
Shukri Hakala retains his super heavyweight title!
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