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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cthulhu Fhtagn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludwig Borga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cthulhu Fhtagn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fhtagn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borga, pushing him back against the cage.
Fhtagn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Borga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fhtagn stands up over Borga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borga is trying to control the position but Fhtagn postures up.
Borga wants to stand but Fhtagn is controlling the position.
Fhtagn lands a couple of digs.
Fhtagn scoring with some ground and pound.
Fhtagn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fhtagn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fhtagn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fhtagn won't allow Borga to sweep him here.
Borga trying to control the position.
Borga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fhtagn is one step ahead there.
Fhtagn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borga's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fhtagn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fhtagn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Borga to see if he's OK.
Fhtagn is looking to take a break and control but Borga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borga tries to buck Fhtagn off but Fhtagn is having none of it.
Fhtagn just content to control the position.
Fhtagn lands a nice forearm strike.
Fhtagn working the ground and pound from side control.
Fhtagn grinds an elbow into Borga's temple.
Fhtagn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fhtagn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Borga is breathing heavily.
Fhtagn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borga is rocked!
Borga could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borga looking for a sweep but Fhtagn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borga is looking to get to half guard.
Fhtagn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fhtagn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Borga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fhtagn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fhtagn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borga is looking to improve his position but Fhtagn isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for Fhtagn! That's really hurt Borga and he's turned his back - Fhtagn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fhtagn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cthulhu Fhtagn!
After winning the bout, Cthulhu Fhtagn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Coggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakinek Jakinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coggins comes into the arena with Welcome Home blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jakinek Jakinek enters the cage!
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Coggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakinek Jakinek!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakinek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coggins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jakinek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coggins tries to bum rush Jakinek with a series of wild strikes but Jakinek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakinek circles away quickly and effectively.
Coggins has closed the distance and engaged Jakinek in a clinch.
Coggins decides to pull guard.
Jakinek wants to stand but Coggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jakinek is posturing up here but Coggins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jakinek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jakinek has to tap! Slick submission there by Coggins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Coggins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Akankakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akankakka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steven Seagal - My God. 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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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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, Manolo Akankakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akankakka has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pain.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Akankakka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pain working for a triangle but Akankakka defends it easily.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akankakka defends it easily.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akankakka is one step ahead there.
Akankakka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akankakka has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akankakka is defending well. Pain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akankakka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Pain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Denver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paksu Niska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paksu Niska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Denver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paksu Niska!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denver takes the fight into the clinch.
Denver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denver tightens his grip and picks Niska up, before dumping him to the ground. Niska manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver wants to stand but Niska has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Niska has his feet on Denver's thighs here. He's pushed Denver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Denver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paksu Niska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhan Meremaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Slither by Velvet Revolver . Brian Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhan Meremaa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meremaa thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Meremaa misses with a looping right.
Meremaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones jabs Meremaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a combination. Meremaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones cracks Meremaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Meremaa.
Meremaa misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones catches Meremaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meremaa.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meremaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meremaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Meremaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meremaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Meremaa.
Jab from Jones.
Meremaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meremaa lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meremaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Meremaa seems unphased.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Meremaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meremaa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Meremaa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws the left hand but Meremaa avoids the punch easily.
Meremaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meremaa.
Meremaa thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meremaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Meremaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meremaa looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Meremaa drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meremaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Meremaa is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is looking to stand up but Meremaa isn't so interested in that idea.
Meremaa looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meremaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Meremaa, not yet.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meremaa has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Meremaa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meremaa trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brian Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones throws a series of punches but Meremaa moves out of range.
Meremaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meremaa is defended easily by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Meremaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Meremaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meremaa.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lunges at Meremaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meremaa's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meremaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meremaa is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones leaves Meremaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhan Meremaa.
Meremaa misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the body from Meremaa misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meremaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses the jab.
Meremaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meremaa takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Meremaa staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meremaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Meremaa is out of range.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meremaa back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meremaa is rocked!
Meremaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Meremaa takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Blackadder (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edmund Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schmidt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackadder.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackadder misses with a takedown
and Schmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
David Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Blackadder.
Blackadder closes the distance and clinches up with Schmidt, looking for a takedown. Blackadder pushes Schmidt against the cage but Schmidt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blackadder shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmidt tries to sprawl out of it but Blackadder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmidt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackadder scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Schmidt does no damage.
Blackadder moves forwards but Schmidt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackadder. Blackadder gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmidt connects with the punch.
Blackadder has his takedown stuffed
and Schmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackadders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schmidt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Schmidt. That snapped Blackadder's head back.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Blackadder's body.
Schmidt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackadder on the side of the head.
Schmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Schmidt. No joy for Blackadder on that attempt.
Blackadder has a takedown stuffed.
Schmidt clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackadder gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Blackadder wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmidt effectively controlling the action here.
Blackadder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schmidt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Blackadder.
Blackadder is working for takedown but Schmidt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blackadder's face.
Blackadder misses with the head strike.
Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Blackadder tries to pull guard but Schmidt won't allow it.
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blackadder's face.
Blackadder is rocked!
Schmidt lands a damaging elbow.
Blackadder is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidt.
Blackadder takes an elbow to the temple.
Schmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blackadder is working for takedown but Schmidt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blackadder looks gassed!
Schmidt working the clinch nicely. Blackadder is working for position but Schmidt cracks him with a big knee to the head! Blackadder crumples up against the cage and Schmidt lands two more shots before the ref can save Blackadder! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). David Schmidt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ion Golban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Ion Golban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justina Vanovcan's chin.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ion Golban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanovcan.
Vanovcan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanovcan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanovcan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golban walks away with a smile on his face. Vanovcan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Golban swings widly with a right hand
and Vanovcan counters with a nice leg kick.
Vanovcan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golban.
Golban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golban misses with an uppercut
and Vanovcan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vanovcan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golban sprawls well. Golban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanovcan gets slowly back to his feet.
Golban misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanovcan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Golban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Golban tries to get out of the position.
Vanovcan stopping the sweep attempt from Golban.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Golban keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanovcan controls the pace.
Vanovcan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vanovcan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanovcan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vanovcan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Golban screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vanovcan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justina Vanovcan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun comes into the arena with Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne blaring out of the sound system. Peterson has chosen Remember the Name by Fort Minor as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
Peterson tries to control but Calhoun manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is riding his opponent, not letting Peterson buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun keeps control of the position as Peterson tries to break free.
Calhoun is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Peterson tries to escape but Calhoun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Calhoun's guard. Nice work there by Peterson.
Peterson throws a strike but Calhoun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calhoun wants to stand but Peterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Calhoun gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson shoots in but Calhoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Calhoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Calhoun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Calhoun.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calhoun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peterson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peterson is rocked!
A left and a right from Calhoun both land. Nice combination.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Calhoun finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun lands a huge takedown. Peterson is out but the ref is slow to react and Calhoun lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Peterson lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Calhoun!
Slim Calhoun retains his bantamweight title!
Slim Calhoun made sure to mention his sponsor, Beast Body in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin's entrance music is lions sleeps tonight. A fine choice. Patterson has chosen Tech N9ne - Like Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Benjamin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Patterson is keeping busy.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judah Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Patterson.
Benjamin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benjamin after a bit of a struggle.
Patterson looks gassed!
Benjamin leaning against his opponent.
Benjamin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin stalls.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
It looks like Lee Patterson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benjamin leaning against his opponent.
Benjamin presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benjamin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benjamin controlling the action here for a moment.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Benjamin is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Benjamin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Benjamin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Good body shot from Benjamin.
Benjamin slows down the pace here.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Benjamin.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin is working Patterson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin slows down the pace here.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Benjamin presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benjamin pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
Benjamin stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Benjamin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed against the cage.
Benjamin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Patterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Benjamin looks to clinch
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
Benjamin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Benjamin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patterson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Benjamin cracks Patterson with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Benjamin.
A right handed body shot lands from Benjamin.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Benjamin works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benjamin lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Benjamin.
Judah Benjamin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Benjamin is working Patterson over against the cage.
Benjamin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benjamin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Benjamin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Benjamin gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin stalling the fight.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Benjamin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Benjamin slows down the pace here.
Benjamin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin cracks Patterson with a nice body shot.
Benjamin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Benjamin stalling.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Benjamin avoiding damage.
Benjamin is working Patterson over against the cage.
Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike.
Benjamin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benjamin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin stalling.
Patterson is trying to break free.
Benjamin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
Benjamin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benjamin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Patterson letting Benjamin take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Benjamin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Benjamin as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed against the cage.
Benjamin pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Patterson's cut.
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!
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Benjamin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson shoots in but Benjamin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin counters with a crisp one two that drops Patterson! Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Patterson to his feet! Patterson is in big trouble!
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!
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Patterson shoots in.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Benjamin moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Judah Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Patterson.
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Benjamin. Benjamin maintains the clinch.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
The referee calls for Benjamin to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Benjamin is stalling here.
Benjamin gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benjamin controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Benjamin on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Benjamin.
Judah Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to force a seperation but Benjamin has the dominant position.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike.
Benjamin lands an uppercut.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benjamin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Benjamin on the inside.
Benjamin works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin has Patterson pressed against the cage.
Patterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benjamin is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin effectively controlling the action here.
Lee Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Benjamin!
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