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HERO 4: Koskinen vs Markkanen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorilla Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon comes to the cage accompanied by Mangled Up Mess by Morbid Angel. Ramone has chosen Loco Chico by Ill Nino as his entrance music. Razor Ramone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorilla Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon moves out of range as Ramone throws a body kick.
Monsoon misses with the combination.
Ramone throws a hook but Monsoon avoids it easily.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramone.
Ramone scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Monsoon misses its intended target.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Ramone misses with a wild combination.
Ramone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramone works over Monsoon's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Ramone.
Monsoon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monsoon tests Ramone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monsoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Ramone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon slips under a jab.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramone slips under a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramone's head backwards.
Monsoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramone manages to avoid it.
Ramone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monsoon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramone.
Ramone moves out of range as Monsoon strikes.
Ramone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monsoon throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.
Ramone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ramone misses its intended target.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monsoon at a distance.
Monsoon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramone's head.
Monsoon swings for the body but Ramone moves out of range.
Ramone slips under a jab from Monsoon.
Ramone is looking to score with low kicks.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramone moves away from the strike by Monsoon.
Monsoon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramone slips a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.
Gorilla Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
Ramone tries to land a front kick but Monsoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramone tries a head kick but it misses.
Monsoon looks to land a right hand but Ramone moved out of range.
Monsoon misses with a body shot.
Monsoon throws the left hand but Ramone avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monsoon misses the shot to the body.
Monsoon lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monsoon throws the left hand but Ramone avoids the punch easily.
Monsoon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramone back to the cage. Monsoon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut.
Monsoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsoon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramone.
Ramone throws a right and a left that Monsoon avoids nicely.
Monsoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramone is just out of range.
Monsoon connects with a body shot that sends Ramone's belly button to the back.
Ramone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon misses with a straight right.
Ramone moves out of range as Monsoon strikes.
Monsoon throws a shot from downtown. Ramone moves away and avoids it.
Ramone lands a head kick!
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
Monsoon looks to land a combination but Ramone avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon throws a hook but Ramone blocks it.
Monsoon throws a hook but Ramone avoids it easily.
Ramone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramone 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.
Jab from Ramone.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Ramone.
Razor Ramone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monsoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monsoon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monsoon misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monsoon. Ramone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon throws a lazy right hand but Ramone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Ramone throws the kick towards the body but Monsoon avoids it.
Monsoon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monsoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monsoon missing with a left hand there. Ramone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramone slips under a jab from Monsoon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramone.
Monsoon throws a body punch but Ramone moves out of range.
Ramone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monsoon avoids the head kick by Ramone.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monsoon.
Ramone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monsoon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramone's head.
Ramone throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramone.
Monsoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramone walks into a left hand.
Monsoon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramone.
Ramone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a series of punches but Ramone avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon throws out a loose jab but Ramone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ramone misses.
Monsoon scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramone should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Monsoon.
Ramone thuds his right hand into Monsoon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramone throws a hook to the side of Monsoon's head but Monsoon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramone misses with a head kick.
Ramone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monsoon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramone circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramone was well out of range. Poor timing from Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Monsoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramone is just out of range.
Ramone misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a right hand that misses
and Ramone counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramone lands a jab to the head.
Monsoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut.
Monsoon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monsoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramone.
Ramone works over Monsoon's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramone missing with a left hand there. Monsoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monsoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramone connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monsoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramone with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone motions for Monsoon to come forward. Ramone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monsoon misses with a looping right.
Ramone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Ramone slips a straight right by Monsoon.
Ramone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramone slips under a jab.
Monsoon misses with a looping right.
Monsoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramone throws a wild body kick that Monsoon sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramone avoids the body shot from Monsoon.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monsoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ramone scores with a three punch combo!
Monsoon blocks a head kick by Ramone.
Monsoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramone lands a high kick!
Monsoon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monsoon connects with the punch.
Monsoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramone.
Monsoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monsoon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monsoon moves away from the strike by Ramone.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monsoon checks a leg kick.
Monsoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramone moves away.
Monsoon misses with a hook. Ramone ducked under it nicely.
Ramone connects with the punch.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon misses the shot to the body.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Monsoon throws a shot to the body.
Ramone fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut.
Monsoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monsoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsoon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramone.
Monsoon misses with a hook
and Ramone counters with a nice uppercut.
Monsoon throws a jab when Ramone was well out of range.
Monsoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.
Ramone missing with a left hand there. Monsoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Ramone slips the punch.
Ramone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramone scores with a nice right hand.
Ramone misses with a head kick.
Monsoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramone connects with a leg kick. Monsoon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramone throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Ramone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Monsoon.
Ramone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ramone misses.
Ramone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramone misses with a head kick.
Ramone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Ramone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Monsoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramone slips a straight right by Monsoon.
Monsoon throws a right and a left that Ramone avoids nicely.
Ramone misses the jab.
A big right from Monsoon misses.
Monsoon misses with a looping right.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Monsoon.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monsoon punishes Ramone's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramone lands a nice hook to Monsoon's body. Monsoon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Ramone slips the punch.
Gorilla Monsoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throws a looping overhand right but Monsoon ducks down to avoid it.
Ramone throws a chopping leg kick but Monsoon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
A big left from Monsoon misses.
Ramone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramone. That's going to slow Monsoon down.
Jab by Ramone.
Ramone avoids the body shot from Monsoon.
Ramone moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsoon swings for the body but Ramone moves out of range.
Monsoon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramone throws a head kick that misses.
Ramone moves away from the strike by Monsoon.
Razor Ramone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monsoon misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramone!
A very excited looking Razor Ramone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rizvan Abdurashidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurashidov comes to the cage accompanied by Ali Dimaev. Yumma has chosen Poison as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rizvan Abdurashidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurashidov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yumma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Abdurashidov blocks a head kick by Yumma.
Nice sprawl there from Yumma as Abdurashidov shoots in.
Abdurashidov tries to keep at a distance but Yumma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yumma throws an elbow that misses.
Yumma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdurashidov has Yumma up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdurashidov taking a breather.
Yumma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdurashidov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumma controls his hands.
Yumma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdurashidov up against the cage.
Yumma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurashidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurashidov letting Yumma take a breather here.
Yumma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abdurashidov decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abdurashidov has a closed guard, preventing Yumma from standing up.
Abdurashidov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abdurashidov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yumma's guard.
Yumma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdurashidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yumma wants to stand and escape but Abdurashidov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdurashidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdurashidov wants to control from the top but Yumma keeps moving.
Abdurashidov is really struggling to control Yumma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yumma wants to stand but Abdurashidov is controlling the position.
Abdurashidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yumma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdurashidov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yumma's head.
Yumma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdurashidov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yumma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yumma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Abdurashidov dives into side control.
Yumma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Abdurashidov lands a few punches from side control.
Abdurashidov working the ground and pound.
Yumma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdurashidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov is dominant here and he's now got Yumma's back!
Yumma is trying to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov has full control of the position and if anything, Yumma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Abdurashidov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumma wants to get back to his feet.
Abdurashidov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Yumma to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumma is trying to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov has full control of the position and if anything, Yumma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rizvan Abdurashidov will probably get the nod.
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.
Abdurashidov scores with a three punch combo!
Yumma stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdurashidov. Abdurashidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdurashidov tries to keep at a distance but Yumma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abdurashidov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yumma looking to throw knees to the head but Abdurashidov is blocking nicely.
Abdurashidov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdurashidov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yumma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yumma misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Yumma as Abdurashidov shoots in.
Abdurashidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yumma.
Yumma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdurashidov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizvan Abdurashidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Yumma misses.
Yumma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abdurashidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yumma but Yumma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumma clinches up with Abdurashidov and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yumma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the head but Abdurashidov blocks with his arms.
Abdurashidov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurashidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yumma manages to break the clinch.
Yumma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdurashidov avoids the head kick by Yumma.
Yumma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yumma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yumma wants it to stay on the feet.
Yumma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abdurashidov is able to avoid easily.
Abdurashidov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abdurashidov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yumma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdurashidov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yumma trying to remain calm as Abdurashidov controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumma can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurashidov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abdurashidov prevents Yumma from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Yumma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abdurashidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yumma instigates a clinch.
Yumma has Abdurashidov pressed against the cage.
Yumma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abdurashidov is trying to force a seperation but Yumma has the dominant position.
Yumma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teemu Yumma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdurashidov.
Abdurashidov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yumma.
Abdurashidov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yumma throws a leg kick but Abdurashidov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumma gets caught napping as Abdurashidov dives in and scores a takedown. Yumma manages to retain guard.
Abdurashidov looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Abdurashidov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurashidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Yumma is retaining full guard.
Yumma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdurashidov stands up over Yumma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yumma wants to stand up but Abdurashidov is controlling him.
Abdurashidov wants to control from the top but Yumma keeps moving.
Yumma wants to stand but Abdurashidov is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizvan Abdurashidov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yumma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdurashidov tries for a takedown but Yumma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yumma clinches up with Abdurashidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Yumma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teemu Yumma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yumma drives through and clinches with Abdurashidov against the cage.
Yumma breaks from the clinch.
Yumma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdurashidov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yumma stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdurashidov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yumma smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizvan Abdurashidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yumma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdurashidov.
Yumma moves into range and clinches up with Abdurashidov.
Yumma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yumma landing knees to the body.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abdurashidov avoids it.
Yumma misses with a knee to the head.
Abdurashidov jumps guard but Yumma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yumma scores a nice knee to the body.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but Abdurashidov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yumma rushes Abdurashidov and presses him up against the cage.
Yumma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yumma throws a leg kick but Abdurashidov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdurashidov shoots in but Yumma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yumma closes the distance and pushes Abdurashidov back into the cage.
Yumma misses with an elbow strike.
Abdurashidov missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yumma manages to break the clinch.
Yumma darts in and clinches Abdurashidov up against the cage.
Yumma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Yumma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yumma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Yumma!
Teemu Yumma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hjernson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjernson has chosen Poirot theme as his entrance music. Wai Man Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Hjernson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hjernson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hjernson takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li thows a huge punch but Hjernson dodges it nicely.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hjernson wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Hjernson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjernson trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Li keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wai Man Li.
Hjernson throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Li throws a body punch but Hjernson moves out of range.
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hjernson quickly recovers to half guard.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hjernson looking for submissions off his back.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjernson on the ground.
Li trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wai Man Li wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hjernson was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Nice body punch from Li.
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!
Li looks to land a left hand but Hjernson moved out of range nicely.
Hjernson misses with a wild body shot.
Li gets a takedown into half guard.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li not doing much here.
Hjernson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wai Man Li.
Li throws a body punch but Hjernson moves out of range.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hjernson to score with a decent uppercut.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Hjernson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hjernson's head backwards.
It looks like Sven Hjernson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjernson looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li is looking to wear down Hjernson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjernson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sven Hjernson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjernson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hjernson looks gassed!
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hjernson in his tracks.
Hjernson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hjernson was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hjernson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Li has passed into half guard!
Li decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Hjernson'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.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Hjernson is just out of range.
A combination from Hjernson does no damage.
Hjernson thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Hjernson misses.
Hjernson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hjernson is looking to land body kicks.
Hjernson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjernson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sven Hjernson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjernson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li throws a body punch but Hjernson moves out of range.
Li swings for the body but Hjernson moves out of range.
Li takes a swing at Hjernson's ribcage but misses.
Li slips a straight right by Hjernson.
Hjernson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hjernson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjernson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Hjernson throws a head kick that misses.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hjernson.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjernson.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Hjernson is just out of range.
Hjernson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hjernson to the ground. Li is now in Hjernson's guard.
Hjernson is breathing heavily.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjernson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li stays in close to Hjernson's body and controls the position.
Wai Man Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hjernson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjernson throws a lazy uppercut
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hjernson sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjernson can do to turn this around?
Li slows the pace down in half guard.
Li gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Li takes a swing at Hjernson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Hjernson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hjernson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Li is controlling the pace.
Hjernson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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!
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. Li connects with a nice short shot to Hjernson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li stalling.
Hjernson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li wants to pass the guard but Hjernson is defending well.
Li controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wai Man Li.
Hjernson lands with a good body shot.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li drops Hjernson with a naaaaasty hook - Hjernson is in real trouble here! Li dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wai Man Li!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wai Man Li thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Ibramohoviz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dae Jung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Ibramohoviz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dae Jung Pak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibramohoviz lands with an overhand left.
Ibramohoviz looks to land a body kick but Pak moved away.
A combination from Pak does no damage.
Ibramohoviz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ibramohoviz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pak throws the left hand but Ibramohoviz avoids the punch easily.
Ibramohoviz tries to clinch up.
Ibramohoviz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pak moves into the clinch.
Ibramohoviz jumps guard but Pak stands there with Ibramohoviz around his waist. Ibramohoviz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ibramohoviz looking for a takedown.
Pak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pak slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ibramohoviz managing to block the knees to the body from Pak.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pak.
Pak breaks from the clinch.
Ibramohoviz shoots and misses
and Pak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Ibramohoviz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibramohoviz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pak avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Pak misses.
Ibramohoviz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibramohoviz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pak counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibramohoviz shoots and misses
and Pak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak moves into the clinch.
Pak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibramohoviz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibramohoviz somewhat.
Pak rushes Ibramohoviz and presses him up against the cage.
Ibramohoviz is trying to pull guard but Pak has him pressed against the cage.
Pak breaks the clinch.
Ibramohoviz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pak counters with a body kick.
Pak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibramohoviz's sensitive parts.
Pak misses with a two punch combination.
Ibramohoviz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibramohoviz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibramohoviz tries to close the distance and clinch but Pak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibramohoviz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibramohoviz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibramohoviz shoots and misses
and Pak counters with a good, hard body kick but Ibramohoviz shrugs it off.
Ibramohoviz is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Ibramohoviz.
Pak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibramohoviz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibramohoviz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibramohoviz wants to clinch up but Pak keeps it at a distance.
Ibramohoviz scores with a three punch combo!
Pak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibramohoviz counters with a left and a right that stings Pak.
Ibramohoviz has his takedown stuffed
and Pak counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibramohoviz tries to clinch up
and Pak counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak looks to throw the jab but Ibramohoviz is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Jung Pak dominated that round.
That's time! Ibramohoviz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ibramohoviz moves to clinch but Pak breaks away
and Pak counters with a head kick.
A head kick by Ibramohoviz misses
and Pak counters by moving into the clinch.
Ibramohoviz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibramohoviz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibramohoviz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pak smiles and moves away.
Ibramohoviz lunges at Pak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pak's hand.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Ibramohoviz moved out of range nicely.
Ibramohoviz wants to clinch up but Pak keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibramohoviz fails with the takedown
and Pak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Ibramohoviz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibramohoviz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pak.
Pak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pak is stalling here.
Pak is leaning against Ibramohoviz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibramohoviz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pak counters by clinching up.
Ibramohoviz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibramohoviz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Ibramohoviz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ibramohoviz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibramohoviz is trying to pull guard but Pak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibramohoviz tries to clinch there but Pak circles away.
Ibramohoviz tries to keep at a distance but Pak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibramohoviz looking for a takedown.
Pak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pak manages to break the clinch.
Pak misses with a hook.
Pak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibramohoviz.
Pak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pak wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibramohoviz defending well as Pak loads up on a big left hand.
Ibramohoviz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ibramohoviz.
Ibramohoviz misses with a takedown
and Pak moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pak breaks from the clinch.
Pak moves into the clinch successfully.
Pak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pak breaks the clinch.
Pak throws a looping overhand right but Ibramohoviz ducks down to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ibramohoviz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ibramohoviz feints a jab promting Pak to slip. Ibramohoviz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibramohoviz has his takedown stuffed
and Pak counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak throws a shot from downtown. Ibramohoviz moves away and avoids it.
Pak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibramohoviz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pak moves forwards but Ibramohoviz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibramohoviz tries for a takedown but Pak circles away easily
and Pak counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibramohoviz throws a hook but Pak blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibramohoviz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pak counters with a good, hard body kick but Ibramohoviz shrugs it off.
Ibramohoviz shoots and misses
and Pak moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Jung Pak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pak moves into the clinch.
Pak lands a good knee to the midsection. Ibramohoviz won't want to take too many of those.
Ibramohoviz fails to pull guard.
Pak effectively controlling the action here.
Pak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pak effectively controlling the action here.
Ibramohoviz jumps guard but Pak stands there with Ibramohoviz around his waist. Ibramohoviz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibramohoviz avoids it.
Pak scores a nice knee to the body.
Pak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ibramohoviz is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibramohoviz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pak. Pak obviously looking to wear him down.
Pak misses with a double jab.
Pak throws a body punch but Ibramohoviz moves out of range.
Pak misses with an uppercut. Ibramohoviz saw that one coming.
Pak looks to land a right hand but Ibramohoviz moved out of range.
Pak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibramohoviz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pak throws the kick towards the body but Ibramohoviz avoids it.
Ibramohoviz misses with a head kick.
Ibramohoviz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibramohoviz throws a head kick that misses
and Pak counters with a head kick that drops Ibramohoviz to the mat! Ibramohoviz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ibramohoviz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pak digs a good hook to Ibramohoviz's body.
Oh Ibramohoviz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pak closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ibramohoviz! Pak dives in looking to finish! Ibramohoviz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dae Jung Pak!
Dae Jung Pak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jesus Built My Hotrod. Jaarko Hahlund will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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25
205 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hahlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hahlund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peltola counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hahlund!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Peltola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Peltola there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola throws some wild stikes that Hahlund manages to avoid easily.
Peltola breaks from Hahlund's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hahlund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peltola throwing strikes here but Hahlund is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peltola punishing his opponent with strikes.
Peltola working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hahlund looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Peltola! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Atte Peltola!
Atte Peltola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peltola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waidmanns heil. This should be a great matchup!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Key Chain!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chain has had enough of the clinch but Peltola keeps him there for the moment.
Peltola has clasped his hands together around Chain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peltola is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Peltola gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Peltola lets go of the hold and Chain can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertsi Peltola!
Mertsi Peltola made sure to mention his sponsor, Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis has chosen Pinball wizard as his entrance music. Anthony Griffin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sega Genesis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin is looking to clinch but Genesis is avoiding it.
Genesis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Genesis from controlling successfully.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Genesis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Genesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genesis on the ground.
Genesis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Genesis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Genesis is stalling in the full guard.
Genesis trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Genesis forces his way into half guard.
Genesis is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Genesis is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Griffin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genesis is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Genesis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Genesis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Genesis is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin wants to control but Genesis is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis works his way into side control.
Griffin is trying to control Genesis's posture but Genesis avoids it.
Genesis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genesis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Genesis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Griffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Genesis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Genesis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Griffin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Genesis yanks on the arm and Griffin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Genesis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sega Genesis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sega Genesis thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeyz Bozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Rostowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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142 lbs
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151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeyz Bozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozz cracks Rostowski with a good jab.
Bozz misses with a body shot.
Rostowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rostowski with a poor takedown
and Bozz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rostowski thinking.
Bozz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rostowski's hands.
Rostowski shoots and misses
and Bozz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Bozz.
Bozz scores with a jab to the body.
Rostowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bozz tries to avoid it but Rostowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bozz to the ground. Bozz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeyz Bozz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Bozz clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozz decides to pull guard.
Bozz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rostowski is controlling him.
Rostowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bozz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski tries to keep at a distance but Bozz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bozz.
Bozz stops a takedown attempt from Rostowski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bozz.
It looks like Andrzej Rostowski has been cut.
Rostowski looks gassed!
Bozz effectively controlling the action here.
Bozz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bozz prevents the takedown attempt.
Rostowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Bozz.
Bozz lands a right hand.
Bozz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bozz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rostowskis head.
Bozz slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bozz sizes up Rostowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bozz fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Bozz connects with a body shot.
Jeyz Bozz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Bozz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bozz.
Bozz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bozz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rostowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bozz lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bozz lands a head shot.
Bozz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bozz.
Bozz lands with a straight right. Rostowski didn't see that one coming.
Bozz connects with a leg kick. Rostowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jeyz Bozz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozz has managed to clinch.
Bozz lands a nice knee to the body.
Bozz breaks from the clinch.
Bozz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rostowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rostowski's calf.
Rostowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bozz.
Bozz darts in trying to clinch
and Rostowski counters with a single leg into guard. Bozz didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bozz has managed to clinch.
Bozz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bozz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rostowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bozz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rostowski on the ground.
Bozz wants to take a breather but Rostowski is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Jeyz Bozz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bozz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rostowski on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeyz Bozz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Rostowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bozz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rostowski tries for a takedown but Bozz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rostowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bozz.
Jeyz Bozz is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bozz jumps guard but Rostowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bozz tries to pull guard but Rostowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bozz lands with a right to the head.
Bozz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bozz.
Rostowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rostowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rostowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozz pulls guard.
Rostowski won't allow Bozz to get back to his feet.
Rostowski won't allow Bozz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bozz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Bozz in his guard.
Rostowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bozz stands up from Rostowski's guard - Bozz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bozz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bozz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Bozz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeyz Bozz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozz stalling against the cage.
Rostowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Bozz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bozz slows down the pace here.
Bozz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bozz.
Bozz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rostowski up against the cage.
Bozz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bozz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rostowski has Bozz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bozz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeyz Bozz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Rostowski.
Bozz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bozz stalling.
Bozz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bozz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rostowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bozz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rostowski's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bozz obliges.
Bozz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rostowski can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bozz.
Bozz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rostowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bozz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rostowski to the mat. Rostowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rostowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bozz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bozz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rostowski is looking for a triangle here but Bozz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bozz cracks Rostowski with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeyz Bozz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Rostowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bozz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rostowski.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bozz sprawls well. Bozz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rostowski gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rostowski is defended easily by Bozz.
Bozz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bozz works Rostowski's body with a nice hook.
Bozz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rostowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bozz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rostowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bozz moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bozz.
Bozz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rostowski backwards.
Bozz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bozz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rostowski's face.
Rostowski is rocked!
Bozz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rostowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bozz finish him?
Bozz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rostowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Bozz moves into the clinch successfully.
Bozz lands a damaging elbow.
Bozz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bozz breaks from the clinch.
Bozz lands a nice looking body shot.
Rostowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bozz.
Rostowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bozz counters with a crisp right that sends Rostowski to the canvas! Bozz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeyz Bozz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietari Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markkanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mell - Red Fraction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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19
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietari Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Markkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koskinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markkanen throws a body kick that misses.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Koskinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markkanen.
Pietari Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koskinen can pounce on him.
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!
Markkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markkanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koskinen throws a good cross that connects.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koskinen throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Koskinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Arto Markkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Markkanen tries to clinch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Markkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Koskinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a right hand.
Good work by Markkanen as he checks the leg kick.
Markkanen tries to work over Koskinen's front leg with a kick but Koskinen checks it.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Koskinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markkanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koskinen.
Markkanen is rocked!
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen sizes up Markkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Koskinen finish him?
Markkanen wants to clinch up but Koskinen keeps it at a distance.
Markkanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Koskinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
Markkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markkanen as he avoids it easily.
Markkanen clinches up with Koskinen and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Markkanen stalling the fight.
Koskinen is trying to break the clinch but Markkanen is controlling him.
Koskinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markkanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koskinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen looking to stall.
Markkanen misses with a knee to the head.
Koskinen trying to land knees to the body.
Koskinen breaks the clinch.
Markkanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koskinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koskinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markkanen looks gassed!
Markkanen slips under a jab from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a front kick aimed at Markkanen's knee but Markkanen avoids it well.
Markkanen moves in looking to clinch but Koskinen pushes him off.
Markkanen darts in and clinches Koskinen up against the cage.
Koskinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Markkanen won't allow it.
Koskinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koskinen has had enough of the clinch but Markkanen keeps him there for the moment.
Koskinen wants to break free but Markkanen has control.
Koskinen can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koskinen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietari Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koskinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markkanen's hands.
Markkanen thows a body kick. Koskinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
A clash of legs there as Markkanen blocks the low kick.
Koskinen swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koskinen can pounce on him.
A big left from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen avoids a kick to the body.
Koskinen misses with a low kick as Markkanen jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koskinen throws a head kick but Markkanen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietari Koskinen 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.
Koskinen lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Koskinen misses with a right hand
and Markkanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen thuds a left hand into Koskinen's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markkanen - that will leave a mark!
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskinen misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Koskinen.
Markkanen scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Koskinen misses its intended target.
Koskinen throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Koskinen misses with a body kick.
Markkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koskinen.
Arto Markkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Koskinen moves out of range easily.
Koskinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen is breathing heavily.
Koskinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Markkanen defending well as Koskinen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Koskinen avoids them all with ease.
Koskinen scores with a kick to the body.
Koskinen scores with a nice right hand.
Koskinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen is looking to slow Markkanen down with leg kicks.
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen slips a jab from Koskinen.
Markkanen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen wants to clinch.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but Koskinen moves his leg out of the way.
Markkanen fakes the leg kick and cracks Koskinen in the body.
Koskinen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Markkanen crumples to the floor! Koskinen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pietari Koskinen!
A relieved looking Pietari Koskinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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