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MMA HELSINKI 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda has chosen Fett's Vette as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Bolda circles away easily
letting Bolda counter with a right hand.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Bolda circles away.
Bolda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolda throws a hook to the side of Bandit's head but Bandit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Bolda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandit tries to throw a body punch but Bolda avoids it by throwing Bandit back against the cage.
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bolda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolda counters by clinching up.
Bolda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Bandit wants a takedown.
Bolda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Bolda stalling in the clinch.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolda is pushing Bandit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolda stops a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bolda lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Bolda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolda prevents it.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Bolda has Bandit pressed against the cage.
Bolda scores with a shot to the side of Bandit's head.
Bandit tries to pull guard but Bolda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bandit has Bolda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bolda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolda lands a right hand.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but Bolda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolda stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolda.
Bandit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolda after a bit of a struggle.
Bolda is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolda down to the mat. Bolda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bolda misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandit.
Josh Bolda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolda looks to land a left hand but Bandit moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bolda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolda has managed to clinch.
Bolda throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandit.
Josh Bolda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Bolda manages to get underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right from Bolda.
Bolda just leaning against Bandit, taking a breather.
Bandit has Bolda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolda to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Bolda.
Bandit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolda.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Bolda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries to keep at a distance but Bolda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bandit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolda backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit goes for a takedown attempt but Bolda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolda takes the fight into the clinch.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolda prevents it.
Bandit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolda stalls.
Bandit takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda stalling the fight.
Bolda misses with the head strike.
Bolda is struggling to control the position.
Bolda managing to block the knees to the body from Bandit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolda is pressed up against the cage. Bandit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolda down to the mat. Bolda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Bolda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolda counters with a nice right hand that sends Bandit toppling to the canvas! Bandit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bolda finish him?!
Bandit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolda clinches up with Bandit and pushes him back against the cage.
Bandit goes for a takedown attempt but Bolda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bolda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bandit with a hook.
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bandit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bandit. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bandit is working for takedown but Bolda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Bolda.
Bolda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda lands a right hand.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Bolda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolda drops Bandit onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bandit is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolda is defending well.
Bolda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolda throws a big uppercut that drops Bandit! More strikes from Bolda and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bandit lies dazed against the cage as Bolda celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Bolda!
Josh Bolda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Vesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasvo comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig Mother. Kivi Kasvo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimo Vesa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvo misses with a hook.
Kasvo throws a body punch but Vesa moves out of range.
Kasvo stuffs the takedown attempt from Vesa. Vesa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesa manages to avoid it.
Kivi Kasvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasvo is just out of range.
Vesa shoots in for a double leg but Kasvo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Kasvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesa misses with a left hand
and Kasvo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vesa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasvo as he avoids it easily.
Kivi Kasvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Vesa.
Vesa fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasvo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasvo scores with a hook to the body. Vesa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasvo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasvo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesa.
Vesa shoots in for a takedown but Kasvo shows good takedown defense.
Kasvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vesa shoots in and drives through. Kasvo sprawls well.
Kasvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vesa has time to react.
A good leg kick by Kasvo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vesa drives through and clinches with Kasvo against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasvo prevents it.
Kasvo has a couple of punches blocked by Vesa.
A short right from Kasvo on the inside.
Kasvo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasvo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vesa is pressed up against the cage. Kasvo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vesa down to the mat. Vesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kasvo connects with a right hand. Vesa shakes it off.
Kasvo throws a jab when Vesa was well out of range.
Vesa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kasvo misses.
Vesa moves out of range as Kasvo strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasvo throws a right hand that Vesa ducks under and follows up with a left that Vesa also avoids with ease.
Vesa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasvo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kivi Kasvo 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.
Sloppy strikes from Vesa. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Kasvo misses.
Kasvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vesa swings for the body but Kasvo moves out of range.
Kasvo misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Kivi Kasvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasvo.
Kasvo throws a hook to the side of Vesa's head but Vesa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesa shoots in for a takedown but Kasvo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa gets a clinch.
Vesa tries to pull guard but Kasvo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kasvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasvo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasvo.
Kasvo misses with a punch to the body.
Kasvo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasvo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kasvo obliges.
Vesa is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasvo lands a shoulder strike.
Vesa is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasvo.
Vesa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasvo finish him?
Vesa blocks an uppercut.
Kasvo lands a shot to the body.
Vesa seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vesa to his knees! Kasvo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kivi Kasvo!
Kivi Kasvo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kivi Kasvo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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225 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries for a takedown but Dyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dyer with a jab.
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyer manages to avoid it.
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Dyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dyer lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dyer works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Dyer throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dyer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyer throws a pinpoint strike between Miller's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Miller crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dyer scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Dyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Star has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommi Neponen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Star tries to bum rush Neponen with a series of wild strikes but Neponen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Star stuns Neponen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neponen throws a right hand that misses
and Star counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Star.
Star throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neponen tries to break the clinch but Star is controlling the position.
Neponen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Neponen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Star stalling.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neponen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star cracks Neponen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Star moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Neponen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Star with a jab.
Neponen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Star swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neponen counters with a head kick. That will keep Star thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neponen dives in and scores a takedown into Star's guard.
Star is looking to stand up but Neponen isn't so interested in that idea.
Neponen throws a big elbow that misses.
Neponen throws a strike but Star rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Star stopping the sweep attempt from Neponen.
Neponen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neponen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Neponen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neponen trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Star controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Star has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Slim Star.
Neponen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Star counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Star.
Star throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neponens head.
A frustrated look appears on Neponen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neponen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neponen trying to stall but Star improves his position.
Neponen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Star breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Star.
Neponen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Star moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neponen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Star.
A head kick misses from Neponen.
Neponen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neponen moves forwards but Star connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neponen lands a nice looking body kick.
Neponen clobbers Star with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Star throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Star misses.
Star throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neponen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Star connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neponen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Star.
A head kick by Neponen misses
and Star counters with a left to the body.
Neponen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neponen misses with a combination
and Star counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neponen misses with a leg kick
and Star counters with a stiff right hand.
Neponen connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Star 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.
Neponen moves into the clinch.
Neponen working hard to break the clinch.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star tries to clinch but Neponen is having none of it.
Tommi Neponen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neponen throws a head kick that misses.
Slim Star seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neponen just misses with a punch to the body.
Neponen throws a series of punches but Star moves out of range.
Neponen scores with a jab to the head.
Neponen throws a series of punches but Star avoids them all with ease.
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neponen.
Neponen is looking to score with low kicks.
Star lands a left and a right that send Neponen crashing to the mat, dazed. Star thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Neponen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star throws a right and a left that Neponen avoids nicely.
Oh Neponen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neponen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tommi Neponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star blocks a head kick by Neponen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neponen throws a wild body kick that Star sees coming a mile off.
Neponen walks straight into a right hand from Star - that's dropped him! Star jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Neponen from any more punishment! Neponen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slim Star!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The People That We Love. This should be a great matchup!
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26
144 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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20
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leopold Olic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jussi.
Olic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olic misses with a double jab.
Olic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Olic.
Nice shot by Jussi.
Jussi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olic finds it's way round the side to connect with Jussi's head.
Jussi throws an overhand right that lands on Olic's shoulder, as Olic tries to avoid the shot.
Olic throws a hook but Jussi avoids it easily.
Olic throws a head kick but Jussi moves out of range.
Olic misses with a few strikes there.
Olic lands a lovely overhand right.
Jussi wants to clinch up but Olic keeps it at a distance.
Jussi misses with a straight right.
Olic tries to bum rush Jussi with a series of wild strikes but Jussi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olic looks to land a combination but Jussi avoids it well.
Olic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jussi misses with a hook.
Jussi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi dodges the punch combination from Olic.
Olic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jussi fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Jussi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jussi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jussi defending well as Olic loads up on a big left hand.
Leopold Olic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jussi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Olic as Jussi shoots in.
A combination from Olic does no damage.
Jussi misses with a straight left.
Jussi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jussi working the ground and pound but Olic is defending the strikes.
Jussi looks up at the clock and then as Olic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jussi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jussi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jussi in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olic is looking to reverse the position.
Jussi is chipping away with strikes.
Jussi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olic, who protects the arm well.
Jussi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olic some visible discomfort.
Jussi working the ground and pound from side control.
Jussi scoring with punches and elbows.
Jussi scoring with punches and elbows.
Jussi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jussi cracks Olic with a big elbow.
Olic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olic tries to bench press Jussi off him but Jussi keeps the position.
Jussi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olic to see if he's OK.
Olic is rocked!
Jussi working the head with strikes.
Olic is still in real trouble! Can Jussi finish him?
Jussi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jussi cracks Olic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jussi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Olic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jussi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spede Jussi!
Spede Jussi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snihc Swyzcnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku's entrance music is Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
190 lbs
12 - 17 - 1 |
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22
197 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snihc Swyzcnski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku shoots for a double leg takedown but Swyzcnski sprawls well. He's pushed Rausku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swyzcnski leaves Rausku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rausku keeps the fight on the outside.
Rausku throws a combination. Swyzcnski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch up but Rausku circles away and keeps his distance.
Swyzcnski shoots for a double leg takedown but Rausku sprawls well. He's pushed Swyzcnski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rausku shoots in and drives through. Swyzcnski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rausku throws a right and a left that Swyzcnski avoids nicely.
Swyzcnski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swyzcnski stalls.
Rausku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swyzcnski walks away with a smile on his face. Rausku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Swyzcnski. No joy for Rausku on that attempt.
Swyzcnski tries to clinch but Rausku is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swyzcnski looks to clinch
and Rausku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rausku.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Swyzcnski has his foot on Rausku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rausku works his way back into a safe position though.
Swyzcnski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rausku is one step ahead there.
Rausku wants to control from the top but Swyzcnski keeps moving.
Swyzcnski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rausku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rausku postures up.
Rausku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rausku tries for a kimura but Swyzcnski is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rausku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swyzcnski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swyzcnski is holding Rausku down, trying to stall.
Swyzcnski is looking to reverse the position.
Rausku has an Americana. Swyzcnski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rausku is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rausku hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arvi Rausku!
Arvi Rausku opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
130 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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30
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspenia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dakka.
A low kick from Aspenia is predictable there
and Dakka counters with a right hand to the body.
Aspenia throws a leg kick but Dakka checks it.
Dakka's corner calls for a 1-2. Dakka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aspenia throws a combination that misses
and Dakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dakka lands with an uppercut that bounces Aspenia off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Aspenia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspenia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspenia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dakka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aspenia's knee momentarily.
Aspenia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Dakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dakka thumps Aspenia with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dakka tenderised Aspenia's leg. Aspenia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dakka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspenia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aspenia throws a sloppy body shot
and Dakka counters with a series of strikes. Aspenia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aspenia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dakka swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspenia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dakka.
Aspenia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dakka counters with an outside leg kick.
Dakka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka tries to bum rush Aspenia with a series of wild strikes but Aspenia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia tries to clinch up but Dakka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dakka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aspenia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dakka swinging wildly here.
Aspenia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dakka.
Dakka scores with a sloppy right hand. Aspenia should have avoided that one.
Dakka with a nice cross.
Dakka throws a leg kick which misses Aspenia's front leg but catches the back leg as Aspenia tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Dakka.
The crowd cheers as Dakka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aspenia doesn't seem phased though.
Dakka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aspenia's sensitive parts.
Dakka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dakka.
Aspenia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dakka connects with a right that clearly hurt Aspenia. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Dakka proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Aspenia collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazz Dakka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysiek Jawor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger comes into the arena with WILD BOYS blaring out of the sound system. Jawor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Analogs - Miejskie Opowieści. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
172 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Jawor!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawor wants to clinch up but Hollinger keeps it at a distance.
Jawor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jawor cracks Hollinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jawor throws a hook but Hollinger blocks it.
Krzysiek Jawor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jawor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollinger slips under a jab from Jawor.
Jawor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollinger thuds a left hand into Jawor's body.
Hollinger slips under a jab from Jawor.
Jawor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jawor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hollinger scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hollinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Jawor.
Hollinger cracks Jawor with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jawor tries to clinch up.
Jawor misses with a head kick.
Hollinger throws a shot to the body.
Jawor tries to clinch
and Hollinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jawor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollinger feints and as Jawor raises his hands in defense, Hollinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hollinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hollinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hollinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jawor sees it coming and defends easily.
Hollinger controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hollinger.
Hollinger content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawor tries to kick Hollinger off but Hollinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollinger trying to control from half guard but Jawor is working away.
Hollinger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jawor defend it? Hollinger steps over the head and cranks it - Jawor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hollinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Hollinger!
A very excited looking Dylan Hollinger 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breaking Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is My Destiny. Nataniel Byczynski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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21
224 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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30
260 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breaking Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bones loads up on a big right hand but Byczynski slips the punch.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Bones checks the leg kick.
Bones scores with a sloppy right hand. Byczynski should have avoided that one.
Byczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones lands a jab.
Bones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Breaking Bones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones lands a nice shot that snaps Byczynski's head back.
Bones misses with an uppercut. Byczynski saw that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Byczynski enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Byczynski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Byczynski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bones escapes and throws Byczynski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bones trying to control the position but Byczynski is working away.
Byczynski being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bones is controlling him well.
Bones moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Byczynski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones breaks from Byczynski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bones avoids the attempt from Byczynski to control.
Bones controlling from mount.
Bones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Byczynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Byczynski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski tries to buck Bones off but he can't manage it.
Byczynski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones controlling from the full mount.
Byczynski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Byczynski is rocked!
That has opened up Nataniel Byczynski's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nataniel Byczynski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Breaking Bones!
After winning the bout, Breaking Bones 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel's entrance music is Metallica-Battery . A fine choice. Turma has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music. Teppo Turma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
177 lbs
18 - 2 - 1 |
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28
182 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark van Bommel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by van Bommel.
Turma throws a nice inside leg kick.
van Bommel misses with a looping right.
Turma throws a hook but van Bommel avoids it easily.
van Bommel throws a wild body kick that Turma sees coming a mile off.
Turma shoots in for a takedown but van Bommel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
van Bommel connects with a solid leg kick.
Turma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in van Bommel's half guard.
van Bommel tries to roll over but Turma keeps him under control.
van Bommel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turma scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma wants to pass to mount but van Bommel is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turma trying to control from van Bommel's half guard. van Bommel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
van Bommel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
van Bommel has his hands on Turma's head, controlling the position.
van Bommel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
van Bommel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma throws an elbow that misses. van Bommel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turma's guard. Nice move by van Bommel!
van Bommel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
van Bommel wants to control from the top but Turma keeps moving.
Turma wants to sweep but no luck.
van Bommel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. van Bommel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Turma is tightening it up a little... van Bommel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! van Bommel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! van Bommel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Turma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Teppo Turma! Teppo Turma retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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