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XFC Challenger Series PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Mattila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klark Tsemppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Mattila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klark Tsemppu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mattila is defended easily by Tsemppu.
The fighters circling - Mattila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mattila keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsemppu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mattila.
Tsemppu misses the shot to the body.
Mattila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mattila content to control rather than advance.
Tsemppu is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mattila controlling the action here.
Tsemppu tries to get to full guard but Mattila has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mattila shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mattila showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mattila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mattila trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsemppu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattila preventing the sweep.
Tsemppu keeping moving, preventing Mattila from controlling successfully.
Tsemppu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mattila throws a strike but Tsemppu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mattila wants to sweep here but Tsemppu controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsemppu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mattila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsemppu won't be happy with that.
Tsemppu wants to get back to his feet.
Tsemppu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mattila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mattila trying to control the action but Tsemppu is working from the bottom.
Mattila swings around for an armbar but Tsemppu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mattila's guard.
Mattila is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu wants to control from the top but Mattila keeps moving.
Mattila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mattila wants to stand but Tsemppu is controlling the position.
Mattila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsemppu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsemppu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick from Tsemppu lands but Mattila takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tommi Mattila has been cut.
Tsemppu clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Mattila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Mattila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsemppu is looking to clinch but Mattila is avoiding it.
Tsemppu misses with a takedown
and Mattila counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tsemppu!
Tsemppu reaches up to try and control the position but Mattila seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tsemppu rolls and tries to escape and now Mattila has his back!
Tsemppu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tsemppu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tsemppu is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsemppu turns into Mattila and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu stands up from Mattila's guard - Tsemppu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mattila shoots and misses
and Tsemppu counters with a two punch combo.
Mattila with a poor takedown
and Tsemppu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mattila's guard.
Tsemppu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mattila's guard.
Tsemppu wants to free his trapped foot but Mattila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tsemppu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsemppu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsemppu wants to pass the guard but Mattila is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattila is staying active underneath Tsemppu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mattila wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattila is looking to get back to is feet but Tsemppu passes into side control.
Tsemppu is trying to get an arm triangle but Mattila is defending well.
Mattila is looking for a sweep.
Tsemppu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mattila keeps working.
Tsemppu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu stands up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsemppu.
Mattila has his takedown stuffed
and Tsemppu counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Mattila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattila fails with the takedown
and Tsemppu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tsemppu lands strikes from half guard.
Mattila is trying to stand back up but Tsemppu is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu is looking for a kimura here.
Tsemppu wants to pass the guard but Mattila is defending well.
Mattila trying to hold on to Tsemppu's head to control him but Tsemppu postures up.
Ground and pound from Tsemppu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klark Tsemppu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommi Mattila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mattila looks to clinch
and Tsemppu counters with a single leg into guard. Mattila didn't expect that.
Tsemppu trying to control but Mattila is working from the bottom.
Tsemppu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mattila keeping full guard, as Tsemppu tries to pass.
Mattila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsemppu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsemppu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsemppu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mattila is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mattila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mattila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mattila!
Mattila trying to control the action but Tsemppu is working from the bottom.
Tsemppu is trying to get back to half guard.
Mattila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsemppu, who protects the arm well.
Mattila controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsemppu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mattila is working for a kimura but Tsemppu is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsemppu looking for submissions off his back.
Tsemppu is staying active underneath Mattila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu tries to get to full guard but Mattila has control of the leg.
Tsemppu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mattila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mattila's back!
Tsemppu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mattila has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mattila tries to break free.
Tsemppu tightening his grip on Mattila, looking for the choke.
Mattila holding both Tsemppu 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mattila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mattila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tsemppu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mattila wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klark Tsemppu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsemppu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klark Tsemppu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapp Kone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kummelit - Tuomiopäivä kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapp Kone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kone lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into rage.
Kone throws a big shot that misses.
Kone slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tapp Kone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kone tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Kone has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins prevents Kone from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Kone is defending well.
Kone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kone gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Kone is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kone!
Kone tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Kone frees his head quite easily.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Kone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kone has worked his arm free - good work by Kone!
Kone pushes Jenkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jenkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kone is trying to get back to half guard.
Kone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins has hold of Kone's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kone seems comfortable defending it but Jenkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kone is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kone is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jenkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Sullinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Sullinger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown works Sullinger's body with a nice hook.
Sullinger tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a head shot.
It looks like Chaz Sullinger has been cut.
Sullinger fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Sullinger looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown cracks Sullinger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sullinger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brown finish him?
Sullinger is rocked!
Brown cracks Sullinger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lando Pineta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pineta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by star wars theme. Lando Pineta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lando Pineta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineta swats away the attempt to clinch by Regan.
Regan has Pineta up against the cage in a clinch.
Pineta wants to break free but Regan has control.
Pineta tries to circle away but Regan has him pinned against the cage.
Pineta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pineta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Regan backwards.
Regan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pineta blocks it with crossed arms.
Pineta dodges an elbow strike from Regan.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Regan won't allow it.
Regan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Regan has Pineta pressed against the cage, preventing Pineta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regan taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Regan.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Regan throws an elbow but it misses.
Regan misses with a knee to the head.
Pineta can't break the clinch.
Pineta being controlled against the cage.
Pineta is trying to break the clinch but Regan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch but Regan keeps him there for the moment.
Pineta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Pineta tries to break free but Regan pushes him back against the cage.
Pineta wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Regan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pineta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Regan walks away with a smile on his face. Pineta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineta leaves Regan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pineta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regan is able to avoid easily.
Regan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pineta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pineta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pineta avoiding damage as Regan throws knees to the body.
Pineta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Regan throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pineta wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
Regan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pineta avoids it.
Pineta tries to break the clinch but Regan is controlling the position.
Pineta fails to pull guard.
Ronald Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Pineta.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch but Regan keeps him there for the moment.
Pineta throws a head punch that misses.
Regan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Regan.
Pineta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Regan smiles and moves away.
Pineta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regan wants to clinch.
Regan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pineta pinned against the cage. Pineta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regan misses with a double jab.
Pineta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lando Pineta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pineta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pineta looks to land a combination but Regan avoids it well.
Pineta clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pineta as Regan tries to tie him up.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Regan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pineta blocks it with crossed arms.
Pineta blocks the elbow strike.
Pineta jumps guard but Regan stands there with Pineta around his waist. Pineta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Regan trying to stall but Pineta improves his position.
Pineta wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.
Regan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Pineta wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.
Pineta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pineta misses with some punches.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Regan holds him up against the cage and eventually Pineta drops back down to his feet.
Pineta is working for takedown but Regan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Regan prevents Pineta from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but Pineta blocks with his arms.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Regan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pineta blocks it with crossed arms.
Regan keeps control of Pineta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Regan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pineta avoids the damage to the body.
Regan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pineta is defending well for now.
Pineta is trying to break free.
Regan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pineta.
Pineta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pineta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pineta working hard to break the clinch.
Regan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Regan taking a breather.
Pineta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Regan won't allow it.
Regan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pineta blocks it with crossed arms.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Regan holds him up against the cage and eventually Pineta drops back down to his feet.
Regan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pineta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pineta pulls guard effortlessly.
Pineta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Regan is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lando Pineta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pineta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regan.
Regan moves in looking to clinch but Pineta pushes him off.
A combination from Pineta does no damage.
Regan rushes Pineta and presses him up against the cage.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Regan won't allow it.
Pineta avoids a wild elbow strike from Regan.
Pineta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pineta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pineta breaks the clinch.
Regan with a poor takedown
and Pineta counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ronald Regan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pineta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pineta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regan shoots in but no luck this time.
Pineta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Regan swats away the attempt to clinch by Pineta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regan as he jumps to the side.
Ronald Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Pineta.
Pineta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pineta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regan tries to clinch but Pineta moves out of range.
Regan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regan doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Pineta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Regan wants to sweep here but Pineta controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineta wants to control from the top but Regan keeps moving.
Regan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pineta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Regan pulls Pineta in close to prevent any damage.
Pineta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Regan's guard.
Regan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pineta fails with the takedown.
Regan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pineta tries to sprawl out of it but Regan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pineta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pineta misses with a takedown
and Regan moves into the clinch.
Regan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pineta up against the cage.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pineta tries to break the clinch but Regan is controlling the position.
Regan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Regan taking a breather.
Regan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch but Regan keeps him there for the moment.
Regan slowing the pace effectively.
Regan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pineta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pineta is trying to break the clinch but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Regan managing to block the knees to the body from Pineta.
Pineta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Regan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regan wants to stall.
Regan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Regan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pineta tries to circle away but Regan has him pinned against the cage.
Regan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pineta's efforts to push away.
Pineta avoids the elbow strike from Regan, against the cage.
Pineta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pineta is trying to break free.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pineta is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Regan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pineta's brow.
Pineta working hard to break the clinch.
Regan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Pineta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pineta throws a right hand that Regan ducks under and follows up with a left that Regan also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Pineta misses.
Regan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pineta swinging wilding here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regan.
Pineta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pineta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regan but Regan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pineta throws a series of punches but Regan avoids them all with ease.
Pineta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Regan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pineta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Regan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan avoids the head kick by Pineta.
Regan has closed the distance and engaged Pineta in a clinch.
Regan looking to throw knees to the head but Pineta is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Regan throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Regan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pineta avoids the damage to the body.
Pineta avoids the elbow strike from Regan, against the cage.
Pineta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Regan walks away with a smile on his face. Pineta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pineta.
Pineta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Regan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pineta.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but Pineta shows good takedown defense.
Pineta tries to clinch there but Regan circles away.
Regan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pineta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pineta as Regan tries to tie him up.
Pineta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Regan prevents Pineta from breaking the clinch.
Pineta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Regan misses with a knee to the head.
Regan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pineta tries a body shot but Regan blocks it.
Regan is trying to maintain a safe position but Pineta gets an underhook and turns Regan into the cage.
Pineta managing to block the knees to the body from Regan.
Regan is trying to stall.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
Regan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Regan has Pineta pressed against the cage, preventing Pineta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pineta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Regan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Regan throws an elbow but it misses.
Regan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regan taking a breather.
Pineta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lando Pineta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pineta being controlled against the cage.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
Pineta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pineta is trying to break free.
Pineta avoids the elbow strike from Regan, against the cage.
Regan keeps control of Pineta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pineta is trying to force a seperation but Regan has the dominant position.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but Pineta blocks with his arms.
Pineta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regan prevents Pineta from breaking the clinch.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pineta is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
Pineta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pineta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but Pineta blocks with his arms.
Regan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Regan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pineta.
A frustrated look appears on Pineta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pineta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Regan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pineta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pineta is trying to break free.
Regan missing with knees to the body.
Regan is trying to stall.
Pineta tries to circle away but Regan has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knees to the body from Regan.
Pineta tries to break free but Regan pushes him back against the cage.
Pineta managing to block the knees to the body from Regan.
Ronald Regan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pineta wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Regan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pineta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lando Pineta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ard KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Tony has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Tony seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Tony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ard KO!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tony.
KO dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KO.
A big left from Tony misses.
Tony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KO was well out of range. Poor timing from Tony.
Tony fails to land with a series of punches.
KO connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like James Tony has been cut.
Tony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KO connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tony. Tony circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO misses with a head kick.
Tony works KO's body with a nice hook.
Tony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tony is breathing heavily.
A jab from Tony misses.
Tony misses with a hook to the body
and KO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tony throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony moves out of range of the strikes.
Tony misses with a combination
and KO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KO thows a body shot but no joy.
KO lands a big head kick that sends Tony tumbling to the mat! KO takes a step backwards and waves Tony back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tony is rocked!
Tony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
KO closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tony! KO dives in looking to finish! Tony 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 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ard KO!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Blackhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Blackhead!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lock defends it nicely.
Blackhead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackhead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackhead scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackhead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackhead has managed to get both his arms back between Lock's legs - danger averted.
Blackhead postures up.
Blackhead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackhead has managed to get both his arms back between Lock's legs - danger averted.
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!
Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackhead defends well.
Blackhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock has his foot on Blackhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackhead works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackhead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackhead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lock is breathing heavily.
Blackhead chips away with some ground and pound.
Blackhead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackhead scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackhead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackhead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackhead.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.
Blackhead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lock is trying to keep Blackhead in close.
Lock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.
Lock has his foot on Blackhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackhead works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Blackhead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lock's head.
Blackhead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackhead tries to roll over but Lock keeps him under control.
Blackhead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackhead is controlling Lock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is keen to just control but Blackhead is a slippery customer.
Blackhead is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blackhead looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lock working for a triangle but Blackhead defends it easily.
Lock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackhead manages to get himself to full guard.
Lock wants to pass the guard but Blackhead is keeping the position.
Lock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead keeping moving, preventing Lock from controlling successfully.
Lock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lock is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackhead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackhead!
Lock mounts Blackhead! Really nice guard pass there!
Blackhead tries to hold on but Lock postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock works his way to his opponent's back.
Lock is hanging on to Blackhead's back as he tries to escape.
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 Lucas Lock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blackhead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lock.
Lock throws a wild body kick that Blackhead sees coming a mile off.
Blackhead tries to clinch there but Lock circles away.
Mike Blackhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackhead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackhead lands in his opponent's guard.
Blackhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Blackhead defends easily.
Lock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackhead's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock wants to control from the top but Blackhead keeps moving.
Lock is fighting to break Blackhead's control of his arms but Blackhead is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackhead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lock passes Blackhead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lock is trying to control. Blackhead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackhead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock prevents Blackhead from improving his position.
Blackhead keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lock wants to take a breather but Blackhead is having none of it.
Blackhead trying to control but Lock postures up.
Lock seems to be working for a kimura but Blackhead defends the submission attempt.
Blackhead is trying to control but Lock manages to pass to mount!
Lock avoids the attempt from Blackhead to control.
Lock wants to finish this one by submission but Blackhead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lock.
Lock could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lock prevents Blackhead from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackhead is looking to escape.
Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackhead can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lock moves to take his opponent's back.
Lock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blackhead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lock gets his way!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackhead is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blackhead tries to roll but Lock sticks to his back.
Lock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blackhead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Blackhead trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lock dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackhead misses with a takedown
and Lock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackhead's guard now.
Blackhead looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackhead, not yet.
Lock wants to stand but Blackhead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock wants to control from the top but Blackhead keeps moving.
Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackhead wants to stand and escape but Lock is having none of it.
Lock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lock 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock won't allow Blackhead to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackhead misses with a takedown attempt - Lock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackhead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lock's half guard.
Lock wants to improve his position but Blackhead is controlling well.
Lucas Lock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackhead lands a nice short elbow.
Lock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackhead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackhead's back!
Blackhead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lock.
Lock looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackhead has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Blackhead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead fending off the submission attempt from Lock.
Blackhead trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks.
Lock working for the choke.
Lock controls the position.
Blackhead wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Blackhead right now.
Blackhead won't enjoy being in this position. Lock looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blackhead is tapping - it's over boys! Lock picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Lock!
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