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Swing-5 Lets Fight! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shuji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuji Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shuji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvikangas lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirvikangas scores with a shot to the body.
Hirvikangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Hirvikangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvikangas as he connects with a hook.
Hirvikangas throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Hirvikangas saw that one coming.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas misses with the combination.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Hirvikangas moved out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Hirvikangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Hirvikangas does no damage.
Hirvikangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Hirvikangas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hirvikangas misses with the combination.
Nakamura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hirvikangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Hirvikangas gets caught flat footed, as Nakamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Hirvikangas keeps moving.
Nakamura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hirvikangas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Hirvikangas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nakamura trying to control but Hirvikangas is working from the bottom.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirvikangas is retaining full guard.
Hirvikangas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirvikangas keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Hirvikangas pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but Hirvikangas is working from the bottom.
Hirvikangas trying to control the position here.
Hirvikangas wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirvikangas is on top in guard.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Hirvikangas defends easily.
Hirvikangas lands a couple of digs.
Hirvikangas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakamura's guard.
Hirvikangas trying to control the pace.
Hirvikangas slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Hirvikangas controlling the pace.
Hirvikangas is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Hirvikangas circles away easily
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Shuji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirvikangas scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Shuji Nakamura has been cut.
Hirvikangas gets the takedown into side control.
Hirvikangas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hirvikangas prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Hirvikangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakamura taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands a big shot there that rocks Nakamura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Hirvikangas maintains control.
Nakamura taking shots to the head.
Hirvikangas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas looking to finish Nakamura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakamura!
Hirvikangas lands with some strikes.
Hirvikangas looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirvikangas unloading with bombs!
Hirvikangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hirvikangas scoring with strikes but Nakamura is staying in there.
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirvikangas has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Hirvikangas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nakamura looks a forlorn figure.
Hirvikangas with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura taking shots to the head.
Nakamura tries to lock up and control but Hirvikangas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirvikangas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hirvikangas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hirvikangas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hirvikangas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura is bucking up trying to escape but Hirvikangas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas scoring with strikes but Nakamura is staying in there.
Hirvikangas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hirvikangas dominating with strikes here.
Hirvikangas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Hirvikangas pushes him away.
Nakamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hirvikangas avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here. Hirvikangas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hirvikangas lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirvikangas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hirvikangas avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Hirvikangas isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvikangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvikangas with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Hirvikangas postures up.
Hirvikangas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shuji Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirvikangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Hirvikangas shoots in.
Hirvikangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Hirvikangas lands with a shot to the body.
Hirvikangas misses with a wild combination.
Hirvikangas scores with a nice right hand.
Hirvikangas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvikangas throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hirvikangas is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
The ground and pound from Nakamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hirvikangas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hirvikangas is controlling Nakamura's trapped leg to prevent Nakamura from advancing to side control.
Hirvikangas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hirvikangas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakamura!
Nakamura tries to lock up and control but Hirvikangas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirvikangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hirvikangas trying to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirvikangas landing punches.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Hirvikangas is landing with some decent strikes but Nakamura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas cracks Nakamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hirvikangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirvikangas is landing with some decent strikes but Nakamura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hirvikangas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Hirvikangas isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura tries to lock up and control but Hirvikangas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Timo Hirvikangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirvikangas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hirvikangas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hirvikangas on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hirvikangas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nakamura has his hands clasped together but Hirvikangas breaks the hold and Nakamura is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hirvikangas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Hirvikangas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artsi Lintsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Valimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lintsi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pentagram Burns. Valimaki has chosen Clint Mansell - Lux Aeterna as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artsi Lintsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joni Valimaki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lintsi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lintsi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valimaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lintsi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valimaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lintsi's legs.
Lintsi is looking to regain half guard here but Valimaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Valimaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Valimaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Lintsi gets back to half guard.
Lintsi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valimaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lintsi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valimaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lintsi wants to get back to his feet.
Valimaki is nestled in close to Lintsi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valimaki wants to pass to mount but Lintsi is defending the position.
Lintsi gets full guard.
Lintsi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valimaki is aware though and is defending well.
Valimaki lands a couple of digs.
Valimaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valimaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valimaki stands and steps away. Lintsi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lintsi is breathing heavily.
Lintsi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valimaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valimaki postures up and lands a big shot to Lintsi's brow.
Lintsi has an active guard here but Valimaki has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valimaki slips a nice elbow through Lintsi's hands, connecting with Lintsi's forehead.
Valimaki is taking a breather. Lintsi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valimaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lintsi is in trouble now - Valimaki has advanced to mount!
Valimaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valimaki working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valimaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valimaki lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Valimaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valimaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lintsi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lintsi shrugs it off.
Valimaki punching from mount but Lintsi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lintsi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lintsi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lintsi looking for submissions off his back.
Lintsi is looking for a sweep. Valimaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valimaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lintsi.
Lintsi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintsi actively working from the bottom here.
Lintsi is trying to get back to full guard.
Valimaki is nestled in close to Lintsi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lintsi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lintsi.
Lintsi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valimaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valimaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lintsi is trying to control the position but Valimaki postures up.
Valimaki scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joni Valimaki 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.
Lintsi stuffs the takedown.
Lintsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valimaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Valimaki scores with punches from side control.
Valimaki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Valimaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valimaki postures up in Lintsi's guard and throws a big left but Lintsi blocks it.
Lintsi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valimaki lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valimaki defends well.
Valimaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Valimaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valimaki is one step ahead there.
Valimaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lintsi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valimaki passes into side control.
Lintsi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lintsi is looking for a sweep.
Valimaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valimaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Valimaki trying to control the action but Lintsi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valimaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valimaki landing a few strikes.
Lintsi is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lintsi with a poor takedown
and Valimaki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lintsi's guard now.
Valimaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintsi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valimaki is aware though and is defending well.
Lintsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valimaki defends well.
Lintsi looking for a guillotine here but Valimaki defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintsi pushes a forearm under Valimaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valimaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artsi Lintsi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coltaine Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Kicker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Coltaine Evans's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coltaine Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kicker as Evans tries to tie him up.
Kicker lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Evans avoiding damage as Kicker throws knees to the body.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Kicker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
It looks like Coltaine Evans has been cut.
Kicker stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Kicker landing knees to the head.
Evans is rocked!
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kicker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Kicker dips a shoulder and cracks Evans with a mighty uppercut! Evans falls back against the cage and Kicker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Evans is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kicker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kicker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? George St Pierre is fending him off so far but George St Pierre persists. Nope, George St Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
George St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
George St Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. George St Pierre did well to prevent George St Pierre getting side control.
George St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
George St Pierre tries to get to full guard but George St Pierre has control of the leg.
George St Pierre stands up out of the half guard.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George St Pierre connects with a right hand. George St Pierre shakes it off.
George St Pierre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
George St Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
George St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but George St Pierre is retaining full guard.
George St Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
George St Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
George St Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George St Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but George St Pierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip George St Pierre to the mat. George St Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
George St Pierre wants to pass the guard but George St Pierre is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George St Pierre tries to stand but George St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
George St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
George St Pierre gets to his feet. George St Pierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
George St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than George St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
George St Pierre stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
George St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
George St Pierre controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
George St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with George St Pierre in particular looking to stall.
George St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of George St Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take George St Pierre's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George St Pierre tries to roll but George St Pierre sticks to his back.
George St Pierre looking for the RNC.
George St Pierre controlling well, preventing George St Pierre from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George St Pierre is in a bad position with George St Pierre working for a choke. George St Pierre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
George St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
George St Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! George St Pierre escapes and throws George St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
George St Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for George St Pierre on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
George St Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
George St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but George St Pierre keeps working.
George St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
George St Pierre is trying to escape the position but George St Pierre is controlling the position.
George St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but George St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
George St Pierre is working George St Pierre over with some ground and pound from side control.
George St Pierre scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
George St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. George St Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
George St Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
George St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and George St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre 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.
George St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and George St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
George St Pierre tightens his grip and picks George St Pierre up, before dumping him to the ground. George St Pierre manages to land in guard.
George St Pierre keeping full guard, as George St Pierre tries to pass.
George St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
George St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. George St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
George St Pierre wanted to stand there but George St Pierre had control of the position.
George St Pierre has his foot on George St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
George St Pierre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
George St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
George St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. George St Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
George St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
George St Pierre controlling the position.
George St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
George St Pierre controls George St Pierre momentarily but George St Pierre frees himself.
George St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
George St Pierre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing George St Pierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! George St Pierre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - George St Pierre pulls down on the head and he's put George St Pierre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Legs (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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralph Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legs was covering up waiting for the punch and Creed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Creed wants to get up but he can't break Legs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Creed trying to control but Legs is working from the bottom.
Legs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Creed doesn't defend quickly enough and Legs has managed to lock this one up! Can Creed escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Legs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flex Legs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Granlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Silvason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvason has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Anders Silvason has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Granlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Silvason!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granlund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Granlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Granlund wants to pass the guard but Silvason is keeping the position.
Granlund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Granlund drops back looking for a leg! Silvason is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silvason manages to kick Granlund off! Granlund jumps back into Silvason's guard.
Granlund stands and throws Silvason's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Granlund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Granlund throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granlund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silvason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Granlund is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Silvason is trying to escape and Granlund transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Silvason is forced to tap! Nice work there by Granlund! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Granlund!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Sauli Heilimo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilimo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki is defending against the submission attempts here by Heilimo.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heilimo pulls his head out easily.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heilimo.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heilimo pulls his head out easily.
Heilimo working over Paniikki with some ground and pound. Paniikki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heilimo wants to pass the guard but Paniikki is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Heilimo. Oh but Paniikki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Heilimo goes limp - he's gone! Paniikki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pelle Paniikki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randall Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - TNT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Toni Touhu enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Touhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Touhu fails to land the takedown.
Touhu shoots in and bounces Hayes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Touhu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayes has escaped and now he's on top!
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Touhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Touhu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hayes has his hands clasped together but Touhu extends an breaks Hayes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Touhu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Touhu!
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