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HERO 33: Vihtala vs Sullivan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torben Bornholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Torben Bornholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valko Hai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Valko Hai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bornholm tries to keep at a distance but Hai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hai successfully pulls guard.
Bornholm looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai 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.
Bornholm wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Bornholm throws a big elbow that misses.
Hai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bornholm 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Torben Bornholm just wasn't active enough.
Bornholm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bornholm won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornholm is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bornholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valko Hai.
Bornholm misses with a body kick.
Bornholm tries to sprawl but Hai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bornholm tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bornholm is trying to control but can't.
Bornholm is trying to escape back to his feet but Hai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornholm is trying to control Hai's posture but Hai avoids it.
Hai controls the position.
Bornholm tries to control but Hai manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai controlling from the back.
Bornholm just trying to survive but Hai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Valko Hai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bornholm throws a hook but Hai blocks it.
Hai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bornholm is letting Hai control him for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornholm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bornholm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hai is holding on to half guard well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bornholm is stalling here. Hai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bornholm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hai working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Hai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hai blocks a head kick by Bornholm.
Hai moves out of range of the body kick.
Bornholm tries to sprawl but Hai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bornholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Valko Hai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bornholm wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bornholm looking for submissions off his back.
Valko Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hai is controlling the pace.
Bornholm is looking to control Hai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bornholm avoid being mounted?
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bornholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valko Hai wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bornholm moves into the clinch.
Hai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bornholm is trying to keep an underhook but Hai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hai prevents Bornholm from improving his position.
Hai is thwarting Bornholm's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Hai stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hai stalling.
Bornholm is positioning himself well to prevent Hai advancing to mount.
Hai trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valko Hai.
Hai has Bornholm up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bornholm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornholm trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bornholm advances position into side control!
Bornholm tries for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bornholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bornholm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bornholm is being controlled here.
Bornholm wants to control but Hai postures up.
Bornholm tries to buck Hai off but Hai is having none of it.
Hai controls the position from side control.
Bornholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hai tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bornholm's face as Hai controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bornholm quickly recovers to half guard.
Hai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bornholm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hai pulls his head out easily.
Hai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bornholm trying to control from the bottom.
Hai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valko Hai.
Hai closes the distance and clinches.
Hai wants the takedown. Bornholm is fighting it off but Hai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bornholm's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bornholm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bornholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bornholm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torben Bornholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hai scores a takedown into full mount!
Hai controlling the position easily from mount.
Bornholm working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai controlling from mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Valko Hai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bornholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornholm could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bornholm's half guard.
Bornholm wants to control but Hai is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hai is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai wants to pass to mount but Bornholm is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valko Hai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valko Hai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Puppie Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Puppie Lamzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Attila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila closes the distance and clinches.
Attila tries to break the clinch but Lamzak is controlling the position.
Attila throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamzak misses with an elbow over the top.
Attila is trying to drag Lamzak to the mat but Lamzak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamzak.
Lamzak lands an elbow inside.
Lamzak stops a takedown attempt from Attila.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Attila has had enough of the clinch but Lamzak keeps him there for the moment.
Attila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Attila wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamzak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Attila is looking for a kimura but Lamzak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Attila to get the leverage.
Lamzak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lamzak has hold of Attila's hands but Attila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamzak wants to get back to his feet.
Lamzak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Attila is looking for a kimura but Lamzak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Attila to get the leverage.
Attila thows a huge punch but Lamzak dodges it nicely.
Attila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Attila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Attila stands up and beckons Lamzak to join him on the feet.
Lamzak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamzak tries to clinch there but Attila circles away.
Attila looking to score a takedown here. Lamzak is defending well but Attila drives through and ends up in Lamzak's guard.
Lamzak keeping moving, preventing Attila from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lamzak wants to stand but Attila is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Attila looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Attila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lamzak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Attila dives in and grabs Lamzak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamzak pushes down on Attila's head and hops out.
Puppie Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Attila.
Lamzak moves in looking to clinch but Attila pushes him off.
Attila keeps the fight on the outside.
Attila dives in and scores a takedown into Lamzak's guard.
Attila won't allow Lamzak to get back to his feet.
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Attila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Attila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila lands the left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamzak lands an elbow inside that Attila shrugs off.
Attila has Lamzak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamzak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lamzak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Attila.
Attila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamzak has a couple of punches blocked by Attila.
Lamzak prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamzak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Attila wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamzak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Attila tries to circle away but Lamzak has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamzak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Attila looks gassed!
Attila stalling in the clinch but Lamzak improves position.
Attila avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamzak.
Lamzak gets underhooks to prevent Attila's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lamzak.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lamzak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Attila takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Attila blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Attila looking to throw knees to the head but Lamzak is blocking nicely.
Attila has Lamzak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamzak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lamzak throws an elbow that misses.
Lamzak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attila backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Attila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Attila shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak shows good takedown defense.
Attila keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lamzak enables Attila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lamzak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Attila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamzak wants to get back to his feet but Attila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Attila trying to control but Lamzak is working from the bottom.
Attila 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamzak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arttu Attila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamzak wants to stand up but Attila is controlling him.
Attila stands and steps away. Lamzak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lamzak is looking to clinch but Attila is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Attila or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamzak which made him look bad.
Lamzak gets a clinch.
Attila avoids the elbow strike from Lamzak, against the cage.
Attila is trying to break the clinch but Lamzak is controlling him.
Attila wants to break free but Lamzak has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamzak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Attila's brow.
Attila wants a takedown but no success here.
Puppie Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Attila.
Attila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamzak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Attila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamzak after a bit of a struggle.
Attila is breathing heavily.
Attila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lamzak is defending well.
Attila wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamzak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Attila takes a shot to the head.
Attila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamzak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak tries to clinch but Attila moves out of range.
Lamzak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Attila.
Puppie Lamzak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Attila blocks a head kick by Lamzak.
Attila misses with a takedown attempt - Lamzak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamzak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamzak doesn't manage to clinch there - Attila circles away.
Attila tries to bum rush Lamzak with a series of wild strikes but Lamzak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamzak tries to clinch
and Attila counters with a left and a right that stings Lamzak.
Lamzak tries to clinch there but Attila circles away.
Lamzak wants to clinch.
Attila keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak tries to clinch there but Attila circles away.
Lamzak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamzak wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamzak doesn't manage to clinch there - Attila circles away.
Puppie Lamzak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamzak gets tackled into the cage by Attila. Attila maintains the clinch.
Attila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lamzak kicks off Attila and gets to his feet.
Attila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Attila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Attila tries to circle away but Lamzak has him pinned against the cage.
Attila takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamzak stops a takedown attempt from Attila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamzak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Attila takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamzak lands a damaging elbow.
Lamzak effectively controlling the action here.
Lamzak gets underhooks to prevent Attila's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Lamzak has Attila pressed against the cage.
Attila is trying to break the clinch but Lamzak has him pressed against the cage.
Attila wants a takedown but no success here.
Attila takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamzak pushes Attila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamzak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Attila wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamzak won't allow it.
Puppie Lamzak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Attila is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arttu Attila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lamzak is looking to clinch but Attila is avoiding it.
Attila scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lamzak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Attila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lamzak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Attila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Attila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamzak avoids it really well and circles away.
Attila fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamzak closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamzak throws an elbow but misses.
Lamzak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Attila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attila wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamzak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Attila backwards.
Attila wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamzak won't allow it.
Attila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Attila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lamzak misses with an elbow strike.
Attila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puppie Lamzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Attila.
Lamzak is pushing Attila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lamzak is trying to maintain a safe position but Attila gets an underhook and turns Lamzak into the cage.
Attila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamzak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamzak pushes Attila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attila tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamzak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lamzak lands an elbow that stopped Attila in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lamzak lands a damaging elbow.
Attila blocks an uppercut.
Lamzak lands a damaging elbow.
Lamzak throws an elbow that misses.
Lamzak lands an elbow just above Attila 's eye.
Lamzak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamzak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Attila takes an elbow to the forehead.
Attila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamzak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Attila avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamzak.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lamzak pushes Attila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamzak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak is struggling to control the position.
Attila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Attila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamzak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Attila goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamzak prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamzak.
Lamzak lands an elbow just above Attila 's eye.
Attila is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Attila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Attila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamzak lands an elbow just above Attila 's eye.
Attila is rocked!
Lamzak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Attila is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamzak finish him?
Lamzak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Attila is pressed against the cage. Lamzak pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Attila! Two more big strikes from Lamzak and Attila crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Puppie Lamzak!
Puppie Lamzak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conor Heatrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artie Lange will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor Heatrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Heatrt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heatrt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heatrt wants it to stay on the feet.
Heatrt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heatrt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lange is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lange has escaped and now he's on top!
Lange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lange lands a couple of digs.
Heatrt looking for a sweep. Not yet Heatrt, not yet.
Heatrt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lange controls the pace.
Lange gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heatrt misses with a takedown attempt
and Lange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heatrt tries to roll over but Lange keeps him under control.
Lange tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Heatrt.
Heatrt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily.
Heatrt is breathing heavily.
Heatrt actively working from the bottom here.
Lange keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Lange has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artie Lange was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heatrt fails with the takedown
and Lange counters with a single leg into guard. Heatrt didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Heatrt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange pushes down on Heatrt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lange maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Heatrt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lange has cracked it and Heatrt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lange!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artie Lange!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
153 lbs
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152 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juhtanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Juhtanen lands with a good body shot.
Talentti throws a nice looking combination but Juhtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juhtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talentti fails to land the takedown.
Talentti tries to clinch up but Juhtanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Juhtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tommi Talentti has been cut.
Juhtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Talentti avoids the body shot from Juhtanen.
Talentti shoots for a takedown but Juhtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Talentti blocks the leg kick.
Talentti tries to close the distance and clinch but Juhtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juhtanen connects with a body shot.
Jab by Juhtanen.
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!
Talentti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws a series of punches but Talentti avoids them all with ease.
Talentti takes one to the chin there.
Juhtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Juhtanen misses with a wild combination.
Juhtanen with a nice cross.
Talentti dodges the punch combination from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Talentti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talentti.
A short left from Juhtanen.
A hook to the body from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Talentti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen has Talentti pressed against the cage.
Juhtanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talentti wants to clinch.
Juhtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Talentti is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talentti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juhtanen.
Oh Talentti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aku Juhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juhtanen misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Juhtanen misses.
Juhtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juhtanen throws a hook to the side of Talentti's head but Talentti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juhtanen looks to land a combination but Talentti avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Juhtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Juhtanen misses with a straight right.
Talentti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Juhtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Talentti slips a straight right by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juhtanen throws a hook but Talentti avoids it easily.
Talentti slips under a jab from Juhtanen.
A slow jab from Juhtanen misses its intended target.
Talentti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Talentti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juhtanen looks to land a combination but Talentti avoids it well.
Talentti seems to have got his legs back now.
Juhtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talentti was well out of range. Poor timing from Juhtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Juhtanen throws a right hand that misses
and Talentti counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Talentti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juhtanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Talentti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Talentti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Juhtanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Talentti's guard! Nice work there by Juhtanen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talentti looking for a triangle here. Juhtanen is fighting it but it looks tight! Talentti pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Juhtanen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommi Talentti!
Tommi Talentti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Ghostface Killah - The Champ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
130 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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20
144 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Stark!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stark tests Dodson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dodson is looking to clinch.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Dodson saw that one coming.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodson.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Dodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dodson scrambles back to his feet.
Dodson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark avoids the head kick by Dodson.
Stark lands a nice hook to Dodson's body. Dodson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stark.
Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dodson is rocked!
Stark drops Dodson with a naaaaasty hook - Dodson is in real trouble here! Stark dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Stark!
A less than humble Floyd Stark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorilla Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mangled Up Mess by Morbid Angel. Perkele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Biggest & The Best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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19
221 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorilla Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Monsoon finds it's target.
Pyry Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monsoon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Perkele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monsoon connects with a jab.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Monsoon ducks down to avoid it.
Monsoon's corner calls for a 1-2. Monsoon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele tries to clinch up.
Monsoon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Monsoon.
Monsoon lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Monsoon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monsoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Monsoon.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
Monsoon moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a one two combo.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Perkele thows a body shot but no joy.
Monsoon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monsoon misses with a straight right.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
Perkele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Monsoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Monsoon swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Monsoon misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele takes a swing at Monsoon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perkele tries to clinch up.
Perkele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monsoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele lands a head kick. Monsoon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monsoon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monsoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monsoon lands a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Monsoon.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Monsoon. Beautiful body shot.
Monsoon cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Monsoon ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monsoon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monsoon duly obliges.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon lands with a good body shot.
Perkele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsoon misses with a two punch combination.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perkele is looking to land body kicks.
Monsoon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Monsoon keeps it at a distance.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Monsoon moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Monsoon improves position.
Monsoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele throws a body punch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Perkele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monsoon back to the cage. Perkele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Perkele.
Perkele has closed the distance and engaged Monsoon in a clinch.
Perkele lands a knee to the body.
Perkele tries to land knees in the clinch but Monsoon avoids the damage to the body.
Perkele throws an elbow that misses.
Monsoon looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monsoon up against the cage.
Perkele lands a good knee to the midsection. Monsoon won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perkele moves in looking to clinch but Monsoon pushes him off.
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Monsoon with an uppercut!
Monsoon throws a good cross that connects.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkele takes a swing at Monsoon's ribcage but misses.
Monsoon scores with a nice head shot.
Pyry Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
Perkele slips under a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monsoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monsoon swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Monsoon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monsoon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Monsoon tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a hook but Monsoon blocks it.
Monsoon lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monsoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Monsoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monsoon.
Good standup being displayed there by Monsoon as he connects with a hook.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Monsoon moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monsoon to score with a decent uppercut.
Pyry Perkele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Monsoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Monsoon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon throws a combination. Perkele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monsoon lands with a nice combination. Perkele backs away looking to recover.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Monsoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Monsoon defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Perkele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monsoon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Monsoon should have avoided that one.
Monsoon throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon misses with a body shot.
Monsoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Monsoon.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monsoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
Monsoon throws a series of strikes that have Perkele backpedaling.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Monsoon moved out of range nicely.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Monsoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Monsoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Monsoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monsoon with a jab.
Monsoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorilla Monsoon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monsoon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsoon.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele takes a swing at Monsoon's ribcage but misses.
Perkele misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkele tries to clinch up but Monsoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Monsoon scores with a decent looking hook.
Monsoon connects with a nice looking jab.
Monsoon moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Monsoon thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Monsoon does no damage.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Monsoon throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele jabs Monsoon right on the nose. Monsoon blinks but takes it well.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Monsoon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monsoon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Perkele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monsoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monsoon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele moves in looking to clinch but Monsoon pushes him off.
Monsoon feints a jab promting Perkele to slip. Monsoon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Perkele throws a push kick but Monsoon slaps the foot to one side.
Perkele takes a swing at Monsoon's ribcage but misses.
Perkele staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsoon moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Monsoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Monsoon keeps it at a distance.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monsoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monsoon lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele lands a nice looking body kick.
Monsoon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkele throws a body punch but Monsoon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele throws a head kick but Monsoon moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monsoon.
Monsoon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monsoon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monsoon.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Monsoon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monsoon scores with a nice right hand.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monsoon scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyry Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkele 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyry Perkele!
Pyry Perkele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joa Pael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joa Pael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Joa Pael!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Pael ducks down to avoid it.
Pael lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Pael thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is looking to slow Pael down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pael. Pael circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pael slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Pael counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy is rocked!
Pael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Pael counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murphy! Pael lets Murphy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murphy looks to land a combination but Pael avoids it well.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pael.
Pael slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Pael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pael cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pael staying out of range there.
Pael scores with a punch to the head.
Pael has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pael.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pael pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pael blocks an uppercut.
Pael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pael slips a straight right by Murphy.
Pael thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Pael cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pael finish him?
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Pael fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Murphy square on the jaw! Damn, Murphy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joa Pael!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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159 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pearson on the side of the head.
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
Pearson moves to clinch but Wursty breaks away
and Wursty counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Wursty.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wursty which made him look bad.
Pearson shoots in and drives through. Wursty sprawls well.
Pearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wursty lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Wursty. Beautiful body shot.
Wursty misses with a head kick.
Wursty stuffs the takedown attempt from Pearson. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wursty counters with a low kick, right behind Pearson 's knee.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Pearson dives in and grabs Wursty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wursty pushes down on Pearson's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wursty lands the left hand.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wursty cracks a nice hook into Pearson's ribs.
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!
Wursty drops Pearson with a huge uppercut! Pearson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wursty is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Wursty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd comes to the cage accompanied by Solo Banton - Chalice Haffi Blaze. Pikkarainen has chosen Apocalyptica - Path as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudd leaves Pikkarainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Pikkarainen lands.
Pikkarainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pikkarainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rudd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pikkarainen somewhat.
Pikkarainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rudd pushes Pikkarainen off and gets back to his feet.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pikkarainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen misses with an uppercut. Rudd saw that one coming.
Pikkarainen connects with a body shot that sends Rudd's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd closes the distance but Pikkarainen moves to the side
and Pikkarainen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rudd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rudd is looking for a triangle but Pikkarainen pushes his legs off easily.
Rudd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rudd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pikkarainen escapes and throws Rudd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rudd taking a bit of punishment here - Pikkarainen scoring with strikes.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position but Rudd is working away.
Pikkarainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rudd keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudd tries to escape but Pikkarainen is in control.
Rudd is not content to let Pikkarainen control the position.
Rudd taking a bit of punishment here - Pikkarainen scoring with strikes.
Rudd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pikkarainen's best efforts.
Rudd tries to roll over but Pikkarainen keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rudd keeps working.
Pikkarainen wants to pass to mount but Rudd is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen working the head and body with strikes.
Rudd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pikkarainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pikkarainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rudd has one foot on Pikkarainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rudd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pikkarainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pikkarainen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pikkarainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rudd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Rudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rudd under the eye.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rudd as he avoids it easily.
Pikkarainen lands a nice hook to Rudd's body. Rudd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pikkarainen throws a series of punches but Rudd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen throws out a loose jab but Rudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudd doesn't manage to clinch there - Pikkarainen circles away.
Pikkarainen throws a body punch but Rudd moves out of range.
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudd was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
Rudd moves out of range as Pikkarainen strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pikkarainen fails to land the takedown.
Pikkarainen walks into a left hand.
Pikkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Rudd's shoulder, as Rudd tries to avoid the shot.
Pikkarainen misses with a takedown
and Rudd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pikkarainen fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Pikkarainen misses.
Rudd has closed the distance and engaged Pikkarainen in a clinch.
Rudd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pikkarainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rudd darts in and clinches Pikkarainen up against the cage.
Pikkarainen looking for a takedown.
Rudd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikkarainens head.
Pikkarainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rudd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rudd prevents Pikkarainen from breaking the clinch.
Pikkarainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pikkarainen can't find room to land a body shot as Rudd controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd stops a takedown attempt from Pikkarainen.
Jason Rudd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pikkarainen.
Rudd misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pikkarainen is trying to break the clinch but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.
Rudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudd slowing the pace effectively.
Pikkarainen is trying to drag Rudd to the mat but Rudd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rudd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pikkarainen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen can't get the takedown.
Rudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pikkarainen backwards.
Rudd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pikkarainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudd's elbow.
Rudd scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rudd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pikkarainen is trying to break the clinch but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.
Pikkarainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pikkarainen throws the left hand but Rudd avoids the punch easily.
Pikkarainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rudd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rudd tries to get out of the position.
Pikkarainen wants to take a breather but Rudd is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pikkarainen pulls his head out easily.
Rudd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pikkarainen pulls his head out easily.
Rudd trying to control here.
Rudd looking for submissions off his back.
Rudd wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping busy.
Rudd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikkarainen trying to control from half guard but Rudd is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudd is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Rudd will probably get the nod.
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!
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rudd's half guard.
Rudd is trying to control but can't.
Rudd is looking for a sweep. Pikkarainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rudd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pikkarainen is working away from the top position though.
Pikkarainen working the head and body with strikes.
Pikkarainen is nestled in close to Rudd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pikkarainen is looking to take a break and control but Rudd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pikkarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rudd defending well though.
Rudd looking for submissions off his back.
Rudd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rudd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pikkarainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rudd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pikkarainen connects with a nice short shot to Rudd's temple.
Rudd trying to hold on to Pikkarainen's head to control him but Pikkarainen postures up.
Rudd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pikkarainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rudd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rudd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pikkarainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pikkarainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen lands a couple of elbows.
Rudd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pikkarainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pikkarainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudd wants to sweep but no luck.
Rudd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pikkarainen defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen landing with the ground and pound.
Pikkarainen landing with the ground and pound.
Pikkarainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rudd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rudd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pikkarainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pikkarainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pikkarainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Rudd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pekka Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the guard.
Pikkarainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rudd is looking for a triangle but Pikkarainen pushes his legs off easily.
Rudd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Rudd looking to control.
Pikkarainen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rudd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pikkarainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rudd keeping moving, preventing Pikkarainen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudd is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pikkarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pikkarainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pekka Pikkarainen made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Vihtala moves out of range easily.
Sullivan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vihtala.
Sullivan throws a low kick but Vihtala avoids it.
Vihtala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Vihtala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Walter Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the head.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vihtala counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Vihtala. Those never looked like landing.
Vihtala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan doesn't seem bothered though.
Vihtala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan checks it well.
Vihtala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vihtala throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan cracks Vihtala with a good jab.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Vihtala avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a hook but Vihtala blocks it.
Vihtala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihtala.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Vihtala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vihtala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vihtala at a distance.
Vihtala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihtala avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan.
Vihtala misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vihtala.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihtala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vihtala thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Vihtala checks it
and Vihtala moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Vihtala blocks it.
Vihtala trying to stall but Sullivan improves his position.
Vihtala works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
Vihtala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vihtala smiles and moves away.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vihtala counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Vihtala.
Nice jab there from Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan misses.
Vihtala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aleksi Vihtala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihtala slips under a jab.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Vihtala thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
Vihtala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vihtala slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook but Vihtala blocks it.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Vihtala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vihtala momentarily.
Vihtala connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
Sullivan takes a swing at Vihtala's ribcage but misses.
Vihtala thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan thumps Vihtala with a low kick.
Vihtala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vihtala counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihtala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Vihtala moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vihtala jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vihtala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihtala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sullivan with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Vihtala counters with a good, hard body kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Sullivan looks gassed!
Vihtala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan's calf.
Vihtala works Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Vihtala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Vihtala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Vihtala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vihtala clobbers Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Vihtala with a jab.
Vihtala misses with a series of wild punches.
Vihtala takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Aleksi Vihtala is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihtala misses the shot to the body.
Vihtala walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan misses with a hook. Vihtala ducked under it nicely.
Vihtala throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan slips a jab from Vihtala.
Sullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vihtala throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vihtala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Vihtala seems unphased.
Vihtala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Vihtala.
Sullivan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vihtala takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Vihtala ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Vihtala counters with a right hand to the body.
Vihtala looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sullivan misses with a right hand
and Vihtala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Vihtala slips a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws out a leg kick but Vihtala moves out of range and Sullivan only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vihtala. That's going to slow Sullivan down.
Vihtala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihtala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vihtala.
Sullivan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vihtala. That one must have hurt.
Vihtala connects with a leg kick. Sullivan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vihtala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Vihtala.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vihtala scores with a one two! Sullivan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vihtala shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Vihtala to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Vihtala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vihtala.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vihtala.
Vihtala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Vihtala throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Sullivan misses with a looping left.
Vihtala misses with a body shot.
Vihtala misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Vihtala ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vihtala which made him look bad.
Sullivan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vihtala.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Vihtala counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Sullivan is predictable there
and Vihtala counters with a good low kick that Sullivan was not able to check.
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vihtala does it's job there.
Vihtala is looking to land body kicks.
Vihtala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Vihtala lands a right hook to the body.
Vihtala lands a big head kick that sends Sullivan tumbling to the mat! Vihtala takes a step backwards and waves Sullivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sullivan is rocked!
Vihtala drops Sullivan with a naaaaasty hook - Sullivan is in real trouble here! Vihtala dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala retains his light heavyweight title!
Aleksi Vihtala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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RATING
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