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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randell Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randell Wild!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev tries to clinch but Wild is having none of it.
Wild shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azhiev is trying to defend but Wild finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Wild wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is defending well.
Wild wants to work for an arm triangle but Azhiev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azhiev is looking to improve his position.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wild pulls his head out easily.
Wild trying to mount his opponent but Azhiev defends it.
Wild is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Azhiev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild 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.
Wild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wild 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.
Wild has gone for a leg lock! Azhiev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wild's guard.
Wild keeping full guard, as Azhiev tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wild is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azhiev, into his guard.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Wild defends it easily.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
Wild 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.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wild is aware though and is defending well.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wild 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Wild defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randell Wild will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wild shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azhiev's guard.
Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Azhiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azhiev manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Azhiev's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wild defends it easily.
Wild is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azhiev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azhiev has escaped and now he's on top!
Wild keeping full guard, as Azhiev tries to pass.
Azhiev wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Azhiev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wild manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azhiev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wild, into his guard.
Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azhiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azhiev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Azhiev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wild has tightened it up now! Azhiev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randell Wild!
In his post fight interview, Randell Wild started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunderstruck . Toni Valtonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang looks for a takedown but Valtonen sprawls well.
Valtonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valtonen wants to get back to his feet.
Hang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valtonen!
Valtonen really wants to buck Hang off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen is trying to stand but he's just given Hang his back.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up.
Hang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Valtonen trying to get back to his feet but Hang is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Valtonen is trying to get back to his feet but Hang has full control of the position and if anything, Valtonen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Valtonen manages to stand up with Hang still on his back. Eventually Hang drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Valtonen misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valtonen stops a takedown attempt from Hang.
Valtonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Hang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtonen's efforts to push away.
Hang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valtonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang keeps control of Valtonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valtonen tries to break free but Hang pushes him back against the cage.
Valtonen is pressed up against the cage. Hang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valtonen down to the mat. Valtonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Hang with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toni Valtonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valtonen swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Valtonen tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Matt Hang has been cut.
Hang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valtonen fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Valtonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen jabs Hang right on the nose. Hang blinks but takes it well.
Hang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtonen.
Hang slips a straight right by Valtonen.
Valtonen stuffs the takedown.
Valtonen misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Valtonen.
Valtonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valtonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matt Hang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valtonen on the ground.
Hang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valtonen is looking to stand up but Hang isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valtonen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Hang.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valtonen throws out the jab.
Valtonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hang circles away quickly and effectively.
Hang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valtonen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen wants to stand up but Hang is controlling him.
Hang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hang stops Valtonen from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Valtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Hang with that takedown attempt.
Hang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hang scrambles back to his feet.
Valtonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valtonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hang.
Hang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valtonen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valtonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valtonen tries to avoid it but Hang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valtonen to the ground. Valtonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen throws a head kick that misses
and Hang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valtonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valtonen is looking to escape.
Hang slows the pace down in half guard.
Valtonen is looking to escape.
Hang trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valtonen pushes Hang off looking to stand but Hang dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Hang just wasn't active enough.
Valtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Toni Valtonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valtonen lands with a nice combination. Hang backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hang gets the takedown into side control.
Hang controlling from side mount.
Hang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen tries to escape but Hang is in control.
Hang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hang tries to advance to mount but Valtonen denies him.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valtonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtonen wants to get back to his feet but Hang drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Valtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valtonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Toni Valtonen wins by unanimous decision!
Toni Valtonen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timbo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Liar and a Thieft. Timbo Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timbo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kane manages to pass to side control.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane works his way into full mount!
Kane controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suliman Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krause was covering up waiting for the punch and Cormier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krause looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Krause has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cormier manages to get his head free but now Krause has transitioned to an armbar! Cormier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Krause! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralf Krause!
Ralf Krause looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'mum and dad'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Act A Fool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Emelianenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Act A Fool!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Fool fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. A Fool knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and A Fool works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko throwing shots but A Fool is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but A Fool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Fool wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but A Fool is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A Fool gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Fool not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A Fool 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.
A Fool throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses.
A Fool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A Fool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
A Fool looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A Fool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but A Fool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from A Fool.
A Fool trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A Fool manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that A Fool ducks under and follows up with a left that A Fool also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from A Fool.
A Fool fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A Fool closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
A Fool looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
A Fool avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by A Fool or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Act A Fool.
A Fool shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but A Fool avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but A Fool circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says A Fool as he avoids it easily.
A Fool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing A Fool off to one side.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
A Fool lands with a slapping head kick.
Emelianenko leaves A Fool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that A Fool ducks under and follows up with a left that A Fool also avoids with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by A Fool!
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but A Fool sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A Fool tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko pulls A Fool into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to keep A Fool in close.
Emelianenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from A Fool.
Emelianenko striking off his back but it's not causing A Fool any problems.
Emelianenko pushes A Fool off and scrambles back to his feet.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but A Fool circles away.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Act A Fool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A Fool moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with A Fool, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko keeps control of A Fool as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but A Fool manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but A Fool prevents it.
A Fool is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
A Fool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. A Fool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A Fool is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A Fool trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Emelianenko won't allow A Fool to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mirko Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A Fool will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emelianenko trying to control but A Fool is working from the bottom.
A Fool escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
A Fool has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
A Fool looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but A Fool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and waves to A Fool to follow him.
A Fool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A Fool closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emelianenko sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Emelianenko.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko wins by unanimous decision!
Mirko Emelianenko took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patterson Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patterson Ortiz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patterson Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz rushes Carlyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlyle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz misses with an elbow strike.
Ortiz trying to stall but Carlyle improves his position.
Ortiz stops a takedown attempt from Carlyle.
Carlyle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz wants to break free but Carlyle has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz forces Carlyle back against the cage and clinches.
Carlyle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ortiz can't fight it off and eventually Carlyle manages to take the fight to the floor. Ortiz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlyle is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlyle is controlling him.
Ortiz pulls Carlyle in close to prevent any damage.
Carlyle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz lands an elbow inside that Carlyle shrugs off.
Carlyle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ortiz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Ortiz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Carlyle avoiding Ortiz 's attempts to control his hands.
Ortiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlyle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortiz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle gets his hands free as Ortiz looks to control.
Carlyle doesn't have the hooks in and Ortiz manages to turn into his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carlyle is looking for a triangle here but Ortiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to ground and pound but Carlyle uses the momentary lack of control by Ortiz to regain half guard.
Ortiz wants to advance to full mount but Carlyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ortiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carlyle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ortiz, into his guard.
Carlyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carlyle postures up.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlyle is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carlyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlyle moves into full guard.
Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patterson Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carlyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carlyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortiz is trying to control the position but Carlyle postures up.
Carlyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ortiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Patterson Ortiz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carlyle can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling the position.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling him.
Ortiz is trying to push Carlyle away but Carlyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carlyle is trying to drag Ortiz to the mat but Ortiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlyle tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
Carlyle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carlyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle takes an elbow to the temple.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz lands a knee to the head.
Carlyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Carlyle has him pressed against the cage.
Carlyle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carlyle tightens his grip and picks Ortiz up, before dumping him to the ground. Ortiz manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Carlyle isn't so interested in that idea.
Carlyle won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Carlyle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlyle is one step ahead there.
Carlyle wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Carlyle trying to move into half guard but instead Ortiz has managed to sweep!
Carlyle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlyle wants to hit a switch here but Ortiz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carlyle there!
Ortiz tries to push Carlyle's head away but Carlyle is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working Carlyle over with strikes here.
Ortiz cracks Carlyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carlyle tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carlyle hang on?
Ortiz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carlyle because Ortiz loaded up on that one.
Ortiz goes for an armbar but Carlyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carlyle.
Carlyle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patterson Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Carlyle.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Carlyle won't allow it.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Carlyle has him pinned against the cage.
Carlyle goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carlyle blocking some punches.
Ortiz lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Ortiz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Carlyle has clasped his hands together around Ortiz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ortiz is trying to control Carlyle's posture but Carlyle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle taking a breather here.
Ortiz is wriggling around trying to escape but Carlyle has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Ortiz taps out and Carlyle picks up the big win! Great work there by Carlyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grayson Carlyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Fischa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho has chosen Follow the Reaper as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Fischa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Laiho.
Laiho thuds his shin into the meat of Fischa's side.
Fischa is breathing heavily.
Laiho has Fischa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laiho landing knees to the head.
Laiho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fischa letting Laiho take a breather here.
Laiho with a knee to the head.
Laiho lands a knee to the body.
Laiho with a knee to the head.
Laiho landing knees to the body.
Laiho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laiho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexi Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laiho thumps Fischa with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laiho.
Laiho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fischa. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Laiho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laiho thumps Fischa with a low kick.
Laiho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laiho punishes Fischa's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laiho, right into the meat.
Laiho closes the distance and pushes Fischa back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Laiho.
Laiho connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho stalling in the clinch.
Laiho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fischa's face.
Laiho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laiho breaks from the clinch.
Fischa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laiho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laiho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laiho crunches a lovely knee into Fischa's ribcage.
Come on Laiho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laiho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laiho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kalle Fischa has been cut.
Laiho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fischa gets tackled into the cage by Laiho. Laiho maintains the clinch.
Laiho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fischa up against the cage.
Laiho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laiho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fischa up against the cage.
Laiho manages to break the clinch.
Whack! Laiho lands a heavy head kick that drops Fischa. The ref tackles Laiho to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fischa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruger tries to clinch but Dodson moves out of range.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dodson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
Dodson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Dodson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dodson clinches with his opponent.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Dodson won't allow it.
Kruger breaks the clinch.
Dodson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but Dodson is controlling him.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Dodson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dodson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is controlling Kruger's posture.
Dodson striking off his back but it's not causing Kruger any problems.
Dodson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dodson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dodson is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hunter Dodson.
Kruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stephan Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger gets tackled into the cage by Dodson. Dodson maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dodson stalling.
Dodson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson breaks the clinch.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dodson closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson controlling the action here for a moment.
Kruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dodson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Dodson.
Kruger successfully pulls guard.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Dodson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson gets to his feet. Kruger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dodson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dodson prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Dodson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dodson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kruger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dodson tries to advance to mount but Kruger denies him.
Kruger chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dodson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kruger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dodson stands up and beckons Kruger to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger wants to clinch
and Dodson counters with a shoot takedown. Kruger fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Dodson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Dodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodson tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dodson is defended easily by Kruger.
Dodson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dodson counters with a single leg into guard. Kruger didn't expect that.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dodson is one step ahead there.
Kruger wants to hit a switch here but Dodson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruger there!
Dodson content just to control the position here.
Kruger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson wants to finish this one by submission but Kruger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dodson.
Kruger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dodson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruger is looking to escape.
Dodson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dodson is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kruger tries to roll over but Dodson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dodson in particular looking to stall.
Dodson seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.
Kruger trying to control but Dodson postures up.
Dodson stands up out of the half guard.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Dodson keeps it at a distance.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dodson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dodson.
Dodson is trying to force a seperation but Kruger has the dominant position.
Dodson prevents Kruger from breaking the clinch.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Dodson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruger drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kruger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dodson's brow.
Kruger is looking to break free of the clinch but Dodson has double underhooks.
Kruger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodson has him pressed against the cage.
Dodson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Dodson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dodson advances to half guard.
Dodson decides to return to a standing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruger gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger wants to break free but Dodson has control.
Dodson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger tries to score a body lock takedown but Dodson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Dodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Dodson pushes him off.
Dodson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter Dodson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dodson lands a nice short elbow.
Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dodson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruger defends it well.
Dodson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dodson prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Dodson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dodson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dodson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson with shots to the head and body - Kruger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dodson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kruger is surviving well by controlling Dodson's body position as best he can.
Kruger tries to hold on but Dodson pushes him away.
Kruger is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dodson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dodson prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Dodson controlling from mount.
Dodson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dodson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kruger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kruger shrugs it off.
Dodson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dodson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stephan Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson has momentary wrist control but Kruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Dodson trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dodson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Hunter Dodson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hunter Dodson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Hunter Dodson!
Hunter Dodson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Boy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dr Boy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boy throwing strikes here but Ahokas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boy avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Boy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ahokas takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas leaves Boy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahokas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Ahokas counters with a right hand to the body.
Boy looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries for a takedown but Ahokas circles away easily
and Ahokas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Boy.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahokas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Ahokas is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahokas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Juha Ahokas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a takedown into side control.
Ahokas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahokas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahokas tries to get out of the position.
Boy wanted to stand there but Ahokas had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahokas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Ahokas in his guard.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas working some strikes from top position.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahokas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahokas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
Ahokas landing with the ground and pound.
Ahokas landing with the ground and pound.
Boy is rocked!
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Ahokas finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahokas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Boy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ahokas's guard now.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas is trying to buck Boy off.
Boy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahokas is avoiding damage well.
Boy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ahokas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Boy!
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