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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sed El Bunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stirling loads up on a big right hand but El Bunt slips the punch.
Stirling misses with a looping right.
El Bunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Bunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stirling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. El Bunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Bunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Stirling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Bunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Bunt looks for the body kick but Stirling saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from El Bunt.
Stirling throws a solid leg kick but El Bunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stirling.
El Bunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Bunt lands an overhand right.
El Bunt throws a wild body kick that Stirling sees coming a mile off.
El Bunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stirling's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Bunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stirling throws out the jab.
El Bunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stirling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Bunt moves forwards but Stirling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
El Bunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stirling scores with a push kick.
A big left from Stirling misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling moves out of range of the body kick.
El Bunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stirling to the mat! Stirling manages to get full guard.
El Bunt looking to pass the guard.
El Bunt trying to control but Stirling is working from the bottom.
El Bunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Bunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Bunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stirling has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Bunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Bunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stirling has wrist control.
El Bunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Bunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Bunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stirling dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stirling throws a big right hand that misses.
El Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stirling cracks El Bunt with a solid left hand.
Stirling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stirling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Bunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stirling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Bunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stirling defends well.
Stirling wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
Stirling lands a couple of elbows.
Stirling pushes down on El Bunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stirling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt is looking for a sweep. Stirling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stirling wants to take a breather but El Bunt is having none of it.
El Bunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Bunt working for a triangle but Stirling defends it easily.
Stirling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Bunt 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.
El Bunt working for a triangle but Stirling defends it easily.
El Bunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stirling trying to control the position from guard on top but El Bunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Bunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stirling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sed El Bunt dominated that round.
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.
Stirling delivers a nice body kick.
El Bunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
El Bunt misses with a body shot.
Stirling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Bunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Bunt moves out of range of the body kick from Stirling.
A good leg kick by El Bunt.
El Bunt throws the left hand but Stirling avoids the punch easily.
Stirling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Bunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Stirling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Stirling misses its intended target.
El Bunt ducks under a wild hook from Stirling.
A head kick misses from El Bunt.
El Bunt staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown but Stirling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stirling throws a front kick aimed at El Bunt's knee but El Bunt avoids it well.
Stirling throws a push kick but El Bunt slaps the foot to one side.
Stirling throws a hook to the side of El Bunt's head but El Bunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Bunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stirling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stirling lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stirling takes a shot to the head.
El Bunt lands with a short shot to the head.
El Bunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stirling's efforts to push away.
Stirling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Bunt lands a left hand.
Stirling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Bunt has a couple of punches blocked by Stirling.
Stirling landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sed El Bunt has been cut.
Stirling lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from El Bunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirling wants to get back to striking at distance but El Bunt won't allow it.
Stirling breaks from the clinch.
El Bunt throws a leg kick which misses Stirling's front leg but catches the back leg as Stirling tries to avoid it.
El Bunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stirling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Stirling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stirling throws a body punch but El Bunt moves out of range.
Sed El Bunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Stirling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Bunt moves away.
El Bunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stirlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stirling looks to throw the jab but El Bunt is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Stirling. Those never looked like landing.
Stirling throws a front kick that sends El Bunt stumbling back into the cage.
Stirling throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
El Bunt swings for the body but Stirling moves out of range.
Stirling misses with a left hand
and El Bunt counters with a leg kick.
Stirling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stirling throws out a leg kick but El Bunt moves out of range and Stirling only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling misses with a wild body shot.
Stirling misses with a body shot
and El Bunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by El Bunt.
El Bunt lands a body shot.
Stirling misses with the head strike.
A short left from El Bunt.
A short body shot lands from El Bunt as the two fighters clinch.
El Bunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Bunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stirling's elbow.
El Bunt lands a body punch.
El Bunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from El Bunt.
Stirling prevents the takedown attempt.
El Bunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stirling is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirling misses with the head strike.
Stirling misses with an elbow over the top.
Stirling misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Bunt wants the takedown. Stirling is fighting it off but El Bunt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stirling's guard against the cage.
El Bunt throws an elbow that misses. Stirling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in El Bunt's guard. Nice move by Stirling!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Bunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Bunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stirling is aware though and is defending well.
Stirling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Bunt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stirling uses it to pass to side control.
El Bunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stirling's best efforts.
El Bunt wants to control but Stirling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stirling throwing shots but El Bunt is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Stirling seems content to control.
Stirling thows a huge punch but El Bunt dodges it nicely.
Stirling winds up and cracks El Bunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stirling wants to pass to mount but El Bunt is defending the 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 Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
El Bunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stirling.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Bunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stirling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stirling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Bunt.
El Bunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Bunt misses with a body kick.
Stirling misses with a body kick.
Stirling plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
El Bunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stirling.
Stirling throws a nice looking combination but El Bunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Bunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stirling is out of range.
Stirling misses with a leg kick
and El Bunt counters with a head kick. That will keep Stirling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
El Bunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt winds up and cracks Stirling with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stirling is rocked!
El Bunt throws a strike but Stirling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stirling is still in real trouble! Can El Bunt finish him?
Sed El Bunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stirling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Bunt.
Stirling seems to have recovered his senses.
El Bunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stirling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stirling keeping full guard, as El Bunt tries to pass.
El Bunt trying to move into half guard but instead Stirling has managed to sweep!
Stirling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stirling trying to control the position from guard on top but El Bunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Bunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt is looking for a triangle but Stirling pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stirling scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling trying to control but El Bunt is working from the bottom.
El Bunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stirling is one step ahead there.
Stirling throws a big right hand that misses.
Stirling wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
Stirling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stirling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Bunt's head.
Jack Stirling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stirling wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
Stirling throwing strikes but missing.
El Bunt has an active guard here but Stirling has managed to pass into half guard.
El Bunt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Bunt is working hard here to advance position.
Stirling thows a huge punch but El Bunt dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Bunt defends it well.
El Bunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Bunt gets back to full guard.
El Bunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stirling trying to control the position from guard on top but El Bunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Bunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sed El Bunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stirling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Bunt pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sed El Bunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Bunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sed El Bunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markkanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mell - Red Fraction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Iverson with that takedown attempt.
Arto Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen moves into the clinch.
Iverson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dave Iverson has been cut.
Good leg kick by Markkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands a big head kick that sends Iverson tumbling to the mat! Markkanen takes a step backwards and waves Iverson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Iverson is rocked!
Iverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markkanen is trying to defend but Iverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Iverson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markkanen wants to get back to his feet.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
Iverson seems to have got his legs back now.
Iverson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markkanen is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
Markkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markkanen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Iverson keeps him under control.
Iverson decides to return to a standing position.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Markkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
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!
Markkanen clinches with his opponent.
Iverson avoiding damage as Markkanen throws knees to the body.
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Markkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markkanen scores with a kick to the body.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iverson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iverson, pushing him back against the cage.
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen thuds his shin into the meat of Iverson's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Iverson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markkanen - the referee stops the clock and Iverson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markkanen. Iverson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markkanen scores with a head kick.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen with a knee to the head.
Markkanen lands a body punch.
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iverson.
Dave Iverson's cut is getting worse.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Iverson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iverson needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Arto Markkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Markkanen, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Markkanen against the cage but Markkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markkanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Markkanen throws a head kick that Iverson semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iverson back to the cage. Markkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Markkanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Iverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markkanen instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Markkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arto Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson shoots in and drives through. Markkanen sprawls well.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markkanen. That one must have hurt.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Iverson tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iverson's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Iverson.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Iverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Iverson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markkanen stuns Iverson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Iverson blocks with his arms.
Markkanen breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markkanen pinned against the cage. Markkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson fails with the takedown.
Markkanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markkanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markkanen scores with a head kick.
Markkanen fakes the leg kick and cracks Iverson in the body.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Dave Iverson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen works Iverson's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Markkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but Iverson blocks it.
Markkanen keeps control of Iverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markkanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.
Markkanen tries to break the clinch but Iverson is controlling the position.
Markkanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iverson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iverson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson successfully pulls guard.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Markkanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markkanen defends it nicely.
Markkanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Crunch! Markkanen slams his shin into Iverson's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Iverson off balance momentarily.
Markkanen lands a jab to Iverson's midsection.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Markkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Iverson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Iverson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iverson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markkanen defends it nicely.
Markkanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markkanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iverson rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but Iverson blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markkanen obliges.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Markkanen lands a nice looking body kick.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Iverson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a knee strike.
Iverson jumps guard but Markkanen stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iverson tries to break free but Markkanen pushes him back against the cage.
Iverson jumps guard but Markkanen stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Markkanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head.
Iverson wants a takedown but no success here.
Markkanen cracks Iverson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Markkanen.
Markkanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iverson being controlled against the cage.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Iverson blocks with his arms.
Markkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike.
Markkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Markkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markkanen has Iverson pressed against the cage.
Markkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markkanen scores with a body shot.
Markkanen pushes Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but Markkanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with a knee strike.
Iverson is looking for a takedown.
Markkanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markkanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markkanen working Iverson over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markkanen controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Markkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markkanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Markkanen!
Arto Markkanen made sure to mention his sponsor, Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marko Asell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nacon has chosen Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Asell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Asell misses.
Asell throws a nice looking combination but Nacon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nacon shoots for a takedown but Asell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asell darts in and clinches Nacon up against the cage.
Nacon can't get the takedown.
Asell has clasped his hands together around Nacon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asell slows the pace down.
Nacon wants to control but Asell postures up.
Asell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Asell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nacon on the ground.
Nacon wants to control but Asell postures up.
Nacon seems a little lost for a moment, as Asell dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon is trying to improve his position.
Asell happy to just control the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marko Asell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nacon throws a wild body kick that Asell sees coming a mile off.
Asell moves into the clinch.
Asell avoiding damage.
Nacon tries to stall but Asell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asell breaks the clinch.
Asell looking to score a takedown here. Nacon is defending well but Asell drives through and ends up in Nacon's guard.
Asell content to stall in guard here.
Asell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nacon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon has his foot on Asell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asell works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nacon is looking to sinch up a triangle. Asell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nacon's body to avoid the submission. Nacon has instead reached around Asell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nacon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ah Puch Nacon!
Ah Puch Nacon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuma Hariyuoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakuma Hariyuoki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahlund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hahlund is looking to clinch.
Hariyuoki throws a series of punches but Hahlund moves out of range.
Hariyuoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hahlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hariyuoki misses with a hook. Hahlund ducked under it nicely.
Hahlund throws an overhand right that lands on Hariyuoki's shoulder, as Hariyuoki tries to avoid the shot.
Hahlund rushes Hariyuoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hariyuoki trying to land knees to the body.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund trying to land knees to the body.
Hariyuoki misses with an elbow strike.
Hariyuoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hariyuoki lands an elbow that stopped Hahlund in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Hariyuoki blocks it.
Hariyuoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hariyuoki misses with an elbow strike.
Hahlund lands an elbow just above Hariyuoki 's eye.
It looks like Hakuma Hariyuoki has been cut.
Hariyuoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hariyuoki breaks from the clinch.
Hariyuoki takes a swing at Hahlund's ribcage but misses.
Hariyuoki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hahlund counters with a nice body kick.
Hariyuoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hariyuoki looks to land a right hand but Hahlund moved out of range.
Hariyuoki throws a nice looking combination but Hahlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hahlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hariyuoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hariyuoki lands a jab to Hahlund's midsection.
Hariyuoki connects with a body shot that sends Hahlund's belly button to the back.
Hahlund looks for the body kick but Hariyuoki saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hahlund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hahlund wants to clinch up but Hariyuoki keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hariyuoki throws out the jab.
Hariyuoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jaarko Hahlund has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hariyuoki. Hahlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hariyuoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hahlund.
Hariyuoki throws a right and a left that Hahlund avoids nicely.
Crunch! Hahlund slams his shin into Hariyuoki's torso.
Hariyuoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Hariyuoki there.
Hariyuoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hariyuoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hahlund counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hariyuoki thinking.
A lazy left from Hariyuoki finds it's target.
Hahlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki jabs Hahlund right on the nose. Hahlund blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hariyuoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hariyuoki lands a left and a right that send Hahlund crashing to the mat, dazed. Hariyuoki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hahlund is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hariyuoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Hahlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hariyuoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hahlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hariyuoki misses with a left hand
and Hahlund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hahlund.
Hahlund seems to have got his legs back now.
Hariyuoki is leaning against Hahlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hahlund prevents Hariyuoki from breaking the clinch.
Hariyuoki misses with a punch to the body.
Hariyuoki tries to break free but Hahlund pushes him back against the cage.
Hariyuoki managing to block the knees to the body from Hahlund.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Hariyuoki blocks with his arms.
Hariyuoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hariyuoki throws an elbow but misses.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hariyuoki working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hariyuoki blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hahlund lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hariyuoki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hariyuoki lands an elbow inside that Hahlund shrugs off.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund is breathing heavily.
Hariyuoki avoids the elbow strike from Hahlund, against the cage.
Hariyuoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hariyuoki managing to block the knees to the body from Hahlund.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Hariyuoki is blocking nicely.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hariyuoki is trying to break the clinch but Hahlund is controlling him.
Hariyuoki wants to break free but Hahlund has control.
Nice body punch from Hariyuoki - that landed with a thud.
Hahlund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hariyuoki's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hariyuoki lands a shot to the body.
Hariyuoki lands a nice elbow.
Hariyuoki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hariyuoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuma Hariyuoki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hariyuoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hariyuoki throws a jab when Hahlund was well out of range.
Hariyuoki misses with a straight right.
Hariyuoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hahlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hahlund throws a head kick but Hariyuoki moves out of range.
Hahlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Hariyuoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaarko Hahlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hariyuoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Hariyuoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Hariyuoki misses.
Hariyuoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hahlund's head.
Hariyuoki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hahlund sprawling to the canvas! Hahlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hariyuoki finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hariyuoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Hariyuoki misses the target.
Hariyuoki throws a lazy right hand but Hahlund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hariyuoki cracks Hahlund with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hahlund falls to his knees and Hariyuoki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuma Hariyuoki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Tedvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Tedvik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tedvik lands with a shot to the body.
Tedvik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jammi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jammi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tedvik's calf.
Tedvik tries to move into range but Jammi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jammi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jammi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tedvik tries to bum rush Jammi with a series of wild strikes but Jammi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jammi slips under a jab from Tedvik.
Tedvik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jammi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tedvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tedvik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tedvik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tedvik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tedvik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tedvik is working for a guillotine from mount but Jammi frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tedvik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tedvik misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tedvik is working for a guillotine from mount but Jammi frees his head quite easily.
Tedvik controlling from mount.
Jammi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jammi tries to get out of the position.
Tedvik throwing strikes but Jammi bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Tedvik working for a triangle but Jammi defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi tries to stand but Tedvik is controlling from the bottom.
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!
Tedvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jammi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jammi wants to stand but Tedvik is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedvik has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jammi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tedvik has tightened it up now! Jammi 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 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gustav Tedvik!
Gustav Tedvik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear 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 Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Olson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kowalski's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Olson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kowalski throws up his legs and catches Olson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Olson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kowalski! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacek Kowalski!
Jacek Kowalski 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luttinen comes to the cage accompanied by usko luttisen elämän kerta. Fett has chosen Jango Fett Unleashed as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luttinen throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Luttinen misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a shoot takedown. Luttinen fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luttinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fett cracks Luttinen with a solid left hand.
Fett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luttinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luttinen trying to keep a closed guard but Fett is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luttinen's head.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
Fett stays in close to Luttinen's body and controls the position.
Fett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett is looking to work some ground and pound but Luttinen has wrist control.
Fett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luttinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Luttinen looking to control.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luttinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luttinen keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Luttinen looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to control from the top but Luttinen keeps moving.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Luttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Fett. Beautiful body shot.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Luttinen.
Fett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luttinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
Luttinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luttinen scores with a leg kick.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luttinen manages to avoid it.
Fett looks for a takedown but Luttinen sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luttinen is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Luttinen. That snapped Fett's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that round.
That's time! Luttinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fett throws a hook but Luttinen avoids it easily.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luttinen lands with a nice combination. Fett backs away looking to recover.
Fett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Luttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luttinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fett circles away quickly and effectively.
Fett has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Fett or perhaps it was just good defense by Luttinen which made him look bad.
Fett throws a series of punches but Luttinen avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Luttinen.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luttinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Luttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luttinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.
Usko Luttinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jango Fett.
A left lands for Luttinen.
Good exchange - Luttinen coming out on top.
Luttinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Fett 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.
Fett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luttinen.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Luttinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Fett shrugs it off.
Luttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
Fett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fett shoots in and bounces Luttinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luttinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jango Fett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luttinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luttinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fett stands up over Luttinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Luttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luttinen controlling Fett's posture.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Luttinen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett trying to control but Luttinen is working from the bottom.
Luttinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jango Fett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Luttinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luttinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luttinen.
Luttinen looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luttinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luttinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Luttinen.
Fett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luttinen!
Fett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Fett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luttinen?
Fett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett looking to finish Luttinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Luttinen!
Fett looking to finish with strikes here!
Fett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Luttinen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fett unloading with bombs!
Luttinen tries to hold on but Fett postures up.
Usko Luttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fett.
Luttinen is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fett landing shots from mount.
Luttinen is bucking up trying to escape but Fett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luttinen working to try and regain half guard.
Fett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Luttinen because Fett loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luttinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Fett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Fett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Luttinen hang on?
Luttinen is rocked!
Fett drops a big elbow. That's hurt Luttinen! More shots from Fett and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jango Fett!
After winning the bout, Jango Fett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Reincarnation as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala takes a swing at Langerholc's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Vihtala misses
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vihtala!
Langerholc working the ground and pound effectively.
Vihtala wants to hold on but Langerholc pushes him away.
Vihtala tries to reverse the position but Langerholc maintains control.
Langerholc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langerholc prevents Vihtala from getting the reversal.
Vihtala manages to control the position for a moment.
Vihtala gets back to half guard.
Vihtala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala wants to get back to full guard.
Langerholc trying to control from half guard but Vihtala is working away.
Vihtala looking for submissions off his back.
Vihtala gets full guard.
Langerholc won't allow Vihtala to sweep him here.
Langerholc postures up.
Vihtala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Langerholc defends it easily.
Langerholc 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.
Vihtala is trying to keep Langerholc in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Davor Langerholc wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vihtala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Langerholc misses with a takedown
and Vihtala counters with a low kick, right behind Langerholc 's knee.
Aleksi Vihtala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langerholc.
Vihtala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Vihtala misses
and Langerholc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vihtala's guard.
Vihtala controls Langerholc momentarily but Langerholc frees himself.
Langerholc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vihtala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Langerholc 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.
Vihtala throws a leg kick that misses.
Vihtala throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vihtala.
Vihtala throws a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vihtala's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihtala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vihtala is trying to control the position but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc advances position into side control!
Vihtala is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vihtala tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Vihtala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Langerholc working the head and body with strikes.
Langerholc is trying to control the action in half guard but Vihtala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vihtala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langerholc is keen to just control but Vihtala is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc thows a huge punch but Vihtala dodges it nicely.
Langerholc trying to control from half guard but Vihtala is working away.
Vihtala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vihtala pulls Langerholc in to control the position.
Vihtala working a defensive guard here.
Vihtala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vihtala looking for a guillotine here but Langerholc defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Langerholc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vihtala has tightened it up now! Langerholc 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 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Aleksi Vihtala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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