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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samu Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattia Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samu Sand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mattia Nicoletti's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samu Sand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mattia Nicoletti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletti misses with a takedown attempt
and Sand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sand.
Nicoletti scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sand as Nicoletti tries to tie him up.
Sand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sand stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nicoletti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sand will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicoletti up against the ropes.
Sand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicoletti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sand avoiding damage as Nicoletti throws knees to the body.
Nicoletti misses with an elbow strike.
Nicoletti misses with a knee to the head.
Nicoletti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nicoletti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sand.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sand scores with a knee to the head.
Nicoletti tries to land knees in the clinch but Sand avoids the damage to the body.
Nicoletti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sand avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Sand is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicoletti gets an underhook and turns Sand into the ropes.
Sand tries to land a knee to the head but Nicoletti blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sand.
Nicoletti lands an elbow inside that Sand shrugs off.
Sand tries to land a knee to the head but Nicoletti blocks with his arms.
Nicoletti takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mattia Nicoletti has been cut.
Nicoletti trying to land knees to the body.
Sand tries a body shot but Nicoletti blocks it.
Sand ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sand no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sand wants to stand but Nicoletti is controlling the position.
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!
Nicoletti lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti pushes down on Sand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nicoletti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicoletti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sand knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sand is in trouble now - Nicoletti has advanced to mount!
Sand prevents Nicoletti from taking his back.
Nicoletti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nicoletti trying to control but Sand is having none of it.
Nicoletti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sand is in a horrible position here. Nicoletti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sand is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sand flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nicoletti anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sand and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nicoletti slips an arm under Sand chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nicoletti has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nicoletti is squeezing on Sand like an anaconda would it's prey. Sand fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mattia Nicoletti!
An out of breath Mattia Nicoletti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Koyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sikkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikkila has chosen Choke by Kittie as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 lbs
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165 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Koyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Sikkila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koyama breaks the clinch.
Sikkila moves into the clinch.
Koyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Sikkila.
Sikkila closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikkila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikkila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sikkila is looking to clinch.
Sikkila misses with a takedown
letting Koyama counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikkila shoots for a takedown but Koyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sikkila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koyama manages to avoid it.
Sikkila tries to clinch but Koyama is having none of it.
Sikkila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sikkila.
Sikkila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koyama as he jumps to the side.
Hideo Koyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Sikkila.
Koyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikkila was well out of range. Poor timing from Koyama.
Koyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koyama stuns Sikkila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikkila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koyama moves away.
Koyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sikkila darts in trying to clinch
and Koyama counters with a nice body shot.
Koyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Koyama throws a series of strikes that have Sikkila backpedaling.
Sikkila wants to clinch but Koyama slips to the side
and Koyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sikkila moves in looking to clinch but Koyama pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikkila tries to clinch up
and Koyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hideo Koyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikkila shoots in for a takedown but Koyama shows good takedown defense.
Koyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Koyama takes a swing at Sikkila's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikkila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koyama as he jumps to the side.
Sikkila fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sikkila is defended easily by Koyama.
Sikkila tries to clinch there but Koyama circles away.
Sikkila thows a body shot but no joy.
Sikkila darts in and clinches Koyama up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koyama tries to break free but Sikkila pushes him back against the ropes.
Sikkila keeps control of Koyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hideo Koyama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sikkila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koyama pinned against the ropes. Koyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sikkila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sikkila tries for a kimura but Koyama is defending well.
Sikkila tries to advance to mount but Koyama denies him.
Sikkila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikkila working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sikkila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koyama, who protects the arm well.
Sikkila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koyama wants to control but Sikkila postures up.
Sikkila in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koyama is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Sikkila!
An out of breath Mark Sikkila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Jr Pentele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Snell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Push it to the limit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Jr Pentele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylvester Snell!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pentele gets tackled into the ropes by Snell. Snell maintains the clinch.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snell stalls.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but Pentele blocks with his arms.
Snell landing knees to the head.
Pentele tries to pull guard but Snell holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pentele drops back down to his feet.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Snell controls his hands.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but Pentele blocks with his arms.
Snell connects with a knee to the head.
Snell misses with a knee strike.
Pentele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele fails to pull guard.
Snell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snell taking a breather.
Pentele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snell walks away with a smile on his face. Pentele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Jr Pentele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pentele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snell closes the distance and clinches.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Pentele blocks it.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pentele breaks the clinch.
Snell dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Snell.
Snell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pentele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snell throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Snell throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snell is able to avoid easily.
Snell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pentele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pentele stalling the fight.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Snell stalling against the ropes.
Snell looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snell has Pentele pressed against the ropes, preventing Pentele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pentele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snell tries to clinch but Pentele moves away
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele darts in and clinches Snell up against the ropes.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Pentele is blocking nicely.
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pentele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pentele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snell is keeping busy.
Snell has Pentele pressed against the ropes.
Snell lands with a left to the head.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Snell landing knees to the head.
Pentele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Pentele blocks it.
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pentele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snell to keep the fight standing.
Pentele is pushing Snell up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pentele avoids the elbow strike from Snell, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele can't break the clinch.
Snell tries to land knees in the clinch but Pentele avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Snell 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.
Pentele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Snell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snell showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Snell is thwarting Pentele's attempts to control the position.
Snell wants to get back to his feet.
Pentele regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pentele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snell's guard.
Pentele wants to control from the top but Snell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snell keeping moving, preventing Pentele from controlling successfully.
Snell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pentele is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pentti Jr Pentele just wasn't active enough.
Snell rushes Pentele and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snell as Pentele tries to tie him up.
Snell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Snell lands a nice uppercut.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snell throws an elbow but misses.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snell is breathing heavily.
Pentele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pentele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pentele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell takes the fight into the clinch.
Snell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pentele blocks it with crossed arms.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Pentele is blocking nicely.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Pentele is blocking nicely.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pentele tries to circle away but Snell has him pinned against the ropes.
Snell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snell taking a breather.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pentele trying to control the position but instead, Snell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pentele into the ropes.
Pentele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pentele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pentele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentele jumps guard but Snell stands there with Pentele around his waist. Pentele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sylvester Snell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snell is pushing Pentele up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Snell stalling in the clinch but Pentele improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Snell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pentele swats away the attempt to clinch by Snell.
Snell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pentele counters with a shoot takedown. Snell fights it but they end up in guard.
Snell keeping moving, preventing Pentele from controlling successfully.
Pentele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snell is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snell keeping moving, preventing Pentele from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pentti Jr Pentele.
Pentele shoots for a double leg takedown but Snell sprawls well. He's pushed Pentele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pentele swats away the attempt to clinch by Snell.
Pentele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Pentele blocks it.
Snell lands a nice elbow.
Pentele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Snell to keep the fight standing.
Pentele can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snell misses with a knee strike.
Snell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snell is trying to stall.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Pentele blocks it.
Snell trying to stall but Pentele improves his position.
Pentele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pentele tries to pull guard but Snell forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Jr Pentele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Snell.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but Pentele blocks with his arms.
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pentele tries to pull guard but Snell holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pentele drops back down to his feet.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snell's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snell just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pentele fails to pull guard.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Pentele is blocking nicely.
Pentele jumps into guard, dragging Snell to the mat.
Pentele looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentele, not yet.
Pentele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snell manages to get himself to full guard.
Pentele trying to control but Snell is working from the bottom.
Pentele is really struggling to control Snell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pentele content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pentti Jr Pentele wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pentele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Jr Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sylvester Snell!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Sylvester Snell!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sylvester Snell!
Sylvester Snell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Jaquillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alec Jaquillard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luta Livre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alec Jaquillard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livre misses with a series of wild punches.
Livre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaquillard is able to avoid easily.
Jaquillard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Livre working a defensive guard here.
Jaquillard with a nice head shot there.
Jaquillard drops back looking for a leg! Livre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Livre manages to kick Jaquillard off! Jaquillard jumps back into Livre's guard.
Jaquillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jaquillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaquillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaquillard wants to stand and escape but instead Livre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaquillard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Livre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaquillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Livre defends it easily.
Jaquillard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaquillard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Livre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Livre stands up over Jaquillard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaquillard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Livre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaquillard keeping full guard, as Livre tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaquillard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jaquillard working for a triangle but Livre defends it easily.
Livre passes into half guard.
Jaquillard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaquillard is working to get back to half guard.
Livre avoids the attempt from Jaquillard to control.
Livre tries to control but Jaquillard wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jaquillard has worked his arm free - good work by Jaquillard!
Jaquillard tries to improve position but can't.
Livre advances to mount.
Jaquillard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Livre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaquillard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaquillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaquillard has managed to get both his arms back between Livre's legs - danger averted.
Jaquillard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaquillard stands up over Livre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaquillard stopping the sweep attempt from Livre.
Jaquillard works over Livre with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaquillard is one step ahead there.
Livre is trying to keep Jaquillard in close.
Jaquillard stands up over Livre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaquillard wants to control from the top but Livre keeps moving.
Livre looking for a sweep. Not yet Livre, not yet.
Jaquillard throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Jaquillard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaquillard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Livre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaquillard.
Livre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaquillard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaquillard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Livre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Livre won't allow Jaquillard to pass to mount.
Livre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaquillard trying to mount his opponent but Livre defends it.
Livre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jaquillard.
Jaquillard stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Livre has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jaquillard manages to get his head free but now Livre has transitioned to an armbar! Jaquillard grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Livre! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luta Livre!
Luta Livre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Van Poika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
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162 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kale Van Poika!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Poika napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Van Poika is working from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but Van Poika manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steroidi Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Poika.
Steroidi Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van Poika is trying to control the action in half guard but Steroidi Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to control Van Poika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steroidi Jr avoid being mounted?
Steroidi Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Poika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Poika lands a couple of digs.
Van Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steroidi Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Steroidi Jr's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Poika with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Poika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Poika wants to pass the guard but Steroidi Jr is keeping the position.
Van Poika throws a big right hand that misses.
Steroidi Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Van Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Van Poika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steroidi Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Poika throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Poika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Poika with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steroidi Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Poika's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Van Poika is keeping the position.
Van Poika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Van Poika pulls Steroidi Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Van Poika is working from the bottom.
Van Poika controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Poika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steroidi Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a lazy right hand but Van Poika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Poika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Poika tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr dips to his left and cracks Van Poika with an uppercut!
Van Poika is looking to clinch but Steroidi Jr is avoiding it.
Van Poika moves in looking to clinch but Steroidi Jr pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Poika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steroidi Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steroidi Jr with a jab.
Steroidi Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Van Poika's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr loads up on a big right hand but Van Poika slips the punch.
Steroidi Jr works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steroidi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Poika did well to prevent Steroidi Jr getting side control.
Steroidi Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Van Poika defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Poika tries to clinch up but Steroidi Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Poika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Poika feints and as Steroidi Jr raises his hands in defense, Van Poika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a triangle but Van Poika pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Poika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Poika is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr controls Van Poika momentarily but Van Poika frees himself.
Van Poika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Poika is working Steroidi Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Poika looking to sit in guard and control but Steroidi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Poika wants to sweep here but Steroidi Jr controlling him for the moment.
Van Poika controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Steroidi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Poika is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Poika keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes from guard but Van Poika blocks nicely.
Steroidi Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Van Poika's brow.
Van Poika keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
Van Poika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Poika keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Poika is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Van Poika is working from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr working the ground and pound.
Van Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Poika is just riding it out for now. Steroidi Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Poika defends it well.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Van Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steroidi Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Poika.
Van Poika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steroidi Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi Jr.
Van Poika scoring with some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Poika's guard.
Steroidi Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Poika managing to control the position.
Steroidi Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Poika is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steroidi Jr, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Poika.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steroidi Jr is on top in guard.
Van Poika working a defensive guard here.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Poika has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steroidi Jr won't allow Van Poika to sweep him here.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Van Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Steroidi Jr forces his way into half guard.
Van Poika wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Van Poika is keeping him busy.
Van Poika wants to control but Steroidi Jr is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr prevents Van Poika from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Poika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steroidi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Poika is keeping the position for now.
Van Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Poika wants to improve his position but instead Steroidi Jr has moved into half guard.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steroidi Jr stalling.
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 Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
Well Steroidi Jr 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 for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. McManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McManus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McManus is keeping the position for now.
McManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McManus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
White tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
White is trying to stand up.
McManus tries to control but White wriggling away.
White wants to control but McManus is having none of it.
White regains half guard.
White is trying to stand back up but McManus is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to maintain the position but McManus is very close to passing his half guard.
White wants to improve his position but McManus is controlling well.
White is trying to stand back up but McManus is controlling him
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McManus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McManus's back!
White lands shots from the back.
White has McManus flattened out and is raining down punches.
White trying to control momentarily.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McManus is trying to break free.
White has good solid back control here.
McManus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position.
White lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McManus.
McManus looking very determined here, making life difficult for White.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McManus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McManus is trying to remain composed but White is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at McManus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from White!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McManus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
McManus stops White from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scrambles and gets back to his feet.
White shoots in for a takedown but McManus shows good takedown defense.
McManus scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by McManus as he connects with a hook.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McManus tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McManus to the ground. McManus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but McManus sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James McManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chalky White.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McManus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McManus digs a good hook to White's body.
McManus lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McManus's waist but McManus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by McManus.
McManus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from McManus finds it's target.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McManus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White throwing strikes from guard but McManus blocks nicely.
McManus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
White working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is doing well to control the position and prevent McManus from advancing to side control.
McManus stops White from getting back to his feet.
White is positioning himself well to prevent McManus advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chalky White wasn't active enough on the ground.
White shoots for a takedown but McManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McManus connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
Chalky White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McManus scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chalky White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for McManus.
Nice sprawl there from McManus as White shoots in.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. McManus tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McManus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but McManus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James McManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chalky White.
McManus throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White shoots in for a double leg but McManus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McManus connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. McManus tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McManus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
McManus throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
McManus cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
McManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
McManus looking to control.
McManus can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chalky White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McManus is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McManus avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to take a breather but McManus is having none of it.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McManus!
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands a big elbow.
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McManus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McManus is looking to escape.
White lands with some strikes.
James McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
McManus is rocked!
White postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McManus in real trouble here! The ref calls for McManus to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chalky White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripp Arrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrute's entrance music is Thunderstruck by AC DC. A fine choice. Dwight Schrute has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ripp Arrm!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Schrute catches Arrm right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ripp Arrm has been cut.
Arrm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arrm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schrute's sensitive parts.
Schrute falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arrm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrute feints a jab promting Arrm to slip. Schrute then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arrm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrm connects with a leg kick. Schrute looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrm swinging wildly here.
Arrm connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Arrm misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arrm. Schrute shrugs it off though.
Arrm takes a swing at Schrute's ribcage but misses.
Arrm shoots in but no luck this time.
Arrm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schrute misses with a body shot
and Arrm counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute avoids a kick to the body.
Schrute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute is breathing heavily.
Schrute throws a right hand that Arrm ducks under and follows up with a left that Arrm also avoids with ease.
Arrm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arrm thuds a left hand into Schrute's body.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arrm fails with a takedown attempt.
Schrute misses with an uppercut.
Arrm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Arrm with that takedown attempt.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripp Arrm.
Arrm lands a leg kick that knocks Schrute off balance momentarily.
Schrute tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arrm gets a clinch.
Schrute is trying to break free.
Arrm prevents Schrute from breaking the clinch.
Schrute has had enough of the clinch but Arrm keeps him there for the moment.
Schrute is trying to break the clinch but Arrm has him pressed against the ropes.
Schrute tries to break free but Arrm pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute tries to break free but Arrm pushes him back against the ropes.
Arrm cracks Schrute with a nice body shot.
Schrute prevents a body shot from Arrm.
Schrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arrm has him pressed against the ropes.
Schrute can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm has Schrute pressed against the ropes, preventing Schrute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schrute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arrm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrm tries a body shot but Schrute blocks it.
Arrm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arrm struggles to land a body shot inside as Schrute controls his hands.
Schrute is trying to break the clinch but Arrm has him pressed against the ropes.
Schrute has had enough of the clinch but Arrm keeps him there for the moment.
Arrm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schrute blocks an uppercut.
Schrute has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schrute prevents a body shot from Arrm.
Schrute prevents a body shot from Arrm.
Schrute breaks from the clinch.
Arrm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schrute misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arrm.
Arrm lands with an uppercut that bounces Schrute off the ropes and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arrm.
Arrm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schrute as he jumps to the side.
Arrm throws a right hand that misses
and Schrute counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arrm on the side of the head.
That has opened up Ripp Arrm's cut even more.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arrm.
Schrute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schrute doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schrute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arrm looks to land a combination but Schrute avoids it well.
Arrm throws a looping overhand right but Schrute ducks down to avoid it.
Arrm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm'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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arrm.
Schrute is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schrute defending against the ground and pound.
Arrm is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arrm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arrm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arrm trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute regains half guard.
Arrm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schrute sees it coming and defends easily.
Schrute pushes Arrm off looking to stand but Arrm dives back in and keeps control.
Arrm trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Arrm is trying to work for a kimura but Schrute is defending well.
Arrm is breathing heavily.
Arrm trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arrm on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arrm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schrute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schrute pushes Arrm off looking to stand but Arrm dives back in and keeps control.
Arrm throwing shots but Schrute is blocking nicely.
Arrm is looking to advance position but Schrute won't allow it.
Schrute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrm.
Arrm trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm is trying to control the action in half guard but Schrute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrm is looking to stall here but Schrute recovers full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arrm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schrute wants to stand but Arrm is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arrm wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute wants to stand and escape but Arrm is having none of it.
Arrm preventing the sweep.
Schrute wants to get back to his feet but Arrm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arrm stands up over Schrute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arrm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrute's head.
Arrm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schrute wants to stand up but Arrm is controlling him.
Arrm chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ripp Arrm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arrm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schrute as he jumps to the side.
Arrm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrute.
Arrm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dwight Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Arrm lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Arrm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arrm takes a swing at Schrute's ribcage but misses.
Schrute leaves Arrm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arrm slips a jab and a cross from Schrute.
Arrm just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arrm slips a jab and a cross from Schrute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arrm.
Nice shot lands for Arrm.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrm thows a body kick. Schrute tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arrm fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Arrm.
Schrute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arrm thuds a left hand into Schrute's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Arrm.
Arrm lands a nice hook to Schrute's body. Schrute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arrm scores with a leg kick.
Arrm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arrm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schrute.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arrm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arrm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schrute staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrute.
Dwight Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arrm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schrute.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arrm.
Arrm digs a good body shot into Schrute's ribs.
Arrm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schrute throws an off balance right hand
and Arrm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arrm catches Schrute with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arrm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schrute manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arrm.
Schrute throws a right and a left that Arrm avoids nicely.
Arrm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arrm cracks Schrute with a good jab.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Arrm avoids them all with ease.
Arrm has a takedown stuffed.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripp Arrm.
Schrute throws a nice looking combination but Arrm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schrute enables Arrm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schrute manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arrm advances position into side control!
Schrute is not content to let Arrm control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard.
Schrute explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schrute misses with a series of wild punches.
Schrute throws a nice looking combination but Arrm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Arrm - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arrm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schrute is trying to defend but Arrm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arrm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schrute is just riding it out for now. Arrm eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Arrm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arrm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ripp Arrm!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ripp Arrm!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ripp Arrm!
Ripp Arrm wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maku Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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19
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stres Fleshou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maku Amir!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou throws a jab when Amir was well out of range.
Fleshou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amir.
Amir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleshou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fleshou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleshou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fleshou trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom.
Fleshou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleshou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleshou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleshou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amir's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou wants to work for an arm triangle but Amir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amir is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleshou.
Amir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amir is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleshou.
Fleshou has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Amir defend it? Fleshou steps over the head and cranks it - Amir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fleshou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stres Fleshou!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AK Fo Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for AK Fo Seven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Fo Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fo Seven throws out a powerful jab.
Fo Seven throws a sloppy head kick and Jennings moves out of range easily.
Fo Seven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Fo Seven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jennings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fo Seven circles away.
AK Fo Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Jennings.
Nice takedown defense from Fo Seven. No joy for Jennings on that attempt.
Fo Seven moves into the clinch.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fo Seven thumps Jennings with a low kick.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Fo Seven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fo Seven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo Seven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jennings's face.
Fo Seven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fo Seven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jennings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fo Seven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jennings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brock Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fo Seven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jennings looks winded!
Fo Seven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jennings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fo Seven.
Fo Seven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fo Seven stalling in the clinch but Jennings improves position.
Fo Seven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fo Seven tries to circle away but Jennings has him pinned against the ropes.
Fo Seven lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fo Seven.
It looks like Brock Jennings has been cut.
Fo Seven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jennings in his tracks.
Fo Seven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fo Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jennings on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Fo Seven.
Jennings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fo Seven throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fo Seven cracks Jennings with a good jab.
Fo Seven throws a series of punches but Jennings moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fo Seven.
Jennings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fo Seven.
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Fo Seven has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven landing knees to the body.
Fo Seven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fo Seven lands an elbow just above Jennings 's eye.
Fo Seven lands a good knee to the midsection. Jennings won't want to take too many of those.
Fo Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fo Seven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fo Seven lands an elbow that stopped Jennings in his tracks for a moment.
Fo Seven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fo Seven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fo Seven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fo Seven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fo Seven landing knees to the head.
Fo Seven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jennings is keeping busy.
Fo Seven effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven missing with knees to the body.
Fo Seven lands a nice elbow.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Jennings or perhaps it was just good defense by Fo Seven which made him look bad.
Fo Seven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fo Seven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jennings drives through with a takedown into Fo Seven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fo Seven is looking to stand up but Jennings isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Fo Seven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Jennings's cut.
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.
Fo Seven takes the fight into the clinch.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AK Fo Seven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fo Seven slaps away a takedown attempt from Jennings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fo Seven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fo Seven here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jennings fails with the takedown.
Jennings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fo Seven's waist but Fo Seven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jennings off to one side.
AK Fo Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Jennings.
Fo Seven scores with a leg kick.
Fo Seven closes the distance and pushes Jennings back into the ropes.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
Fo Seven is trying to maintain a safe position but Jennings gets an underhook and turns Fo Seven into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo Seven lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jennings prevents Fo Seven from breaking the clinch.
Fo Seven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jennings misses with a takedown attempt - Fo Seven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fo Seven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fo Seven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fo Seven - that will leave a mark!
Fo Seven scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fo Seven.
AK Fo Seven is winning the standup battle so far.
Fo Seven lands with a slapping head kick.
Jennings takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Fo Seven cracks Jennings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fo Seven, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Fo Seven.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fo Seven.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fo Seven.
Fo Seven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jennings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fo Seven clinches up with Jennings and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fo Seven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jennings can do to turn this around?
Fo Seven pushes Jennings back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fo Seven doesn't manage to clinch there - Jennings circles away.
Fo Seven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jennings.
Fo Seven connects with a body shot.
Fo Seven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fo Seven.
Fo Seven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jennings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fo Seven scores with a head kick. Jennings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fo Seven tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fo Seven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Fo Seven.
Fo Seven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jennings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Fo Seven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven tries to close the distance and clinch but Jennings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jennings has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fo Seven.
Fo Seven throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Fo Seven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fo Seven tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fo Seven closes the distance and clinches.
Fo Seven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jennings has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fo Seven.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Fo Seven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fo Seven slaps away a takedown attempt from Jennings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fo Seven closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Fo Seven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Jennings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fo Seven lands a really nice looking cross but Jennings seems unphased.
Fo Seven tries to close the distance and clinch but Jennings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Fo Seven.
Fo Seven moves into the clinch.
Come on Fo Seven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Fo Seven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fo Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Jennings goes for a takedown attempt but Fo Seven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fo Seven tries to bum rush Jennings with a series of wild strikes but Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Fo Seven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo Seven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Jennings blocks the low kick.
Fo Seven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jennings. That did some damage!
Fo Seven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jennings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fo Seven throws a shot to the body.
Fo Seven stalks Jennings and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jennings's face. Jennings staggers backwards, shaken.
Fo Seven is looking to slow Jennings down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jennings.
Fo Seven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jennings.
Fo Seven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fo Seven throws a series of punches but Jennings moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Fo Seven tenderised Jennings's leg. Jennings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fo Seven misses with a body kick.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AK Fo Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Jennings.
Fo Seven cracks Jennings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That kick from Fo Seven tenderised Jennings's leg. Jennings is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fo Seven tries to clinch but Jennings moves out of range.
Jennings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fo Seven.
Fo Seven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fo Seven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fo Seven wants to clinch up but Jennings keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Fo Seven.
Jennings swats away the attempt to clinch by Fo Seven.
Jennings wants to clinch
and Fo Seven counters with a big head kick but Jennings shrugs it off.
Fo Seven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jennings.
Fo Seven tries to clinch but Jennings moves out of range.
Fo Seven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jennings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fo Seven lands with a cross.
Jennings takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo Seven misses with a double jab.
Fo Seven keeps Jennings at a distance using the push kick.
Fo Seven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jennings shoots in and gets a takedown into Fo Seven's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fo Seven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brock Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fo Seven wants to stand up but Jennings is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fo Seven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fo Seven tries to get out of the position.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Fo Seven's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
AK Fo Seven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fo Seven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 AK Fo Seven!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for AK Fo Seven!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for AK Fo Seven!
AK Fo Seven wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the ring accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pacman Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Do!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Do down.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Do checks it.
Do tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Do.
Do misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Do takes a step back to recover.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Jonny Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Do misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Do looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Do punching from mount but Barnes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Do looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes really wants to buck Do off and get back to his feet.
Do trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnes hang on?
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!
Do lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Do isn't that keen on the idea.
Do trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes wants to control but Do is having none of it.
Do lands a big shot there that rocks Barnes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Do with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes is bucking up trying to escape but Do cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes is rocked!
Do looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Barnes covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Do!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Do started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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