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QFC Tournament 249 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Cunha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Cunha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cunha misses with the combination.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Cunha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cunha, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cunha against the cage but Cunha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernando Cunha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johnson.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Cunha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cunha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunha wants to clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cunha working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunha postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Cunha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is pulling down on Cunha's head to control his posture.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
Cunha is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunha swivels and escapes.
Cunha shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Cunha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunha tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Cunha is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cunha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunha trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunha into the cage.
Cunha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunha avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Cunha doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Cunha moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cunha has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Cunha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cunha struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Cunha wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cunha fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunha with a nice cross.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cunha is looking to clinch.
Cunha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense.
Fernando Cunha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Cunha as Johnson shoots in.
Fernando Cunha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johnson.
Cunha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunha tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunha wants to clinch.
Cunha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cunha.
Cunha shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunha swivels and escapes.
Cunha shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Cunha tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Cunha backing up. Cunha nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson has Cunha up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is pushing Cunha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cunha is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps control of Cunha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cunha can't break the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Cunha.
Cunha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunha throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Cunha tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Cunha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cunha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Cunha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson rushes Cunha and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson pushes Cunha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Cunha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donk. Cunha catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Cunha avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Cunha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunha misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cunha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Cunha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunha gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson rushes Cunha and presses him up against the cage.
Cunha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Cunha is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Cunha throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has Cunha pressed against the cage, preventing Cunha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Cunha on that attempt.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunha tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunha shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunha which made him look bad.
Cunha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Cunha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cunha lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha misses with a head kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cunha, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cunha against the cage but Cunha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense.
Cunha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunha stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Ryan Johnson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Fernando Cunha!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ryan Johnson!
Ryan Johnson wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livem Moom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Livem Moom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Livem Moom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Vega!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moom looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Moom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega blocks a head kick by Moom.
Moom tries to clinch up.
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moom defends it nicely.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Moom shows good takedown defense.
Livem Moom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Vega.
Moom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vega on his heels. He'll look to pass Vega's guard now, I'm sure.
Moom tries to stand but Vega is controlling from the bottom.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moom is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moom wants to stand but Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Livem Moom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vega gets caught flat footed, as Moom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moom wants to stand but Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moom stands and steps away. Vega gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moom shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Moom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moom tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Moom has a takedown stuffed.
Moom misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moom is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega wants to stand but Moom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vega is trying to control. Moom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vega is working away from the top position though.
Vega is trying to control. Moom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vince Vega hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moom is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Moom has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livem Moom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vega drives through with a takedown into Moom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moom is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega tries to stand but Moom is controlling from the bottom.
Vega passes Moom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Livem Moom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moom tries to kick Vega off but Vega keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vega is thwarting Moom's attempts to control the position.
Moom tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily.
Moom trying to control from the bottom.
Vega is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moom wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega trying to control but Moom is working from the bottom.
Moom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to control but Moom is working from the bottom.
Vega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
Moom pushes Vega off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega avoids the head kick by Moom.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moom takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Moom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moom is looking for a triangle but Vega pushes his legs off easily.
Moom is looking to sweep but instead, Vega has passed into half guard.
Moom wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Moom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moom.
Moom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moom dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moom gets the takedown into side control.
Vega tries to escape but Moom is in control.
Moom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moom controls the position.
Vega tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vega is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom is landing with strikes from the back.
Moom tries to get the hooks in deep but Vega pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Moom.
Moom trying to control.
Moom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moom patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The referee is taking a good look at Vega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moom!
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!
Moom is trying to stick to Vega's back but Vega is turning into Moom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vega.
Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moom working a defensive guard but Vega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vega's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking to work some ground and pound but Moom has wrist control.
Moom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vega has passed into half guard!
Moom striking from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Livem Moom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Livem Moom!
Livem Moom wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Milera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Ukkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akseli Ukkola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Milera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akseli Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ukkola's guard now.
Ukkola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukkola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ukkola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ukkola is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ukkola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ukkola's guard.
Ukkola keeping moving, preventing Milera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milera wants to get up but he can't break Ukkola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Milera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Milera stands and throws Ukkola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ukkola is looking to reverse the position.
Ukkola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Milera's best efforts.
Ukkola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milera pulls his head out easily.
Milera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ukkola keeps working.
Ukkola actively working from the bottom here.
Ukkola trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milera wants to stand but Ukkola has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Milera prevents Ukkola from improving his position.
Ukkola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milera's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ukkola connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Milera to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milera has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ukkola lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Milera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ukkola cracks Milera with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Milera from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ukkola lands a shot to the body.
Milera is rocked!
Ukkola lands a series of strikes from the back and Milera goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akseli Ukkola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalstrom Lukuiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank MIr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MIr has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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191 cm
24
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalstrom Lukuiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank MIr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lukuiama is defended easily by MIr.
MIr moves out of range of the body kick.
MIr tries to clinch but Lukuiama moves out of range.
MIr rushes Lukuiama and presses him up against the cage.
MIr landing knees to the body.
MIr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukuiama backwards.
Lukuiama avoiding damage as MIr throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lukuiama.
Lukuiama blocks the elbow strike.
Lukuiama goes for a takedown attempt but MIr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukuiama defending well as MIr loads up on a big left hand.
Lukuiama tries to close the distance and clinch but MIr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MIr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lukuiama, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MIr just leaning against Lukuiama, taking a breather.
MIr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lukuiama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MIr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MIr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukuiama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MIr fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by MIr or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukuiama which made him look bad.
Frank MIr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukuiama checks a low kick from MIr.
MIr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukuiama.
Lukuiama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lukuiama throws a right hand that MIr ducks under and follows up with a left that MIr also avoids with ease.
Lukuiama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalstrom Lukuiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukuiama stuffs the takedown attempt from MIr. MIr gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukuiama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MIr is looking to clinch but Lukuiama is avoiding it.
MIr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lukuiama moves away.
Lukuiama checks a low kick from MIr.
MIr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MIr shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukuiama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MIr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MIr thuds a left hand into Lukuiama's body.
Lukuiama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MIr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukuiama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MIr somewhat.
MIr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MIr throws a jab when Lukuiama was well out of range.
MIr throws a leg kick but Lukuiama checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MIr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lukuiama is out of range and MIr settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MIr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from MIr. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - MIr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MIr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MIr in side control, throwing shots but Lukuiama defends.
Lukuiama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MIr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MIr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lukuiama, who protects the arm well.
Lukuiama defending against the ground and pound.
Lukuiama taking punishment in the form of punches.
MIr misses with the ground and pound.
MIr trying to control the position but Lukuiama is working away.
Lukuiama is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MIr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MIr stands up.
MIr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MIr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lukuiama.
MIr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MIr throws a leg kick that misses.
MIr thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank MIr 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.
MIr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MIr throws a body kick that misses.
MIr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lukuiama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MIr's guard.
Lukuiama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukuiama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MIr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lukuiama manages to get himself to full guard.
MIr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lukuiama keeping moving, preventing MIr from controlling successfully.
Lukuiama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukuiama thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MIr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MIr postures up.
MIr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lukuiama controls MIr momentarily but MIr frees himself.
Lukuiama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MIr is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MIr regains half guard.
Lukuiama slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MIr tries to roll over but Lukuiama keeps him under control.
MIr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MIr looks like he's trying to stand up.
MIr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukuiama wants to take a breather but MIr is having none of it.
MIr is looking for a sweep. Lukuiama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MIr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lukuiama is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MIr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lukuiama pulls his head out easily.
MIr is breathing heavily.
MIr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukuiama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MIr wants to improve his position but Lukuiama is controlling well.
MIr trying to control but Lukuiama postures up.
Lukuiama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MIr is looking to control Lukuiama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MIr avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MIr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lukuiama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalstrom Lukuiama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by MIr or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukuiama which made him look bad.
MIr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lukuiama backs up against the cage.
Lukuiama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MIr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lukuiama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalstrom Lukuiama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank MIr.
Lukuiama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MIr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lukuiama circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lukuiama tries to clinch but MIr moves out of range.
MIr has closed the distance and engaged Lukuiama in a clinch.
MIr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lukuiama.
Lukuiama goes for a takedown in the clinch but MIr prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank MIr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MIr misses the jab.
Frank MIr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lukuiama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MIr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MIr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MIr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than MIr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lukuiama struggling a bit here.
Lukuiama wants to get back to his feet but MIr drags him back down.
MIr trying to control the action but Lukuiama is working from the bottom.
Lukuiama wants to control but MIr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MIr has hold of Lukuiama's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lukuiama tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - MIr cranks the arm and Lukuiama screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lukuiama, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank MIr!
After winning the bout, Frank MIr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
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