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CFH 32: Redfield v Biteyour'ov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Luiz !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luiz 's head.
Luiz throws a body punch but Brookins moves out of range.
Luiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookins.
Luiz misses with a kick to the body.
Brookins throws a series of punches but Luiz avoids them all with ease.
Brookins looks to land a right hand but Luiz moved out of range.
Brookins misses with a lunging right hand
and Luiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brookins tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses.
Brookins misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luiz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brookins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brookins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brookins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luiz throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Luiz .
Brookins connects with a body shot.
Luiz throws the kick towards the body but Brookins avoids it.
Brookins shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Luiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luiz throws a chopping leg kick but Brookins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brookins throws a right hand that misses
and Luiz counters with a nice body kick.
Brookins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brookins.
Brookins throws a series of strikes that have Luiz backpedaling.
Nice uppercut there from Luiz .
Bruno Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookins.
Luiz 's coach down at Grappling Pro Helsinki (14 coaches/25 fighters cap was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luiz 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brookins tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Brookins.
Brookins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luiz throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
Brookins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins connects with a right hand. Luiz shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brookins misses with a few strikes there.
Brookins swinging wildly here.
Luiz wants to land a leg kick but Brookins is out of range.
Brookins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz .
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brookins checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brookins.
Brookins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luiz misses with a body kick.
Brookins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luiz .
Luiz misses with a head kick.
Brookins throws an overhand right that lands on Luiz 's shoulder, as Luiz tries to avoid the shot.
Brookins throws a hook to the side of Luiz 's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brookins scores with the left hand. Luiz knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luiz throws a low kick but Brookins avoids it.
Brookins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luiz .
Brookins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luiz is out of range.
Brookins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luiz pinned against the cage. Luiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brookins blocks a head kick by Luiz .
Luiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brookins, as that shot connected.
Luiz misses the body punch
and Brookins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brookins gets a takedown into half guard.
Brookins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brookins. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luiz throws a push kick but Brookins slaps the foot to one side.
Brookins tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luiz checks a leg kick.
Luiz throws a leg kick but Brookins checks it.
Brookins connects with a crisp jab.
Brookins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luiz .
Brookins throws a looping overhand right but Luiz ducks down to avoid it.
Brookins throws a shot from downtown. Luiz moves away and avoids it.
Brookins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luiz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brookins scores with a nice strike.
Brookins misses with a leg kick
and Luiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Brookins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brookins shoots in looking for a takedown but Luiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brookins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luiz motions for Brookins to come forward. Luiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Brookins.
Luiz is rocked!
Brookins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Brookins finish him?
Brookins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brookins cracks Luiz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Luiz falls backwards against the cage. Brookins follows up with more strikes that drop Luiz to his knees. Brookins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Luiz ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Brookins!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Brookins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris OSullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OSullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Hunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MMA Entrance Theme - Mark Hunt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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245 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris OSullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hunt !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OSullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt .
OSullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
OSullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but OSullivan seems unphased.
OSullivan slips under a jab.
Mark Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OSullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OSullivan.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt . Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and OSullivan counters by clinching up.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but OSullivan has double underhooks.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Hunt tries to circle away but OSullivan has him pinned against the cage.
OSullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OSullivan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt .
It looks like Chris OSullivan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt tests OSullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OSullivan swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
OSullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OSullivan back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and OSullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hunt missing with punches from the bottom.
OSullivan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OSullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
OSullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OSullivan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Hunt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunt regains half guard.
OSullivan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OSullivan trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OSullivan is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt taking some punishment here, with OSullivan in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OSullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OSullivan.
OSullivan slips a nice elbow through Hunt 's hands, connecting with Hunt 's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes OSullivan off looking to stand but OSullivan dives back in and keeps control.
OSullivan content to control rather than advance.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is trying to stand back up but OSullivan is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hunt is pushing off trying to get to his feet. OSullivan has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Hunt is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Chris OSullivan!
Chris OSullivan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magician Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ode Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magician Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen throws a hook but Rapist avoids it easily.
Rapist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Rapist.
The fighters circling - Rapist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapist cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rapist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen takes a swing at Rapist's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rapist with a hook.
Rapist tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen takes a swing at Rapist's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapist.
Rapist lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapist misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Athletic Advantage in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rapist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rapist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Rapist.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapist.
Jokinen takes a swing at Rapist's ribcage but misses.
Rapist misses with an uppercut.
Magician Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapist throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Rapist.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Rapist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rapist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Rapist.
Rapist misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Rapist didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.
Rapist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rapist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rapist is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rapist is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rapist is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Rapist punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen stays in close to Rapist's body and controls the position.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rapist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rapist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rapist looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jokinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist moves into full guard.
Rapist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is working Rapist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rapist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rapist is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rapist's guard.
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 Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Rapist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen jabs Rapist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
Rapist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Rapist's shoulder, as Rapist tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen defending well as Rapist loads up on a big left hand.
Rapist fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapist looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapist.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rapist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Rapist moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen forces Rapist back against the cage and clinches.
Rapist working aggressively here.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapist's elbow.
Rapist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapist stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Rapist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen cracks Rapist with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Rapist misses.
Jokinen slips a jab from Rapist.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapist.
A jab from Rapist misses.
Rapist swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Rapist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapist moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Rapist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a hook but Rapist blocks it.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Rapist thows a body shot but no joy.
Rapist takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Rapist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jokinen back to the cage. Rapist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jokinen throws a hook but Rapist blocks it.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Rapist's body.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapist lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rapist.
Rapist throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Rapist clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rapist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Rapist is out of range.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Rapist avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Rapist's head back.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapist throws out the jab.
Magician Rapist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen leaves Rapist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rapist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapist slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Rapist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Rapist's head but Rapist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapist.
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
Rapist moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Jokinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magician Rapist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rapist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rapist.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Rapist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rapist.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rapist slips a jab from Jokinen.
Rapist blocks a jab.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapist catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Rapist.
Rapist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rapist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rapist's guard now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapist has wrist control.
Rapist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rapist scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Jokinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rapist!
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen tries to control but Rapist wriggling away.
Rapist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rapist hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist gets back to half guard.
Jokinen is stalling here. Rapist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jokinen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rapist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rapist lands a nice forearm strike.
Rapist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Rapist crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Rapist.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Rapist throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rapist trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control Rapist's posture but Rapist avoids it.
Jokinen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rapist landing a few strikes.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rapist.
Rapist tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jokinen's legs.
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 Ode Jokinen.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Borkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Borkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkowski looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Borkowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borkowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borkowski.
Borkowski manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borkowski as he avoids it easily.
Igor Borkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Sullivan.
Borkowski tries to clinch up.
Borkowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borkowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borkowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Borkowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Sullivan wants to control but Borkowski postures up.
Sullivan tries to bench press Borkowski off him but Borkowski keeps the position.
Borkowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan sneaks back into half guard.
Sullivan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Borkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sullivan is looking to control Borkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borkowski.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Borkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan 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.
Borkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sullivan is looking to control Borkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Borkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Borkowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sullivan gets caught napping as Borkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Sullivan manages to retain guard.
Borkowski trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Borkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Borkowski postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan controls Borkowski momentarily but Borkowski frees himself.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Borkowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Sullivan has switched to an armbar! Borkowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tim Sullivan!
A very excited looking Tim Sullivan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Burishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burishkov's choice of entrance music: Not a step back. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Viktor Burishkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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224 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Burishkov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burishkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valo misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Valo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viktor Burishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burishkov misses with a straight right.
Burishkov is looking to clinch but Valo is avoiding it.
Burishkov takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Burishkov.
Burishkov tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Burishkov looks to land a right hand but Valo moved out of range.
Valo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burishkov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valo slips a straight right by Burishkov.
Valo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valo misses with the combination.
Valo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burishkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burishkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valo checks it well.
Burishkov blocks a jab.
Valo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burishkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Valo slips under a jab from Burishkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valo misses with a series of wild punches.
Valo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valo misses with a body kick.
A combination from Valo does no damage.
Burishkov moves into range and clinches up with Valo.
Burishkov breaks the clinch.
Valo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valo duly obliges.
Valo swinging wildly here.
Valo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burishkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burishkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valo counters with a left and a right that stings Burishkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burishkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Valo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burishkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burishkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valo throws a series of punches but Burishkov avoids them all with ease.
Valo throws a right hand that Burishkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burishkov also avoids with ease.
Valo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valo counters with a left and a right that stings Burishkov.
Valo misses with a two punch combination.
Valo throws a right hand that Burishkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burishkov also avoids with ease.
Valo dodges the punch combination from Burishkov.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Valo throws a nice looking combination but Burishkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valo blocks a jab.
Burishkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burishkov slips under a jab from Valo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Valo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burishkov gets a clinch.
Burishkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valo fails to land with a series of punches.
Burishkov connects with a crisp jab.
Valo misses with the combination.
Burishkov throws a hook to the side of Valo's head but Valo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valo misses with a double jab.
Burishkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Burishkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burishkov lunges at Valo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valo's hand.
Burishkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Valo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burishkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valo.
Valo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Valo.
Burishkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valo is rocked!
Burishkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Valo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valo is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Burishkov has cracked Valo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Burishkov lands another huge swinging hook and Valo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Valo, before Burishkov can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Burishkov!
Viktor Burishkov gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters has chosen Living in America as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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204 lbs
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26
192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappanii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masters to the ground. Tappanii is now in Masters's guard.
Tappanii tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Tappanii won't allow Masters to get back to his feet.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Tappanii is pushing down on Masters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masters is fighting to maintain full guard but Tappanii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura here.
Tappanii content to control rather than advance.
Tappanii is trying to work for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Tappanii is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters tries to kick Tappanii off but Tappanii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tappanii looks to land a strike but Masters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tappanii is pushing down on Masters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masters is fighting to maintain full guard but Tappanii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Masters is trying to stand up here but Tappanii is controlling him well.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura here.
Tappanii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tappanii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tappanii uses his free foot to push down on Masters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Masters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tappanii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tappanii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappanii throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Masters because Tappanii loaded up on that one.
Tappanii thowing shots but they're missing.
Masters tries to buck Tappanii off but he can't manage it.
Tappanii looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Masters is on top in guard.
Tappanii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Masters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Tappanii.
Tappanii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masters sprawls well initially but Tappanii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tappanii is taking a breather. Masters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tappanii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Tappanii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masters!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappanii goes for an armbar but Masters turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappanii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tappanii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is fighting to break Tappanii's control of his arms but Tappanii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tappanii wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappanii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Masters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Tappanii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappanii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body kick there by Masters.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappanii shoots in and bounces Masters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tappanii advances to half guard.
Masters pushes Tappanii off looking to stand but Tappanii dives back in and keeps control.
Tappanii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tappanii seems to be looking for submissions.
Tappanii wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well.
Tappanii uses his free foot to push down on Masters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Masters.
Tappanii controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masters tries to buck Tappanii off but he can't manage it.
Tappanii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tappanii.
Tappanii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tappanii wants to control the pace but Masters is squirming around nicely.
Masters is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii thowing shots but they're missing.
Tappanii takes Masters's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Masters is in trouble.
Tappanii is cranking Masters's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Masters! He's tightened the choke and Masters is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hannu Tappanii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswald Jokinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswald Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen is looking to slow Juntta down with leg kicks.
Jari Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Juntta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juntta.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
Juntta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Juntta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Juntta looking to control but instead Jokinen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Juntta is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juntta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen passes Juntta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Juntta trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juntta is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oswald Jokinen.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jokinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juntta has clasped his hands together around Jokinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Jokinen defending against the ground and pound.
Juntta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Juntta tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta landing strikes.
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!
Juntta throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juntta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juntta working away.
Juntta lands a nice forearm strike.
Juntta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Juntta easily slips into full mount!
Juntta trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Juntta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juntta is defended easily by Jokinen.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Juntta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juntta fails with the takedown
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntta dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jokinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juntta is defended easily by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jokinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Jokinen. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
Juntta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juntta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juntta in his tracks.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Juntta's side.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Oswald Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juntta.
Juntta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juntta misses with a takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Juntta in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen jabs at Juntta's body.
Juntta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Juntta has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Juntta's belly button to the back.
Oswald Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta dives in and grabs Jokinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes down on Juntta's head and hops out.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
Jokinen leaves Juntta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Juntta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!
Juntta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen cracks Juntta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juntta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntta closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Juntta pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juntta fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen punishes Juntta's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juntta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Juntta goes for a double leg but Jokinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jokinen continues to drive forward.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Juntta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Juntta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oswald Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jokinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Juntta wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Juntta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta is looking for a takedown.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Juntta.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Juntta tries to tie him up.
Juntta tries to score a body lock takedown but Jokinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Juntta tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jokinen after a bit of a struggle.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juntta.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jari Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Juntta's takedown attempt.
Juntta has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juntta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Juntta has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Juntta's takedown attempt.
Oswald Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Jokinen!
Our winner, Oswald Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria comes to the cage accompanied by Sadness. 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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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Dyer.
Dyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Dyer misses.
Jab by Dyer.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Faria slips under a jab from Dyer.
Dyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dyer jabs at Faria's body.
We've been informed that Dyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria blocks a jab.
Dyer misses with a hook
and Faria counters by clinching up.
Faria looking to throw knees to the head but Dyer is blocking nicely.
Dyer works on Faria's body with a couple of short punches.
Dyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyer with a nice cross.
It looks like Abbe Faria has been cut.
Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Faria moves out of range.
Dyer stalks Faria and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faria's face. Faria staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer misses with a hook. Faria ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dyer, as that shot connected.
Dyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dyer lands with a shot to the body.
Faria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dyer throws a shot from downtown. Faria moves away and avoids it.
Dyer looks to land a combination. Faria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer with a jab.
Faria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faria takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abbe Faria's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Dyer.
Dyer throws an overhand right that lands on Faria's shoulder, as Faria tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Dyer.
Faria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer looks to land a right hand but Faria moved out of range.
Dyer misses with a few strikes there.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Faria is just out of range.
Dyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Dyer misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Faria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Dyer misses with a straight right.
Dyer misses with an uppercut. Faria saw that one coming.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Faria slips the punch.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Dyer. That snapped Faria's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dyer.
Dyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dyer takes a swing at Faria's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dyer misses the target.
Dyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Faria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer lands a jab to Faria's midsection.
Dyer misses with a looping right.
Stephen Dyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Dyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dyer lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer scores with a nice strike.
Abbe Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyer connects with a looping right hand.
Abbe Faria's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer looks to land a left hand but Faria moved out of range nicely.
Dyer lands with a good body shot.
Faria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyer.
Faria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Faria slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Dyer scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer misses with a straight right.
Faria has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Faria.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Faria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dyer throws a shot to the body.
Faria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dyer thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Dyer misses.
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Dyer misses with an uppercut. Faria saw that one coming.
Dyer digs a good body shot into Faria's ribs.
Dyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer throws an off balance right hand
and Faria moves into the clinch.
Faria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faria defending well as Dyer loads up on a big left hand.
Dyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Faria's head but Faria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dyer - just one landing.
Faria takes one to the side of the head.
Dyer swings widly with a right hand
and Faria moves into the clinch.
Abbe Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dyer is trying to push Faria away but Faria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dyer's efforts to push away.
Faria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Dyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faria wants a takedown but no success here.
Faria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Faria gets an underhook and turns Dyer into the cage.
Faria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer stalling against the cage.
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dyer avoids it.
Dyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faria scrambles back to his feet.
Jeez, Abbe Faria's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Faria avoids the body shot from Dyer.
A swing and a miss from Dyer.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Dyer has knocked Faria down with a huge combo! Dyer steps away and waves a wobbly Faria back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abbe Faria's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Dyer!
Stephen Dyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voittaja Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ola John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voittaja Winner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner walks forward, straight into a front kick from John.
John clinches up against the cage.
John effectively controlling the action here.
John is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
John putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Winner is trying to drag John to the mat but John just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner prevents John from improving his position.
Winner is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
Winner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
John is not content to let Winner control the position.
John's coaches at Bad Pluto! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner prevents John from improving his position.
John trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
Winner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but John gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ola John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voittaja Winner.
Winner managing to block the knees to the body from John.
Winner letting John take a breather here.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John landing knees to the head.
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is pressed up against the cage. Winner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag John down to the mat. John avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been informed that Winner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a nice kick to the body.
Winner looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John closes the distance and clinches.
John is pressed up against the cage. Winner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag John down to the mat. John avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John has taken the fight to the clinch.
John prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winner being controlled against the cage.
John stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winner wants to take the fight to the mat but John manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winner's face.
It looks like Voittaja Winner has been cut.
A body shot lands from John.
John lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John lands a knee to the head.
John working Winner over with knees to the body.
John stops a takedown attempt from Winner.
John landing some nice looking knees to the body.
John content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John with a knee to the head.
Winner is rocked!
John has Winner pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Winner is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from John - that's hurt Winner badly! Oh, another knee lands and Winner is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Winner doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ola John!
Voittaja Winner was interviewed post fight and said 'no'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Biteyourcockov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield comes to the cage accompanied by Resident Evil Movie Theme. The key to victory for Chris Redfield has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Biteyourcockov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biteyourcockov missing with a left hand there. Redfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biteyourcockov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biteyourcockov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Redfield's shoulder. That is not cool.
Redfield stops Biteyourcockov from passing to mount.
Biteyourcockov tries for a kimura but Redfield is defending well.
Redfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biteyourcockov is trying to work for a kimura but Redfield is defending well.
Biteyourcockov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov is looking to advance position but Redfield won't allow it.
Biteyourcockov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redfield trying to control but Biteyourcockov postures up.
Biteyourcockov is looking for a kimura but Redfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biteyourcockov to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redfield is looking to improve his position.
Biteyourcockov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Redfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov moves nicely into side control.
Biteyourcockov staying calm.
Biteyourcockov is trying to get an arm triangle but Redfield is defending well.
Biteyourcockov tries for a kimura but Redfield is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield stops Biteyourcockov from passing to mount.
Redfield is trying to improve his position.
Biteyourcockov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biteyourcockov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Redfield is not content to let Biteyourcockov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Biteyourcockov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Redfield is trying to improve his position.
Biteyourcockov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biteyourcockov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Biteyourcockov 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.
Jab, jab by Biteyourcockov - just one landing.
It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biteyourcockov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield connects with a leg kick. Biteyourcockov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield looks for the body kick but Biteyourcockov saw that one coming.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Biteyourcockov avoids them all with ease.
Biteyourcockov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redfield.
Redfield explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Redfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Biteyourcockov in the body.
Redfield throws a push kick but Biteyourcockov slaps the foot to one side.
Biteyourcockov is breathing heavily.
Redfield throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biteyourcockov ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield throws a sloppy head kick and Biteyourcockov moves out of range easily.
Chris Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield lands with a kick to the temple. Biteyourcockov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chris Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Biteyourcockov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redfield lands a left and a right that send Biteyourcockov crashing to the mat, dazed. Redfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Sergei Biteyourcockov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Biteyourcockov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biteyourcockov tests Redfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Redfield here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biteyourcockov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Biteyourcockov avoids the head kick by Redfield.
Redfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redfield throws a lazy head kick
and Biteyourcockov counters with a nice body shot.
Biteyourcockov's corner calls for a 1-2. Biteyourcockov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biteyourcockov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biteyourcockov scores with a hook.
Chris Redfield's cut is getting worse.
Biteyourcockov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redfield tries to bench press Biteyourcockov off him but Biteyourcockov keeps the position.
Biteyourcockov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redfield tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield prevents Biteyourcockov from improving position.
Redfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biteyourcockov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redfield is trying to control but can't.
Redfield is looking for a sweep. Biteyourcockov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redfield is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Biteyourcockov jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Biteyourcockov has hold of Redfield's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Redfield seems comfortable defending it but Biteyourcockov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Redfield is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Redfield is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Biteyourcockov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Biteyourcockov!
Sergei Biteyourcockov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sergei Biteyourcockov 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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