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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Kurosessou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosessou has chosen The Slam as his entrance music. Armas Paakku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Kurosessou!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku lands with an overhand left.
Paakku moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosessou.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
Kurosessou can't get the takedown.
Kurosessou looks gassed!
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
Paakku cracks Kurosessou with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku digs a right hand into Kurosessou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosessou's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosessou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paakku is defending well for now.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paakku is leaning against Kurosessou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosessou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Paakku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Kurosessou blocking some punches.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku lands a left hand.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosessou tries for a takedown but Paakku manages to get underhooks.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paakku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosessou swivels and escapes.
Paakku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paakku tries to clinch but Kurosessou is having none of it.
A jab from Paakku misses.
Kurosessou clinches.
Kurosessou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paakku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
Kurosessou wants a takedown.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosessou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kurosessou.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku gets through Kurosessou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosessous head.
A hook to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakku.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosessous head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Kurosessou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosessou looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Paakku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurosessou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosessou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paakku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Kurosessou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paakku prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosessou controls his hands.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paakku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paakku takes a swing at Kurosessou's ribcage but misses.
Kurosessou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paakku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paakku gets underhooks to prevent Kurosessou's takedown attempt.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosessou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kurosessou.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paakku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Kurosessou blocks a body shot from Paakku.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
Paakku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosessou's elbow.
Paakku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku throws a head punch that misses.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paakku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosessou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Kurosessou takes a shot to the head.
Paakku digs a right hand into Kurosessou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosessou's gas tank.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosessou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paakku prevents it.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armas Paakku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosessou prevents a body shot from Paakku.
Kurosessou is looking to control Paakku's arms but Paakku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosessou has his back to the cage.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosessou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paakku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paakku gets through Kurosessou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
The referee calls for Paakku to work.
Kurosessou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ben Kurosessou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosessou struggles to land a body shot inside as Paakku controls his hands.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosessou can do to turn this around?
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosessou is working for takedown but Paakku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armas Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paakku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paakku!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Deckman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Deckman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Deckman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarred Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has Deckman up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Deckman up, before dumping him to the ground. Deckman manages to land in guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Deckman is retaining full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position but Deckman is working away.
Deckman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deckman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
Smith avoids the attempt from Deckman to control.
Deckman is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Deckman tries to clinch up
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Deckman's guard.
Smith trying to control but Deckman is working from the bottom.
Deckman can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deckman is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deckman avoid being mounted?
Deckman controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckman tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Deckman pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deckman is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Deckman 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.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Deckman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deckman trying to control but Smith postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deckman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deckman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deckman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Deckman is working from the bottom.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith trying to control but Deckman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deckman shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Deckman fights it but they end up in guard.
Deckman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deckman!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Deckman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't let Deckman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Deckman tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith looking to control but Deckman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deckman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Deckman breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith trying to control but Deckman is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jarred Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Deckman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus Deckman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deckman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Deckman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Deckman didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Deckman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Deckman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deckman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith won't allow Deckman to sweep him here.
Smith stands and throws Deckman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Deckman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deckman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deckman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Deckman with a poor takedown
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith gets to his feet - Deckman follows without any prompting.
Deckman misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Deckman didn't expect that.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith stands up and waves to Deckman to follow him.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deckman tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Deckman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deckman.
Deckman stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Deckman breaks from the clinch.
Deckman with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Deckman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deckman regains half guard.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Deckman does no damage.
Deckman tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deckman is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Deckman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deckman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deckman looking to stall.
Deckman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deckman as he avoids it easily.
Deckman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deckman!
Jarred Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith prevents Deckman from getting the reversal.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Deckman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tike Byson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Halkias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Halkias struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Steve Halkias looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tike Byson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Halkias!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halkias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halkias takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halkias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byson sprawls well. Byson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halkias gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Byson.
Byson throws a series of strikes that have Halkias backpedaling.
Byson throws a right hand that Halkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Halkias also avoids with ease.
Halkias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halkias stops Byson from getting back to his feet.
Halkias is working for a submission of some sort.
Halkias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halkias looks gassed!
Byson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halkias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halkias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Byson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halkias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Halkias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maniac misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maniac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maniac looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Maniac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maniac pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Maniac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Puma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Anka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka fails to land the takedown.
Anka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puma.
Puma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anka has his takedown stuffed
so Puma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puma lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Puma there.
Puma uses his free foot to push down on Anka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anka.
Puma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puma controlling the pace for now.
Puma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puma breaks from Anka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Puma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anka is desperately trying to improve his position but Puma has a good base and remains in mount.
Puma landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma controlling from mount.
Puma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anka is rocked!
Puma landing shots from mount.
Anka is still in real trouble! Can Puma finish him?
Puma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anka shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puma postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Anka in real trouble here! The ref calls for Anka to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Puma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude Viljakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viljakainen 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Viljakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljakainen throws a shot from downtown. Jakhotia moves away and avoids it.
Viljakainen ducks under a wild hook from Jakhotia.
Jakhotia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viljakainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakhotia moves away.
Jakhotia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viljakainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viljakainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Viljakainen does no damage.
Jakhotia misses with a combination
and Viljakainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jakhotia looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viljakainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakhotia.
Jakhotia fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Viljakainen misses.
Viljakainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viljakainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakhotia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jakhotia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Viljakainen has cracked Jakhotia with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Viljakainen lands another huge swinging hook and Jakhotia tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jakhotia, before Viljakainen can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dude Viljakainen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Learrod Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Learrod Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wang.
Luis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang checks a low kick from Luis.
Luis takes one to the chin there.
Wang drives through and clinches with Luis against the cage.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luis misses with a two punch combination.
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luis scoring well with a low kick there.
Luis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luis throws a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang throws a leg kick
and Luis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Wang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luis misses with a two punch combination.
Luis defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis jabs Wang right on the nose. Wang blinks but takes it well.
Luis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang slips a jab from Luis.
Wang cracks the inside of Luis's front leg.
Wang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luis.
Wang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang drops Luis with a big left hand and mounts him. Luis is in big trouble!
Luis is rocked!
Luis is breathing heavily.
Wang unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Luis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wang celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ting Yan Wang!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kennu Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tony's Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kennu Kekkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Montana Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kennu Kekkonen has been cut.
Montana Jr stuns Kekkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennu Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana Jr throws a head kick but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Montana Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montana Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montana Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
Montana Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Montana Jr.
Kekkonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Montana Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kekkonen won't allow Montana Jr to sweep him here.
Montana Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montana Jr looking to control.
Montana Jr has a closed guard, preventing Kekkonen from standing up.
Kekkonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montana Jr is looking for a triangle but Kekkonen pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kekkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montana Jr scores with a push kick.
Kekkonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kekkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kekkonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montana Jr.
Kekkonen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Montana Jr knocks Kekkonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Montana Jr!
Antonio Montana Jr is the new welterweight champion!
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