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Infinity 70: Inauguration PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Tiikanmaailma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paavo Junttila enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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, Jallu Tiikanmaailma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiikanmaailma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junttila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junttila blocks a jab.
Junttila lands a leg kick that knocks Tiikanmaailma off balance momentarily.
Tiikanmaailma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiikanmaailma fails to land.
Junttila gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tiikanmaailma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiikanmaailma tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junttila works his foot free and advances to mount.
Junttila cracks Tiikanmaailma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junttila lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junttila jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tiikanmaailma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Tiikanmaailma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junttila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Junttila is looking to take a break and control but Tiikanmaailma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Junttila seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Junttila is working Tiikanmaailma over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tiikanmaailma is looking for a sweep.
Junttila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiikanmaailma keeps working.
Tiikanmaailma seems a little lost for a moment, as Junttila dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiikanmaailma parries the strikes from Junttila easily there. Junttila is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiikanmaailma to escape.
Junttila working the ground and pound.
Tiikanmaailma prevents Junttila from improving position.
Junttila controlling the position.
Junttila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiikanmaailma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila working away.
Junttila tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tiikanmaailma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Junttila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiikanmaailma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiikanmaailma prevents Junttila from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila scoring with punches and elbows.
Tiikanmaailma can't do much from the bottom here.
Junttila is chipping away with strikes.
Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junttila is looking to take a break and control but Tiikanmaailma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiikanmaailma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junttila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Junttila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junttila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiikanmaailma will feel that in the morning.
Tiikanmaailma moves to clinch but Junttila breaks away
and Junttila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Junttila.
Junttila stalls.
Junttila lands with a short shot to the head.
Junttila creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiikanmaailma's defenses.
Junttila pushes Tiikanmaailma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junttila leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Junttila.
Tiikanmaailma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Junttila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila lands with a light punch inside.
Tiikanmaailma misses with an elbow strike.
Junttila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Junttila effectively controlling the action here.
Junttila wants the takedown. Tiikanmaailma is fighting it off but Junttila persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tiikanmaailma's guard against the cage.
Tiikanmaailma trying to strike off his back.
Junttila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiikanmaailma trying to control the position.
Junttila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiikanmaailma is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiikanmaailma keeping moving, preventing Junttila from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paavo Junttila was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Junttila punishes Tiikanmaailma's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiikanmaailma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiikanmaailma moves into full mount! Junttila won't be happy about that!
Junttila tries to reverse the position but Tiikanmaailma maintains control.
Tiikanmaailma wants to control the pace but Junttila is squirming around nicely.
Junttila tries to reverse the position but Tiikanmaailma maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila wants to control but Tiikanmaailma is having none of it.
Junttila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tiikanmaailma.
Junttila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junttila regains half guard.
Junttila is staying active underneath Tiikanmaailma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junttila gets full guard.
Tiikanmaailma has gone for a leg lock! Junttila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiikanmaailma's guard.
Tiikanmaailma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Junttila controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila working some strikes from top position.
Junttila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiikanmaailma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junttila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tiikanmaailma trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junttila landing with the ground and pound.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Junttila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tiikanmaailma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tiikanmaailma closes the distance and clinches.
Tiikanmaailma tries to break the clinch but Junttila is controlling the position.
Junttila taking a breather.
Tiikanmaailma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Junttila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Junttila prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiikanmaailma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junttila prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Tiikanmaailma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junttila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junttila decides to pull guard.
Junttila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junttila looking for a guillotine here but Tiikanmaailma defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiikanmaailma won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.
Junttila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiikanmaailma is aware though and is defending well.
Junttila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tiikanmaailma escapes and throws Junttila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tiikanmaailma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Junttila is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Junttila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Junttila is looking to control Tiikanmaailma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junttila avoid being mounted?
Junttila is looking for a sweep. Tiikanmaailma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paavo Junttila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junttila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiikanmaailma.
Junttila wants to control but Tiikanmaailma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tiikanmaailma tries to stand and escape but Junttila is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila wants to control but Tiikanmaailma is keeping busy.
Tiikanmaailma prevents Junttila from improving his position.
Junttila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiikanmaailma pulls his head out easily.
Junttila is looking to improve his position.
Tiikanmaailma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junttila trying to control from the bottom.
Tiikanmaailma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junttila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paavo Junttila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiikanmaailma is stalling here. Junttila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tiikanmaailma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Junttila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tiikanmaailma is trying to control Junttila's posture but Junttila avoids it.
Junttila slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Tiikanmaailma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junttila grinds an elbow into Tiikanmaailma's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junttila slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiikanmaailma is trying to improve his position.
Junttila trying to control the position but Tiikanmaailma is working away.
Tiikanmaailma is trying to work for a sweep but Junttila has mounted him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junttila controlling from the full mount.
Jallu Tiikanmaailma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Junttila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Junttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junttila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Junttila!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jantte Pekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jantte Pekkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dynamite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dynamite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pekkanen counters with a body kick that stops Dynamite in his tracks momentarily.
Pekkanen shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dynamite throws a nice looking combination but Pekkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pekkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dynamite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pekkanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dynamite is working away from the top position though.
Pekkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dynamite.
Pekkanen tries to get to full guard but Dynamite has control of the leg.
Dynamite looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite is taking a breather. Pekkanen 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.
Dynamite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Area 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dynamite looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkanen tries to get to full guard but Dynamite has control of the leg.
Dynamite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dynamite throwing shots but Pekkanen is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dynamite connects with a nice short shot to Pekkanen's temple.
Pekkanen wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy.
Pekkanen taking some punishment here, with Dynamite in his half guard.
Dynamite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dynamite lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Dynamite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dynamite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pekkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dynamite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dynamite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekkanen defending well though.
Dynamite trying to control the action but Pekkanen is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Dynamite there.
Pekkanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite thows a huge punch but Pekkanen dodges it nicely.
Dynamite prevents Pekkanen from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dynamite lands a nice short elbow.
Pekkanen wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dynamite prevents Pekkanen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkanen is breathing heavily.
Dynamite wants to pass to mount but Pekkanen is defending the position.
Dynamite looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite drops an elbow to the side of Pekkanen's head.
Dynamite is looking to take a break and control but Pekkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dynamite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pekkanen is rocked!
Pekkanen missing with punches from the bottom.
Dynamite drops an elbow to the side of Pekkanen's head.
Dynamite lands with a punch from half guard.
Dynamite is nestled in close to Pekkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkanen is staying active underneath Dynamite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pekkanen is looking to control Dynamite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekkanen avoid being mounted?
Dynamite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkanen is looking to control Dynamite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekkanen avoid being mounted?
Dynamite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekkanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dynamite is working away from the top position though.
Dynamite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pekkanen keeps working.
Pekkanen taking some punishment here, with Dynamite in his half guard.
Dynamite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dynamite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dynamite wants to pass to mount but Pekkanen is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dynamite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Dynamite dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dynamite throws a right hand that misses
and Pekkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Pekkanen.
Pekkanen tries for a takedown but Dynamite circles away easily
and Dynamite counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dynamite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dynamite distracts Pekkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dynamite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Dynamite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite landing with the ground and pound.
Pekkanen is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dynamite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dynamite lands a couple of digs.
Dynamite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dynamite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dynamite chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Pekkanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dynamite is looking to pass into half guard but Pekkanen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pekkanen is in guard.
Pekkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite wants to stand but Pekkanen is controlling the position.
Dynamite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Pekkanen controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dynamite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dynamite pulls Pekkanen in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkanen fails with the takedown
and Dynamite counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dynamite.
Dynamite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Pekkanen is keeping the position.
Pekkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dynamite lands a couple of digs.
Dynamite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baby Dynamite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkanen 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.
Pekkanen has momentary wrist control but Dynamite slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dynamite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dynamite working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite wants to stand but Pekkanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dynamite scoring with some ground and pound.
Dynamite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite connects with a couple of short punches.
Dynamite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dynamite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dynamite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dynamite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dynamite is in close to Pekkanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dynamite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dynamite distracts Pekkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dynamite trying to control but Pekkanen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Dynamite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pekkanen'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!
Dynamite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pekkanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dynamite off and has taken his back!
Pekkanen is trying to stick to Dynamite's back but Dynamite is turning into Pekkanen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pekkanen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dynamite.
Dynamite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pekkanen's head.
Dynamite stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkanen.
Dynamite is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Pekkanen is keeping the position.
Pekkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Pekkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pekkanen.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Pekkanen's head but Pekkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkanen slips under a jab.
Dynamite throws a lazy uppercut
and Pekkanen counters with a series of strikes. Dynamite will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkanen is looking to clinch but Dynamite is avoiding it.
Pekkanen moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Pekkanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dynamite circles away.
Dynamite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Pekkanen fails with the takedown
so Dynamite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dynamite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dynamite lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dynamite's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a couple of digs.
Dynamite postures up and lands a big shot to Pekkanen's brow.
Dynamite trying to control but Pekkanen is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dynamite's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dynamite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite landing with the ground and pound.
Dynamite cracks Pekkanen with a solid left hand.
Dynamite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dynamite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkanen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dynamite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pekkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dynamite is stalling in the full guard.
Dynamite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dynamite landing some decent shots from guard.
Pekkanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dynamite 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Dynamite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smee Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Mendoza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marvin Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smee Again!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Again scores with a four punch combination!
Again closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Again lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Again controls the pace.
Again passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Again is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mendoza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries to improve position but can't.
Again is staying tight to Mendoza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Smee Again wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Again shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendoza is trying to defend but Again finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Again performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Again has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Smee Again wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Again is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Again shoots in and bounces Mendoza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendoza controls Again momentarily but Again frees himself.
Again content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Again stands and steps away. Mendoza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good standup being displayed there by Again as he connects with a hook.
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Again has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Again has hold of one of Mendoza's legs. Mendoza is fighting the takedown attempt but Again gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Again slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendoza wants to sweep here but Again controlling him for the moment.
Again gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Again moves away
and Again counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Again closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Again is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Again passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smee Again dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Again decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Again sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Again's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Again is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
Again gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marvin Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Again throws a series of strikes that have Mendoza backpedaling.
Again scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Again shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Again slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Again lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Smee Again!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Silog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 lbs
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214 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tap Silog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silog misses with a hook.
Silog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns tries to clinch but Silog is having none of it.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Silog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Silog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns staying out of range there.
Silog throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Silog.
Silog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silog throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Silog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silog blocks a jab.
Burns misses the jab.
Silog looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Silog keeps the fight on the outside.
Silog looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns throws a leg kick but Silog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silog looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Denis Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns swings for the body but Silog moves out of range.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws the left hand but Silog avoids the punch easily.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns slips a jab from Silog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Silog throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Silog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Silog persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silog as he jumps to the side.
Silog throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns tries to clinch but Silog moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silog wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Silog keeps moving.
Silog has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silog keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Silog is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns postures up in Silog's guard and throws a big left but Silog blocks it.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silog.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Silog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silog's guard.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Silog blocks nicely.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Silog is retaining full guard.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns advances to half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silog defends it well.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Silog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silog tries to get out of the position.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silog sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silog wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Silog is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silog has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silog is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silog's head.
Silog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silog keeping hold of Burns's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silog keeps working.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silog working the head and body with strikes.
Burns wants to control but Silog is keeping busy.
Silog trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silog winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silog controls the pace.
Burns tries to strike from the bottom.
Silog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silog manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silog postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns is rocked!
Silog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silog postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Burns covers up, he's hurt! Silog keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Silog and the ref steps in to end the fight! Silog can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tap Silog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysiek Oki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysiek Oki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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21
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Oki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
We've been told by Saarenpaa's head coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa cracks Oki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Oki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saarenpaa finish him?
Oki is rocked!
Oki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
Saarenpaa thumps Oki with a low kick.
Oki seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa lands a big head kick that sends Oki tumbling to the mat! Saarenpaa takes a step backwards and waves Oki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Oki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oki looks winded!
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Oki's front leg.
Saarenpaa feints a jab and as Oki dips his head, Saarenpaa unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Oki right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Oki falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Saarenpaa smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mika Saarenpaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Mustalaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leif Mustalaanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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33
250 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leif Mustalaanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustalaanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustalaanen is looking to control Natsi's arms but Natsi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mustalaanen has his back to the cage.
Mustalaanen stops a takedown attempt from Natsi.
Mustalaanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Natsi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mustalaanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Natsi is controlling him.
Natsi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Natsi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustalaanen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsi passes Mustalaanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mustalaanen taking some punishment here, with Natsi in his half guard.
Natsi works his way into side control.
Natsi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Natsi lands a big left to the face of Mustalaanen, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Natsi and another - Mustalaanen is out! Natsi stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kuula Natsi!
An out of breath Kuula Natsi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
214 lbs
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30
208 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
34 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Kolmiokuristus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolmiokuristus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolmiokuristus's back!
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Kolmiokuristus manages to turn into his guard.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of elbows.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working some strikes from top position.
Barnes is rocked!
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking to control Kolmiokuristus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Kolmiokuristus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Kolmiokuristus has moved into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus working Barnes over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kolmiokuristus winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes wants to stand up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolmiokuristus thinking.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolmiokuristus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kolmiokuristus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolmiokuristus. That did some damage!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Kolmiokuristus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Kolmiokuristus.
Barnes tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's front leg with a kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Kolmiokuristus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmiokuristus drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
Kolmiokuristus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kolmiokuristus slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes pushes Kolmiokuristus off looking to stand but Kolmiokuristus dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kolmiokuristus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kolmiokuristus dominates the positioning.
Kolmiokuristus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kolmiokuristus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Kolmiokuristus finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Kolmiokuristus landing a few strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes tries to buck Kolmiokuristus off but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolmiokuristus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes!
Kolmiokuristus lands a big shot to the head and Barnes winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated John Barnes had this to say: 'Sorry to all my fans and everyone that I disappointed. I'll come back stronger than ever next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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37
175 lbs
31 - 30 - 0 |
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30
184 lbs
18 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
31 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Bombada stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombada as he jumps to the side.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bombada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Turd Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Bombada stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Bombada throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bombada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bombada rather than just go for the knockout.
Bombada looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Bombada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Bombada ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Bombada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombada throws out the jab.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works over Bombada's head and body with a nice combination.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombada as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
A left and a right from Bombada both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombada as he jumps to the side.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombada tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombada to the ground. Bombada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombada.
Bombada looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Bombada both land. Nice combination.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Bombada gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson keeps control of Bombada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bombada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bombada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Bombada has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bombada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Bombada stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bombada working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada breaks from the clinch.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Bombada avoids nicely.
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 Champ Bombada will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bombada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Bombada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bombada counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Bombada to acknowledge the strikes.
Bombada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bombada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Bombada is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bombada trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bombada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson cracks Bombada with a big elbow.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson wants to control but Bombada is keeping him busy.
Bombada tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bombada is not content to let Anderson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bombada works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bombada is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Bombada dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson is pressing down on Bombada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bombada is holding on for now.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bombada is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Bombada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bombada is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to control but Bombada is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Bombada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bombada avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Bombada's body.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bombada saw that one coming.
Bombada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombada misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Bombada fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson distracts Bombada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bombada keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bombada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anderson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bombada working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombada avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Bombada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson shoots in but Bombada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bombada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
A slow jab from Bombada misses its intended target.
Bombada connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada slips under a jab from Anderson.
Bombada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombada wants it to stay on the feet.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Bombada throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Bombada lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Bombada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Anderson!
A relieved looking Turd Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baginski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WALECZNE SERCE. Raimo Tikkari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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38
170 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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40
160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Baginski tenderised Tikkari's leg. Tikkari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tikkari throws a body kick that misses.
Baginski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tikkari looks to land a right hand but Baginski moved out of range.
Tikkari tried to score with a low kick but Baginski checks it.
Tikkari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baginski!
A telegraphed right hand from Tikkari misses the target.
Baginski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baginski looking to score a takedown here. Tikkari is defending well but Baginski drives through and ends up in Tikkari's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baginski postures up in Tikkari's guard and throws a big left but Tikkari blocks it.
Baginski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski throws an elbow that misses. Tikkari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baginski's guard. Nice move by Tikkari!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari wanted to stand there but Baginski had control of the position.
Baginski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tikkari's guard.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski throws a big right hand that misses.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baginski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baginski won't allow Tikkari to get back to his feet.
Tikkari looks winded!
Baginski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baginski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baginski throws a big elbow that misses.
Baginski landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski with a nice head shot there.
Baginski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baginski working some strikes from top position.
Baginski drops back looking for a leg! Tikkari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tikkari manages to kick Baginski off! Baginski jumps back into Tikkari's guard.
Tikkari wants to stand and escape but Baginski is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baginski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
Tikkari is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Baginski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baginski pushes Tikkari away with a front kick.
Tikkari misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baginski with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Baginski.
Baginski scores with a jab to the body.
Baginski scores with a jab.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick and Baginski moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tikkari. Baginski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baginski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baginski keeps Tikkari at a distance using the push kick.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Baginski scores with a shot to the body.
Baginski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
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!
Jab from Baginski.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baginski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikkari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baginski can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Baginski finds it's target.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baginski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baginski throws a head kick that half lands.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tikkari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tikkari can do to turn this around?
Baginski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baginski. Tikkari shrugs it off though.
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!
Baginski forces Tikkari back against the cage and clinches.
Tikkari is trying to force a seperation but Baginski has the dominant position.
Baginski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baginski blocks it with crossed arms.
Baginski avoiding damage as Tikkari throws knees to the body.
Baginski has Tikkari pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baginski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baginski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baginski digs a right hand underneath Tikkari's ribcage. Tikkari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baginski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baginski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baginski cracks Tikkari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski works the jab nicely.
Baginski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tikkari misses with a low kick as Baginski jumps back.
Baginski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
Tikkari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tikkari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Baginski.
A right-left combo lands from Baginski.
Baginski throws a one two combo.
Baginski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baginski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baginski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baginski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baginski throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski scores with a punch to the head.
Tikkari misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Baginski there.
Baginski lands with a shot to the body.
Baginski throws a series of strikes that have Tikkari backpedaling.
Tikkari is rocked!
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Baginski.
Tikkari is still on wobbly legs! Can Baginski finish him?
Baginski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tikkari's sensitive parts.
Baginski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tikkari. That did some damage!
Tikkari seems to have recovered his senses.
Tikkari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baginski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baginski, as that shot connected.
Baginski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tikkari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baginski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baginski fakes the leg kick and cracks Tikkari in the body.
Baginski throws a front kick that sends Tikkari stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baginski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baginski lands a really nice looking cross but Tikkari seems unphased.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tikkari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baginski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tikkari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tikkari tries to land a leg kick but Baginski saw it coming and moves away.
Tikkari tries to move into range but Baginski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baginski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tikkari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baginski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tikkari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baginski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tikkari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baginski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baginski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikkari doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baginski throws a combination. Tikkari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baginski manages to avoid it.
Tikkari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baginski misses with a head kick.
Baginski throws a right hand that Tikkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkari also avoids with ease.
Baginski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tikkari will feel that in the morning.
Baginski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baginski is looking to clinch but Tikkari is avoiding it.
Baginski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Baginski.
Nice shot by Baginski.
Tikkari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baginski has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski thows a body shot but no joy.
Baginski lands with a cross.
Baginski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baginski duly obliges.
Tikkari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baginski.
Baginski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baginski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikkari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Baginski.
Tikkari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tikkari gets caught flat footed, as Baginski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baginski chips away with some ground and pound.
Baginski works over Tikkari with some ground and pound from guard.
Baginski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baginski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Baginski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski postures up and lands a big shot to Tikkari's brow.
Baginski trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Baginski is in close to Tikkari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkari is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Tikkari keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baginski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baginski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikkari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baginski.
Baginski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikkari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baginski.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Baginski is controlling him well.
Tikkari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baginski throwing shots but Tikkari is blocking nicely.
Baginski works his way into side control.
Baginski 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.
Baginski throws a strike aimed at the side of Tikkari's head but Tikkari avoids it well.
Baginski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tikkari is not content to let Baginski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baginski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baginski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tikkari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tikkari tries to escape but Baginski is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikkari to see if he's OK.
Baginski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikkari trying to remain calm as Baginski controls from the top position.
Baginski working the ground and pound.
Tikkari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baginski is working Tikkari over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baginski scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tikkari is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Baginski can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski is the new lightweight champion!
Piotr Baginski 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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