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Helsinki Fighting League: 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Hillocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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169 lbs
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150 cm
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polo Hillocks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield scores with a hook.
Stanfield misses with a straight right.
Hillocks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Polo Hillocks has been cut.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Hillocks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hillocks also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hillocks throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield is looking to counter punch.
Hillocks dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Hillocks tries to score with a low kick but Stanfield moves his leg out of the way.
Stanfield thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillocks.
Stanfield cracks Hillocks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stanfield has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hillocks to stand back up!
Hillocks is rocked!
Stanfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Stanfield knocks out Hillocks with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Stanfield before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Stanfield picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stanfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nowa Sowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sowa has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nowa Sowa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander misses with a double jab.
Zorrander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Zorrander.
Jab, jab by Zorrander - just one landing.
Zorrander sends Sowa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zorrander is motioning to the referee to let Sowa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Nowa Sowa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zorrander throws a series of punches but Sowa avoids them all with ease.
Zorrander cracks Sowa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sowa falls to his knees and Zorrander doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Zorrander!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeus Zorrander made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Pomorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bentiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentiels has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Jim Bentiels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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186 cm
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209 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Pomorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Bentiels!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomorski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bentiels defends well and Pomorski ends up having to push Bentiels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bentiels shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pomorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bentiels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pomorski, pushing him back against the cage.
Bentiels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentiels rushes Pomorski and presses him up against the cage.
Bentiels drops Pomorski with a big knee straight up the middle! Pomorski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Karol Pomorski has been cut.
Pomorski tries to keep at a distance but Bentiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Bentiels.
Pomorski is rocked!
Bentiels looking to throw knees to the head but Pomorski is blocking nicely.
Oh Pomorski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentiels.
Pomorski is breathing heavily.
Bentiels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pomorski or not.
Bentiels working the clinch nicely. Pomorski is working for position but Bentiels cracks him with a big knee to the head! Pomorski crumples up against the cage and Bentiels lands two more shots before the ref can save Pomorski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jim Bentiels!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bentiels waved his t-shirt featuring Machiavelli Boutique's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orelon Ardir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Orelon Ardir enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orelon Ardir!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardir looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilsen is just out of range.
Ardir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ardir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nilsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ardir scrambles back to his feet.
Ardir is looking to chop away at Nilsen's legs.
Nilsen connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Nilsen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Orelon Ardir has been cut.
Ardir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Ardir.
Ardir looks winded!
Ardir ducks straight into an uppercut from Nilsen and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ardir manages to regain guard straight away.
Ardir is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nilsen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ardir screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nilsen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
29 - 31 - 0 |
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185 cm
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181 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jalkalukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rusted was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalkalukko.
Rusted keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusted scores with the left hand. Jalkalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick from Rusted.
Jalkalukko works Rusted's body with a nice hook.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalkalukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Rusted sprawls well. He's pushed Jalkalukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rusted defends well and Jalkalukko ends up having to push Rusted into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rusted is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jalkalukko with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalkalukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rusted pinned against the cage. Rusted gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusted appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jalkalukko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rusted counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Rusted misses the target.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
Rusted is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jalkalukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rusted tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jalkalukko defends well and Rusted ends up having to push Jalkalukko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rusted throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rusted lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalkalukko closes the distance and clinches up with Rusted, looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko pushes Rusted against the cage but Rusted circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Rusted was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jalkalukko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalkalukko is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Jalkalukko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Rusted sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jalkalukko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jalkalukko is looking for a sweep.
Rusted has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rusted blocks the body kick.
Rusted tries a quick counter leg kick but Jalkalukko is wise to it.
Rusted is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Rusted. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rusted.
Jalkalukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jalkalukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusted circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rusted misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick!
Rusted throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jalkalukko moves into the clinch.
Jalkalukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusted lands a body punch.
Jalkalukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rusted has him pressed against the cage.
Jalkalukko prevents a body shot from Rusted.
Rusted will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jalkalukko up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted scores with a shoulder strike.
Jalkalukko wants a takedown.
Rusted is working for takedown but Jalkalukko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusted misses with some punches.
Jalkalukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rusted is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rusted scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rusted just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jalkalukko's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalkalukko is trying to pull guard but Rusted turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rusted is working for takedown but Jalkalukko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jalkalukko has Rusted pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rusted manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jalkalukko being controlled against the cage.
Jalkalukko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusted fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jalkalukko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rusted to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jalkalukko keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusted manages to get himself to full guard.
Rusted not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Rusted is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko throws an elbow that misses. Rusted uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jalkalukko's guard. Nice move by Rusted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusted is one step ahead there.
Rusted landing with the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusted working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusted postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Rusted gets to his feet and stands over Jalkalukko, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jalkalukko felt that one! Rusted unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jalkalukko from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Rusted!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ensio Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolf Eriksson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ensio Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aalto can't keep his opponent in guard - Eriksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eriksson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aalto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Eriksson has cracked it and Aalto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Eriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Eriksson!
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