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FFC: Challengers 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porong Tong (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Porong Tong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seppo is not content to let Tong control the position.
Tong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seppo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Seppo has control of Tong's left arm, preventing Tong from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppo wants to sweep but no luck.
Seppo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong on the ground.
Tong drops back looking for a leg! Seppo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seppo manages to kick Tong off! Tong jumps back into Seppo's guard.
Seppo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong wants to pass the guard but Seppo is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tong shoots for a double leg takedown but Seppo sprawls well. He's pushed Tong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seppo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tong is looking for a kimura but Seppo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tong to get the leverage.
Seppo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong is working for a kimura but Seppo is defending it quite comfortably.
Seppo wants to control but Tong is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seppo pushes Tong off looking to stand but Tong dives back in and keeps control.
Tong trying to control from Seppo's half guard. Seppo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Seppo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seppo keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porong Tong 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.
Seppo throws a one two combo.
Tong doesn't manage to clinch there - Seppo circles away.
Seppo shoots and misses
and Tong counters with a single leg into guard. Seppo didn't expect that.
Seppo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seppo holds on and takes a little breather.
Tong is looking to work some ground and pound but Seppo has wrist control.
Tong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seppo dives on top into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong working a defensive guard here.
Tong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seppo.
Seppo drops back looking for a leg! Tong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tong manages to kick Seppo off! Seppo jumps back into Tong's guard.
Tong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seppo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seppo has managed to get both his arms back between Tong's legs - danger averted.
Tong is breathing heavily.
Seppo postures up and lands a big shot to Tong's brow.
Seppo wants to control from the top but Tong keeps moving.
Seppo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppo trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.
Seppo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seppo has managed to get both his arms back between Tong's legs - danger averted.
Seppo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seppo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seppo trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.
Seppo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tong gets back to full guard.
Seppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seppo passes into half guard.
Seppo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Seppo connects with a nice short shot to Tong's temple.
Seppo working Tong over with strikes.
Seppo drops an elbow to the side of Tong's head.
Seppo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seppo working over Tong with some ground and pound. Tong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tong wants to get back to full guard.
Tong actively working from the bottom here.
Seppo not doing much here.
Seppo drops an elbow to the side of Tong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppo working over Tong with some ground and pound. Tong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seppo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seppo winds up and cracks Tong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tong is looking for a triangle but Seppo pushes his legs off easily.
Seppo working some strikes from top position.
Seppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seppo landing some decent shots from guard.
Seppo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seppo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tong wants to sweep but no luck.
Seppo cracks Tong with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emmanuel Seppo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Seppo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seppo throws a big right hand that misses.
Tong trying to control the position.
Seppo won't allow Tong to sweep him here.
Seppo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tong's head.
Seppo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seppo throws and elbow that misses. Tong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seppo's guard. Nice move by Tong!
Tong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seppo shoots in for a takedown but Tong shows good takedown defense.
Tong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong shoots for a takedown but Seppo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seppo misses with a takedown attempt
and Tong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tong prevents Seppo from getting back to his feet.
Tong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seppo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tong has Seppo in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppo trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.
Seppo is working Tong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seppo wants to stand but Tong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seppo trying to control but Tong is working from the bottom.
Seppo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seppo has managed to get both his arms back between Tong's legs - danger averted.
Tong trying to keep a closed guard but Seppo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppo landing some decent shots from guard.
Tong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tong working for submissions but it's allowed Seppo to get to half guard.
Seppo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tong scores with a few weak punches.
Seppo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seppo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seppo pulls his head out easily.
Tong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seppo lands a nice short elbow.
Seppo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seppo to the mat! Seppo manages to get full guard.
Tong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seppo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tong has Seppo in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porong Tong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porong Tong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kattze Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jonas Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kattze Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Jonas Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Karl Jonas Angstrom has been cut.
Angstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jansson.
Angstrom tries to land a front kick but Jansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angstrom's hands.
Jansson cracks Angstrom with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Jansson - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Jansson.
Jansson throws a body punch but Angstrom moves out of range.
Kattze Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angstrom.
Jansson lands with a hook. Angstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansson's half guard.
Angstrom slips a nice elbow through Jansson's hands, connecting with Jansson's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Angstrom thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom 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.
Angstrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angstrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angstrom preventing the sweep.
Jansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angstrom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jansson's head.
Angstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Jansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Angstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Angstrom looking to control.
Angstrom pushes Jansson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Angstrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Angstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jansson looking for a guillotine here but Angstrom defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jansson wants to stand and escape but Angstrom is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jansson is keeping the position for now.
Angstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jansson is working hard here to advance position.
Angstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jansson keeping moving, preventing Angstrom from controlling successfully.
Angstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jansson scores with a hook.
Angstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jansson is looking to improve his position but Angstrom isn't that keen on the idea.
Angstrom raining down shots from the mount!
Angstrom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jansson is squirming around, avoiding Angstrom's attempts to control the action.
Angstrom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jansson hang on?
Angstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Angstrom looking for a guillotine from mount but Jansson is having none of it.
Angstrom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jansson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jansson shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Jonas Angstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Jonas Angstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Jansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angstrom gets a takedown into half guard.
Angstrom lands with a punch from half guard.
Jansson is looking to escape.
Jansson is looking for a sweep. Angstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansson's head.
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. Angstrom connects with a nice short shot to Jansson's temple.
Angstrom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansson's head.
Jansson is staying active underneath Angstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Angstrom thows a huge punch but Jansson dodges it nicely.
Angstrom with the ground and pound but Jansson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jansson has his foot on Angstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angstrom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jansson is trying to keep Angstrom in close.
Jansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Angstrom wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.
Angstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Jansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jansson won't allow Angstrom to sweep him here.
Jansson wants to control from the top but Angstrom keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angstrom trying to control the position.
Angstrom pulls Jansson in close to prevent any damage.
Karl Jonas Angstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angstrom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Angstrom working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom has Jansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angstrom pulls guard effortlessly.
Jansson trying to control but Angstrom is working from the bottom.
Jansson stands and throws Angstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jansson working away.
Jansson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angstrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jansson landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson slows the pace down.
Jansson cracks Angstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Angstrom tries to buck Jansson off but Jansson is having none of it.
Angstrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Angstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jansson is doing well to control the position and prevent Angstrom from advancing to side control.
Jansson is pressing down on Angstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jansson is on top in guard.
Angstrom trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kattze Jansson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Jonas Angstrom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jansson works Angstrom's body with a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Jansson. Beautiful body shot.
Jansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jansson throws a series of punches but Angstrom moves out of range.
Angstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jansson cracks Angstrom with an open hand slap.
Jansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kattze Jansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansson digs a good body shot into Angstrom's ribs.
Jansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angstrom at a distance.
A cross from Jansson lands.
Angstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jansson is looking to wear down Angstrom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Angstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jansson lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Jansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom scores with a leg kick.
Jansson avoids the head kick by Angstrom.
Jansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angstrom motions for Jansson to come forward. Angstrom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jansson.
Angstrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jansson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angstrom is trying to drag Jansson to the mat but Jansson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kattze Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Jonas Angstrom.
Jansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angstrom works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jansson working a defensive guard here.
Angstrom won't allow Jansson to sweep him here.
Angstrom throws a sloppy strike and Jansson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Angstrom is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kattze Jansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimichi Choji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akimichi Choji!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goldberg looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choji.
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. Choji connects with a nice short shot to Goldberg's temple.
Goldberg trying to control from the bottom.
Choji has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goldberg defend it? Choji steps over the head and cranks it - Goldberg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Choji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akimichi Choji!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Brees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gonzalez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Brees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Brees checks it.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Brees acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Brees stumbling backwards into the cage! Brees bounces back off the cage towards Gonzalez, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gonzalez lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gonzalez celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ruutikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hernanes silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Ruutikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hernanes silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruutikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with silva's head.
Ruutikainen misses with a wild combination.
silva moves in looking to clinch but Ruutikainen pushes him off.
Ruutikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruutikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruutikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
silva tries to clinch up but Ruutikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
silva moves in looking to clinch but Ruutikainen pushes him off.
silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruutikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruutikainen.
silva moves into range and clinches up with Ruutikainen.
Ruutikainen avoids a wild elbow strike from silva.
silva lands an elbow inside.
silva trying to land knees to the body.
silva lands an elbow that stopped Ruutikainen in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruutikainen dodges an elbow strike from silva.
Ruutikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but silva is keeping busy.
silva lands an elbow inside that Ruutikainen shrugs off.
It looks like Niko Ruutikainen has been cut.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutikainen is defending well for now.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutikainen.
silva misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutikainen.
silva missing with knees to the body.
Ruutikainen avoids the elbow strike from silva, against the cage.
silva lands a damaging elbow.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruutikainen dodges an elbow strike from silva.
silva throws an elbow that misses.
silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruutikainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutikainen's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
silva missing with knees to the body.
silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruutikainen breaks the clinch.
Ruutikainen looks for the body kick but silva saw that one coming.
Ruutikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
silva dodges the punch combination from Ruutikainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruutikainen is looking to slow silva down with leg kicks.
silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruutikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
silva tries to clinch but Ruutikainen is having none of it.
silva moves into range and clinches up with Ruutikainen.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
silva throws an elbow that misses.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by silva.
silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruutikainen wants to break free but silva has control.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutikainen has had enough of the clinch but silva keeps him there for the moment.
Ruutikainen tries to stall but silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
silva missing with knees to the body.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Ruutikainen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
Ruutikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruutikainen's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hernanes silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Ruutikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruutikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by silva.
Ruutikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruutikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niko Ruutikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruutikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruutikainen circles away.
Ruutikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruutikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruutikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but silva checks it well.
Ruutikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruutikainen wants to slow silva down by chopping away at his legs.
silva is looking to clinch.
Ruutikainen with a jab.
It looks like hernanes silva has been cut.
Good exchange - Ruutikainen coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruutikainen feints and then cracks silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow silva down.
silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
silva is breathing heavily.
silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Ruutikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruutikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruutikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruutikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Ruutikainen lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Ruutikainen finds it's target.
Ruutikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruutikainen throws a leg kick which misses silva's front leg but catches the back leg as silva tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutikainen cracks silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruutikainen lands a left and a right that send silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Ruutikainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
silva is rocked!
Ruutikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
silva ducks right into an uppercut from Ruutikainen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruutikainen, right into the meat.
Ruutikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruutikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by silva.
Ruutikainen cracks the inside of silva's front leg.
silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruutikainen tries to land a front kick but silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruutikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped silva in his tracks.
Ruutikainen lands a body shot.
Ruutikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruutikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruutikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Ruutikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruutikainen 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.
Ruutikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruutikainen throws the kick towards the body but silva avoids it.
Ruutikainen scores with a nice strike.
silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
silva walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruutikainen.
silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutikainen is defending well for now.
Ruutikainen blocks an elbow strike from silva.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutikainen can't break the clinch.
Ruutikainen is trying to force a seperation but silva has the dominant position.
silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutikainen has had enough of the clinch but silva keeps him there for the moment.
silva misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruutikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutikainen is trying to force a seperation but silva has the dominant position.
silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutikainen avoids a wild elbow strike from silva.
silva trying to land knees to the body.
silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutikainen is defending well for now.
Ruutikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutikainen avoiding damage as silva throws knees to the body.
Ruutikainen avoiding damage as silva throws knees to the body.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruutikainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
silva keeps control of Ruutikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
silva misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Ruutikainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Ruutikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Ruutikainen throws a series of punches but silva moves out of range.
Ruutikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruutikainen lands with a good body shot.
silva tries to clinch there but Ruutikainen circles away.
silva is looking to clinch.
Ruutikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruutikainen feints and then cracks silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow silva down.
silva tries to clinch but Ruutikainen moves out of range.
Ruutikainen lands with a right hand.
That has opened up hernanes silva's cut even more.
silva tries to clinch up.
Ruutikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruutikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Ruutikainen throws a series of punches but silva avoids them all with ease.
silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
silva tries to clinch up.
Ruutikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruutikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Ruutikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good leg kick by Ruutikainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruutikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niko Ruutikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruutikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruutikainen, right into the meat.
silva blocks the body kick.
silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by silva.
A right-left combo lands from Ruutikainen.
silva has managed to clinch.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutikainen blocks the elbow strike.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ruutikainen looking to stall.
Ruutikainen avoids a wild elbow strike from silva.
silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutikainen.
Ruutikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that silva can do to turn this around?
silva lands an elbow inside that Ruutikainen shrugs off.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, silva throws an elbow but misses.
silva keeps control of Ruutikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruutikainen has had enough of the clinch but silva keeps him there for the moment.
silva missing with knees to the body.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by silva.
silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruutikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
silva throws an elbow that misses.
silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutikainen avoids the damage to the body.
silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutikainen.
Nice elbow from silva.
Ruutikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
silva missing with knees to the body.
Ruutikainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruutikainen's brow.
Ruutikainen looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruutikainen is trying to maintain a safe position but silva gets an underhook and turns Ruutikainen into the cage.
silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutikainen is trying to break the clinch but silva has him pressed against the cage.
silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutikainen avoids it.
silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutikainen avoids it.
Ruutikainen effectively controlling the action here.
silva lands an elbow inside that Ruutikainen shrugs off.
silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutikainen avoids it.
Ruutikainen managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
Ruutikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but silva is keeping busy.
silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutikainen is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by silva.
silva missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Ruutikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruutikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Ruutikainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Drakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Drakovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippy shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chippy.
Chippy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drakovski's waist but Drakovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chippy off to one side.
Vladimir Drakovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hello Chippy.
Chippy fails with a takedown attempt.
Chippy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chippy shoots in for a double leg but Drakovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakovski sizes up Chippy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drakovski with a nice cross.
Chippy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chippy moves out of range as Drakovski strikes.
Chippy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drakovski is fending him off so far but Chippy persists. Nope, Drakovski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drakovski.
Drakovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chippy is rocked!
Drakovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chippy is still on wobbly legs! Can Drakovski finish him?
Chippy looks gassed!
Drakovski sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Chippy's defenses. It connects perfectly with Chippy's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Drakovski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country boy can survive . 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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Ali fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali fails to pull guard.
Ali wants to break free but Lee has control.
Ali tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Ali has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali is trying to break free.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Ali fails to pull guard.
Ali wants a takedown.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ali tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee drops Ali with a left and a right! Oh, Ali is hurt - Lee dives into side control looking to finish!
Lee slows the pace down.
Ali gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throwing strikes here but Ali is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Lee wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Timmy Lee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Lee wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Ali blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ali throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Timmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ali stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lee follows into mount!
Ali is rocked!
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ali is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ali trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Timmy Lee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Ali throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ali lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Ali scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Lee looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee is rocked!
Lee dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali lands with a cross.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee forces Ali back against the cage and clinches.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammad Ali.
Well Lee 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yatta Yankuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Tikhonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slava Tikhonov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yatta Yankuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slava Tikhonov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankuba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tikhonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tikhonov moves out of range of the body kick from Yankuba.
Tikhonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tikhonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Yankuba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yankuba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yankuba showed some decent athleticism there.
Yankuba is working for a kimura but Tikhonov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yankuba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tikhonov defending well though.
Tikhonov tries to roll over but Yankuba keeps him under control.
Tikhonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep. Yankuba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tikhonov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yankuba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yankuba's back!
Yankuba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yankuba is defending against the submission attempts here by Tikhonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankuba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tikhonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yankuba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tikhonov is aware though and is defending well.
Yankuba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tikhonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yankuba working for a triangle but Tikhonov defends it easily.
Yankuba is breathing heavily.
Yankuba working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tikhonov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankuba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tikhonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tikhonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tikhonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yankuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yankuba is on top in guard.
Yankuba is pushing down on Tikhonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tikhonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Yankuba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tikhonov actively working from the bottom here.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep. Yankuba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yankuba is trying to work for a kimura but Tikhonov is defending well.
Yankuba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yankuba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tikhonov is just riding it out for now. Yankuba eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tikhonov is looking for a triangle but Yankuba pushes his legs off easily.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Yankuba from controlling successfully.
Yankuba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tikhonov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yankuba is working to get back to half guard.
Tikhonov is landing with some decent strikes but Yankuba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yankuba regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankuba wants to get back to full guard but Tikhonov has passed into side control.
Tikhonov moves to the back position.
Tikhonov looking to break Yankuba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yankuba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tikhonov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yankuba trying to control the hands but Tikhonov breaks the grip.
Tikhonov looking for the RNC.
Yankuba can't escape the position.
Tikhonov doesn't have the hooks in and Yankuba manages to turn into his guard.
Tikhonov keeping full guard, as Yankuba tries to pass.
Tikhonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yankuba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yankuba postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slava Tikhonov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tikhonov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tikhonov tries to clinch up but Yankuba circles away and keeps his distance.
Slava Tikhonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankuba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tikhonov tries to avoid it but Yankuba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tikhonov to the ground. Tikhonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tikhonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Yankuba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tikhonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikhonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikhonov misses the target.
Tikhonov throws a hook to the side of Yankuba's head but Yankuba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tikhonov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yatta Yankuba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikhonov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yankuba was covering up waiting for the punch and Tikhonov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tikhonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tikhonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikhonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tikhonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov throwing strikes from guard but Yankuba blocks nicely.
Yankuba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yankuba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tikhonov wants to control from the top but Yankuba keeps moving.
Slava Tikhonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yankuba looking for a guillotine here but Tikhonov defends easily.
Tikhonov drops back looking for a leg! Yankuba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yankuba manages to kick Tikhonov off! Tikhonov jumps back into Yankuba's guard.
Tikhonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tikhonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yankuba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tikhonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yankuba has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tikhonov doesn't defend quickly enough and Yankuba has managed to lock this one up! Can Tikhonov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yankuba on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yatta Yankuba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Kuutamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuutamo has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lalli Kuutamo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuutamo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuutamo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Kuutamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuutamo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuutamo blocks a jab.
Kaira misses with a body shot.
Kaira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuutamo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuutamo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaira's half guard.
Kaira throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kuutamo manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaira tries to buck Kuutamo off but Kuutamo is having none of it.
Kuutamo working the head and body with strikes.
Kaira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuutamo's best efforts.
Kaira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuutamo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuutamo.
Kuutamo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kaira missing with punches from the bottom.
Kuutamo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaira landing a few short strikes.
Kuutamo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaira defends it well.
Kaira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuutamo trying to control the action but Kaira is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaira avoids the body shot from Kuutamo.
Kaira throws a head kick that misses.
Kuutamo lands with a hook. Kaira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Kaira misses.
Kaira misses with a wild combination.
Kaira scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuutamo looks to land a combination. Kaira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuutamo moves away.
Kaira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuutamo throws a right and a left that Kaira avoids nicely.
Kaira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuutamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Kuutamo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaira which made him look bad.
Kaira stuns Kuutamo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aamo Kaira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuutamo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaira.
A combination from Kuutamo does no damage.
Kaira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaira connects with a high kick.
Kaira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuutamo.
Kaira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuutamo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuutamo scores with a nice head shot.
Kaira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaira throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaira misses with a looping left.
Kaira misses with a combination
and Kuutamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuutamo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuutamo feints and as Kaira raises his hands in defense, Kuutamo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuutamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuutamo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuutamo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuutamo looks gassed!
Kaira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuutamo stands up over Kaira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaira throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kuutamo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaira 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.
Kuutamo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaira working for a triangle but Kuutamo defends it easily.
Kaira looking for a guillotine here but Kuutamo defends easily.
Kaira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuutamo passes into half guard.
Kuutamo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuutamo winds up and cracks Kaira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuutamo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaira's head.
Kaira missing with punches from the bottom.
Kuutamo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Kuutamo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaira 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.
Kuutamo slips a straight right by Kaira.
Kaira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuutamo counters with a series of strikes. Kaira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaira connects with a right hand. Kuutamo shakes it off.
Kaira misses with a double jab
and Kuutamo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuutamo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaira throws a hook to the side of Kuutamo's head but Kuutamo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aamo Kaira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaira misses with a combination
so Kuutamo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kaira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuutamo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuutamo drops back looking for a leg! Kaira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaira manages to kick Kuutamo off! Kuutamo jumps back into Kaira's guard.
Kuutamo stands up over Kaira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaira is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kuutamo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaira's body to avoid the submission. Kaira has instead reached around Kuutamo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aamo Kaira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - Grinning Mouths. Ruutana has chosen Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutana throws a lazy right hand but Plo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruutana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruutana misses with a hook. Plo ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Plo.
Plo throws a lazy right hand but Ruutana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruutana with a jab.
Plo shoots in but Ruutana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruutana.
Plo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruutana scores with a head kick.
Ruutana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plo.
Plo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruutana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruutana tries to buck Plo off but Plo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ruutana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruutana is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo tries for a kimura but Ruutana is defending well.
Plo trying to control the action but Ruutana is working from the bottom.
Plo lands a few punches from side control.
Plo with the ground and pound but Ruutana regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruutana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Plo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana wants to control but Plo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plo prevents Ruutana from improving his position.
Plo not doing much here.
Plo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plo trying to control the action but Ruutana is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruutana wants to control but Plo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ruutana misses with a hook.
Plo lands with an overhand left.
Ruutana throws a head kick that misses.
Ruutana clinches with his opponent.
Ruutana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plo backwards.
Ruutana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plo tries to pull guard but Ruutana won't allow it.
Plo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plo jumps guard.
Plo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruutana trying to control the position from guard on top but Plo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruutana stands up over Plo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo has his hands on Ruutana's head, controlling the position.
Plo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruutana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Plo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Plo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruutana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruutana misses with a straight right.
Ruutana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plo gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruutana won't allow Plo to pass to mount.
Plo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruutana is looking for a sweep. Plo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruutana is just riding it out for now. Plo eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Plo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Plo breaks from Ruutana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Plo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ruutana's face.
Ruutana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plo unloading with bombs!
Ruutana working to try and regain half guard.
Plo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plo avoids the attempt from Ruutana to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Plo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Plo breaks from Ruutana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ruutana is squirming around, avoiding Plo's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Ruutana that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Plo looking to control but Ruutana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plo is landing with some decent strikes but Ruutana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Plo scoring with strikes but Ruutana is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruutana wants to hold on but Plo pushes him away.
Plo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ruutana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruutana wants to control but Plo postures up.
Ruutana is being controlled here.
Plo 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.
Ruutana can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plo is chipping away with strikes.
Armas Ruutana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruutana can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruutana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Patrick Plo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruutana won't allow Plo to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Plo seems content to control.
Plo works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Plo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Plo!
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