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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepi Mussaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zach Irracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Mussaka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irracha throws a head kick that misses.
Irracha stuffs the takedown.
Mussaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irracha stuffs the takedown.
Zach Irracha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepi Mussaka.
Mussaka tries to clinch but Irracha moves out of range.
Irracha throws a head kick but Mussaka moves out of range.
Irracha tries to clinch up.
Mussaka misses with a takedown attempt - Irracha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mussaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Irracha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sepi Mussaka has been cut.
Irracha lands with a kick to the temple. Mussaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mussaka is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Irracha! Mussaka is out on his feet! Irracha rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mussaka is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mussaka is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Irracha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takuma Sakazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Rauhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauhala has chosen Kreator, Impossible Brutality as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takuma Sakazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Rauhala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauhala moves into the clinch.
Sakazaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakazaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rauhala can't fight it off and eventually Sakazaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Rauhala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Sakazaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauhala has wrist control.
Rauhala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rauhala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakazaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Rauhala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakazaki postures up and lands a big shot to Rauhala's brow.
Sakazaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rauhala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakazaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauhala has wrist control.
Sakazaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakazaki throwing strikes from guard but Rauhala blocks nicely.
Sakazaki lands a couple of elbows.
Rauhala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakazaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rauhala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rauhala landing strikes from the mount and Sakazaki is in trouble!
Rauhala throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sakazaki because Rauhala loaded up on that one.
Rauhala dominating with strikes here.
Rauhala unloading with bombs!
Sakazaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakazaki tries to get out of the position.
Sakazaki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki tries to hold on but Rauhala pushes him away.
Rauhala throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sakazaki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sakazaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rauhala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakazaki looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Takuma Sakazaki has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rauhala with shots to the head and body - Sakazaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Rauhala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rauhala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakazaki hang on?
Rauhala misses with a head shot.
Rauhala with shots to the head and body - Sakazaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takuma Sakazaki's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jeez, Takuma Sakazaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Takuma Sakazaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rauno Rauhala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugod Trice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemongrass Gogulope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ugod Trice has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ugod Trice seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ugod Trice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemongrass Gogulope!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gogulope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trice misses with a hook.
Trice looks to land a left hand but Gogulope moved out of range nicely.
Trice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gogulope lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trice takes a step back to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trice is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gogulope throws an overhand right that drops Trice like a sack of potatoes! Gogulope dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemongrass Gogulope!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mc Jitus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopo as he avoids it easily.
Hopo has a takedown stuffed.
Hopo drops his hands momentarily and Jitus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jitus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopo pinned against the cage. Hopo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jitus.
No joy there for Jitus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jitus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jitus.
Jitus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jitus looking to pass the guard.
Jitus wants to control from the top but Hopo keeps moving.
Hopo can't keep his opponent in guard - Jitus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus wants to pass to mount but Hopo is defending the position.
Hopo tries to kick Jitus off but Jitus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jitus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jitus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hopo?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitus prevents Hopo from getting the reversal.
Jitus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jitus is looking to take a break and control but Hopo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitus swings around for an armbar but Hopo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jitus's guard.
Hopo 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.
Jitus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopo is one step ahead there.
Jitus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopo defends it easily.
Jitus looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jitus is on top in guard.
Jitus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopo is keeping the position for now.
Jitus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopo wants to get back to his feet but Jitus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jitus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jitus 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.
Hopo wants to sweep here but Jitus controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jitus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopo has his takedown stuffed
and Jitus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jitus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jitus gets a clinch.
Hopo manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitus throwing strikes from guard but Hopo blocks nicely.
Hopo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jitus.
Jitus looking to pass the guard.
Hopo keeping moving, preventing Jitus from controlling successfully.
Jitus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Jitus.
Jitus shoots in but Hopo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo'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.
Jitus misses with a low kick.
Hopo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jitus swivels and escapes.
Jitus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jitus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopo is trying to stand back up but Jitus is controlling him
Jitus is working for a kimura but Hopo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopo tries to get to full guard but Jitus has control of the leg.
Hopo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hopo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jitus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jitus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitus throws a head kick that Hopo semi-blocks.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopo as he jumps to the side.
Hopo has a takedown stuffed.
Hopo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jitus lands with a slapping head kick.
Mc Jitus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopo.
Jitus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopo did well to prevent Jitus getting side control.
Jitus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jitus content to control rather than advance.
Jitus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopo wants to get back to his feet.
Hopo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mc Jitus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jitus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopo is just riding it out for now. Jitus eventually gives up the hold.
Jitus wants to pass the guard but Hopo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is trying to stand.
Jitus is taking a breather. Hopo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hopo tries to get to full guard but Jitus has control of the leg.
Jitus uses his free foot to push down on Hopo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hopo.
Jitus working for a submission but Hopo is keeping him at bay.
Hopo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four 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.
Jitus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopo tries to hold on but Jitus pushes him away.
Jitus trying to control but Hopo is having none of it.
Jitus with good strikes from the mount here!
Jitus controlling from mount.
Hopo is trying to stand up.
Hopo tries to buck Jitus off but Jitus takes his back!
Jitus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hopo is trying to get back to his feet but Jitus has full control of the position and if anything, Hopo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Jitus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jitus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jitus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hopo is looking to improve his position but Jitus isn't that keen on the idea.
Jitus wants to control the pace but Hopo is squirming around nicely.
Jitus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jitus with a couple of short strikes.
Jitus controlling his opponent.
Jitus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopo tries to buck Jitus off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jitus is persistently looking for the submission but Hopo is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Can Hopo hold on?! Jitus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A lull in the action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Hopo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jitus!
Hopo staying busy and making it hard for Jitus to control.
Jitus scores with strikes from the back.
Jitus lands a shot to the head.
Jitus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hopo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Jitus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopo.
Jitus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jitus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopo but Hopo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jitus tries to avoid it but Hopo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jitus to the ground. Jitus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jitus can pounce on him.
Jitus wants to clinch up but Hopo keeps it at a distance.
Jitus misses with a looping left.
Hopo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jitus lands a jab.
Jitus throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitus throws a nice looking combination but Hopo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jitus scores with a jab.
Hopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jitus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jitus leaves Hopo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jitus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jitus wants to take a breather but Hopo is having none of it.
Jitus throwing shots but Hopo is blocking nicely.
Jitus working the head and body with strikes.
Jitus tries to stand and escape but Hopo is controlling the position.
Hopo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Jitus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hessu Hopo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jitus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jitus can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Jitus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Jitus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jitus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Jitus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvia has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Anderson Sylvia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Hammer shoots in.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sylvia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer looking to finish with strikes here!
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sylvia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hammer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sylvia is breathing heavily.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hammer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hammer looking to ground and pound but Sylvia is blocking nicely.
Sylvia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to ground and pound but Sylvia is blocking nicely.
Sylvia blocking the ground and pound.
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hammer looking to finish Sylvia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sylvia!
Sylvia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Sylvia wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sylvia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sylvia looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
Hammer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hammer misses with a head shot.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Hammer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sylvia because Hammer loaded up on that one.
Sylvia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Sylvia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hammer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sylvia is bucking up trying to escape but Hammer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Sylvia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammer unloads with some shots from mount but Sylvia bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws some wild stikes that Sylvia manages to avoid easily.
Hammer landing punches.
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammer with shots to the head and body - Sylvia looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer working Sylvia over with strikes here.
Hammer avoids the attempt from Sylvia to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sylvia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Sylvia leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Hammer shoots in.
Anderson Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hammer.
Sylvia lands the left hand.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sylvia sprawls well. Sylvia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Sylvia fails to land with a series of punches.
Sylvia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sylvia scores with the left hand. Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sylvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sylvia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Dan Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sylvia lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Sylvia as Hammer shoots in.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammer thowing shots but they're missing.
Hammer looking to ground and pound but Sylvia is blocking nicely.
Sylvia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hammer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a heavy elbow.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
Sylvia wants to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sylvia blocking the ground and pound.
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hammer working Sylvia over with strikes here.
Dan Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer prevents Sylvia from getting the reversal.
Sylvia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer raining down shots from the mount!
Hammer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks Sylvia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sylvia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Sylvia is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sylvia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sylvia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammer.
Sylvia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hammer connects with a decent elbow.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sylvia is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sylvia parries the strikes from Hammer easily there. Hammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sylvia to escape.
Hammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sylvia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer working the ground and pound.
Hammer misses with the ground and pound.
Hammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sylvia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sylvia dodges the ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hammer is putting a hurting on Sylvia here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two 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.
Hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Sylvia's head but Sylvia avoids it well.
Hammer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sylvia.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sylvia takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Sylvia throws a good cross that connects.
Sylvia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammer throws and elbow that misses. Sylvia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Sylvia!
Hammer wants to stand but Sylvia is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer seems keen to control Sylvia's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammer wants to stand but Sylvia is controlling the position.
Sylvia stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikolay Baskov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
Baskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baskov keeps Nyrkki at a distance using the push kick.
Baskov staying out of range there.
Baskov throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki avoids the head kick by Baskov.
Baskov looks to land a body kick but Nyrkki moved away.
Baskov swings for the body but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki lands a jab-cross combination.
Nyrkki scores with a nice right hand.
Baskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nyrkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nyrkki is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Baskov misses with a combination
and Nyrkki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baskov counters with a body kick.
Nyrkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baskov.
Baskov lands a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baskov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nyrkki blocks the leg kick.
Nyrkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nikolay Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyrkki pinned against the cage. Nyrkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baskov throws a leg kick
and Nyrkki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baskov looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nyrkki's calf.
Nyrkki throws a one two combo.
It looks like Nikolay Baskov has been cut.
Baskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nyrkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Baskov's head.
Baskov staying out of range there.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Baskov misses with a looping left.
Nyrkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baskov.
Mauri Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick
and Baskov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyrkki lunges at Baskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baskov's hand.
Baskov cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baskov manages to avoid it.
Baskov throws a leg kick
and Nyrkki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nyrkki checks a low kick from Baskov.
Mauri Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baskov.
Nyrkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nyrkki lands a hook that stumbles Baskov back into the cage. Nyrkki follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Baskov to the canvas! Nyrkki pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Baskov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauri Nyrkki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lock (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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225 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heath Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lock!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock walks into a left hand.
Heath Hazzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazzard walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hazzard swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heath Hazzard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Candy Paint. A fine choice. Brown has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Han.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Han drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Han is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Han has taken the fight into the clinch.
Han working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Han lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brown to his knees! Han keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Han!
Von Han is the new super heavyweight champion!
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