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SFF 36: The Arrival PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolya Morozov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicker.
Morozov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morozov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kicker misses with a knee strike.
Morozov blocks an elbow strike from Kicker.
Kicker misses with a knee strike.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kicker is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kicker.
Kicker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morozov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kicker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morozov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker is working Morozov over against the cage.
Kicker misses with an elbow strike.
Kicker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morozov managing to block the knees to the body from Kicker.
Kicker looking to throw knees to the head but Morozov is blocking nicely.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morozov avoids it.
Kicker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morozov's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker lands a good knee to the midsection. Morozov won't want to take too many of those.
Kicker trying to land knees to the body.
Kicker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kicker misses with a knee to the head.
Morozov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kicker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker misses with a body shot.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kicker sprawls well. Kicker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morozov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicker moves away.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kicker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morozov trying to control the position but Kicker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kicker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kicker is defending well.
Kicker struggling a bit here.
Morozov landing a few strikes.
Kicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kicker is looking for a sweep. Morozov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kicker trying to control here.
Morozov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kicker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morozov is working away from the top position though.
Kicker missing with punches from the bottom.
Morozov moves into full mount! Kicker won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov looking to finish with strikes here!
Kicker is bucking up trying to escape but Morozov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kicker tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kicker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kicker tries to get out of the position.
Morozov working for a submission but Kicker is keeping him at bay.
Morozov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kicker looks a forlorn figure.
Morozov dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicker wants to hold on but Morozov pushes him away.
Morozov working Kicker over with strikes here.
Morozov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kicker's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolya Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kicker tries to clinch up but Morozov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morozov has managed to clinch.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morozov dodges an elbow strike from Kicker.
Morozov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kicker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Morozov backwards.
Kicker landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kicker regains guard immediately.
Kicker looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicker, not yet.
Morozov trying to control but Kicker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Kicker working a defensive guard but Morozov passes into half guard.
Kicker trying to control but Morozov postures up.
Morozov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morozov misses with a head shot. Kicker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kicker controlling the position.
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.
Kicker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Kicker.
Kicker tries to land a front kick but Morozov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicker sizes up Morozov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kicker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morozov.
Kicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Kicker misses.
A good leg kick by Kicker.
Kicker throws a wild body kick that Morozov sees coming a mile off.
Morozov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kicker throws a leg kick which misses Morozov's front leg but catches the back leg as Morozov tries to avoid it.
Morozov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov blocks the body kick.
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kicker tries to sprawl out of it but Morozov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kicker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morozov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicker tries to avoid it but Morozov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicker to the ground. Kicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolya Morozov.
Kicker tries to clinch up but Morozov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kicker misses with a body kick.
John Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morozov moves out of range of the body kick.
Morozov tries to bum rush Kicker with a series of wild strikes but Kicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morozov blocks a head kick by Kicker.
Morozov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kicker backs up against the cage.
Kicker throws a leg kick which misses Morozov's front leg but catches the back leg as Morozov tries to avoid it.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker scores with a spinning back kick!
Kicker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morozov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kicker sprawls well. Kicker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicker wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Kicker throws a low kick but Morozov avoids it.
John Kicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Kicker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicker. Morozov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Morozov does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kolya Morozov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kicker tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kicker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morozov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morozov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morozov throws a right and a left that Kicker avoids nicely.
Kicker is looking to slow Morozov down with leg kicks.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morozov is pressing down on Kicker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kicker is holding on for now.
Kicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morozov drops an elbow to the side of Kicker's head.
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.
Kicker trying to hold on to Morozov's head to control him but Morozov postures up.
Kicker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kicker is trying to control but can't.
Morozov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morozov thows a huge punch but Kicker dodges it nicely.
Morozov content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morozov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
John Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker has Morozov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
Kicker controlling Morozov's posture.
Kicker wants to stand and escape but Morozov is having none of it.
Kicker controlling Morozov's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morozov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kicker wants to get back to his feet but Morozov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morozov landing some decent shots from guard.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
Morozov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kicker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kicker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kicker!
Morozov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kolya Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kicker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Kicker from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morozov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolya Morozov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Spico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad To The Bone. El Spico will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Spico!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spico throws a right hand that Evil ducks under and follows up with a left that Evil also avoids with ease.
Evil closes the distance and clinches.
Spico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evil lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Evil.
Evil tries to work over Spico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spico lands an elbow inside that Evil shrugs off.
Evil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spico lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spico.
Spico gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Evil to work.
Evil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evil backwards.
Spico lands an elbow just above Evil 's eye.
A short right from Spico.
Evil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spico backwards.
Spico scores a nice knee to the body.
Spico utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spico using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Evil.
Spico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evils head.
Knees to the body from Spico.
A short right from Spico on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evil.
Spico gets through Evil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evil backwards.
Evil is working for takedown but Spico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evil is breathing heavily.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spico.
Spico lands a nice shot to the body.
Spico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evil's face.
Evil struggles to land a body shot inside as Spico controls his hands.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Evil misses with a punch on the inside.
Spico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evil backwards.
Evil lands a nice uppercut.
Spico scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Spico.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spico.
The referee is keeping an eye on Evil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Evil misses with a punch to the body.
Spico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spico lands an elbow inside that Evil shrugs off.
Spico lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Spico on the inside.
Nice body punch from Spico - that landed with a thud.
Spico pushes Evil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Evil tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Evil takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Spico lands a nice elbow.
Spico lands a good knee to the midsection. Evil won't want to take too many of those.
Evil lands a body shot.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Spico lands a nice elbow.
Evil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spico tries to land a knee to the head but Evil blocks with his arms.
Evil takes an elbow to the temple.
Spico lands a knee to the body.
Spico scores a nice knee to the body.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Spico lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Evil.
Spico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spico misses with some punches.
Evil goes for a takedown attempt but Spico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evil fails with a takedown attempt.
Spico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spico wants it to stay on the feet.
Spico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spico throws a nice head kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spico lands an elbow that stopped Evil in his tracks for a moment.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spico prevents the takedown attempt.
Spico lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spico lands an elbow that stopped Evil in his tracks for a moment.
Spico lands a body shot.
Spico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spico.
Spico lands with a left to the head.
Spico working Evil over with knees to the body.
Evil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spico lands a knee to the head.
Spico digs a right hand into Evil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evil's gas tank.
Spico landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evil is leaning against Spico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spico working aggressively here.
Spico stops a takedown attempt from Evil.
A right handed body shot lands from Spico.
Evil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spico lands an elbow inside that Evil shrugs off.
Spico crunches a lovely knee into Evil's ribcage.
Evil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spico is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spico lands a left hand.
Evil misses with a punch on the inside.
Spico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spico lands an uppercut.
Spico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evil backwards.
Evil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spico gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Evil has Spico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spico is pressed up against the cage. Evil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spico down to the mat. Spico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spico connects with a high kick.
Spico clinches up with Evil and pushes him back against the cage.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spico lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evil goes for a takedown attempt but Spico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spico has Evil up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spico lands a left hand.
Spico gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Spico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spico moves out of range of the strikes.
Spico connects with a nice looking jab.
Spico gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spico keeping full guard, as Evil tries to pass.
Spico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spico pushes Evil off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil keeping moving, preventing Spico from controlling successfully.
Evil trying to keep a closed guard but Spico is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spico stands and steps away. Evil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evil has a takedown stuffed.
Evil throws a right hand that Spico ducks under and follows up with a left that Spico also avoids with ease.
Spico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spico misses with the combination.
Spico moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spico.
Evil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Evil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spico landing knees to the body.
Evil is working for takedown but Spico is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Spico.
Evil goes for a takedown attempt but Spico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spico wants to clinch.
Spico throws a nice looking combination but Evil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spico throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Evil.
Spico tries to clinch but Evil is having none of it.
Spico moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spico swats away the attempt to clinch by Evil.
No joy there for Evil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spico throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Evil.
El Spico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spico throws a head kick that Evil semi-blocks.
Spico lands with a slapping head kick.
Spico throws a head kick but Evil moves out of range.
Evil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spico's head backwards.
Spico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evil throws a right hand that Spico ducks under and follows up with a left that Spico also avoids with ease.
Spico throws a head kick but Evil moves out of range.
Evil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evil 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.
Spico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spico is just riding it out for now. Evil eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evil is trying to control the action in half guard but Spico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Spico 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!
Spico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
El Spico seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Evil takes an elbow to the temple.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Spico lands a nice knee to the body.
Spico working Evil over with knees to the body.
Spico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spico.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spico pushes Evil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spico lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spico lands a shoulder strike.
Evil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evil takes a shot to the head.
Spico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evil wants a takedown.
Evil misses with a punch to the body.
Spico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Spico.
Spico scores a nice knee to the body.
Spico scores with a hook to the body.
Spico tries a knee to the head but Evil blocks it.
Evil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spico blocks a body shot from Evil.
Evil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spico lands a nice elbow.
Spico lands an elbow just above Evil 's eye.
Spico working Evil over with knees to the body.
Evil looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spico with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spico lands a knee to the body.
Spico lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Evil lands a nice uppercut.
Spico unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spico throws an elbow but it misses.
Evil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spico fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spico clinches up with Evil and pushes him back against the cage.
Spico is leaning against Evil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Spico.
Captain Evil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Spico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Evil.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spico just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evil's brow.
Evil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spico lands a knee to the head.
Spico looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spico scores with a hook to the body.
Spico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evil avoids it.
Spico gets underhooks to prevent Evil's takedown attempt.
Spico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evil lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Evil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spico lands an elbow inside.
Spico prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spico lands an elbow that stopped Evil in his tracks for a moment.
Spico prevents the takedown attempt.
Spico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evil takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spico misses with the head strike.
Evil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evil blocks an uppercut.
Evil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spico pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spico lands an elbow that stopped Evil in his tracks for a moment.
Spico digs a right hand underneath Evil's ribcage. Evil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Evil.
Spico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spico lands a left hand.
Evil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spico is pressed up against the cage. Evil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spico down to the mat. Spico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evil.
Spico darts in and clinches Evil up against the cage.
Spico crunches a lovely knee into Evil's ribcage.
Evil takes an elbow to the temple.
Spico lands an elbow inside that Evil shrugs off.
A short right from Spico on the inside.
A short left from Spico.
Evil tries to score a body lock takedown but Spico shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Spico.
Spico lands a shoulder strike.
Spico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evils head.
Evil wants a takedown but no success here.
Spico lands a good knee to the midsection. Evil won't want to take too many of those.
Spico lands a damaging elbow.
Evil digs a right hand underneath Spico's ribcage. Spico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spico lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Evil - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spico digs a right hand underneath Evil's ribcage. Evil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spico lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spico is pressed up against the cage. Evil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spico down to the mat. Spico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spico connects with a high kick.
Evil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spico.
Evil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spico circles away quickly and effectively.
Spico throws a head kick that half lands.
Evil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spico was covering up waiting for the punch and Evil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Evil prevents Spico from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evil with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Spico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spico is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Evil, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Spico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spico 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Spico!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mazaman man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mazaman man!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Touhu is trying to defend but man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Touhu keeping control of the position.
man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Touhu trying to control here.
Touhu is looking to improve his position.
man controlling the action here.
Touhu wants to control but man is keeping busy.
man is nestled in close to Touhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man prevents Touhu from improving his position.
Touhu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. man is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touhu tries to get to full guard but man has control of the leg.
man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Touhu wants to improve his position but man is controlling well.
man controlling the action here.
man is keen to just control but Touhu is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Touhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Touhu is trying to control the position but man postures up.
man throws a big right hand that misses.
man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Touhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
man wants to control from the top but Touhu keeps moving.
man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Touhu is controlling man's posture.
Touhu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Touhu 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Touhu misses with a takedown attempt
and man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man controlling the pace.
man working the head and body with strikes.
Touhu tries to roll over but man keeps him under control.
man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Touhu is staying active underneath man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Touhu is pressing down on man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Touhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Touhu is trying to keep man in close.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but man is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for man!
Touhu looking for a guillotine from mount but man is having none of it.
Touhu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as man is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mazaman man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
man has managed to clinch.
Touhu has man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Touhu goes for a takedown attempt but man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
man moves into the clinch.
Touhu avoiding damage as man throws knees to the body.
man pulls guard successfully.
Touhu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but man manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Touhu keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but man is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
Touhu wants to sweep but no luck.
Touhu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Touhu with a poor takedown
and man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Touhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
man trying to control but Touhu is working from the bottom.
man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Touhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
man looking to pass the guard.
man wants to control from the top but Touhu keeps moving.
man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
man postures up in Touhu's guard and throws a big left but Touhu blocks it.
Touhu working for a triangle but man defends it easily.
man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
man trying to control but Touhu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man stopping the sweep attempt from Touhu.
man looking to pass the guard.
man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Touhu's guard.
man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
man tries to pass to full mount but Touhu defends it.
Touhu is looking to improve his position.
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.
Touhu trying to hold on to man's head to control him but man postures up.
Touhu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
man thows a huge punch but Touhu dodges it nicely.
man trying to control from half guard but Touhu is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Touhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Touhu is looking for a sweep. man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
mazaman man has got the better of the ground game so far.
man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Touhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mazaman man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
man pushes Touhu up against the cage in a clinch.
man pulls guard successfully.
Touhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
man is adopting a defensive guard.
Touhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touhu advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Touhu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for man!
Touhu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and man is now in Touhu's guard. A big mistake from Touhu there, giving up the dominant position!
man is looking to work some ground and pound but Touhu has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Touhu keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but man is one step ahead there.
man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Touhu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, man has managed to get both his arms back between Touhu's legs - danger averted.
man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Touhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Touhu trying to control the position.
man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Touhu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but man is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for man!
mazaman man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
man is squirming around, avoiding Touhu's attempts to control the action.
Touhu throws some wild stikes that man manages to avoid easily.
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.
Touhu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and man is now in Touhu's guard. A big mistake from Touhu there, giving up the dominant position!
Touhu keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
Touhu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. man defends it easily.
man wants to control from the top but Touhu keeps moving.
Touhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for man!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
man regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
mazaman man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well man 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mazaman man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ardel Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ardel Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon works over Gatsby's head and body with a nice combination.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatsby.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsby throws out the jab.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatsby.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
It looks like Ardel Dixon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatsby. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon slips under a jab from Gatsby.
Dixon lands with a nice combination. Gatsby backs away looking to recover.
Gatsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dixon sprawling to the canvas! Dixon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gatsby finish him?!
Dixon is rocked!
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Gatsby closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dixon out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Gatsby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urho Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulkku comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Nakkeli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Urho Mulkku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niko Nakkeli's chin.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Mulkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkeli ducks under a wild hook from Mulkku.
Nice defenses there by Mulkku.
Nakkeli's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakkeli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakkeli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mulkku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakkeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakkeli, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Nakkeli.
Nakkeli clinches.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Mulkku swings for the body but Nakkeli moves out of range.
Nakkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Nakkeli.
Mulkku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mulkku takes one to the side of the head.
Nakkeli misses with a straight left.
Nakkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulkku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mulkku misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakkeli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakkeli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli cracks Mulkku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Mulkku.
Nakkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulkku swinging wildly here.
Nakkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulkku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakkeli.
A jab lands there for Nakkeli.
Mulkku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakkeli dodges the ground and pound from Mulkku.
Mulkku wants to control for a moment but Nakkeli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nakkeli wants to get back to his feet.
Mulkku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku tries to pass to full mount but Nakkeli defends it.
Mulkku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakkeli's head.
Nakkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Mulkku sits in half guard.
Mulkku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mulkku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mulkku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mulkku stops Nakkeli from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakkeli wants to stand up but Mulkku is controlling him.
Mulkku looking to pass the guard.
Mulkku trying to control but Nakkeli is working from the bottom.
Nakkeli keeping full guard, as Mulkku tries to pass.
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.
Mulkku trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulkku won't allow Nakkeli to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Nakkeli there.
Nakkeli cracks Mulkku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Mulkku misses.
Nakkeli missing with a left hand there. Mulkku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mulkku has managed to clinch.
Nakkeli wants to break free but Mulkku has control.
Nakkeli is trying to break the clinch but Mulkku is controlling him.
Mulkku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mulkku manages to end up in side control.
Nakkeli is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mulkku is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Urho Mulkku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mulkku misses with an uppercut.
Nakkeli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nakkeli misses with a hook.
Mulkku takes one to the side of the head.
Nakkeli connects with the punch.
Nakkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakkeli works the jab nicely.
Nakkeli is looking to clinch but Mulkku is avoiding it.
Mulkku closes the distance and clinches up with Nakkeli, looking for a takedown. Mulkku pushes Nakkeli against the cage but Nakkeli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakkeli lands a body shot.
Nakkeli lunges at Mulkku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mulkku's hand.
Mulkku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakkeli looks to land a combination but Mulkku avoids it well.
Nakkeli clinches but Mulkku breaks the clinch
and Mulkku counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mulkku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mulkku is looking to stall here but Nakkeli recovers full guard.
Mulkku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli keeping moving, preventing Mulkku from controlling successfully.
Mulkku throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Mulkku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mulkku blocks a jab.
Niko Nakkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulkku walks into a jab.
Nakkeli cracks Mulkku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Nakkeli both land. Nice combination.
Mulkku moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakkeli lands with a hook. Mulkku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakkeli scores with a punch to the head.
Nakkeli misses with a series of wild punches.
Mulkku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mulkku walks into a jab.
Mulkku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulkku dives in and grabs Nakkeli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakkeli pushes down on Mulkku's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Nakkeli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku walks into a jab.
Mulkku takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mulkku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakkeli tests Mulkku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulkku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakkeli manages to avoid it.
Mulkku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mulkku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Nakkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakkeli.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakkeli misses the target.
Nakkeli cracks Mulkku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakkeli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mulkku just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Nakkeli does no damage.
Nakkeli tries to bum rush Mulkku with a series of wild strikes but Mulkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakkeli throws an overhand right that lands on Mulkku's shoulder, as Mulkku tries to avoid the shot.
Nakkeli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mulkku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakkeli's half guard.
Mulkku with the ground and pound but Nakkeli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli wants to stand but Mulkku is controlling the position.
Mulkku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mulkku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mulkku stops Nakkeli from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Nakkeli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Nakkeli.
Mulkku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakkeli tries to avoid it but Mulkku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakkeli to the ground. Nakkeli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mulkku throws an overhand right that lands on Nakkeli's shoulder, as Nakkeli tries to avoid the shot.
Mulkku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakkeli circles away.
Nakkeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mulkku scores with a takedown into Nakkeli's guard.
Mulkku throws and elbow that misses. Nakkeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mulkku's guard. Nice move by Nakkeli!
Mulkku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkku 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.
Nakkeli is fighting to break Mulkku's control of his arms but Mulkku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakkeli is looking to stand up but Mulkku won't let him.
That's two 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.
Mulkku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mulkku wants to sweep here but Nakkeli controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli tries to stand but Mulkku is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakkeli cracks a nice hook into Mulkku's ribs.
Nakkeli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niko Nakkeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulkku closes the distance and clinches.
Nakkeli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakkeli is trying to break the clinch but Mulkku has him pressed against the cage.
Mulkku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakkeli tries to break free but Mulkku pushes him back against the cage.
Nakkeli stops a takedown attempt from Mulkku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urho Mulkku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulkku lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulkku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Nakkeli.
No luck for Mulkku with that takedown attempt.
Mulkku pushes Nakkeli up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku misses with the head strike.
Nakkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Nakkeli as Mulkku shoots in.
Nakkeli lands with an overhand left.
Nakkeli catches Mulkku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakkeli lands a head shot.
Mulkku shoots for a takedown but Nakkeli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakkeli lands with a good body shot.
Niko Nakkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Nakkeli does it's job there.
Nakkeli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mulkku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakkeli misses with a two punch combination.
Mulkku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakkeli scores with a hook.
Nakkeli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulkku blocks a jab.
Mulkku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakkeli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulkku.
Nakkeli scores with a jab to the body.
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 Urho Mulkku.
I think Mulkku 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Urho Mulkku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgraw has chosen The Thunder Rolls as his entrance music. 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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270 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Gluhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chopper Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw blocks a head kick by Gluhov.
Mcgraw looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gluhov!
Mcgraw fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Konstantin Gluhov has been cut.
Mcgraw has hold of Gluhov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gluhov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcgraw misses with a head shot.
Mcgraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gluhov is squirming around, avoiding Mcgraw's attempts to control the action.
Gluhov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gluhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgraw prevents Gluhov from getting the reversal.
Mcgraw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gluhov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gluhov shrugs it off.
Gluhov tries to reverse the position but Mcgraw maintains control.
Gluhov tries to hold on but Mcgraw pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gluhov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chopper Mcgraw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake McClintic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton comes to the cage accompanied by Powerful Beyond Measure. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McClintic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton darts in and clinches McClintic up against the cage.
McClintic tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
McClintic being controlled against the cage.
Patton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McClintic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClintic.
McClintic lands a body shot.
McClintic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClintic stops a takedown attempt from Patton.
McClintic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patton.
McClintic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton is trying to force a seperation but McClintic has the dominant position.
McClintic lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McClintic lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClintic lands a hook that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
McClintic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patton tries to break the clinch but McClintic is controlling the position.
McClintic lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton is breathing heavily.
McClintic scores with a nice hook to the head.
McClintic lands a left hand.
McClintic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClintic lands a hook that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
McClintic lands a left hand.
McClintic lands with a left to the head.
McClintic tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
McClintic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McClintic scores with a nice short uppercut.
McClintic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patton is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McClintic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Patton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClintic throws a big uppercut that drops Patton! More strikes from McClintic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton lies dazed against the cage as McClintic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake McClintic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tolkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lentti Pindegren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Tolkki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tolkki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pindegren checks a low kick from Tolkki.
Tolkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pindegren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pindegren throws a nice looking combination but Tolkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Pindegren or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolkki which made him look bad.
Pindegren slips under a jab.
Tolkki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tolkki lands with a good body shot.
Pindegren shoots for a takedown but Tolkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pindegren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tolkki moves into full guard.
Tolkki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pindegren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pindegren tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolkki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pindegren is working hard here to advance position.
Pindegren preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren is fighting to break Tolkki's control of his arms but Tolkki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tolkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolkki being controlled here, momentarily.
Tolkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tolkki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pindegren has passed into side control.
Tolkki is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolkki can't do much from the bottom here.
Tolkki is letting Pindegren control him for a moment.
Pindegren trying to control the position but Tolkki is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tolkki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tolkki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tolkki lands with a kick to the temple. Pindegren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tolkki tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki wants to slow Pindegren down by chopping away at his legs.
Pindegren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pindegren tries to land a leg kick but Tolkki saw it coming and moves away.
Pindegren misses with an uppercut. Tolkki saw that one coming.
Tolkki throws a front kick aimed at Pindegren's knee but Pindegren avoids it well.
Teppo Tolkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolkki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pindegren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pindegren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolkki wants to land a leg kick but Pindegren is out of range.
Pindegren misses the shot to the body.
Pindegren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Tolkki.
Tolkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolkki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pindegren checks it well.
Pindegren throws a nice looking combination but Tolkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pindegren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pindegren.
Tolkki misses with a low kick.
Tolkki lands a jab to the nose.
Pindegren throws a series of punches but Tolkki avoids them all with ease.
Tolkki throws a leg kick that misses.
Pindegren throws a right and a left that Tolkki avoids nicely.
Pindegren swinging wildly here.
Pindegren swinging wildly here.
Tolkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pindegren. Pindegren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tolkki leaves Pindegren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teppo Tolkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindegren throws a low kick, looking for Tolkki's leg but Tolkki calmly moves out of range.
Tolkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pindegren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pindegren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tolkki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pindegren lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolkki off the cage and back into rage.
Tolkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolkki misses with a low kick as Pindegren jumps back.
Pindegren misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolkki throws a hook but Pindegren blocks it.
Pindegren misses with a two punch combination.
Pindegren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolkki.
Pindegren throws an overhand right that lands on Tolkki's shoulder, as Tolkki tries to avoid the shot.
Tolkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pindegren.
A punch combination from Pindegren misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindegren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tolkki avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pindegren is defended easily by Tolkki.
Tolkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pindegren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolkki throws a low kick but Pindegren avoids it.
Tolkki misses the jab.
Pindegren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolkki. Tolkki obviously looking to wear him down.
Tolkki wants to land a leg kick but Pindegren is out of range.
Tolkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tolkki as Pindegren shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pindegren.
Tolkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pindegren misses with a low kick.
Tolkki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolkki holds on and takes a little breather.
Tolkki keeping full guard, as Pindegren tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolkki controlling Pindegren's posture.
Pindegren postures up.
Pindegren passes into half guard.
Pindegren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tolkki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pindegren moves nicely into side control.
Tolkki wants to control but Pindegren postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tolkki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tolkki is looking to regain half guard here but Pindegren keeps moving and retains side control.
Tolkki can't do much from the bottom here.
Pindegren wants to control for a moment but Tolkki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pindegren wants to pass to mount but Tolkki is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolkki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Tolkki controlling Pindegren's posture.
Tolkki keeping moving, preventing Pindegren from controlling successfully.
Tolkki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pindegren wants to control from the top but Tolkki keeps moving.
Pindegren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolkki is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolkki keeping moving, preventing Pindegren from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Tolkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pindegren throws a right hand that Tolkki ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolkki also avoids with ease.
Tolkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pindegren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tolkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pindegren somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Tolkki.
A combination from Pindegren does no damage.
Pindegren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pindegren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Pindegren.
Tolkki connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolkki lands with an overhand left.
Tolkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolkki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pindegren is out of range.
Pindegren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tolkki's waist but Tolkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pindegren off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkki misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Pindegren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tolkki is refusing to be controlled, as Pindegren sits in half guard.
Tolkki tries to get to full guard but Pindegren has control of the leg.
Pindegren tries to pass to full mount but Tolkki defends it.
Tolkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pindegren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pindegren's back!
You can see the frustration on Pindegren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pindegren is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren tries to roll but Tolkki sticks to his back.
Tolkki doesn't have the hooks in and Pindegren manages to turn into his guard.
Pindegren is stalling in the full guard.
Pindegren trying to control but Tolkki is working from the bottom.
Tolkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolkki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pindegren scores with a takedown into Tolkki's guard.
Teppo Tolkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pindegrenis looking to pass into half guard but Tolkki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tolkki is in guard.
Lentti Pindegren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolkki stopping the sweep attempt from Pindegren.
Pindegren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pindegren trying to keep a closed guard but Tolkki is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Tolkki wants to control from the top but Pindegren keeps moving.
Pindegren looking for a sweep. Not yet Pindegren, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Tolkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolkki leaves Pindegren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tolkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pindegren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolkki moves away.
Tolkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tolkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tolkki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tolkki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Young Jeezy - Lose My Mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elliot Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gray Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunter is trying to defend but Saunders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunter won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saunders manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter stands and throws Saunders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
That's two 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saunders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saunders has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to control but Hunter passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Saunders throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
Saunders throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hunter manages to pass to side control.
Hunter trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saunders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter parries the strikes from Saunders easily there. Saunders is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunter to escape.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saunders.
Saunders landing strikes.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
Hunter tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.
Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Saunders working Hunter over with strikes.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hunter tries to hold on but Saunders pushes him away.
Saunders lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Gray Hunter has been cut.
Saunders dominating with strikes here.
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Saunders's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Saunders!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses the jab.
Pikari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pikari throws a big shot that misses.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott throws a body punch but Pikari moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pikari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scott.
Scott throws a head kick but Pikari moves out of range.
Scott stuns Pikari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Pikari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Pikari is just out of range.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Pikari fails with the takedown.
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Scott gets caught flat footed, as Pikari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pikari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pikari stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott controlling Pikari's posture.
Scott is trying to keep Pikari in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pikari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Scott can't escape the position.
Pikari punching from mount but Scott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pikari looking to ground and pound but Scott is blocking nicely.
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Pikari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Pikari has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott tries to hold on but Pikari postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikari lands a big elbow.
Pikari looking to finish with strikes here!
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
Pikari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pikari throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Scott looks to land a combination. Pikari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pikari moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.
Pikari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scott!
Pikari working for a guillotine from mount but Scott is in no mood to give up.
Scott holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pikari tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
Pikari thowing shots but they're missing.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Pikari.
Pikari is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Pikari sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pikari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Maximus Scott's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikari goes for an armbar but Scott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scott.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott gets to his feet - Pikari follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Pikari misses its intended target.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Pikari's head back.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at Pikari's knee but Pikari avoids it well.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pikari.
Pikari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pikari at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a front kick.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pikari at a distance.
Maximus Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Scott.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Scott lands but Pikari takes it in his stride.
Scott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pikari's sensitive parts.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott is looking to slow Pikari down with leg kicks.
Scott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Pikari is rocked!
Scott scores with a one two! Pikari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Pikari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott throws out a powerful jab.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott jabs Pikari right on the nose. Pikari blinks but takes it well.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pikari drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scott swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pikari's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott!
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