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NFC Prospects: Midweek Mayhem PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapasalo has chosen Thin Lizzy - The Rocker as his entrance music. Dylan Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Haapasalo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haapasalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haapasalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Haapasalo as he connects with a hook.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haapasalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haapasalo blocks a head kick by Clark.
Haapasalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haapasalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haapasalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haapasalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haapasalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haapasalo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Clark falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seppo Haapasalo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shkolnik DD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knatte Grep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shkolnik DD had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shkolnik DD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knatte Grep!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grep gets the takedown into side control.
Grep working away.
DD knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grep on the ground.
Grep advances nicely into full mount.
DD is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grep has taken his back.
Grep has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DD has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grep has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DD has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grep has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for DD! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grep gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Knatte Grep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Toaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toaster comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsters paradise. 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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Toaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Blade!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.
Toaster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Blade lands a lovely overhand right.
Toaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Toaster misses.
Toaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blade.
Toaster throws a big shot that misses.
Toaster ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Blade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toaster is rocked!
Toaster staying out of range there.
Oh Toaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade lands a brutal uppercut that launches Toaster off his feet! Toaster tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razor Blade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ensio toisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ensio toisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiovaara takes the fight into the clinch.
toisio has Kontiovaara pressed against the cage, preventing Kontiovaara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
toisio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kontiovaara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
toisio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kontiovaara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kontiovaara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kontiovaara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kontiovaara wants to pass the guard but toisio is keeping the position.
toisio looking for a guillotine here but Kontiovaara defends easily.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but toisio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kontiovaara has toisio in his guard.
toisio throws a big right hand that misses.
Kontiovaara has his foot on toisio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. toisio works his way back into a safe position though.
toisio postures up in Kontiovaara's guard and throws a big left but Kontiovaara blocks it.
toisio preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but toisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
toisio with a nice head shot there.
toisio lands a couple of digs.
Kontiovaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
toisio stands up over Kontiovaara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontiovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. toisio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. toisio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
toisio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
toisio postures up and lands a big shot to Kontiovaara's brow.
toisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and toisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kontiovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontiovaara looks gassed!
toisio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
toisio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
toisio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
toisio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and toisio defends well.
toisio landing with the ground and pound.
toisio stands and throws Kontiovaara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
toisio advances to full mount.
toisio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kontiovaara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kontiovaara shrugs it off.
Kontiovaara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiovaara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kontiovaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara tries to pass to full mount but toisio defends it.
Kontiovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but toisio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
toisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontiovaara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. toisio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kontiovaara.
toisio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kontiovaara pulls his head out 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.
toisio manages to get to full guard.
toisio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but toisio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kontiovaara has toisio in his guard.
toisio cracks Kontiovaara with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
toisio drops back looking for a leg! Kontiovaara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontiovaara manages to kick toisio off! toisio jumps back into Kontiovaara's guard.
toisio stopping the sweep attempt from Kontiovaara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ensio toisio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kontiovaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
toisio looks to clinch
so Kontiovaara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kontiovaara has gone for a leg lock! toisio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kontiovaara's guard.
toisio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kontiovaara's head.
toisio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and toisio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
toisio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kontiovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. toisio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. toisio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and toisio defends well.
toisio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontiovaara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara has his foot on toisio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. toisio works his way back into a safe position though.
ensio toisio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
toisio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
toisio lands a couple of digs.
toisio landing with the ground and pound.
Kontiovaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from toisio.
Kontiovaara working for a triangle but toisio defends it easily.
toisio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
toisio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
toisio landing some decent shots from guard.
Kontiovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
toisio connects with a couple of short punches.
toisio cracks Kontiovaara with a solid left hand.
toisio with a nice head shot there.
toisio connects with a couple of short punches.
toisio is in close to Kontiovaara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
toisio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
toisio stopping the sweep attempt from Kontiovaara.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
toisio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
toisio scoring with punches to the head and body.
toisio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kontiovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara working for a triangle but toisio defends it easily.
toisio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kontiovaara's head.
toisio postures up and lands a big shot to Kontiovaara's brow.
toisio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kontiovaara's head.
toisio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kontiovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
toisio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiovaara working for a triangle but toisio defends it easily.
toisio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toisio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kontiovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. toisio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. toisio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
toisio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontiovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, toisio has managed to get both his arms back between Kontiovaara's legs - danger averted.
toisio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontiovaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but toisio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
toisio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
toisio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontiovaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from toisio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ensio toisio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
toisio tries to clinch but Kontiovaara moves away
so Kontiovaara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
toisio is looking for a triangle but Kontiovaara pushes his legs off easily.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but toisio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiovaara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kontiovaara is trying to get an arm triangle but toisio is defending well.
toisio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kontiovaara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kontiovaara is working for a kimura but toisio is defending it quite comfortably.
toisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but toisio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara trying to control from toisio's half guard. toisio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
toisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontiovaara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontiovaara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontiovaara slips nicely into half guard.
Kontiovaara is working for a submission of some sort.
toisio is defending against the submission attempts here by Kontiovaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is working for a submission of some sort.
toisio actively working from the bottom here.
toisio moves into full guard.
Kontiovaara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but toisio is retaining full guard.
toisio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontiovaara defends it easily.
Kontiovaara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and toisio dives on top into guard.
toisio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kontiovaara's head.
Kontiovaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
toisio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontiovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. toisio defends it easily.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and toisio defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toisio passes Kontiovaara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
ensio toisio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kontiovaara wants to improve his position but toisio is controlling well.
toisio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
toisio content to control rather than advance.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back.
Juhani Kontiovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
toisio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kontiovaara has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
ensio toisio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for toisio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ensio toisio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kalle Monsterson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Monsterson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Monsterson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Monsterson feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Monsterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsterson throwing strikes but missing.
Monsterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Monsterson throwing strikes but missing.
Monsterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsterson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Monsterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Monsterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Monsterson throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Monsterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsterson shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monsterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monsterson uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Monsterson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsterson on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Monsterson.
It looks like Ari Johnson has been cut.
Monsterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Monsterson! Johnson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Monsterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sir Blocko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blocko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Blocko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blocko tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Blocko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blocko defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Blocko throws a leg kick that misses.
Andersson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andersson throws a jab when Blocko was well out of range.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Blocko moves away and avoids it.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blocko is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Blocko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson checks a low kick from Blocko.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blocko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Blocko throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blocko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blocko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blocko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blocko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blocko gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Blocko misses its intended target.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blocko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson cracks Blocko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Blocko moved out of range.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blocko's hands.
Andersson swings for the body but Blocko moves out of range.
Blocko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blocko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
Frank Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Blocko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blocko tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
Blocko throws a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Blocko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersson is able to avoid easily.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blocko at a distance.
Andersson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blocko to counter with a crisp jab.
Blocko lands with an overhand left.
Andersson takes a swing at Blocko's ribcage but misses.
Andersson scores with a nice right hand.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blocko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blocko.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Blocko moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blocko - that will leave a mark!
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Blocko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blocko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Blocko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocko throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blocko's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andersson connects with a right hand. Blocko shakes it off.
Blocko is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Blocko scores with a hook.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
Blocko seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Blocko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blocko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blocko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blocko shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Blocko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blocko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson scores with the left hand. Blocko knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Blocko.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Blocko is out of range.
Blocko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blocko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blocko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersson won't allow Blocko to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Blocko thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Blocko throwing shots but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Blocko sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Blocko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blocko wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blocko tries to work over Andersson's front leg with a kick but Andersson checks it.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Blocko throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blocko.
Blocko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blocko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blocko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blocko manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocko avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Blocko looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Blocko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blocko counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson digs a good body shot into Blocko's ribs.
Blocko moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Blocko has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blocko wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Blocko.
Andersson pushes Blocko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blocko wants a takedown.
Blocko has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Andersson is working Blocko over against the cage.
Blocko is breathing heavily.
Andersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blocko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andersson's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blocko.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blocko throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson throws a body punch but Blocko moves out of range.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blocko is just out of range.
Blocko ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Blocko ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Andersson misses with a hook. Blocko ducked under it nicely.
Andersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andersson swings for the body but Blocko moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Blocko shoots in.
Andersson misses with a hook to the body
and Blocko counters with a stiff right hand.
Blocko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Blocko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Blocko staying out of range there.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blocko finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Blocko ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Blocko staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Andersson misses
and Blocko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to bench press Blocko off him but Blocko keeps the position.
Blocko taking a break here but Andersson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Blocko throwing shots but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Blocko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blocko is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Blocko is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Blocko from controlling successfully.
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.
Blocko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Blocko is out of range.
Blocko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blocko to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson throws a body punch but Blocko moves out of range.
Blocko tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
Blocko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blocko has a takedown stuffed.
Andersson misses with a hook to the body
and Blocko counters with a nice leg kick.
Blocko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Blocko defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson cracks Blocko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
Blocko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blocko throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Blocko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blocko blocks a body shot from Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Blocko pulls guard successfully.
Blocko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Blocko has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Blocko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blocko has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blocko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Sir Blocko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blocko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Blocko moves away and avoids it.
Blocko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sir Blocko.
I think Andersson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Andersson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shkolnik CC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Djekic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Djekic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shkolnik CC's chin.
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250 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shkolnik CC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Djekic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djekic scores with a takedown into CC's guard.
CC being controlled here, momentarily.
CC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CC working for a triangle but Djekic defends it easily.
CC looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Djekic cracks CC with a solid left hand.
Djekic lands a couple of elbows.
CC is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Djekic lands a couple of digs.
Djekic got a little sloppy there for a moment and CC has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Djekic has managed to get both his arms back between CC's legs - danger averted.
CC is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CC manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Djekic is working to get back to half guard.
CC moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Djekic has worked his arm free - good work by Djekic!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Djekic can do anything to dispel that myth.
CC working away.
Djekic tries to improve position but can't.
Djekic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Djekic is looking for a sweep. CC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Djekic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Djekic wants to stand up but CC is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CC drops back, looking for a kneebar! Djekic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Djekic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Djekic!
CC tries to bench press Djekic off him but Djekic keeps the position.
CC is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Djekic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Djekic unloading with bombs!
It looks like Shkolnik CC has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Djekic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shkolnik CC's cut is getting worse.
Djekic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish CC?
Shkolnik CC's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shkolnik CC's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Djekic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosonen comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Sin - Burn and Rise . Manhoef comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Minowaman Style kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maximus Manhoef has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosonen circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kosonen. No joy for Manhoef on that attempt.
Kosonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manhoef to the mat! Manhoef manages to get full guard.
Kosonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manhoef looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kosonen passes into half guard.
Kosonen is looking to take a break and control but Manhoef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manhoef!
Kosonen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kosonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kosonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Manhoef turns into him and now he's in Kosonen's guard.
Kosonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoef is one step ahead there.
Kosonen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kosonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manhoef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manhoef has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kosonen is proving hard to escape from.
Kosonen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to stand but Kosonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef stopping the sweep attempt from Kosonen.
Manhoef gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manhoef shoots and misses
and Kosonen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manhoef's guard now.
Valdemar Kosonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Manhoef.
Kosonen controlling from the top position.
Kosonen trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kosonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manhoef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manhoef is refusing to be controlled, as Kosonen sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manhoef closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosonen to the mat! Kosonen manages to get full guard.
Manhoef wants to pass the guard but Kosonen is keeping the position.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but instead Kosonen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kosonen trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Kosonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosonen working some strikes from top position.
Manhoef being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
Kosonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosonen pushing down on Manhoef's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manhoef is looking to improve his position.
Kosonen is looking for a kimura but Manhoef is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kosonen to get the leverage.
Kosonen trying to control from half guard but Manhoef is working away.
Kosonen trying to control from Manhoef's half guard. Manhoef has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Kosonen passes Manhoef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manhoef gets full guard.
Manhoef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kosonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kosonen wants to sweep here but Manhoef controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manhoef wants to stand but Kosonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kosonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manhoef!
Manhoef is looking to improve his position but Kosonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kosonen looking to control but Manhoef is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BOOM! Kosonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manhoef is working to get back to half guard.
Kosonen looking to control but Manhoef is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valdemar Kosonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kosonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Manhoef gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosonen counters with a left to the body.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
Manhoef shoots and misses
and Kosonen counters with a single leg into guard. Manhoef didn't expect that.
Kosonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manhoef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosonen passes Manhoef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kosonen uses his free foot to push down on Manhoef's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manhoef.
Kosonen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kosonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valdemar Kosonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen connects with a bit shot that sees Manhoef covering up! More strikes from Kosonen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kosonen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdemar Kosonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ollila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New York. Pika Kalei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ollila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pika Kalei!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ollila misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalei.
Kalei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ollila can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Ollila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ollila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalei.
Ollila is looking for a sweep.
Kalei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalei working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ollila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ollila keeping full guard, as Kalei tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalei throwing strikes from guard but Ollila blocks nicely.
Ollila trying to keep a closed guard but Kalei is proving a slippery customer.
Kalei passes into half guard.
Kalei drops an elbow to the side of Ollila's head.
Ollila wants to get back to full guard.
Kalei is thwarting Ollila's attempts to control the position.
Ollila is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ollila is looking to improve his position.
Kalei passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei looking to control but Ollila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ollila wants to control but Kalei is having none of it.
Ollila tries to reverse the position but Kalei maintains control.
Kalei lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ollila tries to lock up and control but Kalei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ollila can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ollila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalei on the ground.
Kalei raining down shots from the mount!
Ollila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ollila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalei.
Kalei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollila wants to get back to full guard.
Kalei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ollila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalei.
Kalei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalei looks gassed!
Kalei is trying to control. Ollila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalei working over Ollila with some ground and pound. Ollila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ollila is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalei.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ollila thumps Kalei with a low kick.
Kalei avoids the head kick by Ollila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ollila scores with a head kick.
Kalei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ollila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalei.
Ollila scores with a head kick.
Kalei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ollila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ville Ollila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Ollila.
Ollila throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ollila.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ollila.
Ollila lands with a kick to the temple. Kalei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ollila throws a hook but Kalei avoids it easily.
Ollila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ollila throws a head kick but Kalei moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ollila.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ollila!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pika Kalei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ollila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalei.
Ollila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kalei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalei shoots in for a double leg but Ollila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ollila thumps Kalei with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ollila.
Ollila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalei wants to clinch.
Ollila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalei blocks a head kick by Ollila.
Ollila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ollila - that will leave a mark!
Kalei is breathing heavily.
Ollila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ollila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ollila.
Ollila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ollila can pounce on him.
Ollila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalei.
Kalei moves forwards but Ollila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ollila!
Ollila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ollila lands a jab to the nose.
Ollila slips a jab from Kalei.
Kalei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ollila pinned against the cage. Ollila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ville Ollila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei.
Ollila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalei. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Ollila.
Ollila looks for the body kick but Kalei saw that one coming.
Kalei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalei slips a jab from Ollila.
Kalei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ollila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalei will feel that in the morning.
Ollila throws a head kick but Kalei moves out of range.
Ollila delivers a nice body kick.
Ollila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalei.
Kalei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ollila. Ollila obviously looking to wear him down.
Ollila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ollila explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ollila is looking to slow Kalei down with leg kicks.
Ollila throws a front kick that sends Kalei stumbling back into the cage.
Ollila fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalei in the body.
Ollila scores with a jab to the head.
Kalei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ollila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ollila connects with a solid leg kick.
Ollila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ollila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalei's head.
Kalei moves out of range of the strikes.
Ollila is looking to slow Kalei down with leg kicks.
Ollila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalei avoids the head kick by Ollila.
Ollila scores with a head kick.
Ollila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ollila.
Ollila pushes Kalei away with a front kick.
Ollila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ollila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ollila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ollila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ollila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Ollila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ollila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ollila.
Ollila misses with a head kick.
Ollila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalei swinging wildly here.
Kalei moves out of range of the body kick from Ollila.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ollila, right into the meat.
Ollila scores with a push kick.
Kalei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ollila throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Ollila dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ollila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalei takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ollila.
Kalei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalei misses with a few strikes there.
Ollila tests Kalei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ollila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right-left combo lands from Ollila.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ollila.
Ollila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ollila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ollila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalei misses with a double jab.
Kalei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ollila can pounce on him.
Ollila tries to clinch up but Kalei circles away and keeps his distance.
Ollila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalei can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ollila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ollila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ollila tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ollila.
Ollila throws a hook but Kalei avoids it easily.
Ollila clinches up against the cage.
Ollila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalei has Ollila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ollila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalei avoids it.
Ollila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ollila for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kalei can't get the takedown.
Ollila lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut.
Ollila crunches a lovely knee into Kalei's ribcage.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalei avoids it.
Kalei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalei managing to block the knees to the body from Ollila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei avoiding damage as Ollila throws knees to the body.
Kalei keeps control of Ollila as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalei wants to break free but Ollila has control.
Ollila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalei is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Ollila.
Ollila avoiding damage as Kalei throws knees to the body.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalei avoids it.
Kalei avoiding damage as Ollila throws knees to the body.
Kalei has clasped his hands together around Ollila's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ollila sneaks back into half guard.
Kalei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ollila wants to control but Kalei is keeping busy.
Ollila wants to improve his position but Kalei is controlling well.
Ollila won't allow Kalei to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollila trying to control but Kalei postures up.
Kalei winds up and cracks Ollila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ollila blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalei.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kalei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ollila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ollila.
Kalei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ollila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalei misses with a takedown attempt - Ollila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ville Ollila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ollila. That's going to slow Kalei down.
Ollila throws a head kick that half lands.
Ollila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ollila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ollila tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ollila.
Ollila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ollila.
Ollila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalei's face.
Ollila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ollila lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalei won't want to take too many of those.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalei avoids it.
Kalei tries to pull guard but Ollila holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalei drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ollila.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ollila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ollila landing knees to the body.
Ollila looking to throw knees to the head but Kalei is blocking nicely.
Kalei lands a good knee to the midsection. Ollila won't want to take too many of those.
Kalei tries to land knees in the clinch but Ollila avoids the damage to the body.
Ollila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Ollila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ollila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Ollila!
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