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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punanaama hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punanaama hullu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestler Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama hullu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
hullu can't do much from the bottom here.
Guy wants to stand but hullu is controlling his arm.
hullu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guy off and has taken his back!
Guy tries to escape the position.
Guy is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hullu is trying to control but Guy is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Guy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
hullu stands up from mount. Strange move.
hullu misses with an uppercut.
Punanaama hullu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
hullu is staying active underneath Guy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hullu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
Guy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under hullu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy stops hullu from getting back to his feet.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but hullu keeps working.
Guy is thwarting hullu's attempts to control the position.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for hullu on the ground.
Guy prevents hullu from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says hullu as he avoids it easily.
hullu throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
hullu misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
hullu lands a jab to the nose.
Guy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Guy is going to stand back up.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
hullu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
hullu works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Guy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
hullu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy tries for a takedown but hullu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guy avoids the body shot from hullu.
hullu misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by hullu.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but hullu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hullu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has hullu pinned against the cage. hullu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
hullu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
hullu throws a series of punches but Guy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hullu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
hullu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
A punch combination from hullu misses.
Guy shoots in and drives through. hullu sprawls well.
Guy dodges the punch combination from hullu.
hullu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Some wild striking there from hullu.
hullu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as hullu throws out the jab.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. hullu tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. hullu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guy wants to stand but hullu has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
hullu is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! hullu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! hullu has escaped and now he's on top!
Guy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and hullu manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to escape back to his feet but hullu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Guy tries to bench press hullu off him but hullu keeps the position.
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.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but hullu is dominant here and he's now got Guy's back!
You can see the frustration on Guy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
hullu is trying to stick to Guy's back but Guy is turning into hullu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in hullu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guy.
Guy trying to control but hullu is working from the bottom.
hullu keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
hullu is controlling Guy's posture.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punanaama hullu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
hullu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
hullu pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Guy wants to get up but he can't break hullu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guy is looking to advance position but hullu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Guy wants to hold on but hullu pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to control the position but hullu now has his back.
Guy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Guy wants to escape the position.
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.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
hullu controlling from the back.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to break free.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Guy staying busy and making it hard for hullu to control.
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.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet but hullu has full control of the position and if anything, Guy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Guy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy trying to control the position but hullu manages to sink in the hooks.
hullu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guy doesn't escape.
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 Wrestler Guy.
I think Guy 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Punanaama hullu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Punanaama hullu!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Punanaama hullu!
Punanaama hullu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maushu Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Surfacing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryce Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maushu Hietala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Dixon takes a swing at Hietala's ribcage but misses.
Hietala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Dixon throws a strike aimed at the side of Hietala's head but Hietala avoids it well.
Hietala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dixon.
Hietala is trying to improve his position.
Hietala regains half guard.
Hietala is looking to improve his position.
Hietala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Hietala is trying is best to control the position here.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hietala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hietala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hietala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a strike but Hietala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hietala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Hietala from controlling successfully.
Hietala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Hietala from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hietala throws and elbow that misses. Dixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hietala's guard. Nice move by Dixon!
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Hietala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hietala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hietala at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon leaves Hietala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hietala scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hietala.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryce Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maushu Hietala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hietala.
Maushu Hietala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hietala scores with a punch to the head.
Hietala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hietala cracks Dixon with an open hand slap.
It looks like Bryce Dixon has been cut.
Hietala lands a two punch combo.
Dixon lands a two punch combo.
Dixon slips under a jab from Hietala.
Hietala misses with a straight right.
Hietala feints and as Dixon raises his hands in defense, Hietala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maushu Hietala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryce Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hietala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hietala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hietala has Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hietala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hietala breaks from the clinch.
Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Hietala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hietala is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hietala wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Hietala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Hietala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hietala is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Hietala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hietala on the ground.
Hietala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hietala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hietala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Hietala pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hietala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hietala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hietala looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Hietala 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.
Hietala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala just content to control the position.
Hietala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hietala slows the pace down.
Dixon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hietala is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hietala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hietala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hietala tries to score with some ground and pound. Dixon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hietala looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dixon is avoiding damage well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hietala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hietala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maushu Hietala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryce Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hietala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hietala lands in his opponent's guard.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hietala chips away with some ground and pound.
Hietala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hietala throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hietala lands a couple of elbows.
Hietala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hietala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hietala wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hietala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hietala trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hietala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hietala throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Hietala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hietala looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hietala.
Hietala tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hietala throws a good cross that connects.
Hietala tries to clinch up.
Hietala tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Hietala misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hietala throws a good cross that connects.
Hietala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
A left lands for Hietala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hietala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hietala lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Hietala clinches up against the cage.
Hietala has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Hietala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hietala trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Maushu Hietala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hietala throwing strikes but missing.
Bryce Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hietala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maushu Hietala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hietala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Maushu Hietala!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Maushu Hietala!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Maushu Hietala!
Maushu Hietala wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nastula has chosen Armia - Niezwyciężony as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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233 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen has a takedown stuffed.
Nastula shoots and misses
and Virtanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nastula's guard.
Nastula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nastula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Virtanen trying to control but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Nastula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nastula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well.
Nastula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nastula throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Virtanen escapes and throws Nastula's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nastula looks gassed!
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.
Virtanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nastula is defending well.
Nastula struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen controlling the position.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom here.
Nastula tries to buck Virtanen off but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtanen wants to control but Nastula is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Virtanen misses with a takedown
and Nastula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nastula on the ground.
Nastula is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nastula stalling.
Virtanen actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nastula.
Nastula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep.
Virtanen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Virtanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula controlling from the back.
Nastula is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Virtanen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula tightening his grip on Virtanen, looking for the choke.
Virtanen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pawel Nastula has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nastula working for a choke but Virtanen reverses nicely into Nastula 's guard.
Virtanen is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula trying to control the position.
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nastula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Virtanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nastula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtanen has managed to get both his arms back between Nastula's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nastula trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nastula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a single leg into guard. Nastula didn't expect that.
Nastula working a defensive guard here.
Nastula has his feet on Virtanen's thighs here. He's pushed Virtanen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Virtanen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pawel Nastula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bolbolito bayagosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keppi Kullervo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, bolbolito bayagosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for bayagosa!
Kullervo trying to control but bayagosa is having none of it.
Kullervo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kullervo looking to finish bayagosa with some ground and pound. This is bad for bayagosa!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo looking to control but bayagosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kullervo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bayagosa is squirming around, avoiding Kullervo's attempts to control the action.
Kullervo controlling from the full mount.
bayagosa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
bayagosa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kullervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kullervo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kullervo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kullervo get's back to his feet.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but bayagosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bayagosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kullervo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
bayagosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kullervo blocks a head kick by bayagosa.
bayagosa throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Kullervo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kullervo.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. bayagosa defends it nicely.
bolbolito bayagosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
bayagosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is looking to clinch but bayagosa is avoiding it.
bayagosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from bayagosa.
bayagosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Kullervo closes this distance looking for a takedown but bayagosa circles away.
bayagosa misses with a straight left.
bayagosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from bayagosa misses the target.
Kullervo clinches up with bayagosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kullervo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kullervo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
bayagosa wants to stand but Kullervo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kullervo trying to control the position here.
Kullervo keeping moving, preventing bayagosa from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa tries to stand but Kullervo is controlling from the bottom.
Kullervo pulls bayagosa in to control the position.
bayagosa stops Kullervo from standing up.
Kullervo is trying to control the position but bayagosa postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bayagosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and bayagosa wants it to stay on the feet.
bayagosa stuffs the takedown.
Kullervo looks gassed!
Kullervo slips a straight right by bayagosa.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by bayagosa.
Decent striking displayed by Kullervo there.
Kullervo avoids the head kick by bayagosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keppi Kullervo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kullervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
bolbolito bayagosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bayagosa moves in looking to clinch but Kullervo pushes him off.
Kullervo has bayagosa up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
bayagosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bayagosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kullervo won't allow it.
Kullervo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bayagosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
bayagosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo moves out of range as bayagosa strikes.
Kullervo tries to score a power double leg takedown but bayagosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kullervo somewhat.
bayagosa misses with a jab to the body
and Kullervo counters with a two punch combo.
bayagosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Kullervo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from bayagosa is predictable there
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.
bayagosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kullervo has double underhooks.
Kullervo tries to stall but bayagosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on bayagosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but bayagosa won't allow it.
bolbolito bayagosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
bayagosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo working bayagosa over with knees to the body.
bayagosa has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Kullervo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. bayagosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.
bayagosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
bayagosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Kullervo counters with a left and a right that stings bayagosa.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bayagosa as he jumps to the side.
Kullervo lands a nice looking body shot.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Kullervo counters with a left and a right that stings bayagosa.
Kullervo shoots for a double leg takedown but bayagosa sprawls well. He's pushed Kullervo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
bayagosa misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
bolbolito bayagosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bayagosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
bayagosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. bayagosa defends it nicely.
bayagosa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa misses with a looping left.
Kullervo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
bayagosa looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo tries to score a power double leg takedown but bayagosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kullervo somewhat.
bayagosa throws a hook but Kullervo blocks it.
bayagosa misses with a straight right.
Kullervo shoots in but bayagosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bayagosa cracks Kullervo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by bayagosa.
bayagosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kullervo counters with a left and a right that stings bayagosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kullervo prevents bayagosa from standing back up.
Kullervo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
bayagosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kullervo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa pushes Kullervo off looking to stand but Kullervo dives back in and keeps control.
Kullervo slows the pace down in half guard.
bayagosa trying to control but Kullervo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keppi Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kullervo.
bayagosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kullervo.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
so Kullervo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kullervo trying to control but bayagosa is working from the bottom.
bayagosa wants to stand but Kullervo is controlling the position.
Kullervo trying to control but bayagosa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo prevents bayagosa from getting back to his feet.
bayagosa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from bayagosa misses its intended target.
Kullervo darts in and clinches bayagosa up against the cage.
Kullervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kullervo shoots in but bayagosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bolbolito bayagosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
bayagosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kullervo prevents bayagosa from improving position.
bayagosa stands up.
bayagosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kullervo as he avoids it easily.
Kullervo gets a clinch.
bayagosa is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kullervo has bayagosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kullervo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending bayagosa tumbling to the mat - Kullervo dives into bayagosa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
bayagosa is working an open guard so Kullervo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
bayagosa loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
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.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kullervo tries for a takedown but bayagosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bayagosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kullervo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. bayagosa tries to avoid it but Kullervo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag bayagosa to the ground. bayagosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bayagosa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
bayagosa throws out a loose jab but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
bayagosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kullervo.
bayagosa throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
bayagosa misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in bayagosa's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keppi Kullervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kullervo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Keppi Kullervo!
Keppi Kullervo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Patton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton throws a hook but Benvolio blocks it.
Benvolio misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benvolio checks a leg kick.
Benvolio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Benvolio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benvolio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Patton.
Good work by Benvolio as he checks the leg kick.
Benvolio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patton throws a jab but it's blocked by Benvolio.
Patton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvolio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benvolio tries to bum rush Patton with a series of wild strikes but Patton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Benvolio.
Benvolio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benvolio misses with a head kick.
Patton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benvolio slips under a jab from Patton.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Benvolio ducks down to avoid it.
Benvolio throws a leg kick but Patton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benvolio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benvolio misses with a body kick.
Benvolio wants to clinch up but Patton keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benvolio has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Benvolio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patton is defending well for now.
Patton tries to circle away but Benvolio has him pinned against the cage.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Benvolio.
Patton is looking to score with low kicks.
Patton pushes Benvolio away with a front kick.
Benvolio checks the leg kick.
Patton lands with a right hand.
Patton walks into a stiff left hand from Benvolio.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Benvolio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benvolio moves out of range of the strikes.
Benvolio misses with a straight left.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Benvolio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patton scores with a punch to the head.
Benvolio throws a leg kick but Patton checks it.
Patton looks to land a left hand but Benvolio moved out of range nicely.
Patton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Benvolio misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Benvolio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton checks a leg kick nicely.
Benvolio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patton tries a low kick but Benvolio avoids it.
Benvolio jabs Patton right on the nose. Patton blinks but takes it well.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patton keeps the fight on the outside.
Patton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benvolio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patton looks to land a right hand but Benvolio moved out of range.
Benvolio slips under a jab.
Patton lands a body shot.
Benvolio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patton's head backwards.
Benvolio darts in and clinches Patton up against the cage.
Patton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benvolio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benvolio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patton avoids it.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Patton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patton.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
Patton feints and then cracks Benvolio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benvolio down.
Benvolio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Patton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patton working hard to break the clinch.
Patton has had enough of the clinch but Benvolio keeps him there for the moment.
Benvolio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Benvolio has him pressed against the cage.
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvolio's calf.
Patton throws a leg kick but Benvolio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benvolio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton avoids a kick to the body.
Benvolio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvolio.
Benvolio wants to clinch up but Patton keeps it at a distance.
Patton connects with a looping right hand.
Patton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Patton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benvolio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Patton lands a shoulder strike.
Benvolio trying to stall but Patton improves his position.
Patton tries to circle away but Benvolio has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benvolio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benvolio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Patton. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Benvolio.
Patton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benvolio tried to score with a low kick but Patton checks it.
Benvolio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patton can pounce on him.
Benvolio clinches.
Patton tries to break free but Benvolio pushes him back against the cage.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Benvolio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benvolio misses with a few strikes there.
Benvolio scores with a shot to the body.
Patton checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benvolio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvolio blocks the body kick.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
A low kick from Benvolio misses
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Patton misses with a low kick as Benvolio jumps back.
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 Mercutio Benvolio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benvolio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patton - the referee stops the clock and Benvolio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patton. Benvolio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benvolio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patton counters with a leg kick.
Patton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patton ducks right into an uppercut from Benvolio.
A big right from Patton misses.
Benvolio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benvolio wants to clinch up but Patton keeps it at a distance.
Patton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benvolio is out of range and Patton settles back down.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Benvolio's head but Benvolio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benvolio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patton's head.
Benvolio checks the leg kick.
Benvolio is looking to score with low kicks.
Patton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patton lands a jab to the nose.
Benvolio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Patton as he checks the leg kick.
Mike Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvolio's calf.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Patton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benvolio slips a jab from Patton.
Patton thows a leg kick but Benvolio checks it
and Benvolio counters with a right hand to the body.
Benvolio throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvolio throws a leg kick which misses Patton's front leg but catches the back leg as Patton tries to avoid it.
Benvolio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Patton looks to land a left hand but Benvolio moved out of range nicely.
Benvolio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patton.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
Benvolio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patton on the side of the head.
Benvolio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benvolio slips a straight right by Patton.
Benvolio is looking to slow Patton down with leg kicks.
Benvolio lands a right hook to the body.
Patton misses the jab.
Patton swats away the attempt to clinch by Benvolio.
Benvolio lands a nice hook to Patton's body. Patton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benvolio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
Benvolio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benvolio tries to land a front kick but Patton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benvolio to score with a decent uppercut.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Benvolio's shoulder, as Benvolio tries to avoid the shot.
Benvolio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benvolio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton lands with an overhand left.
Benvolio misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benvolio tries to clinch up.
Benvolio swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Benvolio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Patton.
Patton slips under a jab.
Benvolio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Benvolio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patton.
Benvolio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benvolio wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Benvolio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patton.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Benvolio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patton clobbers Benvolio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Patton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benvolio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Patton counters with a good low kick that Benvolio was not able to check.
Patton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benvolio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Patton coming out on top.
Patton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvolio's calf.
Patton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benvolio checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton throws a low kick but Benvolio moves out of range easily.
Benvolio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Benvolio.
Patton scores with a sloppy right hand. Benvolio should have avoided that one.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Benvolio checks a low kick from Patton.
Benvolio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patton.
Benvolio has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Patton catches Benvolio right on the button with a cross.
Patton throws a body kick that misses.
Patton connects with a solid leg kick.
Patton misses with a leg kick.
Patton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patton scores with a hook.
Benvolio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benvolio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benvolio has managed to clinch.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton can't break the clinch.
Patton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benvolio lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
Patton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benvolio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvolio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvolio trying to land knees to the body.
Patton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Patton can't break the clinch.
Benvolio has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benvolio throws an elbow that misses.
Patton working hard to break the clinch.
Benvolio misses with some punches.
Benvolio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benvolio throws an elbow but misses.
Benvolio lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benvolio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it misses.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patton dodges an elbow strike from Benvolio.
Benvolio leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Mercutio Benvolio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Patton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Patton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Benvolio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benvolio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patton has had enough of the clinch but Benvolio keeps him there for the moment.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Benvolio is controlling him.
Patton is looking to break free of the clinch but Benvolio has double underhooks.
Benvolio trying to control the position but instead, Patton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benvolio into the cage.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benvolio moves out of range of the body kick.
Benvolio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benvolio jabs Patton right on the nose. Patton blinks but takes it well.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Benvolio is looking to chop away at Patton's legs.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Patton misses the jab.
Benvolio misses with a body kick.
Patton looks to land a right hand but Benvolio moved out of range.
Patton blocks a head kick by Benvolio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton lands with an overhand left.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Benvolio lands a front kick.
Benvolio lands a head kick. Patton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benvolio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Patton moves away
and Patton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benvolio's knee momentarily.
Patton with a nice cross.
Patton misses with an uppercut. Benvolio saw that one coming.
Patton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benvolio.
Benvolio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvolio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvolio is looking to clinch.
Benvolio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patton in his tracks.
Patton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvolio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patton's sensitive parts.
Patton looks to throw the jab but Benvolio is out of range.
Benvolio has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Benvolio prevents Patton from breaking the clinch.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Benvolio.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton throws out a powerful jab.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Benvolio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Benvolio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patton, pushing him back against the cage.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benvolio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Patton misses.
Patton slips under a jab from Benvolio.
Benvolio tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Benvolio has managed to clinch.
Benvolio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benvolio throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benvolio.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benvolio.
Patton avoids a wild elbow strike from Benvolio.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Patton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benvolio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patton's defenses.
Benvolio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patton takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Patton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patton takes an elbow to the temple.
Benvolio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Mike Patton's cut even more.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvolio leaning against his opponent.
Benvolio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benvolio tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Benvolio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benvolio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Patton is keeping busy.
Benvolio tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvolio.
Patton is trying to break free.
Benvolio working Patton over with knees to the body.
Benvolio missing with knees to the body.
Benvolio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benvolio lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off.
Benvolio pushes off an throws an elbow but Patton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvolio lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off.
The cut above Mike Patton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Patton wants to get back to striking at distance but Benvolio won't allow it.
Patton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benvolio has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton is trying to break free.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton avoiding damage as Benvolio throws knees to the body.
Benvolio blocking some punches.
Patton is trying to force a seperation but Benvolio has the dominant position.
Benvolio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Benvolio.
Benvolio gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike Patton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Benvolio lands a shoulder strike.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Benvolio.
Patton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benvolio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patton's defenses.
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benvolio is looking to clinch.
Benvolio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benvolio moves in looking to clinch but Patton pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercutio Benvolio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benvolio, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mercutio Benvolio!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mercutio Benvolio!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mercutio Benvolio!
Mercutio Benvolio wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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24
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Wesson.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Wesson connects with a jab.
Wesson tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Wesson thumps Guy with a low kick.
Wesson tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wesson throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Wesson sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy walks into a jab.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guy sprawls well. Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wesson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wesson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Wesson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is trying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy pushes Wesson off looking to stand but Wesson dives back in and keeps control.
Wesson trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
Wesson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wesson duly obliges.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wesson fails with the takedown.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Wesson, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Wesson against the cage but Wesson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guy connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Guy gets caught flat footed, as Wesson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wesson is stalling in the full guard.
Guy is trying to control the position but Wesson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wesson stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Wesson tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Wesson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wesson tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Wesson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wesson won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Wesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guy is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesson trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy wants to clinch.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Wesson swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Fighter Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Wesson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wesson moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesson tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wesson looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Wesson thows a body shot but no joy.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Wesson clinches.
Guy trying to stall but Wesson improves his position.
Guy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wesson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wesson.
Wesson blocks Guy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Guy tries to reverse the position but Wesson maintains control.
Wesson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Wesson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Wesson content just to control the position here.
Guy taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wesson prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Wesson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson slips a jab from Guy.
Wesson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guy throws an elbow but it misses.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Wesson's takedown attempt.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy wants to break free but Wesson has control.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wesson.
Wesson taking a breather.
Wesson pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy misses with a knee to the head.
Wesson leaning against his opponent.
Guy misses with a knee to the head.
Wesson jumps into guard, dragging Guy to the mat.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wesson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is stalling in the full guard.
Guy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fighter Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wesson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wesson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith Wesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wesson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Smith Wesson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Smith Wesson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Smith Wesson!
Smith Wesson wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslambek Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi's entrance music is Go Go Adebisi. A fine choice. Saidov has chosen kavkaz eta sila as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslambek Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi lands a nice hook to Saidov's body. Saidov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adebisi digs a good hook to Saidov's body.
Adebisi lands with a hook. Saidov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adebisi lands a big right hand that sends Saidov crashing to the mat! Adebisi stays standing though and waves Saidov back to his feet!
It looks like Aslambek Saidov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi lands a big uppercut and Saidov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saidov looks OK. Adebisi waves Saidov back to his feet!
Saidov is rocked!
Saidov looks gassed!
Saidov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adebisi's waist but Adebisi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saidov off to one side.
Saidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adebisi finish him?
Adebisi thuds a left hand into Saidov's body.
Saidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Adebisi! Saidov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi!
Simon Adebisi retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaipainen has chosen Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta as his entrance music. Junior Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
260 lbs
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26
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kaipainen misses.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Kaipainen.
Kaipainen misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Kaipainen misses with a body shot.
Kaipainen lands a body shot.
Dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dos Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kaipainen finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaipainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dos Santos cracks Kaipainen with a good jab.
Kaipainen looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Kaipainen misses.
Kaipainen drops his shoulder and cracks Dos Santos with a huge uppercut! Dos Santos goes down! Can Kaipainen finish him?
Dos Santos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dos Santos's head off the mat! Dos Santos is out! He's out! Kaipainen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uolevi Kaipainen! Uolevi Kaipainen retains his heavyweight title!
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