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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauno Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manninen comes to the ring accompanied by Stam1na - Viisi Laukausta Päähän. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauno Manninen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Frost! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manninen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Manninen. Manninen cracks Frost with a good jab. Nice sprawl there from Manninen as Frost shoots in. Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Manninen. Manninen gets slowly back to his feet. Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manninen is rocked!
It looks like Mauno Manninen has been cut. Manninen fails to land the takedown. Oh Manninen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Manninen is looking to clinch. Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manninen fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauno Manninen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manninen tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manninen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Manninen persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing. Manninen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes. Frost rushes Manninen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Frost lands an elbow inside. Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside. Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck for Manninen with that takedown attempt. Frost avoids the body shot from Manninen.
A head kick by Frost - that's a beauty! Manninen is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Frost can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Frost!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Tuulola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy 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, Jukka Tuulola! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tuulola feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Tuulola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Johnson trying to control the position.
Tuulola throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. Tuulola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tuulola passes into half guard. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuulola. Tuulola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuulola throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tuulola's guard. Nice move by Johnson! Tuulola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tuulola looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuulola, not yet. Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Johnson wants to control from the top but Tuulola keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tuulola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tuulola. Tuulola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Johnson trying to control but Tuulola postures up.
Johnson tries to roll over but Tuulola keeps him under control. Tuulola looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tuulola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Johnson wants to get back to full guard. Tuulola throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Tuulola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tuulola distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tuulola is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tuulola throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Johnson controls Tuulola momentarily but Tuulola frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuulola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tuulola sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tuulola regains full guard. Nicely done. Johnson is breathing heavily. Tuulola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Tuulola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuulola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson preventing the sweep. Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Tuulola tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tuulola shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tuulola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tuulola showed some decent athleticism there. Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuulola. Tuulola is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position. Tuulola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tuulola fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuulola scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tuulola putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tuulola dominating with strikes here. Tuulola lands with some strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tuulola cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Tuulola not landing any meaningful shots this time. Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Tuulola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tuulola with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard. Tuulola stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johnson is controlling Tuulola's posture. Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Tuulola dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tuulola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tuulola missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuulola. Tuulola wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tuulola lands strikes from half guard. Tuulola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuulola. Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuulola is working away from the top position though. Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuulola. Johnson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tuulola throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Tuulola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. Tuulola throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. Tuulola works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard. Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuulola. Tuulola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuulola! Johnson scoring with strikes but Tuulola is staying in there. Tuulola can't escape the position.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully. Tuulola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands a big elbow. Tuulola gets back to half guard. Johnson stalling. Tuulola wants to get back to full guard. Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuulola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tuulola wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tuulola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but Tuulola is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Tuulola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Tuulola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tuulola stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tuulola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Johnson wants to sweep here but Tuulola controlling him for the moment. Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tuulola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. Tuulola scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to stand up but Tuulola is controlling him. Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuulola as he jumps to the side. Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tuulola has a takedown stuffed. Johnson shoots in and drives through. Tuulola sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tuulola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuulola as he jumps to the side. Tuulola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Tuulola. Tuulola prevents Johnson from improving his position. Tuulola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Tuulola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! 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.
Tuulola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuulola fails to land the takedown. Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuulola. Tuulola gets slowly back to his feet. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuulola circles away.
Tuulola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Tuulola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tuulola throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuulola is working away from the top position though. Tuulola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Johnson gets full guard. Tuulola with a nice head shot there. Tuulola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tuulola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Johnson controls Tuulola momentarily but Tuulola frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuulola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done. Tuulola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. Tuulola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tuulola won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. Tuulola forces his way into half guard. Johnson is controlling Tuulola's trapped leg to prevent Tuulola from advancing to side control. Tuulola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tuulola thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tuulola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuulola. Tuulola throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Tuulola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Tuulola is having none of it. Tuulola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tuulola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Tuulola on that attempt. Sammy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Tuulola. Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tuulola closes the distance and lands a one-two. Johnson forces Tuulola back against the ropes and clinches. Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Tuulola.
Johnson is working for takedown but Tuulola is calmly controlling the position for now. Tuulola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Tuulola tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tuulola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Tuulola distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tuulola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. Tuulola postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tuulola throws a big right hand that misses. Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tuulola throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuulola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuulola. Jukka Tuulola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tuulola shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Tuulola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Johnson prevents Tuulola from improving his position. Tuulola is not content to let Johnson control the position. Johnson blocks the strikes from Tuulola.
Tuulola is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tuulola wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. Tuulola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sammy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jukka Tuulola. I've got Tuulola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Tuulola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydon Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaydon Ace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Chrome! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good exchange - Chrome coming out on top. Ace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Chrome is not content to let Ace control the position. Ace is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chrome has managed to free his arm - good work. Ace frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ace is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chrome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chrome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ace has hold of Chrome's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chrome manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chrome is working to get back to half guard.
Chrome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ace wants to control the pace but Chrome is squirming around nicely. Ace controlling from mount. Chrome regains half guard. Ace prevents Chrome from improving his position. Ace seems to be working for a kimura but Chrome defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ace is working for a kimura but Chrome is defending it quite comfortably.
Ace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ace is breathing heavily. Chrome throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chrome is defending against the submission attempts here by Ace.
Chrome is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ace is tying to control. Chrome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ace 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.
Ace wants to work for an arm triangle but Chrome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chrome gets full guard. Ace stands and throws Chrome's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chrome is not content to let Ace control the position.
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. Ace tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Chrome prevents Ace from moving into mount. Ace tries for a kimura but Chrome is defending well. Ace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chrome, who protects the arm well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Ace 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.
Chrome takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chrome is looking to clinch. Ace scores with a leg kick.
Ace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chrome doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ace counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ace seems to be looking for submissions.
Ace controlling the action here. Chrome wants to get back to full guard. Chrome is not content to let Ace control the position. Chrome tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ace is tying to control. Chrome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ace is looking to advance position but Chrome won't allow it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ace is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Chrome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ace. Ace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Chrome moves into full guard.
Ace trying to control but Chrome is working from the bottom. Ace controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jaydon Ace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chrome keeping moving, preventing Ace from controlling successfully. Ace stopping the sweep attempt from Chrome.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chrome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Chrome stuffs the takedown. Chrome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ace is trying to improve his position. Chrome cracks Ace with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chrome's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chrome's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chrome tries to roll but Ace sticks to his back.
Ace has got his arm under Chrome's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Chrome has spun round into Ace's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Ace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chrome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chrome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chrome stopping the sweep attempt from Ace. Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Ace blocks nicely.
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. Chrome wants to pass the guard but Ace is keeping the position. Ace is trying to control the position but Chrome postures up. Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Ace blocks nicely. Chrome wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving. Chrome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Chrome cracks Ace with a good jab. Chrome blocks a low kick nicely. Chrome drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chrome passes into side control.
Ace manages to get back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ace is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Chrome pulls his head out easily. 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 Jaydon Ace will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chrome looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ace looking to pass the guard. Aceis looking to pass into half guard but Chrome pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chrome is in guard. Ace looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chrome has picked Ace up and slammed him! Ace can't keep hold of the triangle and Chrome manages to pass to side control! Ace tries to improve position but can't. Ace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ace is looking to control Chrome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ace avoid being mounted? Chrome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters are battling for position here. Ace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ace has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chrome doesn't defend quickly enough and Ace has managed to lock this one up! Can Chrome escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ace on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaydon Ace!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaxon Karman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi comes into the arena with Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnarok Laturi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaxon Karman! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laturi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No joy there for Laturi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laturi fails to land with a series of punches.
Laturi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laturi misses with a wild combination.
Laturi tries a head kick but it misses.
Karman dodges the punch combination from Laturi.
Laturi tries a head kick but it misses.
Laturi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karman avoids the head kick by Laturi.
Laturi throws a series of punches but Karman avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laturi lands a head kick. Karman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Laturi scores with a push kick. Karman blocks a head kick by Laturi.
Karman dodges the punch combination from Laturi.
Laturi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laturi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Laturi does no damage. Karman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laturi misses with a head kick.
Laturi throws a combination. Karman tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Laturi misses with a two punch combination.
Laturi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laturi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laturi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laturi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laturi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laturi. Laturi lands a jab-cross combination. Laturi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarok Laturi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laturi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Laturi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Laturi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laturi throws a head kick that misses. Laturi connects with a high kick. A punch combination from Laturi misses. Laturi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laturi misses with a double jab.
Laturi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laturi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karman backs up against the ropes.
A combination from Laturi does no damage. Laturi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Laturi works the jab nicely. Laturi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Karman blocks a head kick by Laturi.
Karman shoots for a takedown but Laturi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Laturi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karman's head. Laturi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karman blocks a head kick by Laturi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karman looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Laturi keeping full guard, as Karman tries to pass. Karman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Laturi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karman on the ground. Karman trying to control but Laturi is working from the bottom. Laturi wants to stand but Karman is controlling the position. Karman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laturi's guard. Laturi keeping moving, preventing Karman from controlling successfully. Karman drops back looking for a leg! Laturi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laturi manages to kick Karman off! Karman jumps back into Laturi's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Karman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karman throws a head kick that misses. Laturi lands a high kick!
Laturi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Laturi misses. Karman blocks a head kick by Laturi.
Laturi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ragnarok Laturi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laturi tries a head kick but it misses.
Laturi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Laturi pushes Karman away with a front kick. Laturi looks to land a combination but Karman avoids it well. Laturi connects with a high kick. Laturi throws a head kick but Karman moves out of range.
Laturi lands with a slapping head kick. Laturi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Laturi misses with a double jab.
Laturi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karman manages to avoid it. Laturi scores with a one two! Karman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnarok Laturi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Laturi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karman blocks a head kick by Laturi.
Laturi throws a right and a left that Karman avoids nicely. Laturi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laturi misses with a double jab.
Laturi throws a head kick but Karman moves out of range.
Karman avoids the head kick by Laturi.
Laturi tries a head kick but it misses.
Laturi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laturi's guard. Karman won't allow Laturi to get back to his feet. Laturi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laturi tries to get out of the position. Karman slips nicely into half guard. Karman moves into full mount! Laturi won't be happy about that! Karman working for a guillotine from mount but Laturi is in no mood to give up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Laturi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karman lands a big shot there that rocks Laturi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Ragnarok Laturi has been cut. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Karman takes Laturi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laturi is in trouble. Well, with Karman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Laturi is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Laturi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Karman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Karman.
Karman is persistently looking for the submission but Laturi is defending it well.
Karman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Laturi holding both Karman 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karman 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, Laturi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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! Karman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Laturi hold on?!
Laturi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Karman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Laturi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Karman cracks Laturi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Laturi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Karman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Laturi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaxon Karman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerma Pekoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Ruutu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kerma Pekoni! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruutu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pekoni as he avoids it easily. Kerma Pekoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pekoni shoots in and bounces Ruutu off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Pekoni looking to pass the guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ruutu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekoni is one step ahead there. Ruutu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruutu is looking for a triangle here but Pekoni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pekoni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Pekoni gets to mount! Ruutu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Ruutu is trying to reverse the position but instead Pekoni has taken his back - oops! Ruutu is in bad spot here.
Pekoni trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pekoni controlling well, preventing Ruutu from escaping the position.
Good control from Pekoni. Pekoni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Ruutu trying to control the hands but Pekoni won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. You can see the frustration on Ruutu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Pekoni go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ruutu rolls, trying to escape but Pekoni keeps control of the position.
Pekoni just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ruutu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pekoni's arms. Pekoni has good solid back control here. Ruutu is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pekoni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Let's hope that Pekoni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ruutu is trying to break free.
Ruutu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pekoni controlling the pace. Pekoni looks gassed! Ruutu wants to get back to full guard but Pekoni has passed into side control. Ruutu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ruutu is working hard here to advance position. Pekoni dominating with strikes here. Ruutu is looking to improve his position but Pekoni isn't that keen on the idea. Ruutu is trying to reverse the position but instead Pekoni has taken his back - oops! Ruutu wants to control his opponent's hands but Pekoni gets his hands free. Ruutu tries to break free.
Pekoni is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pekoni tries to keep control of the position but Ruutu is staying busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ruutu is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerma Pekoni 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.
Ruutu misses with a takedown attempt and Pekoni counters with a takedown into side control. A lull in the action here as Pekoni stalls from top position. Pekoni works to advance to full mount. Ruutu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Pekoni looking to control and managing it successfully. Pekoni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Ruutu tries to hold on but Pekoni pushes him away. Pekoni controlling from the full mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kerma Pekoni just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ruutu with a poor takedown and Pekoni counters with a single leg into guard. Ruutu didn't expect that. Ruutu has an active guard here but Pekoni has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruutu is trying to get back to full guard. Pekoni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruutu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pekoni wants to pass the guard but Ruutu is defending well. Ruutu trying to control here.
Ruutu tries to get to full guard but Pekoni has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Ruutu misses with a takedown and Pekoni counters with a single leg into guard. Ruutu didn't expect that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teemu Ruutu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Pekoni from controlling successfully. Ruutu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ruutu working a defensive guard here.
Ruutu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pekoni! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ruutu controlling the pace for now. Ruutu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pekoni is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruutu goes for an armbar but Pekoni turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pekoni. Pekoni trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom. Ruutu wants to sweep here but Pekoni controlling him for the moment. Pekoni wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving. Ruutu is trying to control the position but Pekoni postures up. Pekoni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruutu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ruutu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pekoni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Pekoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pekoni wants to stand but Ruutu is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Pekoni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruutu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pekoni has his takedown stuffed and Ruutu counters with a takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerma Pekoni 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!
Ruutu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pekoni counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pekoni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Pekoni works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Pekoni. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ruutu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pekoni controlling his opponent. Pekoni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruutu is looking to escape. Ruutu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! The referee is taking a good look at Ruutu as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pekoni!
Ruutu trying to control the action but Pekoni just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pekoni has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ruutu's body.
Ruutu wants to control his opponent's hands but Pekoni gets his hands free. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pekoni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pekoni connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ruutu to escape the position.
Ruutu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pekoni.
Pekoni softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ruutu trying to control the hands but Pekoni breaks the grip. Pekoni trying to control. Pekoni looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pekoni has good solid back control here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kerma Pekoni just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ruutu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pekoni swivels and escapes. Pekoni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pekoni advances nicely into full mount. Teemu Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pekoni controlling from the full mount. Ruutu is trying desperately to improve position. Pekoni controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruutu has given up his back. Will we see Pekoni going for some submissions?
Ruutu tries to escape the position.
Pekoni is working the ground and pound. Can Ruutu escape? Pekoni controlling from the back. Ruutu is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Ruutu right now.
Pekoni avoiding Ruutu 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Kerma Pekoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pekoni 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kerma Pekoni!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Saurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurio comes to the ring accompanied by We Might Fall Apart. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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133 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Saurio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Raty! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saurio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Raty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saurio! Saurio tries to buck Raty off but he can't manage it. Raty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saurio is surviving well by controlling Raty's body position as best he can. Raty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Raty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saurio to the mat! Saurio manages to get full guard. Saurio wants to get back to his feet but Raty passes into half guard.
Saurio is breathing heavily. Raty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Raty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Raty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saurio is on top in guard.
Raty working for a triangle but Saurio defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raty has a closed guard, preventing Saurio from standing up. Raty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Saurio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Raty has tightened it up now! Saurio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simo Raty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Verinen Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkanen has chosen Loost Koos - Pakkasta as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Verinen Puukko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Verinen Puukko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verinen Puukko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Pakkanen! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puukko gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pakkanen is trying to get back to half guard. Pakkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puukko's best efforts. The fighters are battling for position here. Pakkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Puukko won't allow Pakkanen to sweep him here. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Puukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pakkanen lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pakkanen keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Pakkanen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Pakkanen punching from the bottom - just letting Puukko know he's still in a fight. Pakkanen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Puukko stopping the sweep attempt from Pakkanen. Pakkanen throwing short punches from the bottom. Pakkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Puukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pakkanen is looking for a triangle but Puukko pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puukko trying to control but Pakkanen is working from the bottom. Puukko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Puukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Pakkanen is retaining full guard. Pakkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pakkanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Puukko advances to half guard. Puukko is breathing heavily. Puukko wants to pass to mount but Pakkanen is defending the position. Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Puukko pulls his head out easily. Puukko blocks the strikes from Pakkanen.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Pakkanen wants to improve his position but Puukko is controlling well.
Puukko wants to pass to mount but Pakkanen is defending the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pakkanen moves into full guard.
Pakkanen trying to control the position.
Puukko preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A nice combination there by Puukko.
Puukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkanen fails in his attempt to clinch. Pakkanen misses with a double jab
and Puukko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pakkanen won't be happy with that. Pakkanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pakkanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pakkanen defending well though. Puukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pakkanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pakkanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Puukko prevents Pakkanen from improving his position. Pakkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puukko. Puukko slows the pace down in half guard. Puukko tries to pass to full mount but Pakkanen defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Nice combo by Pakkanen! Oh, that's hurt him - Puukko falls to the canvas and Pakkanen follows him into side control.
Puukko is rocked! Pakkanen scores with a couple of short elbows. Oh Puukko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pakkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Puukko is looking to reverse the position. Pakkanen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Puukko is trying to escape and Pakkanen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Puukko is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pakkanen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petri Pakkanen!
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