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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Ramsey Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Kruger looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood cracks Kruger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kruger to stand back up!
Wood lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger drops his hands momentarily and Wood needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kruger just on the top of the head. Kruger drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kruger - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramsey Wood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maushu Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Surfacing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maushu Hietala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnel Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pineda throws a big right hand that misses.
Pineda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pineda won't allow Hietala to get back to his feet.
Pineda advances to half guard.
Pineda thows a huge punch but Hietala dodges it nicely.
Pineda working Hietala over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pineda prevents Hietala from improving his position.
Hietala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pineda.
Pineda drops an elbow to the side of Hietala's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hietala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pineda.
Pineda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hietala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pineda working over Hietala with some ground and pound. Hietala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hietala wants to improve his position but Pineda is controlling well.
Pineda works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pineda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hietala down.
Pineda lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Pineda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Pineda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pineda is working Hietala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pineda working the ground and pound.
Pineda landing a few strikes.
Hietala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pineda.
Pineda working away.
Hietala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hietala regains half guard.
Pineda looks gassed!
Hietala manages to get to full guard.
Hietala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pineda works over Hietala with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pineda landing with the ground and pound.
Hietala wants to get back to his feet but Pineda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pineda throwing strikes but missing.
Hietala keeping full guard, as Pineda tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pineda.
Hietala 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.
Hietala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pineda manages to get himself to full guard.
Hietala being controlled here momentarily.
Hietala wanted to stand there but Pineda had control of 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.
Pineda keeping moving, preventing Hietala from controlling successfully.
Hietala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hietala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hietala wants to stand but Pineda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pineda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pineda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pineda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pineda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hietala can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnel Pineda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pineda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hietala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Pineda crashes against the mat.
Hietala can't do much from the bottom here.
Pineda with the ground and pound but Hietala regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hietala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pineda.
Pineda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hietala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hietala.
Pineda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Pineda throws a strike but Hietala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hietala lands a couple of digs.
Pineda has a closed guard, preventing Hietala from standing up.
Hietala wants to stand and escape but instead Pineda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pineda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pineda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hietala's head.
Pineda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pineda is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hietala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hietala tries to get out of the position.
Hietala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pineda!
Hietala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pineda wants to control but Hietala is having none of it.
Hietala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pineda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pineda!
Hietala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hietala tries to stand and escape but Pineda actually recovers to full guard.
Hietala trying to control the position from guard on top but Pineda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pineda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short uppercut from Hietala.
Hietala stops a takedown attempt from Pineda.
Pineda tries for a takedown but Hietala manages to get underhooks.
Hietala is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hietala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hietala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pineda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hietala as he avoids it easily.
Maushu Hietala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnel Pineda.
Hietala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hietala seems to be working for a kimura but Pineda defends the submission attempt.
Pineda is looking to control Hietala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pineda avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hietala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arnel Pineda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hietala cracks a nice hook into Pineda's ribs.
Pineda walks into a left hand.
Pineda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hietala counters with a nice uppercut.
Pineda misses with a takedown
and Hietala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hietala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pineda, pushing him back against the cage.
Pineda is working for takedown but Hietala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maushu Hietala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnel Pineda.
Hietala has picked Pineda up - he's going for a ride! Hietala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Arnel Pineda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hietala winds up and cracks Pineda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pineda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hietala working the head and body with strikes.
Hietala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hietala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pineda's head.
Hietala working Pineda over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda is staying active underneath Hietala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pineda is trying to control but can't.
Hietala is trying to control the action in half guard but Pineda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pineda wants to improve his position but Hietala is controlling well.
Hietala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hietala is looking for a kimura here.
Pineda is looking to improve his position.
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.
Pineda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hietala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pineda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pineda is trying to maintain the position but Hietala is very close to passing his half guard.
Hietala trying to control the action but Pineda is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hietala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala scores with a jab. Pineda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pineda misses with a takedown attempt
and Hietala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hietala shoots in and drives through. Pineda sprawls well.
Pineda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hietala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hietala connects with a jab.
Maushu Hietala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hietala lands a two punch combo.
Pineda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hietala to score with a decent uppercut.
Pineda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hietala cracks Pineda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hietala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hietala.
Pineda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hietala counters with a three punch combo that has Pineda backing up. Pineda nods at Hietala to acknowledge the strikes.
Hietala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hietala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hietala gets the takedown into side control.
Hietala working away.
Hietala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hietala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hietala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hietala tries to stand but Pineda is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maushu Hietala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pineda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Arnel Pineda!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Arnel Pineda!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Arnel Pineda!
Arnel Pineda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Olle Matsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Ispa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Ispa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Olle Matsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsdottir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matsdottir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsdottir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ispa is looking to get to half guard.
Matsdottir content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsdottir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Matsdottir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ispa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ispa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ispa.
Ispa tries to clinch up but Matsdottir circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matsdottir.
Ispa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir slows the pace down.
Ispa is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsdottir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Olle Matsdottir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ispa is pressed up against the cage. Matsdottir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ispa down to the mat. Ispa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsdottir has Ispa up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsdottir works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Matsdottir stays in close to Ispa's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sven Olle Matsdottir.
Matsdottir looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa throws an overhand right that lands on Matsdottir's shoulder, as Matsdottir tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa throws a head kick that misses.
Ispa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsdottir moves into range and clinches up with Ispa.
A short uppercut from Matsdottir.
Ispa is breathing heavily.
Matsdottir gets control of Ispa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsdottir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ispa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matsdottir to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ispa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matsdottir pulls down on the head and he's put Ispa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Olle Matsdottir!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corn Flakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavali Pietari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corn Flakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Pietari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietari has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Flakes.
Pietari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flakes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pietari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flakes.
Flakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Flakes is going to stand back up.
Flakes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pietari trying to hold on to Flakes's head to control him but Flakes postures up.
Flakes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pietari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flakes is trying to work for a kimura but Pietari is defending well.
Flakes prevents Pietari from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Flakes jabs Pietari right on the nose. Pietari blinks but takes it well.
Pietari is looking to slow Flakes down with leg kicks.
Flakes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flakes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pietari's head.
Flakes stalling away here and it's allowed Pietari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flakes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pietari trying to keep a closed guard but Flakes is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flakes wants to control from the top but Pietari keeps moving.
Pietari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pietari wants to stand and escape but Flakes is having none of it.
Pietari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flakes shoots in and drives through. Pietari sprawls well.
Flakes is breathing heavily.
Pietari forces Flakes back against the cage and clinches.
Pietari connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Pietari.
Pietari keeps control of Flakes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pietari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Flakes fails to land.
Pietari breaks from the clinch.
Pietari is looking to clinch.
Pietari moves into range and clinches up with Flakes.
Flakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pietari backwards.
Pietari stops a takedown attempt from Flakes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pietari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietari is struggling to control the position.
Pietari manages to break the clinch.
Flakes digs a good hook to Pietari's body.
Pietari wants to clinch.
Flakes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pietari pinned against the cage. Pietari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corn Flakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flakes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pietari tries to clinch up but Flakes circles away and keeps his distance.
Pietari moves out of range as Flakes strikes.
A low kick from Flakes misses
and Pietari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pietari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pietari tries to clinch up but Flakes circles away and keeps his distance.
Flakes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pietari as he jumps to the side.
Pietari rushes Flakes and presses him up against the cage.
Pietari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flakes being controlled against the cage.
Pietari breaks from the clinch.
Pietari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pietari tries to clinch but Flakes moves out of range.
Pietari drives through and clinches with Flakes against the cage.
Pietari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pietari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flakes tries to clinch but Pietari is having none of it.
Pietari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietari lands a high kick!
Flakes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flakes dives in and grabs Pietari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pietari pushes down on Flakes's head and hops out.
Pietari has closed the distance and engaged Flakes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Pietari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pietari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pietari lands a body shot.
Flakes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corn Flakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flakes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pietari closes the distance and clinches.
Flakes throws a head punch that misses.
Flakes has Pietari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pietari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pietari lands an elbow inside that Flakes shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietari breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Pietari lands but Flakes takes it in his stride.
It looks like Corn Flakes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pietari tries to close the distance and clinch but Flakes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pietari scores with a jab to the body.
Pietari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flakes.
Pietari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pietari is looking to clinch but Flakes is avoiding it.
Flakes misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pietari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flakes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pietari sprawls well. He's pushed Flakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pietari gets a clinch.
Pietari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pietari lands with a slapping head kick.
Pietari digs a good body shot into Flakes's ribs.
Pietari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flakes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pietari misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Pietari.
Flakes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flakes is looking to take a break and control but Pietari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flakes scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flakes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pietari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flakes's guard! Nice work there by Pietari!
Flakes keeping moving, preventing Pietari from controlling successfully.
Flakes wants to stand and escape but Pietari is having none of it.
Pietari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flakes, up you get!
Pietari drives through and clinches with Flakes against the cage.
Flakes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pietari.
Pietari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pietari connects with a high kick.
Pietari stuffs the takedown attempt from Flakes. Flakes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corn Flakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flakes looks to land a right hand but Pietari moved out of range.
Pietari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Pietari.
Paavali Pietari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietari scores with a jab. Flakes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pietari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flakes.
Pietari blocks a jab.
Corn Flakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietari with a jab.
Flakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pietari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Pietari.
Pietari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Flakes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pietari taking a bit of punishment here - Flakes scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flakes trying to control the action but Pietari is working from the bottom.
Pietari is trying to get back to his feet.
Flakes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pietari has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flakes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flakes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Pietari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corn Flakes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flakes wants to clinch
and Pietari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pietari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flakes scores with a jab to the body.
Pietari wants to clinch up but Flakes keeps it at a distance.
Pietari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pietari keeping moving, preventing Flakes from controlling successfully.
Flakes controlling from the top position.
Flakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flakes wants to stand and escape but instead Pietari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pietari forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flakes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flakes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietari.
Flakes is trying to stand.
Pietari wants to pass the guard but Flakes is defending well.
Pietari working over Flakes with some ground and pound. Flakes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flakes is trying to stand.
Pietari wants to stand up but Flakes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pietari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pietari rushes Flakes and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietari prevents a body shot from Flakes.
Flakes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pietari manages to break the clinch.
Flakes ducks right into an uppercut from Pietari.
Pietari fakes the leg kick and cracks Flakes in the body.
Pietari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pietari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pietari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pietari.
Flakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietari.
Flakes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pietari lands an elbow that stopped Flakes in his tracks for a moment.
Flakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pietari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on Flakes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flakes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pietari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flakes is trying to break the clinch but Pietari has him pressed against the cage.
Pietari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pietari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pietari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flakes closes the distance and clinches up with Pietari, looking for a takedown. Flakes pushes Pietari against the cage but Pietari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pietari thows a body kick. Flakes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pietari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flakes.
Pietari tries to clinch up
and Flakes counters with a good, hard body kick but Pietari shrugs it off.
Flakes thows a body shot but no joy.
Pietari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flakes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pietari tries to clinch there but Flakes circles away.
Pietari thumps Flakes with a low kick.
Pietari closes the distance and pushes Flakes back into the cage.
Flakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pietari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corn Flakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pietari receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pietari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flakes is trying to force a seperation but Pietari has the dominant position.
Flakes has picked Pietari up - he's going for a ride! Flakes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Flakes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pietari defending well though.
Pietari is not content to let Flakes control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pietari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flakes stands and steps away. Pietari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flakes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pietari backs up against the cage.
Flakes keeps the fight on the outside.
Flakes misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Pietari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Corn Flakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flakes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Corn Flakes.
I think Pietari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Paavali Pietari!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Paavali Pietari!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Paavali Pietari!
Paavali Pietari wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Matt Hughes has been cut.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toni Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Hernandez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hughes tumbling to the canvas!
Hughes is rocked!
Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Hughes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hernandez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hughes can't hide his disappointment, as Hernandez celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bolbolito bayagosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pehr Erik Liljestrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bolbolito bayagosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pehr Erik Liljestrand's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, bolbolito bayagosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pehr Erik Liljestrand!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liljestrand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
bayagosa throws a sloppy head kick and Liljestrand moves out of range easily.
Liljestrand is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
bayagosa throws a shot from downtown. Liljestrand moves away and avoids it.
bayagosa tries a head kick but it misses.
bayagosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
bayagosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liljestrand was well out of range. Poor timing from bayagosa.
Liljestrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
bayagosa rushes Liljestrand and presses him up against the cage.
Liljestrand has had enough of the clinch but bayagosa keeps him there for the moment.
bayagosa is trying to break the clinch but Liljestrand has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liljestrand working hard to break the clinch.
Liljestrand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bayagosa has him pressed against the cage.
bayagosa tries to pull guard but Liljestrand won't allow it.
bayagosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liljestrand blocks it with crossed arms.
bayagosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liljestrand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite bayagosa's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liljestrand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bayagosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liljestrand has him pressed against the cage.
bayagosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
bayagosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from bayagosa lands.
bayagosa misses with a body shot.
bayagosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
bayagosa keeps control of Liljestrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liljestrand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bayagosa has him pressed against the cage.
bayagosa manages to break the clinch.
bayagosa misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from bayagosa misses.
bayagosa looks to land a combination but Liljestrand avoids it well.
Liljestrand moves away from the strike by bayagosa.
bayagosa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand lands a body shot.
A jab from bayagosa misses.
bayagosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Liljestrand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
bayagosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liljestrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bayagosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liljestrand counters with a head kick. That will keep bayagosa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
bayagosa is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liljestrand lands a body shot.
bayagosa misses with a double jab
and Liljestrand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Liljestrand lands a right hook to the body.
Liljestrand throws a head kick that bayagosa semi-blocks.
Liljestrand doesn't manage to clinch there - bayagosa circles away.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Liljestrand counters with a big head kick but bayagosa shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Liljestrand.
Liljestrand dips to his left and cracks bayagosa with an uppercut!
Liljestrand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Liljestrand.
bayagosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
bayagosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Liljestrand.
Liljestrand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by bayagosa.
A big right from bayagosa misses.
bayagosa tries to clinch there but Liljestrand circles away.
A big left from bayagosa misses.
bayagosa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Liljestrand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand throws a series of punches but bayagosa moves out of range.
bayagosa throws the left hand but Liljestrand avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
bayagosa closes the distance and clinches.
bayagosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
bayagosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liljestrand as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bolbolito bayagosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liljestrand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bayagosa misses the jab.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pehr Erik Liljestrand dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
bayagosa wants to clinch.
bayagosa tries to clinch up.
bayagosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liljestrand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liljestrand defending well as bayagosa loads up on a big left hand.
bayagosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and bayagosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liljestrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liljestrand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
bayagosa closes the distance and clinches.
bayagosa breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a body kick that stops bayagosa in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bayagosa fails to land the takedown.
Liljestrand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on bayagosa if he has to take too many more of those.
bayagosa misses with a body punch
and Liljestrand counters with a three punch combo that has bayagosa backing up. bayagosa nods at Liljestrand to acknowledge the strikes.
Liljestrand slips under a jab.
Pehr Erik Liljestrand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bayagosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liljestrand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
bayagosa looks to land a right hand but Liljestrand moved out of range.
Liljestrand doesn't manage to clinch there - bayagosa circles away.
bayagosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liljestrand is trying to break free.
Liljestrand keeps control of bayagosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand keeps control of bayagosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bayagosa manages to break the clinch.
Liljestrand fails in his attempt to clinch.
bayagosa wants to clinch up but Liljestrand keeps it at a distance.
bayagosa fails with the takedown.
Liljestrand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Liljestrand pushes bayagosa away with a front kick.
Liljestrand wants to clinch.
bayagosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pehr Erik Liljestrand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
bayagosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
bayagosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
bayagosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
bayagosa keeps the fight on the outside.
bayagosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and bayagosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
bayagosa throws out a loose jab but Liljestrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a straight right hand.
bolbolito bayagosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bayagosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liljestrand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
bayagosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and bayagosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa misses with a body shot
and Liljestrand counters with a two punch combo.
Liljestrand slips a jab from bayagosa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from bayagosa is defended easily by Liljestrand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bolbolito bayagosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bayagosa instigates a clinch.
Liljestrand keeps control of bayagosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bayagosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by bayagosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of bayagosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pehr Erik Liljestrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
bayagosa misses with a double jab
and Liljestrand counters with a two punch combo.
Liljestrand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from bayagosa.
bayagosa looks to land a left hand but Liljestrand moved out of range nicely.
bolbolito bayagosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bayagosa misses with a jab to the body
and Liljestrand counters with a nice uppercut.
bayagosa misses with a body punch
and Liljestrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liljestrand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liljestrand moves in looking to clinch but bayagosa pushes him off.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Liljestrand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. bayagosa really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bayagosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liljestrand is looking to clinch but bayagosa is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljestrand defending well as bayagosa loads up on a big left hand.
bayagosa misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a big head kick but bayagosa shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Liljestrand both land. Nice combination.
bayagosa throws a leg kick
and Liljestrand counters with a good, hard body kick but bayagosa shrugs it off.
bayagosa clinches up against the cage.
bayagosa looking to throw knees to the head but Liljestrand is blocking nicely.
bayagosa breaks from the clinch.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Liljestrand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. bayagosa really felt that one!
The fight stays on the outside here - bayagosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liljestrand tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand keeps the fight on the outside.
bayagosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liljestrand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
bayagosa throws a hook but Liljestrand blocks it.
bayagosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
bayagosa throws a jab when Liljestrand was well out of range.
bayagosa misses with a double jab
and Liljestrand counters with a nice body kick.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Liljestrand counters with a body kick.
Liljestrand slips a jab from bayagosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa throws a head kick that misses
and Liljestrand counters with a nice body kick.
bayagosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Liljestrand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
bayagosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liljestrand's efforts to push away.
bayagosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liljestrand wants to clinch up but bayagosa keeps it at a distance.
bayagosa moves in looking to clinch but Liljestrand pushes him off.
A head kick by bayagosa misses
and Liljestrand counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Liljestrand. No joy for bayagosa on that attempt.
Liljestrand wants to clinch but bayagosa slips to the side
and bayagosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
bayagosa tries to stand but Liljestrand is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bayagosa wants to control from the top but Liljestrand keeps moving.
bayagosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liljestrand's guard.
bolbolito bayagosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bayagosa trying to control but Liljestrand is working from the bottom.
Liljestrand pushes bayagosa off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from bayagosa misses.
bayagosa throws a lazy head kick
and Liljestrand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
bayagosa throws a hook but Liljestrand blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pehr Erik Liljestrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liljestrand 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pehr Erik Liljestrand!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pehr Erik Liljestrand!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pehr Erik Liljestrand!
Pehr Erik Liljestrand wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Shinya Aoki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Cyde!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Cyde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cyde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki!
Cyde is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cyde defends it well.
Cyde gets full guard.
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cyde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
Cyde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cyde, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cyde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cyde dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki!
Cyde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cyde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aoki but great work by Cyde.
Cyde has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aoki!
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Cyde swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aoki is now in Cyde's guard. A big mistake from Cyde there, giving up the dominant position!
Cyde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki is sitting in close to Cyde's body. Cyde has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aoki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aoki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cyde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micheal Cyde!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eki vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes into the arena with Genki Sudo world order mindshift blaring out of the sound system. eki vieri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, eki vieri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on vieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Fukamachi is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fukamachi.
vieri is trying to break free.
Fukamachi goes for a takedown in the clinch but vieri prevents it.
Fukamachi tightens his grip and picks vieri up, before dumping him to the ground. vieri manages to land in guard.
vieri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fukamachi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fukamachi looking to pass the guard.
Fukamachi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fukamachi wants to control from the top but vieri keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukamachi tries to free his leg and advance position but vieri is retaining full guard.
Fukamachi wants to control from the top but vieri keeps moving.
Fukamachi drops back looking for a leg! vieri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and vieri manages to kick Fukamachi off! Fukamachi jumps back into vieri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from vieri lands.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt - vieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
vieri lands a lovely overhand right.
vieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
vieri throws a series of punches but Fukamachi avoids them all with ease.
Fukamachi shoots for a takedown but vieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vieri connects with a looping right hand.
Fukamachi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. vieri sprawls well initially but Fukamachi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
vieri tries to kick Fukamachi off but Fukamachi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fukamachi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fukamachi wants to pass the guard but vieri is defending well.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
vieri wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fukamachi.
vieri wants to get back to his feet.
vieri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fukamachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
vieri is refusing to be controlled, as Fukamachi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fukamachi shoots for a takedown but vieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fukamachi throws a head kick that misses.
Fukamachi has managed to clinch.
vieri wants to break the clinch but can't.
vieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
vieri is trying to break free.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukamachi.
Fukamachi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Fukamachi has him pressed against the cage.
Fukamachi keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukamachi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on vieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vieri wants to break free but Fukamachi has control.
vieri working hard to break the clinch.
vieri is trying to stall.
vieri can't break the clinch.
vieri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
vieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
vieri is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukamachi has double underhooks.
Fukamachi wants a takedown.
vieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fukamachi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. vieri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fukamachi moves into the clinch.
vieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
vieri is trying to force a seperation but Fukamachi has the dominant position.
Fukamachi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fukamachi keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Fukamachi has vieri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. vieri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fukamachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukamachi has vieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fukamachi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending vieri tumbling to the mat - Fukamachi dives into vieri's guard.
Fukamachi passes vieri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
vieri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice straight punches there by Fukamachi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukamachi.
eki vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
vieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukamachi shoots for a double leg takedown but vieri sprawls well. He's pushed Fukamachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Fukamachi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in vieri's half guard.
Fukamachi is trying to work for a kimura but vieri is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by vieri misses
and Fukamachi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for vieri!
Fukamachi trying to control but vieri is having none of it.
vieri wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fukamachi has control of vieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and vieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fukamachi wants to take vieri's back but he can't do it this time.
Fukamachi tries to control but vieri wriggling away.
vieri trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukamachi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, vieri has worked his arm free - good work by vieri!
Fukamachi trying to control the position but vieri is working away.
Fukamachi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fukamachi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fukamachi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fukamachi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but vieri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fukamachi trying to control the position but vieri is working away.
vieri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fukamachi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. vieri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi wants to lay and pray for a moment but vieri keeps working.
Sho Fukamachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sho Fukamachi.
vieri lands with a right hand.
vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
Fukamachi shoots in but no luck this time.
vieri tries to keep at a distance but Fukamachi has taken the fight into the clinch.
vieri is trying to break free.
vieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fukamachi tries to score a body lock takedown but vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fukamachi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi has vieri pressed against the cage, preventing vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Fukamachi is controlling him.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but vieri manages to get underhooks.
vieri wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukamachi won't allow it.
vieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
vieri is trying to force a seperation but Fukamachi has the dominant position.
Fukamachi keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
vieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
vieri is trying to force a seperation but Fukamachi has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukamachi has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi tightens his grip and picks vieri up, before dumping him to the ground. vieri manages to land in guard.
vieri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fukamachi is controlling him.
Fukamachi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
vieri keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
Fukamachi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
vieri wants to stand but Fukamachi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches.
vieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
vieri wants to break free but Fukamachi has control.
vieri wants to break the clinch but can't.
vieri is trying to break free.
vieri tries to circle away but Fukamachi has him pinned against the cage.
Fukamachi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fukamachi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fukamachi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
vieri throws a right and a left that Fukamachi avoids nicely.
vieri misses with the combination.
Fukamachi shoots in but vieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches up with vieri, looking for a takedown. Fukamachi pushes vieri against the cage but vieri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukamachi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Fukamachi is controlling him.
Fukamachi looking for a takedown.
Fukamachi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but vieri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
vieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
vieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fukamachi's hands.
vieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fukamachi. Fukamachi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
vieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fukamachi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. vieri tries to avoid it but Fukamachi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag vieri to the ground. vieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
vieri jabs Fukamachi right on the nose. Fukamachi blinks but takes it well.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
eki vieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from vieri.
Nice shot by vieri.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
vieri misses with the combination.
Fukamachi moves into the clinch.
Fukamachi pulls guard.
Fukamachi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
vieri gets to his feet - Fukamachi follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fukamachi. Fukamachi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fukamachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but vieri moves away.
Fukamachi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. vieri tries to avoid it but Fukamachi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag vieri to the ground. vieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
vieri lands with a right hand.
Fukamachi takes one to the side of the head.
vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
vieri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vieri wants it to stay on the feet.
Fukamachi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
vieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by vieri as he connects with a hook.
Fukamachi is looking to clinch but vieri is avoiding it.
vieri with a hook.
vieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
vieri throws a combination. Fukamachi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
vieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fukamachi on the side of the head.
Fukamachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
vieri lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vieri throws out a powerful jab.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as vieri sprawls well. vieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fukamachi gets slowly back to his feet.
vieri jabs Fukamachi right on the nose. Fukamachi blinks but takes it well.
vieri 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.
Fukamachi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukamachi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. vieri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
vieri is trying to get back to his feet.
Fukamachi looks up at the clock and then as vieri takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fukamachi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
vieri wants to get back to his feet.
vieri stops Fukamachi from passing to mount.
vieri is being controlled here.
Fukamachi wants to control but vieri is keeping him busy.
Fukamachi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for vieri!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as vieri is looking to escape.
Fukamachi has control of vieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and vieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fukamachi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fukamachi looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sho Fukamachi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukamachi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukamachi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukamachi.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from vieri as Fukamachi shoots in.
Fukamachi closes this distance looking for a takedown but vieri circles away.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukamachi takes one on the button.
vieri works over Fukamachi's head and body with a nice combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice combination there by vieri.
vieri throws a head kick that half lands.
Fukamachi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from vieri.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from vieri.
vieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukamachi's head.
Fukamachi slips a jab and a cross from vieri.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukamachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukamachi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from vieri.
Fukamachi has a takedown stuffed.
Fukamachi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
vieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fukamachi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fukamachi wants to pass the guard but vieri is keeping the position.
vieri wants to stand but Fukamachi is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi controlling from the top position.
Fukamachi prevents vieri from getting back to his feet.
Fukamachi wants to control from the top but vieri keeps moving.
Fukamachi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
vieri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fukamachi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
vieri is not content to let Fukamachi control the position.
vieri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fukamachi just content to control the position.
Fukamachi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but vieri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fukamachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fukamachi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fukamachi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
vieri is not content to let Fukamachi control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukamachi is trying to get an arm triangle but vieri is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sho Fukamachi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from vieri.
A punch combination from vieri misses.
Fukamachi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukamachi circles away quickly and effectively.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vieri as he jumps to the side.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but vieri shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Fukamachi or perhaps it was just good defense by vieri which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by vieri.
vieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamachi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by vieri.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukamachi takes one to the chin there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
vieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Fukamachi tries to close the distance and clinch but vieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fukamachi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling vieri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. vieri defends it nicely.
vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
vieri misses with a head kick.
vieri misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
vieri scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Fukamachi's head back.
No luck for Fukamachi with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from vieri.
vieri lands with a nice combination. Fukamachi backs away looking to recover.
vieri lands with a hook. Fukamachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
vieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
vieri cracks Fukamachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
vieri cracks Fukamachi with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vieri wants it to stay on the feet.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fukamachi walks into a left hand.
vieri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
vieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
vieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
eki vieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukamachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
vieri misses with the combination.
Fukamachi shoots in for a double leg but vieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
vieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fukamachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
vieri is working the combinations to good effect here.
vieri works over Fukamachi's head and body with a nice combination.
vieri throws a nice looking combination but Fukamachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi drops his hands momentarily and vieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fukamachi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from vieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Fukamachi's head.
vieri scores with the left hand. Fukamachi knows he should have avoided that one.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
eki vieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukamachi fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukamachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by vieri!
vieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
vieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
vieri stalks Fukamachi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fukamachi's face. Fukamachi staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt - vieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
vieri lands a jab-cross combination.
Fukamachi takes a jab right on the kisser.
vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by vieri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi takes one to the chin there.
Fukamachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
vieri with a nice cross.
Fukamachi dodges the punch combination from vieri.
Fukamachi shoots for a takedown but vieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fukamachi tries to clinch there but vieri circles away.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by vieri there.
Fukamachi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
vieri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukamachi.
vieri throws a series of strikes that have Fukamachi backpedaling.
vieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
vieri sizes up Fukamachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
vieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
vieri cracks Fukamachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
vieri scores with a one two! Fukamachi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
eki vieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fukamachi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Sho Fukamachi wins by unanimous decision!
Sho Fukamachi is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauk Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauk Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
It looks like B Schnitz has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Schnitz's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Schnitz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schnitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Schnitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schnitz.
Schnitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schnitz looks to land a strike but Walker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schnitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitz working some strikes from top position.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schnitz throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schnitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schnitz thows a big elbow that misses.
Schnitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schnitz scores a takedown into full mount!
Schnitz looking to finish with strikes here!
Schnitz lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand.
Schnitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schnitz cracks Walker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schnitz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schnitz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schnitz thowing shots but they're missing.
Schnitz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schnitz looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
Walker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schnitz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schnitz throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walker suckers Schnitz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Walker is now in Schnitz's guard!
Walker passes Schnitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitz keeping hold of Walker's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schnitz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Schnitz postures up and lands a big shot to Walker's brow.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schnitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schnitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Schnitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B Schnitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on B Schnitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker scores with a hook.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Schnitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schnitz tries to avoid it.
Jab by Walker.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Schnitz can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Walker and Schnitz drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauk Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Kaipainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta. Uolevi Kaipainen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaipainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Luimunaama Lare has been cut.
Lare throws a big shot that misses.
Lare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaipainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lare's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lare thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaipainen gets back to full guard.
Kaipainen has Lare pulled in close to control his posture.
Lare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaipainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaipainen unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaipainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaipainen landing punches.
Kaipainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luimunaama Lare's cut is getting worse.
Kaipainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lare is looking to improve his position but Kaipainen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lare covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uolevi Kaipainen! Uolevi Kaipainen retains his heavyweight title!
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