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IFT46 - Kaiho vs Loman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Lockridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Lockridge!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moukari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moukari moves into range and clinches up with Lockridge.
Lockridge is trying to break free.
Lockridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Moukari controls his hands.
Lockridge managing to block the knees to the body from Moukari.
Lockridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Moukari gets an underhook and turns Lockridge into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Moukari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moukari tries to land knees in the clinch but Lockridge avoids the damage to the body.
Lockridge avoiding damage as Moukari throws knees to the body.
Moukari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lockridge is defending well for now.
Moukari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moukari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukari clinches up against the cage.
Moukari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moukari missing with knees to the body.
Moukari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moukari closes the distance and pushes Lockridge back into the cage.
Lockridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lockridge managing to block the knees to the body from Moukari.
Lockridge wants a takedown.
Lockridge looks gassed!
Lockridge avoiding damage as Moukari throws knees to the body.
Lockridge avoiding damage as Moukari throws knees to the body.
Moukari breaks from the clinch.
Moukari wants to clinch.
Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Lockridge pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lockridge prevents Moukari from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockridge decides to stand and escape the position.
Lockridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moukari tries to clinch up.
Lockridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lockridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pate Moukari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lockridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lockridge scores a takedown into full mount!
Moukari wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moukari is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lockridge breaks from Moukari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge controlling the position easily from mount.
Lockridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lockridge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moukari is holding on tight.
Lockridge looking to control but Moukari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lockridge is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lockridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moukari is looking to clinch.
Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Lockridge pushes him off.
Moukari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moukari leaves Lockridge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lockridge shoots in and gets a takedown into Moukari's guard.
Lockridge tries to stand but Moukari is controlling from the bottom.
Lockridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Moukari is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Lockridge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moukari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lockridge stalling in the clinch but Moukari improves position.
Lockridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moukari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lockridge.
Lockridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moukari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockridge has Moukari pressed against the cage, preventing Moukari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moukari breaks from the clinch.
Moukari is looking to clinch but Lockridge is avoiding it.
Pate Moukari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moukari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockridge circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lockridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockridge keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockridge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
Lockridge is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lockridge in particular looking to stall.
Lockridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockridge wants to get back to his feet.
Lockridge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lockridge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Lockridge is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moukari is looking to escape.
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.
Lockridge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Lockridge hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moukari closes the distance and clinches.
Moukari is trying to break the clinch but Lockridge is controlling him.
Moukari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lockridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockridge has Moukari pressed against the cage, preventing Moukari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lockridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moukari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moukari wants to clinch up but Lockridge keeps it at a distance.
Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockridge circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lockridge misses with a low kick as Moukari jumps back.
Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moukari is looking to clinch but Lockridge is avoiding it.
Moukari tries to clinch but Lockridge moves away
and Lockridge moves into the clinch.
Moukari working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Lockridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lockridge moves in looking to clinch but Moukari pushes him off.
Moukari tries to clinch there but Lockridge circles away.
Lockridge scores with a takedown into Moukari's guard.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet but Lockridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lockridge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lockridge stands and steps away. Moukari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lockridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moukari!
Lockridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockridge controlling the pace for now.
Moukari is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pate Moukari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lockridge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lockridge misses with a head shot.
Moukari is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lockridge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lockridge thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockridge unloads with some shots from mount but Moukari bucks and avoids them well.
Lockridge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moukari to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moukari shrugs it off.
Lockridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocky Lockridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moukari bucks Lockridge off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lockridge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lockridge counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moukari!
Rocky Lockridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockridge blocks Moukari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Lockridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lockridge 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Lockridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punanaama hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Punanaama hullu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama hullu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Markus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from hullu does no damage.
Markus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Markus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markus clinches.
Markus has hullu pressed against the cage, preventing hullu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
hullu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hullu jumps guard but Markus stands there with hullu around his waist. hullu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hullu looking to slow down the pace here.
Markus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punanaama hullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Markus.
hullu looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. hullu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Markus goes for a takedown attempt but hullu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markus throws a head kick but hullu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hullu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and hullu wants it to stay on the feet.
Markus tries to clinch there but hullu circles away.
hullu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markus shoots in and drives through. hullu sprawls well.
Markus throws a push kick but hullu slaps the foot to one side.
hullu looks to land a combination but Markus avoids it well.
Markus fails with the takedown.
hullu works over Markus's head and body with a nice combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Markus has eaten all the pies!
hullu drops Markus with a beautiful combination! Markus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - hullu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Manny Markus has been cut.
Markus looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markus throws a left and a right that both miss
and hullu counters with a crisp one two that drops Markus! hullu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Markus to his feet! Markus is in big trouble!
Markus is rocked!
hullu misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hullu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
hullu grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Markus takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! hullu cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punanaama hullu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mirko Crocop has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mirko Crocop seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Koskela!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Crocop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crocop swats away the attempt to clinch by Koskela.
Crocop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matti Koskela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Koskela moves out of range.
Crocop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koskela takes a step back to recover.
Crocop throws a right and a left that Koskela avoids nicely.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Koskela avoids them all with ease.
Crocop avoids the head kick by Koskela.
A jab from Crocop finds it's way through Koskela's defenses.
Crocop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koskela tries to clinch but Crocop moves out of range.
Koskela rushes Crocop and presses him up against the cage.
Koskela tries to break free but Crocop pushes him back against the cage.
Koskela manages to break the clinch.
Koskela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocop throws a hook but Koskela avoids it easily.
Koskela connects with an inside leg kick.
Koskela misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crocop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koskela lands with a kick to the temple. Crocop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mirko Crocop has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koskela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koskela looks gassed!
Koskela tries to clinch but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop throws a right and a left that Koskela avoids nicely.
Koskela moves in looking to clinch but Crocop pushes him off.
Koskela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crocop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koskela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koskela avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop connects with a solid leg kick.
Crocop tries to bum rush Koskela with a series of wild strikes but Koskela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crocop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Koskela is predictable there
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocop counters with a series of strikes. Koskela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koskela throws a head kick that misses
and Crocop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop cracks Koskela with an open hand slap.
Crocop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crocop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Koskela throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koskela tries to clinch up
and Koskela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koskela connects with a high kick.
Crocop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koskela's head backwards.
Koskela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Crocop finds it's target.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop slips under a jab from Koskela.
Koskela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crocop lands with a kick to the temple. Koskela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut there from Crocop.
Koskela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crocop counters with a left and a right that stings Koskela.
Crocop avoids the head kick by Koskela.
Koskela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crocop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Koskela avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koskela looks to clinch
and Crocop counters with a nice uppercut.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Koskela closes the distance but Crocop moves to the side
letting Crocop counter with a right hand.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a big head kick but Koskela shrugs it off.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Koskela tries to clinch up
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crocop counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koskela circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Crocop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick
letting Crocop counter with a right hand.
Crocop throws a head kick that half lands.
Koskela throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Koskela.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Crocop.
Koskela tries to move into range but Crocop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Koskela moves out of range easily.
Crocop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koskela's calf.
Koskela misses with a leg kick
and Crocop counters with a nice leg kick.
Crocop throws a head kick but Koskela moves out of range.
Crocop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koskela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crocop cracks Koskela with a good jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koskela throws a head kick that misses
and Crocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop swats away the attempt to clinch by Koskela.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a head kick. That will keep Koskela thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donk. Crocop catches Koskela right on the button with a cross.
Crocop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koskela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koskela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crocop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koskela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crocop blocks a low kick nicely.
Koskela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crocop finds it's way round the side to connect with Koskela's head.
Crocop scores with the left hand. Koskela knows he should have avoided that one.
Koskela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crocop finds it's way round the side to connect with Koskela's head.
Koskela moves in looking to clinch but Crocop pushes him off.
Mirko Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crocop misses with the combination.
Koskela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koskela takes the fight into the clinch.
Koskela tries to break the clinch but Crocop is controlling the position.
Koskela missing with knees to the body.
Crocop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crocop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koskela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koskela doesn't manage to clinch there - Crocop circles away.
Koskela throws a head kick but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mirko Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocop throws a head kick but Koskela moves out of range.
Koskela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crocop counters with a series of strikes. Koskela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koskela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crocop throws a head kick but Koskela moves out of range.
Crocop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koskela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Crocop catches Koskela right on the button with a cross.
Crocop connects with a jab.
Koskela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crocop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Crocop does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koskela is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koskela wants to clinch
enabling Crocop to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocop throws a head kick that half lands.
Koskela moves in looking to clinch but Crocop pushes him off.
Koskela avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Koskela.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop lands with a nice body kick.
Koskela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crocop.
Koskela wants to land a leg kick but Crocop is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Crocop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Crocop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crocop keeps the fight on the outside.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crocop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crocop scoring well with a low kick there.
Koskela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crocop lands a glancing blow to the side of Koskela's head.
Koskela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocop.
Crocop swats away the attempt to clinch by Koskela.
Crocop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koskela's head.
Koskela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crocop counters with a head kick.
Koskela closes the distance but Crocop moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crocop takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Crocop both land. Nice combination.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick and Crocop moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crocop counters with a series of strikes. Koskela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koskela tries to clinch but Crocop moves away
enabling Crocop to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskela misses with the combination.
Koskela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koskela lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Crocop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koskela misses with a double jab.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick and Crocop moves out of range easily.
Koskela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crocop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koskela tries to clinch up.
Koskela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koskela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crocop throws a nice head kick!
Crocop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koskela.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocop counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crocop feints and then cracks Koskela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koskela down.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crocop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crocop throws an overhand right that lands on Koskela's shoulder, as Koskela tries to avoid the shot.
Koskela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koskela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Koskela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koskela throws a series of punches but Crocop avoids them all with ease.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Crocop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koskela fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Koskela.
Koskela lands a head kick!
Koskela tries to move into range but Crocop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crocop thuds his right hand into Koskela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskela tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskela darts in trying to clinch
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Koskela avoids it well.
Crocop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koskela.
Crocop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crocop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Koskela.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Matti Koskela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crocop slips under a jab from Koskela.
Koskela is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Crocop.
Koskela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crocop momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koskela gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Crocop blocks a head kick by Koskela.
Crocop avoids the head kick by Koskela.
Crocop slips under a jab from Koskela.
Koskela throws a looping overhand right but Crocop ducks down to avoid it.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koskela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocop.
Nice uppercut there from Crocop.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koskela doesn't manage to clinch there - Crocop circles away.
Crocop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Koskela throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Crocop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crocop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Crocop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maushu Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tallaaja (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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25
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
237 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maushu Hietala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tallaaja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hietala cracks Tallaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tallaaja feints and as Hietala raises his hands in defense, Tallaaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hietala wants to sweep here but Tallaaja controlling him for the moment.
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.
Tallaaja prevents Hietala from getting back to his feet.
Hietala scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hietala swings for the body but Tallaaja moves out of range.
Hietala with a hook.
Tallaaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Hietala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tallaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hietala's waist but Hietala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tallaaja off to one side.
Tallaaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hietala circles away.
Hietala darts in and clinches Tallaaja up against the cage.
Tallaaja can't get the takedown.
Maushu Hietala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tallaaja.
Tallaaja tries to land a knee to the head but Hietala blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hietala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hietala has had enough of the clinch but Tallaaja keeps him there for the moment.
Tallaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Hietala fails to land.
Tallaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tallaaja obliges.
Hietala tries to score a body lock takedown but Tallaaja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tallaaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Tallaaja decides to pull guard.
Hietala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hietala trying to control but Tallaaja is working from the bottom.
Hietala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hietala is working Tallaaja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hietala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hietala connects with a couple of short punches.
Hietala looking to sit in guard and control but Tallaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tallaaja looks gassed!
Hietala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tallaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hietala is on top in guard.
Hietala wants to control from the top but Tallaaja keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hietala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hietala is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallaaja has wrist control.
Tallaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hietala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hietala looks up at the clock and then as Tallaaja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hietala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hietala trying to control the action but Tallaaja is working from the bottom.
Hietala working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tallaaja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hietala is working to tighten is grip on Tallaaja's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tallaaja has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hietala is really squeezing tight and eventually Tallaaja passes out! Hietala breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maushu Hietala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter Guy (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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Six.
Guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Six throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Six seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Guy is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Maybe Six would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Six avoids a wild elbow strike from Guy.
Guy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Six is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Six fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Six lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
Six lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense.
Syntha Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter Guy.
Six will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Six swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy slips a jab from Six.
Danga de danga de dang - Six scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Fighter Guy has been cut.
Six misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Six is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Six looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Six not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guy throwing strikes from guard but Six blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Six slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.
Six postures up.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Six is proving a slippery customer.
Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Guy.
Guy throws some wild stikes that Six manages to avoid easily.
Guy thowing shots but they're missing.
Six avoids a series of strikes thrown by Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six is looking to get to half guard.
Guy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Six turns into him and now he's in Guy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Six lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy avoids the body shot from Six.
The fighters circling - Six throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syntha Six is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Six fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Six misses with a two punch combination.
Six pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guy is out of range and Six settles back down.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Six avoids it really well and circles away.
Guy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six misses with a wild combination.
Six misses with a double jab.
Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Guy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Six.
Six stuffs the takedown.
Six throws a low kick, looking for Guy's leg but Guy calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Six.
Six throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Six throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Six throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
Six looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range.
Guy fails to land the takedown.
Syntha Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter Guy.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Six swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Six sprawls well.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Six goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six.
Six pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Six misses with a double jab.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Six saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy avoids the head kick by Six.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Six.
Six throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Six which made him look bad.
Six lands a nice hook to Guy's body. Guy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syntha Six dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
That's time! Six's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Six.
Six wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Six gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guy throws and elbow that misses. Six uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guy's guard. Nice move by Six!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy controls Six momentarily but Six frees himself.
Six postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Six's guard.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Six is keeping the position.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Six working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guy wants to control from the top but Six keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Six wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy throws and elbow that misses. Six uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guy's guard. Nice move by Six!
Six is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guy controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Six throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Six pushes down on Guy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Six trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Six has moved into half guard.
Fighter Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syntha Six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Six sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Six content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Six works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fighter Guy.
I think Six has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syntha Six!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Slana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Slana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
24
242 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Slana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slana checks a leg kick.
Jake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slana momentarily.
Slana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slana scores with a nice body kick.
Slana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jake takes a swing at Slana's ribcage but misses.
Jake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slana is out of range and Jake settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Jake misses the target.
Crunch! Slana slams his shin into Jake's torso.
Jake looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whack! Slana lands a heavy head kick that drops Jake. The ref tackles Slana to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jake was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mirko Slana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad O Brien told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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18
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dude napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dude tries to escape but O Brien is in control.
O Brien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Brien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Brien looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dude is avoiding damage well.
O Brien looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Brien working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Brien throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, O Brien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
O Brien cracks Dude with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Brien scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dude is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and O Brien can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad O Brien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Allister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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267 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Allister!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allister throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos checks a low kick from Allister.
Dos Santos scores with a nice strike.
Allister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allister throws a leg kick that misses.
Allister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allister throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Allister only half commits.
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Allister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Santos checks a low kick from Allister.
Dos Santos blocks a leg kick.
Allister is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Santos blocks the leg kick.
Allister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Allister.
Allister lands a big head kick that sends Dos Santos to the canvas! Allister follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Allister!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyro Mancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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224 lbs
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217 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyro Mancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauri throws a jab when Mancer was well out of range.
Kauri shoots for a double leg takedown but Mancer sprawls well. He's pushed Kauri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mancer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kauri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kauri checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kauri.
Mancer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mancer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kauri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mancer throws a front kick that sends Kauri stumbling back into the cage.
Mancer misses with a head kick.
Kauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancer manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancer throws a leg kick but Kauri checks it.
Kauri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kauri lands in his opponent's guard.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mancer holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kauri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mancer is keeping the position for now.
Kauri postures up in Mancer's guard and throws a big left but Mancer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri throws a big right hand that misses.
Mancer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mancer controls Kauri momentarily but Kauri frees himself.
Mancer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kauri is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Pyro Mancer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kauri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kauri. Mancer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kauri.
Mancer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mancer throws out a leg kick but Kauri moves out of range and Mancer only half commits.
Mancer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mancer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kauri throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri misses with a few strikes there.
Kauri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mancer rather than just go for the knockout.
Mancer leaves Kauri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kauri misses the jab.
Mancer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kauri. Mancer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kauri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mancer!
Kauri wants to control the pace but Mancer is squirming around nicely.
Kauri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyro Mancer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mancer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kauri.
Mancer throws a lazy right hand but Kauri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kauri throws a body punch but Mancer moves out of range.
Kauri lands a jab to the nose.
Mancer connects with a solid leg kick.
Kauri throws a hook to the side of Mancer's head but Mancer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kauri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kauri feints and as Mancer raises his hands in defense, Kauri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kauri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kauri postures up in Mancer's guard and throws a big left but Mancer blocks it.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mancer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mancer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mancer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kauri rolls with it to try and escape but Mancer cranks on the arm and Kauri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyro Mancer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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181 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaiho throws out the jab.
Loman checks a low kick from Kaiho.
Kaiho stuffs the takedown.
Kaiho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaiho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loman throws out a loose jab but Kaiho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loman prevents Kaiho from improving his position.
Loman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Loman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Loman working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman with a couple of short strikes.
Kaiho wants to hold on but Loman pushes him away.
Kaiho looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Loman looking to ground and pound but Kaiho is blocking nicely.
Loman has hold of Kaiho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaiho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaiho turns into him and now he's in Loman's guard.
Kaiho controlling from the top position.
Loman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiho has managed to get both his arms back between Loman's legs - danger averted.
Kaiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiho has managed to get both his arms back between Loman's legs - danger averted.
Loman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaiho's guard.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Kaiho is keeping the position.
Loman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaiho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loman, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaiho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho won't allow Loman to sweep him here.
Loman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaiho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaiho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaiho stopping the sweep attempt from Loman.
Kaiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Loman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaiho is stalling in the full guard.
Loman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaiho defends well.
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.
Loman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaiho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loman is trying to keep Kaiho in close.
Loman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Loman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loman staying out of range there.
Kaiho throws a hook but Loman blocks it.
Kaiho with a jab.
Kaiho looks to score with a jab to the body but Loman is just out of range.
Kaiho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaiho avoids the body shot from Loman.
Loman misses the shot to the body.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Kaiho, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Kaiho against the cage but Kaiho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaiho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaiho throws out the jab.
Kaiho misses with a hook. Loman ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiho throws a sloppy body shot
and Loman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaiho's guard.
Kaiho keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaiho is trying to keep Loman in close.
Loman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaiho can't keep his opponent in guard - Loman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loman looks to land a strike but Kaiho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Loman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaiho dives on top into guard.
Loman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaiho passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loman has a closed guard, preventing Kaiho from standing up.
Loman looking for a guillotine here but Kaiho defends easily.
Loman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaiho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaiho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiho has managed to get both his arms back between Loman's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho wants to pass the guard but Loman is keeping the position.
Loman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaiho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiho has managed to get both his arms back between Loman's legs - danger averted.
Kaiho slips nicely into half guard.
Kaiho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaiho tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Loman.
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.
Loman is pressing down on Kaiho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaiho is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Loman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kaiho is looking to defend but Loman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kaiho! Loman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kaiho taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teuvo Loman!
Teuvo Loman is the new welterweight champion!
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