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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Peitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schwartz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hell March. Peitsi has chosen Seitsemän kertaa seitsemän as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peitsi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwartz is working an open guard so Peitsi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Peitsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwartz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peitsi's guard now.
Schwartz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peitsi's head.
Peitsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwartz is one step ahead there.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwartz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peitsi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schwartz has Peitsi in his guard.
Schwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peitsi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peitsi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwartz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz keeping full guard, as Peitsi tries to pass.
Peitsi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schwartz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peitsi has managed to get both his arms back between Schwartz's legs - danger averted.
Peitsi gets to his feet. Schwartz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peitsi misses with a few strikes there.
Peitsi throws a combination that misses
and Schwartz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peitsi's guard now.
Peitsi wants to sweep here but Schwartz controlling him for the moment.
Schwartz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peitsi wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peitsi wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osmond Schwartz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peitsi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwartz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peitsi won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peitsi is pushing Schwartz's head away, looking to escape. Schwartz manages to hold on to the position though.
Peitsi looks gassed!
Schwartz lands a few punches from side control.
Schwartz laying and praying for a moment but Peitsi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Schwartz is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz prevents Peitsi from improving his position.
Schwartz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peitsi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwartz is trying to control. Peitsi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schwartz wants to work for an arm triangle but Peitsi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peitsi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Peitsi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Osmond Schwartz has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Peitsi scores with a four punch combination!
Schwartz fails with the takedown
and Peitsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peitsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwartz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peitsi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peitsi wants to stand but Schwartz is controlling the position.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Peitsi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwartz works over Peitsi with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmond Schwartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osmond Schwartz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peitsi thows a leg kick but Schwartz checks it
so Schwartz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peitsi wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peitsi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schwartz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peitsi.
Peitsi tries to buck Schwartz off but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peitsi is looking to regain half guard here but Schwartz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schwartz is putting a hurting on Peitsi here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peitsi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peitsi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Osmond Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peitsi works over Schwartz's head and body with a nice combination.
Peitsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Peitsi throws a series of punches but Schwartz moves out of range.
Peitsi is breathing heavily.
Schwartz throws a body punch but Peitsi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Peitsi misses.
Peitsi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schwartz counters with a takedown into side control.
Peitsi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwartz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwartz ducks under a wild hook from Peitsi.
Peitsi tries to bum rush Schwartz with a series of wild strikes but Schwartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peitsi.
Peitsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwartz circles away quickly and effectively.
Peitsi throws a sloppy head kick
and Schwartz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schwartz trying to control the action but Peitsi is working from the bottom.
Schwartz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peitsi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schwartz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osmond Schwartz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis's entrance music is Spain Music. A fine choice. Jordan Hamasaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis takes one to the side of the head.
Luis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hamasaki drops Luis with a nice combination! Hamasaki dives into Luis's guard, looking to finish!
Luis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Luis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Luis seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamasaki trying to mount his opponent but Luis defends it.
Hamasaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hamasaki controlling the action here.
Hamasaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hamasaki throwing shots but Luis is blocking nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Hamasaki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hamasaki instigates a clinch.
Hamasaki lands a knee to the body.
Luis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamasaki lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hamasaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luis takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Raul Luis has been cut.
Hamasaki lands a nice elbow.
Hamasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki landing knees to the head.
Hamasaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hamasaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hamasaki lands a big knee! That's hurt Luis! Oh, he's all over the place! Hamasaki lands another knee that sends Luis to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Hamasaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rorst Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranium Cruncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Buttons blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorst Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cranium Cruncher!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Cruncher with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Cruncher keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Cruncher keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Cruncher looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Cruncher keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Cruncher won't let him.
Cruncher wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Cruncher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cruncher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorst Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pumbleski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: STAIND. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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278 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumbleski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wikstrom moves away.
Pumbleski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pumbleski misses with a double jab
and Wikstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Pumbleski didn't expect that.
Pumbleski working a defensive guard here.
Pumbleski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wikstrom defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumbleski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pumbleski wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Wikstrom postures up in Pumbleski's guard and throws a big left but Pumbleski blocks it.
Wikstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wikstrom wants to control from the top but Pumbleski keeps moving.
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.
Pumbleski has his foot on Wikstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wikstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volmar Wikstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pumbleski misses with a few strikes there.
Pumbleski throws a combination that misses
and Wikstrom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pumbleski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wikstrom defends it easily.
Pumbleski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumbleski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wikstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wikstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Wikstrom controlling from the top position.
Pumbleski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Wikstrom tries to get to full guard but Pumbleski has control of the leg.
Wikstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pumbleski on the ground.
Wikstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pumbleski wants to stand up but Wikstrom is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Volmar Wikstrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pumbleski thuds a left hand into Wikstrom's body.
Pumbleski throws a big shot that misses.
Pumbleski misses with a combination
and Wikstrom counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pumbleski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wikstrom's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pumbleski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pumbleski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wikstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pumbleski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wikstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Pumbleski's legs - danger averted.
Volmar Wikstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wikstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Pumbleski keeping moving, preventing Wikstrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wikstrom postures up.
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.
Ican Pumbleski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pumbleski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wikstrom defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ican Pumbleski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wikstrom 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Volmar Wikstrom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (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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223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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219 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Saarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Saarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Junior has his foot on Saarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior has his foot on Saarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Saarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Saarinen has control of the leg.
Junior is in trouble now - Saarinen has advanced to mount!
Saarinen scoring with strikes but Junior is staying in there.
Saarinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saarinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Junior 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.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Saarinen thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
Saarinen works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Saarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saarinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saarinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Saarinen lands some shots froms side control.
Junior is looking to regain half guard here but Saarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Saarinen cracks Junior with a big right hand but Junior just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saarinen looks up at the clock and then as Junior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saarinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen landing strikes.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saarinen moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that!
Junior is working to get back to half guard.
Saarinen tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Saarinen is landing with some decent strikes but Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Junior looks a forlorn figure.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a heavy elbow.
Saarinen landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Saarinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saarinen landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Saarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior is rocked!
Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarinen pulls his head out easily.
Saarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Saarinen is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Saarinen distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior wants to hit a switch here but Saarinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Junior there!
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Saarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A big strike lands for Saarinen! That's really hurt Junior and he's turned his back - Saarinen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Saarinen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sum Yung Guy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung Guy closes the distance but Swan moves to the side
so Swan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yung Guy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swan dives into side control.
Swan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Swan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yung Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Yung Guy is looking to get back to his feet here but Swan is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yung Guy's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Yung Guy! Can he survive? No! He's out! Swan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Swan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Goulart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goulart might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic. Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Taavi Liisteri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
166 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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28
162 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Goulart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goulart, right into the meat.
Goulart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liisteri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goulart!
Liisteri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goulart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goulart shrugs it off.
Liisteri looking to secure an arm triangle but Goulart defends it well.
Goulart is trying to escape the mount.
Liisteri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goulart wants to control but Liisteri is having none of it.
Goulart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Liisteri.
Liisteri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goulart is now in Liisteri's guard. A big mistake from Liisteri there, giving up the dominant position!
Goulart gets to his feet - Liisteri follows without any prompting.
Liisteri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goulart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liisteri counters with a single leg into guard. Goulart didn't expect that.
Liisteri controlling from the top position.
Liisteri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liisteri wants to control from the top but Goulart keeps moving.
Goulart 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri tries to free his leg and advance position but Goulart is retaining full guard.
Liisteri slips nicely into half guard.
Goulart wants to improve his position but Liisteri is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura but Goulart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liisteri to get the leverage.
Goulart is defending against the submission attempts here by Liisteri.
Goulart wants to control but Liisteri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri is looking for a kimura here.
Liisteri prevents Goulart from improving his position.
Liisteri throws a strike but Goulart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Liisteri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liisteri looking to sit in guard and control but Goulart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liisteri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri keeping full guard, as Goulart tries to pass.
Goulart wants to control from the top but Liisteri keeps moving.
Goulart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liisteri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goulart is aware though and is defending well.
Liisteri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liisteri working for submissions but it's allowed Goulart to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liisteri wants to improve his position but Goulart is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taavi Liisteri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liisteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joao Goulart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Goulart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liisteri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goulart tries to bench press Liisteri off him but Liisteri keeps the position.
Liisteri is trying to get an arm triangle but Goulart is defending well.
Goulart is trying to get back to half guard.
Liisteri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goulart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goulart can't do much from the bottom here.
Liisteri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Goulart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goulart is trying to improve his position.
Liisteri tries for a kimura but Goulart is defending well.
Liisteri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goulart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liisteri tries for a kimura but Goulart is defending well.
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.
Goulart tries to escape but Liisteri is in control.
Liisteri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liisteri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goulart has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liisteri but great work by Goulart.
Liisteri is breathing heavily.
Goulart controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goulart trying to control the action but Liisteri is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri is looking for a sweep.
Liisteri sneaks back into half guard.
Liisteri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goulart is thwarting Liisteri's attempts to control the position.
Goulart wants to free his trapped foot but Liisteri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Liisteri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Liisteri trying to control here.
Liisteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goulart wants to pass to mount but Liisteri is defending 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.
Liisteri manages to get to full guard.
Goulart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liisteri is looking for a triangle but Goulart pushes his legs off easily.
Liisteri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goulart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goulart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liisteri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liisteri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taavi Liisteri 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! This is the final round!
Liisteri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goulart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liisteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Liisteri with that takedown attempt.
Goulart slaps away a takedown attempt from Liisteri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liisteri ducks under a wild hook from Goulart.
Liisteri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joao Goulart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Goulart wants to clinch up but Liisteri keeps it at a distance.
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goulart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goulart tries to clinch up but Liisteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Goulart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liisteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liisteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goulart.
Goulart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Goulart.
Goulart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liisteri momentarily.
Goulart wants to land a leg kick but Liisteri is out of range.
Goulart scoring well with a low kick there.
Joao Goulart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goulart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goulart misses with a wild body shot.
Goulart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goulart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liisteri shoots in and bounces Goulart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liisteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Goulart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liisteri has gone for a leg lock! Goulart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liisteri's guard.
Goulart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liisteri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Goulart works over Liisteri with some ground and pound from guard.
Liisteri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goulart is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goulart wants to control from the top but Liisteri keeps moving.
Liisteri thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Goulart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goulart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liisteri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goulart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goulart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goulart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Liisteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goulart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liisteri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goulart counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goulart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goulart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joao Goulart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goulart tries to clinch but Liisteri moves away
and Liisteri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goulart is looking for a sweep. Liisteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liisteri is looking for submissions but instead, Goulart has regained full guard.
Liisteri has gone for a leg lock! Goulart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liisteri's guard.
Goulart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taavi Liisteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liisteri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Goulart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liisteri 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taavi Liisteri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti comes to the cage accompanied by Tiamat - Cain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Juutilainen's choice of entrance music: Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons. Tommi Tummutti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
211 lbs
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24
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juutilainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tummutti is proving hard to escape from.
Juutilainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tummutti, up you get!
Tummutti misses with a double jab.
A jab from Tummutti finds it's way through Juutilainen's defenses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tummutti enables Juutilainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tummutti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juutilainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tummutti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juutilainen.
Aarne Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tummutti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tummutti. Juutilainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Tummutti.
Juutilainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tummutti.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tummutti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Tummutti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juutilainen wants to stand up but Tummutti is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Tummutti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juutilainen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tummutti dives into side control.
Juutilainen dodges the ground and pound from Tummutti.
Juutilainen wants to get back to his feet but Tummutti drags him back down.
Tummutti tries to move to mount but Juutilainen blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Tummutti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tummutti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Juutilainen down.
Juutilainen is pushing Tummutti's head away, looking to escape. Tummutti manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is not content to let Tummutti control the position.
Tummutti taking a breather here.
Tummutti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juutilainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tummutti cracks Juutilainen with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen pushes Tummutti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tummutti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Juutilainen prevents Tummutti from improving position.
Tummutti is putting a hurting on Juutilainen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tummutti 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.
Tummutti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tummutti prevents Juutilainen from escaping the position.
Tummutti is putting a hurting on Juutilainen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tummutti is working Juutilainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Juutilainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tummutti is controlling him well.
Tummutti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Juutilainen wants to get back to his feet.
Tummutti lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti takes a little break here. Juutilainen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tummutti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juutilainen keeps working.
Juutilainen wants to get back to his feet but Tummutti drags him back down.
Tummutti trying to control the position but Juutilainen is working away.
Juutilainen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tummutti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tummutti taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that round.
That's time! Tummutti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tummutti misses with a hook. Juutilainen ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Tummutti or perhaps it was just good defense by Juutilainen which made him look bad.
Tummutti throws a big shot that misses.
Tummutti keeps the fight on the outside.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but Tummutti shows good takedown defense.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tummutti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tummutti lands an overhand right.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tummutti.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tummutti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juutilainen's guard.
Tommi Tummutti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Juutilainen wants to stand but Tummutti is controlling the position.
Tummutti works over Juutilainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Tummutti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juutilainen is keeping the position for now.
Tummutti won't allow Juutilainen to get back to his feet.
Tummutti trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen is looking to stand up but Tummutti isn't so interested in that idea.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Tummutti from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Tommi Tummutti wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tummutti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juutilainen as he jumps to the side.
Tummutti missing with a left hand there. Juutilainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juutilainen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juutilainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tummutti.
Tummutti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juutilainen clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Juutilainen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen misses with the head strike.
Tummutti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen lands with a light punch inside.
Tummutti is pressed up against the cage. Juutilainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tummutti down to the mat. Tummutti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tummutti misses with a body shot.
Juutilainen shoots in but Tummutti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juutilainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tummutti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juutilainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juutilainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juutilainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tummutti pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tummutti counters with a single leg into guard. Juutilainen didn't expect that.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Tummutti trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tummutti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juutilainen wants to stand and escape but Tummutti is having none of it.
Tummutti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tommi Tummutti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juutilainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Juutilainen dives in and grabs Tummutti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tummutti pushes down on Juutilainen's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tummutti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Tummutti as Juutilainen shoots in.
Tummutti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Juutilainen is looking to clinch.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Tummutti counters with a nice uppercut.
Tummutti scores with a sloppy right hand. Juutilainen should have avoided that one.
Tummutti looks to land a right hand but Juutilainen moved out of range.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Tummutti circles away easily
and Tummutti counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tummutti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juutilainen, who protects the arm well.
Tummutti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Juutilainen down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tummutti wants to control but Juutilainen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Tummutti misses.
Juutilainen misses with a jab to the body
and Tummutti counters with a nice uppercut.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
enabling Tummutti to counter with a crisp jab.
Juutilainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Tummutti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juutilainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juutilainen digs a good hook to Tummutti's body.
Tummutti misses with a double jab.
Juutilainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tummutti swivels and escapes.
Tommi Tummutti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarne Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juutilainen has a takedown stuffed.
Tummutti lands with a right hand.
Juutilainen darts in trying to clinch
and Tummutti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juutilainen moves out of range as Tummutti strikes.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Tummutti circles away easily
and Tummutti counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti looks for a takedown but Juutilainen sprawls well.
Juutilainen shoots in but Tummutti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Tummutti circles away easily
and Tummutti counters with a takedown into side control.
Tummutti grinds an elbow into Juutilainen's temple.
Tummutti wants to control but Juutilainen is keeping him busy.
Tummutti looking to control but instead Juutilainen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tummutti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juutilainen keeps working.
Juutilainen taking some punishment here, with Tummutti in his half guard.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tummutti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tummutti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juutilainen is trying to stand up here but Tummutti is controlling him well.
Tummutti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tummutti is stalling here. Juutilainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tummutti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juutilainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tummutti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juutilainen off and has taken his back!
Tummutti landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tummutti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juutilainen.
Even with his hooks in, Tummutti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Juutilainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tummutti has good solid back control here.
Juutilainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tommi Tummutti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juutilainen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tummutti off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tummutti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juutilainen's body.
Tummutti misses with an elbow to the head.
Tummutti controlling the position well here. Juutilainen rolled but Tummutti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tummutti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juutilainen for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Juutilainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tummutti trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Tummutti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tummutti, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Tummutti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Monni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ratamahatta. Monni has chosen AC/DC - Shoot to thrill as his entrance music. Matto Monni acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edilson Rubiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Monni!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monni with a poor takedown
and Rubiera counters with a nice leg kick.
Monni wants to clinch
and Rubiera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubiera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubiera wants to pass the guard but Monni is keeping the position.
Rubiera scoring with some ground and pound.
Monni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rubiera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rubiera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monni has his foot on Rubiera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubiera works his way back into a safe position though.
Monni is looking for a triangle but Rubiera pushes his legs off easily.
Rubiera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monni looks gassed!
Rubiera stays in close to Monni's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubiera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rubiera stacks Monni on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rubiera!
Monni is looking to reverse the position.
Monni is not content to let Rubiera control the position.
Rubiera has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rubiera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rubiera with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Matto Monni has been cut.
Monni regains half guard.
Monni is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubiera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monni can't escape the position.
Rubiera is working for a guillotine from mount but Monni frees his head quite easily.
Monni is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubiera controlling the position easily from mount.
Monni is desperately trying to improve his position but Rubiera has a good base and remains in mount.
Rubiera has control of Monni's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monni regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Monni is desperately trying to improve his position but Rubiera has a good base and remains in mount.
Rubiera trying to control but Monni is having none of it.
Rubiera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Rubiera landing strikes from the mount.
Monni is in a horrible position here. Rubiera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubiera looking to secure an arm triangle but Monni defends it well.
Rubiera with shots to the head and body - Monni looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilson Rubiera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Monni'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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubiera.
Monni has Rubiera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubiera is pressed up against the cage. Monni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubiera down to the mat. Rubiera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubiera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rubiera counters with a stiff right hand.
Matto Monni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubiera.
Monni moves to clinch but Rubiera breaks away
and Rubiera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Monni!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubiera lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Matto Monni's cut even more.
Rubiera with shots to the head and body - Monni looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monni is squirming around, avoiding Rubiera's attempts to control the action.
Monni is working to get back to half guard.
Monni is breathing heavily.
Edilson Rubiera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubiera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rubiera with shots to the head and body - Monni looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matto Monni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matto Monni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edilson Rubiera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli has chosen a-ha - Take On Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuukkeli tries to land a body kick
and Maynard counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuukkeli thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kuukkeli misses.
Kuukkeli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Kuukkeli throws a sloppy body shot
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuukkeli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ville Kuukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Kuukkeli moved away.
Kuukkeli misses the body punch
and Maynard counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kuukkeli is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard retains his middleweight title!
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