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SFF 63: The Breakout PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kujo Yoritsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoritsune comes to the cage accompanied by JAPAN. Elastinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cascada - Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Erkki Elastinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kujo Yoritsune's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kujo Yoritsune! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yoritsune misses with a wild combination.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoritsune as he avoids it easily. Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoritsune.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Yoritsune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there. Yoritsune is working hard here to advance position. Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoritsune is keeping the position for now. Yoritsune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen throwing strikes from guard but Yoritsune blocks nicely. Yoritsune wants to sweep here but Elastinen controlling him for the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yoritsune can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elastinen controls the pace.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Yoritsune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elastinen eats them both and turns towards Yoritsune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Yoritsune throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Yoritsune fights it but they end up in guard. Yoritsune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elastinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yoritsune working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoritsune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Elastinen postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Yoritsune preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yoritsune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoritsune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen drops back looking for a leg! Yoritsune is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoritsune manages to kick Elastinen off! Elastinen jumps back into Yoritsune's guard.
Elastinen drops back looking for a leg! Yoritsune is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoritsune manages to kick Elastinen off! Elastinen jumps back into Yoritsune's guard. Yoritsune keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoritsune looking to control.
Yoritsune looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yoritsune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoritsune is retaining full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Yoritsune keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully. Yoritsune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there. Yoritsune being controlled here, momentarily.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Yoritsune misses with a double jab.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yoritsune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoritsune wants it to stay on the feet.
Elastinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Yoritsune gets back to half guard. Elastinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yoritsune is looking to control Elastinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoritsune avoid being mounted?
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Yoritsune moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yoritsune trying to keep a closed guard but Elastinen is proving a slippery customer.
Yoritsune working a defensive guard but Elastinen manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen 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.
Elastinen dives in and grabs Yoritsune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoritsune pushes down on Elastinen's head and hops out. Yoritsune scores with a jab to the body. Yoritsune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elastinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoritsune. Yoritsune throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elastinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elastinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yoritsune looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yoritsune seems keen to control Elastinen's posture. Elastinen advances position into side control! Yoritsune tries to buck Elastinen off but Elastinen is having none of it.
Elastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoritsune knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Yoritsune looking for a sweep but Elastinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yoritsune is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoritsune has worked his arm free - good work by Yoritsune!
Yoritsune is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elastinen connects with a decent elbow.
Elastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoritsune knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoritsune has escaped the position, nice work there. Elastinen is breathing heavily. Yoritsune is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Elastinen prevents Yoritsune from improving his position. Yoritsune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elastinen on the ground.
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoritsune manages to get to full guard.
Yoritsune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elastinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoritsune manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elastinen has Yoritsune in his guard.
Elastinen has his foot on Yoritsune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoritsune works his way back into a safe position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoritsune pushing down on Elastinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Yoritsune trying to pass the guard but Elastinen defending well.
Yoritsune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elastinen is just riding it out for now. Yoritsune eventually gives up the hold. Yoritsune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elastinen keeps working.
Elastinen looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Elastinen is refusing to be controlled, as Yoritsune sits in half guard. Elastinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elastinen.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoritsune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elastinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoritsune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Elastinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Yoritsune wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Elastinen drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoritsune is on top in guard.
Elastinen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoritsune has picked Elastinen up and slammed him! Elastinen can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoritsune manages to pass to side control!
Yoritsune is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elastinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Elastinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Yoritsune wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Elastinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yoritsune defending well though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoritsune doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.
Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yoritsune wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
Yoritsune avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elastinen.
Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elastinen seems to be working for a kimura but Yoritsune defends the submission attempt.
 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. Yoritsune wants to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is working for a kimura but Yoritsune is defending it quite comfortably.
Yoritsune has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Elastinen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Elastinen!
Elastinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Yoritsune manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoritsune slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Yoritsune is keeping the position. Yoritsune pulls Elastinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Elastinen from doing any damage or advancing position. Yoritsune has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Yoritsune is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Some wild striking there from Yoritsune.
 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Elastinen. Elastinen working away. Yoritsune is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elastinen connects with a decent elbow.
Elastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Yoritsune sneaks back into half guard. Kujo Yoritsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Elastinen passes the guard and advances to mount! Yoritsune is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Erkki Elastinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Elastinen 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Elastinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chesser misses with a leg kick and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chesser swings widly with a right hand
and Kokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chesser misses with a combination
enabling Kokin to counter with a crisp jab. Chesser misses with a leg kick. Chesser with a lazy takedown attempt and Kokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kokin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kokin works the jab nicely. Tim Chesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chesser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokin counters with a nice body shot. Chesser shoots and misses and Kokin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chesser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kokin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kokin lands a nice shot to the body. Kokin scores with a nice hook to the head. Kokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
 It looks like Tim Chesser has been cut. Kokin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kokin gets through Chesser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch. Chesser is breathing heavily. Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chesser backwards. Kokin lands with a right to the head. Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kokin lands with a short shot to the head. Kokin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kokin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kokin lands a shoulder strike. Chesser takes a shot to the head. Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch. Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chesser or not. Kokin lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Kokin.
 Tim Chesser's cut is getting worse.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chesser. Chesser goes for a takedown attempt but Kokin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chesser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chesser misses with a combination
and Kokin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kokin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kokin lands with an overhand left. Chesser tries to clinch up and Kokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chesser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Tim Chesser's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Chesser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kokin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chesser momentarily.
Chesser has his takedown stuffed and Kokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chesser. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Kokin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Jeez, Tim Chesser's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Kokin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chesser in his tracks. Kokin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kokin lands a head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kokin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kokin throws a shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kokin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Chesser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tirawit Kokin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Susi! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy left from Jussila finds it's target. Susi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jussila moves in looking to clinch but Susi pushes him off. Some bone on bone action there as Jussila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jussila misses with an uppercut
and Susi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jussila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Susi misses with a body shot.
Jussila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away. Susi scores with a nice strike. Jaakko Jussila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jussila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Susi delivers a nice body kick. Susi scores with a kick to the body.
Susi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Susi thows a big elbow that misses. Jussila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Susi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Susiis looking to pass into half guard but Jussila pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jussila is in guard.
Susi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jussila frees his head nicely. Oh but Susi has switched to an armbar! Jussila is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iso Susi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks. Key has chosen Highway to Hell - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Braydon Key was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braydon Key! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Key misses with a double jab
and Berry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Key misses the body punch enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab. Key throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Key blocks a leg kick. Key tries to clinch but Berry moves away and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Key takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Berry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Braydon Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Key closes the distance looking to clinch and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Key throws an off balance right hand
and Berry counters with a thumping low kick. Key looks gassed! Berry scoring well with a low kick there.
Berry tests Key's chin there with a solid looking shot. A solid body kick from Berry. Good exchange - Berry coming out on top. Key on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berry. Berry obviously looking to wear him down.
Key tries to keep at a distance but Berry has taken the fight into the clinch. Berry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Berry scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knees in the clinch landing for Berry.
Berry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Berry - that landed with a thud.
Berry blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Berry.
Key tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berry. A short right from Berry.
Berry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Key is sitting in close to Berry's body. Berry has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Key is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Key is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Berry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ash Berry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - TNT. Fekt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jerry Cotton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurstr�m and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Fekt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fekt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Touhu pinned against the cage. Touhu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Touhu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fekt counters by clinching up. Fekt stops a takedown attempt from Touhu.
Fekt prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Touhu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Touhu goes for a takedown attempt but Fekt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fekt is looking to clinch.
Touhu shoots in and bounces Fekt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fekt trying to keep a closed guard but Touhu is proving a slippery customer.
Touhu drops back looking for a leg! Fekt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fekt manages to kick Touhu off! Touhu jumps back into Fekt's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fekt controls Touhu momentarily but Touhu frees himself. Touhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fekt looking for a sweep. Not yet Fekt, not yet. Fekt pulls Touhu in close to prevent any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Fekt being controlled here, momentarily.
 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.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Touhu tries to sprawl but Fekt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Touhu actively working from the bottom here. Touhu is pressing down on Fekt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Touhu seems keen to control Fekt's posture.
Fekt gets to his feet - Touhu follows without any prompting. Toni Touhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Touhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fekt counters with a single leg into guard. Touhu didn't expect that. Touhu controls Fekt momentarily but Fekt frees himself. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Touhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fekt!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Touhu controlling from mount. Fekt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touhu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
 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.
Touhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Touhu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fekt defends it well. Touhu trying to control from half guard but Fekt is working away. Fekt wants to control but Touhu is keeping busy.
Touhu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fekt is just riding it out for now. Touhu eventually gives up the hold. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Per Fekt will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Touhu closes the distance and clinches up with Fekt, looking for a takedown. Touhu pushes Fekt against the cage but Fekt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Touhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Fekt counters with a two punch combo. Touhu fails with the takedown
and Fekt counters with a single leg into guard. Touhu didn't expect that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Touhu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Touhu seems keen to control Fekt's posture. Fekt wants to control from the top but Touhu keeps moving.
Touhu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fekt fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fekt tries to bum rush Touhu with a series of wild strikes but Touhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Touhu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fekt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Touhu is in Fekt's guard. Fekt keeping full guard, as Touhu tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fekt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fekt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Touhu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fekt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Touhu has managed to get both his arms back between Fekt's legs - danger averted. Touhu trying to control but Fekt is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fekt looking for a sweep. Not yet Fekt, not yet.
Touhu stands up from Fekt's guard - Touhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Touhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Touhu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fekt's guard. Touhu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fekt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Touhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fekt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fekt is squirming around, avoiding Touhu's attempts to control the action.
 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. Fekt wants to hold on but Touhu pushes him away.
Touhu stands up from mount. Strange move. Touhu with a poor takedown
and Fekt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fekt jumps guard.
Touhu postures up.
Touhu throwing strikes but missing. Fekt tries to land a sweep but no joy. Touhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. 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 Toni Touhu will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Touhu drives through with a takedown into guard. Fekt has Touhu pulled in close to control his posture. Touhu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fekt's guard. Fekt keeping moving, preventing Touhu from controlling successfully. Fekt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The fighters are battling for position here. Touhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fekt wants to control from the top but Touhu keeps moving.
Fekt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Touhu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Touhu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Touhu! Fekt tries to buck Touhu off but Touhu is having none of it. Fekt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Touhu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Touhu decides to stand up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fekt throws a solid leg kick but Touhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fekt. Touhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Fekt tries to sprawl out of it but Touhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fekt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Touhu shoots for a takedown but Fekt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Touhu misses with a takedown attempt - Fekt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Touhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fekt enables Touhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fekt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fekt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Touhu is one step ahead there. Fekt is pulling down on Touhu's head to control his posture.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Touhu advances position into side control! Fekt is trying to control Touhu's posture but Touhu avoids it. Fekt is looking for a sweep. Toni Touhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Touhu stands up and we're back to a striking position. Touhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fekt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fekt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Touhu trying to control from the bottom.
Fekt wants to free his trapped foot but Touhu is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fekt is stalling here. Touhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fekt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Touhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Fekt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Fekt tries to bench press Touhu off him but Touhu keeps the position. Fekt struggling a bit here.
Touhu decides to stand back up. Touhu steps back and let's Fekt get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Toni Touhu showed his dominance in that final round. I think Touhu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28 Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Touhu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Religion - Generator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala! The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vanhala throws a hook but Ass blocks it. Ass looks to throw the jab but Vanhala is out of range. Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanhala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanhala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ass to the mat! Ass manages to get full guard. Vanhala throws and elbow that misses. Ass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanhala's guard. Nice move by Ass! Vanhala 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.
Ass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanhala 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vanhala is on top in guard.
Ass 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 one minute gone in the round. Ass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Vanhala is trying to get back to full guard. Vanhala regains full guard. Nicely done. Ass 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. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ass passes into half guard. Vanhala tries to get to full guard but Ass has control of the leg. Vanhala manages to get to full guard.
Vanhala tries to land a sweep but no joy. Vanhala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ass trying to control but Vanhala is working from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ass stopping the sweep attempt from Vanhala. Ass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
 We're going to have a standup here because Jack Ass wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Vanhala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vanhala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ass. Ass postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ass throws a big right hand that misses. Ass trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ass is really struggling to control Vanhala but he's trying to hold on to the position. Vanhala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ass's guard. Vanhala trying to control but Ass is working from the bottom. Ass is adopting a defensive guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ass keeping moving, preventing Vanhala from controlling successfully. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Ass will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ass throws a combination that misses and Vanhala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ass tries to clinch up. Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanhala tries for a takedown but Ass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vanhala misses with a hook. Ass moves out of range of the strikes. Vanhala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vanhala lands with a right hand. Vanhala throws a lazy right hand but Ass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ass lands a lovely overhand right. Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhala manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanhala counters by clinching up. Vanhala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanhala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vanhala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Vanhala misses with a few strikes there.
Ass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vanhala takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhala moves away. Vanhala throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range. Ass has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ass shoots and misses and Vanhala counters with a left and a right that stings Ass.
Vanhala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ass's guard. Ass wants to sweep but no luck. Ass keeping moving, preventing Vanhala from controlling successfully. Vanhala is looking to work some ground and pound but Ass has wrist control. Ass 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. Vanhala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vanhala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanhala manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanhala is trying to keep Ass in close.
Vanhala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ass controls the pace. Ass is pushing down on Vanhala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanhala is fighting to maintain full guard but Ass has managed to sneak the leg through. Vanhala wants to improve his position but Ass is controlling well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vanhala is trying is best to control the position here.
Vanhala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Vanhala trying to control from the bottom.
Ass perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ass is looking to take a break and control but Vanhala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ass works his way into side control. Vanhala taking punishment in the form of punches.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ass is looking to take a break and control but Vanhala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vanhala dodges the ground and pound from Ass. Vanhala is not content to let Ass control the position. Vanhala tries to improve position but can't. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Vanhala will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanhala connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanhala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Vanhala finds it's way through Ass's defenses. Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhala misses with a right hand and Ass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ass scores with a body shot.
Vanhala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ass.
Vanhala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ass can't do much from the bottom here. Ass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanhala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Vanhala scores with punches from side control. Ass stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ass being controlled for a moment. Vanhala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ass keeps working. Vanhala throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Ass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Ass is controlling Vanhala's trapped leg to prevent Vanhala from advancing to side control. Vanhala controlling the action here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ass is controlling Vanhala's position as best he can from this difficult position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ass sizes up Vanhala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Vanhala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanhala fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanhala moves out of range as Ass strikes. Vanhala moves in looking to clinch but Ass pushes him off. Vanhala connects with a looping right hand.
Vanhala scores with a nice strike. A nice combination there by Vanhala.
Vanhala tries to clinch up and Ass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vanhala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ass sprawls well. Ass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanhala gets slowly back to his feet. Vanhala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ass slips under a jab from Vanhala. Ass throws a leg kick but Vanhala sees it coming and moves out of range. Ass looks to throw the jab but Vanhala is out of range. Ass thuds a left hand into Vanhala's body. Vanhala misses with a straight right. Ass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanhala checks a leg kick. Ass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vanhala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ass somewhat. Vanhala stuffs the takedown attempt from Ass. Ass gets slowly back to his feet. Vanhala throws a right and a left that both miss.
 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. Vanhala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ass misses with an uppercut. Vanhala saw that one coming. Ass falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Vanhala counter with a right hand. Ass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanhala counters with a one-two to the body. Ass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vanhala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ass throws a sloppy body shot
and Ass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ass throws out a leg kick but Vanhala moves out of range and Ass only half commits. Ass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vanhala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ass somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ass is looking to land body kicks. Vanhala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ass counters with a stiff right hand. Vanhala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass. Vanhala misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Ari Vanhala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vanhala 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ari Vanhala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayer - Angel Of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dayton Montana enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dayton Montana! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Montana misses with a wild body shot. Hirvikangas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirvikangas. Hirvikangas misses with a head kick.
Hirvikangas missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirvikangas misses with a head kick.
Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hirvikangas. Montana misses with a right hand and Hirvikangas counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana avoids the head kick by Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Montana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Montana throwing strikes but missing. Hirvikangas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Montana works over Hirvikangas with some ground and pound from guard. Hirvikangas keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully. Hirvikangas pulls Montana in to control the position. Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirvikangas is retaining full guard. Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hirvikangas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Montana throwing strikes but missing. Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana thows a big elbow that misses. Montana is working Hirvikangas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hirvikangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Montana postures up in Hirvikangas's guard and throws a big left but Hirvikangas blocks it. Hirvikangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montana. Montana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hirvikangas is trying to control the position but Montana postures up. Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirvikangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hirvikangas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hirvikangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hirvikangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Montana with a flurry of punches that miss. Montana chips away with some ground and pound. Montana postures up.
Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirvikangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Montana throws a strike but Hirvikangas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet. Montana trying to control the position here. Hirvikangas wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Timo Hirvikangas wasn't doing enough on the ground. A low kick from Hirvikangas misses and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana throws out a powerful jab. Montana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hirvikangas in his tracks. Hirvikangas lands an overhand right. Good leg kick by Hirvikangas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Montana scores with the left hand. Hirvikangas knows he should have avoided that one. A punch lands to the side of Hirvikangas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Timo Hirvikangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Hirvikangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Montana dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hirvikangas takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana clobbers Hirvikangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Montana tries for a takedown but Hirvikangas circles away easily and Hirvikangas counters with a low kick, right behind Montana 's knee. Montana misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Montana checks a low kick from Hirvikangas. A jab from Hirvikangas misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirvikangas counters with a low kick, right behind Montana 's knee. Montana checks the leg kick. Hirvikangas fakes the leg kick and cracks Montana in the body. Hirvikangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hirvikangas lands a leg kick that knocks Montana off balance momentarily. Montana thows a left - swing and a miss! Montana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirvikangas counters with a big head kick but Montana shrugs it off. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Hirvikangas ducks down to avoid it. Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirvikangas counters with an inside leg kick. Hirvikangas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts. Montana misses with an uppercut
and Hirvikangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Montana misses with a body shot
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montana's knee momentarily. Hirvikangas throws a chopping leg kick but Montana manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Montana looks to throw the jab but Hirvikangas is out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hirvikangas throws a leg kick that is checked and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hirvikangas. Hirvikangas is looking to chop away at Montana's legs. Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. You can see the frustration on Hirvikangas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hirvikangas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Montana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Montana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hirvikangas defending well though. Hirvikangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montana. Hirvikangas is trying to control but can't.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Montana not landing any meaningful shots this time. Montana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirvikangas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Montana not landing any meaningful shots this time. Montana with the ground and pound but Hirvikangas uses the opportunity to regain guard. Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hirvikangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirvikangas is retaining full guard. Montana throws and elbow that misses. Hirvikangas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montana's guard. Nice move by Hirvikangas! Hirvikangas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
 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. Montana wants to hit a switch here but Hirvikangas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Montana there! Hirvikangas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Montana checks the leg kick. Montana throws an off balance right hand
and Hirvikangas counters with a leg kick.
Hirvikangas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montana to score an easy takedown into full guard. Montana throws and elbow that misses. Hirvikangas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montana's guard. Nice move by Hirvikangas! Hirvikangas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirvikangas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Montana pulls Hirvikangas in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirvikangas from doing any damage or advancing position. Hirvikangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hirvikangas trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom. Montana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirvikangas controls the pace. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Timo Hirvikangas wasn't doing enough on the ground. Montana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hirvikangas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hirvikangas is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hirvikangas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montana is out of range. Montana moves out of range of the leg kick from Hirvikangas. A combination from Montana does no damage. Montana catches Hirvikangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hirvikangas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montana counters with a left to the body. Montana misses with a hook
and Hirvikangas counters with a slapping leg kick. Hirvikangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana. Montana throws a right hand that misses
and Hirvikangas counters with a good low kick that Montana was not able to check.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. That kick from Hirvikangas tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on. Hirvikangas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montana is able to avoid easily.
Montana scores with a takedown into Hirvikangas's guard. Montana wants to control from the top but Hirvikangas keeps moving. Montana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana with a flurry of punches that miss. Montana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Montana is in close to Hirvikangas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Dayton Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Montana 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dayton Montana!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Klint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olav Klint! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klint misses with a body shot
and Randolph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Klint throws a sloppy body shot
and Randolph counters with a straight right hand. Klint misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randolph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Klint misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randolph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Klint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Randolph misses with a wild combination.
Randolph feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Randolph postures up.
Klint is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randolph dives into side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph is trying to get an arm triangle but Klint is defending well. Klint is trying to control Randolph's posture but Randolph avoids it. Klint pushes Randolph away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randolph gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
 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.
Randolph is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klint has escaped the position, nice work there. Randolph is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Klint's shoulder. That is not cool. Randolph seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klint for as long as he can get away with. Randolph is looking to take a break and control but Klint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Klint gets back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Klint keeps control of the position for the meantime. Klint tries to roll over but Randolph keeps him under control.
 We're going to have a standup here because Sly Randolph wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Klint misses with a body shot.
 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.
Klint tries to sprawl but Randolph drives through with a takedown into half guard. Klint trying to control but Randolph postures up.
Randolph is just content to waste time from the top position. Klint takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Klint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Klint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randolph is one step ahead there. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klint throws a right hand that misses
and Randolph counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Randolph is looking to advance position but Klint won't allow it. Randolph wants to take a breather but Klint is having none of it. Klint holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Randolph wants to free his trapped foot but Klint is holding on for dear life with his legs. Klint is not content to let Randolph control the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Sly Randolph just wasn't active enough. Randolph has his takedown stuffed and Klint counters with a left to the body. Randolph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Klint thows a body shot but no joy. Randolph slips a straight right by Klint. Klint misses with a body punch
and Randolph decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klint's guard. Klint looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Klint is trying to control the position but Randolph postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Klint manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Klint there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Klint postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Randolph looks a forlorn figure.
Klint cracks Randolph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klint working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sly Randolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Klint lands with some strikes. Klint throwing strikes here but Randolph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Klint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Randolph is looking to escape.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Klint sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Klint looking to finish Randolph with some ground and pound. This is bad for Randolph! Klint unloads with some shots from mount but Randolph bucks and avoids them well.
Klint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Randolph is looking to escape. Klint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Randolph kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Klint unloads with some shots from mount but Randolph bucks and avoids them well.
Klint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Klint thowing shots but they're missing. Klint cracks Randolph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klint punching from mount but Randolph doing a good job of avoiding damage. Klint sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Klint in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klint lands a big shot there that rocks Randolph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Klint landing strikes from the mount and Randolph is in trouble! Klint cracks Randolph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Klint lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Klint connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klint pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Randolph fails with the takedown
and Klint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randolph won't be happy with that. Klint trying to control the position but Randolph is working away. Klint in side control lands a decent elbow. Klint throwing strikes but Randolph manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Randolph working away.
Randolph tries for a kimura but Klint is defending well.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Randolph with the ground and pound but Klint regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Randolph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klint is just riding it out for now. Randolph eventually gives up the hold. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
 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. Klint wants to improve his position but Randolph is controlling well.
Klint is holding on to half guard well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Randolph wants to control but Klint is keeping him busy.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olav Klint. Randolph doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Klint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Klint is trying to control the action in half guard but Randolph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Randolph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klint. Randolph keeping hold of Klint's head, controlling as best he can. Klint wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy. Klint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Klint missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Klint thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randolph to regain full guard. Klint looking to sit in guard and control but Randolph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight! Olav Klint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Klint 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olav Klint!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guntur Llaripukinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llaripukinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Guntur Llaripukinen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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269 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Madsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guntur Llaripukinen! The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Madsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Guntur Llaripukinen has been cut. Llaripukinen throws a hook to the side of Madsen's head but Madsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Madsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Madsen misses. Madsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A telegraphed right hand from Madsen misses the target. Madsen misses with an uppercut
and Llaripukinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Gunnar Madsen has been cut. Madsen catches Llaripukinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Llaripukinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madsen counters with a shoot takedown. Llaripukinen fights it but they end up in guard. Llaripukinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Madsen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Madsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Llaripukinen keeping full guard, as Madsen tries to pass. Llaripukinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Madsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llaripukinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Llaripukinen is retaining full guard. Madsen sitting in guard here, content to control. Madsen trying to move into half guard but instead Llaripukinen has managed to sweep! Llaripukinen wants to control from the top but Madsen keeps moving. Llaripukinen won't allow Madsen to sweep him here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Madsen keeping full guard, as Llaripukinen tries to pass. Llaripukinen trying to control but Madsen is working from the bottom. Madsen wants to sweep but no luck. Madsen tries to strike from the bottom.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Madsen tries to clinch up but Llaripukinen circles away and keeps his distance. Madsen misses with a hook. Gunnar Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madsen swings widly with a right hand
and Llaripukinen counters with a nice uppercut. Llaripukinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Madsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Madsen misses with a double jab
and Llaripukinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Llaripukinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Llaripukinen takes a swing at Madsen's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Madsen - just one landing. Madsen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Madsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Llaripukinen tries to move into range but Madsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Llaripukinen looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Madsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llaripukinen at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Madsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Llaripukinen doesn't seem phased though.
 That has opened up Guntur Llaripukinen's cut even more. Llaripukinen moves away from the strike by Madsen.
Madsen moves into the clinch. Madsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
 The cut above Guntur Llaripukinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Madsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Madsen lands with a right to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Madsen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Llaripukinen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Madsen is unloading with more strikes now! Llaripukinen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Madsen!
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