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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vjekoslav Aelfheah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahto Simakuutio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aelfheah comes to the cage accompanied by ALL! by Descendents. Ahto Simakuutio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vjekoslav Aelfheah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahto Simakuutio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aelfheah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aelfheah as Simakuutio shoots in.
Aelfheah tries to close the distance and clinch but Simakuutio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aelfheah wants to clinch.
Aelfheah is looking to clinch but Simakuutio is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simakuutio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aelfheah working a defensive guard here.
Simakuutio 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aelfheah trying to keep a closed guard but Simakuutio is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Simakuutio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simakuutio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aelfheah is keeping the position for now.
Simakuutio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simakuutio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simakuutio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simakuutio happy to just control the position for now.
Aelfheah is trying to control Simakuutio's posture but Simakuutio avoids it.
Simakuutio controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aelfheah is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aelfheah wants to get back to his feet but Simakuutio drags him back down.
Simakuutio staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahto Simakuutio 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.
Aelfheah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simakuutio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aelfheah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simakuutio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aelfheah fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simakuutio fails to land the takedown.
Aelfheah wants to clinch up but Simakuutio keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aelfheah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simakuutio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aelfheah!
Simakuutio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simakuutio is breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Simakuutio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aelfheah prevents Simakuutio from taking his back.
Aelfheah is working to get back to half guard.
Simakuutio controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahto Simakuutio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simakuutio shoots in and bounces Aelfheah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simakuutio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aelfheah is looking to stand up but Simakuutio isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahto Simakuutio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simakuutio tries for a takedown but Aelfheah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aelfheah tries to clinch up.
Simakuutio scores with a takedown into Aelfheah's guard.
Simakuutio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aelfheah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aelfheah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aelfheah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simakuutio controlling from the top position.
Aelfheah trying to keep a closed guard but Simakuutio is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simakuutio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simakuutio won't allow Aelfheah to get back to his feet.
Simakuutio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aelfheah keeping full guard, as Simakuutio tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simakuutio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simakuutio looking to pass the guard.
Simakuutio stands and throws Aelfheah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simakuutio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Simakuutio controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahto Simakuutio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simakuutio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahto Simakuutio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Packsapow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Packsapow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Pekka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Packsapow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packsapow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packsapow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Packsapow stalks Pekka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pekka's face. Pekka staggers backwards, shaken.
Packsapow just misses with a punch to the body.
Manny Packsapow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packsapow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Packsapow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Packsapow both land. Nice combination.
Packsapow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pekka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Packsapow. No joy for Pekka on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Packsapow.
Pekka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Packsapow as he connects with a hook.
Pekka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packsapow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pekka counters with a single leg into guard. Packsapow didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packsapow can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Packsapow moves into full guard.
Pekka looks gassed!
Packsapow wants to stand up but Pekka is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packsapow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Packsapow trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pekka gets to his feet - Packsapow follows without any prompting.
Packsapow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packsapow gets a clinch.
Packsapow lands a knee to the body.
Pekka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packsapow breaks the clinch.
Pekka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packsapow.
Packsapow closes the distance and clinches.
Packsapow has clasped his hands together around Pekka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka is trying to improve his position.
Pekka is trying to control Packsapow's posture but Packsapow avoids it.
Packsapow stands up and beckons Pekka to his feet.
Packsapow gets caught flat footed, as Pekka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekka throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Packsapow stuffs the takedown.
Pekka is looking to clinch but Packsapow is avoiding it.
Pekka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manny Packsapow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packsapow scores with a nice body kick.
Pekka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pekka is looking to take a break and control but Packsapow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekka decides to stand back up.
Pekka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manny Packsapow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Pekka.
Packsapow swinging wilding here.
Packsapow has closed the distance and engaged Pekka in a clinch.
Packsapow trying to land knees to the body.
Pekka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pekka tries to pull guard but Packsapow holds him up against the cage and eventually Pekka drops back down to his feet.
Packsapow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packsapow is looking to work some ground and pound but Pekka has wrist control.
Pekka looking to control.
Packsapow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekka's head.
Pekka controls Packsapow momentarily but Packsapow frees himself.
Packsapow thows a big elbow that misses.
Packsapow is in close to Pekka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pekka pulls Packsapow in close to prevent any damage.
Packsapow wants to stand and escape but instead Pekka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pekka looking to pass the guard.
Pekka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Packsapow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packsapow is looking to stand up but Pekka isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka trying to control but Packsapow is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Packsapow throws a right hand that Pekka ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekka also avoids with ease.
Pekka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packsapow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pekka looking for a takedown.
Pekka drags the fight down to the ground.
Pekka controls Packsapow momentarily but Packsapow frees himself.
Packsapow is looking to work some ground and pound but Pekka has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pekka controlling Packsapow's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packsapow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Manny Packsapow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Packsapow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packsapow misses with a double jab
and Pekka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Packsapow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Packsapow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Packsapow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packsapow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekka counters with a left to the body.
Packsapow throws a lazy right hand but Pekka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packsapow tries to score with a low kick but Pekka moves his leg out of the way.
Pekka is looking to clinch.
Pekka feints and as Packsapow raises his hands in defense, Pekka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Packsapow wants to stand and escape but Pekka is having none of it.
Packsapow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Packsapow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pekka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pekka is fighting to break Packsapow's control of his arms but Packsapow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pekka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packsapow is not content to let Pekka control the position.
Packsapow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pekka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pekka looking to control but Packsapow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pekka is landing with some decent strikes but Packsapow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pekka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Packsapow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pekka is breathing heavily.
Packsapow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Packsapow taking shots to the head.
Packsapow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pekka trying to control but Packsapow is having none of it.
Pekka stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packsapow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pekka's head.
Packsapow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Packsapow!
Packsapow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jukka Pekka has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Pekka.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pekka controlling from the full mount.
Pekka has control of Packsapow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Packsapow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pekka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Packsapow is trying to reverse the position but instead Pekka has taken his back - oops!
Pekka wants to control but Packsapow is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packsapow is trying to get back to his feet but Pekka has full control of the position and if anything, Packsapow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Packsapow is trying to break free.
Packsapow wants to get back to his feet.
Packsapow wants to escape the position.
Packsapow manages to stand up with Pekka still on his back. Eventually Pekka drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Packsapow misses with a double jab
and Pekka counters with a takedown into side control.
Pekka blocks the strikes from Packsapow.
Pekka advances to full mount.
Pekka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Packsapow hang on?
Pekka is landing with some decent strikes but Packsapow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Packsapow is trying to escape the mount.
Pekka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packsapow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Packsapow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Packsapow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pekka. What's that going to do exactly?
Pekka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Packsapow to take his back!
Packsapow is keeping busy.
Packsapow is trying to stand back up.
Packsapow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pekka looking to control but Packsapow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Packsapow 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.
Packsapow tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Pekka has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packsapow holding both Pekka 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pekka is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Packsapow won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pekka off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jukka Pekka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Krakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicklas Kroon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Krakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicklas Kroon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakov misses with a two punch combination.
Krakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Yuri Krakov has been cut.
Kroon catches Krakov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Krakov to the canvas!
Krakov is rocked!
Krakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Krakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kroon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kroon stands up and waves to Krakov to follow him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kroon knocks Krakov out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicklas Kroon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Had (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MATT BENNETT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Had!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MATT BENNETT!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BENNETT has a takedown stuffed.
Had throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BENNETT's waist but BENNETT gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Had off to one side.
BENNETT throws a nice looking combination but Had bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BENNETT closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Had to the mat! Had manages to get full guard.
BENNETT stays in close to Had's body and controls the position.
Had has control of BENNETT's left arm, preventing BENNETT from doing any damage.
Had working for a triangle but BENNETT defends it easily.
BENNETT stopping the sweep attempt from Had.
Had is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Had is pulling down on BENNETT's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BENNETT pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Had is keeping the position for now.
BENNETT must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BENNETT trying to control but Had is working from the bottom.
BENNETT stopping the sweep attempt from Had.
BENNETT trying to control but Had is working from the bottom.
Had is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Had working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BENNETT doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BENNETT manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BENNETT tries to free his leg and advance position but Had is retaining full guard.
Had looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BENNETT is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Had is breathing heavily.
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.
Had lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BENNETT!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BENNETT is trying desperately to improve position.
BENNETT is squirming around, avoiding Had's attempts to control the action.
BENNETT working to try and regain half guard.
Had goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now BENNETT is on top in guard.
BENNETT passes Had's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BENNETT has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Had's face.
BENNETT manages to capitalize on a mistake by Had to take his back!
BENNETT has the hooks in. Had is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
BENNETT is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Had is defending well though. BENNETT let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BENNETT not allowing Had to control his hands.
BENNETT scores with strikes from the back.
Had is rocked!
Had showing good submission defense here.
Oh Had is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Had is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if BENNETT gets his way!
Had seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BENNETT is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Had is defending well though. BENNETT let's go of the attempt for now.
Had rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Had looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Had manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Had throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Had lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BENNETT!
Had 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.
MATT BENNETT dominated that round.
That's time! Had's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BENNETT closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BENNETT lands in his opponent's guard.
BENNETT tries to free his leg and advance position but Had is retaining full guard.
Had keeping moving, preventing BENNETT from controlling successfully.
Had looking for a guillotine here but BENNETT defends easily.
Had looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Had keeping full guard, as BENNETT tries to pass.
Had escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BENNETT gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BENNETT advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Had regains full guard. Nicely done.
Had working for a triangle but BENNETT defends it easily.
BENNETT won't allow Had to sweep him here.
BENNETT postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Had is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of BENNETT, into his guard.
Had pushing down on BENNETT's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Had wants to stand up but BENNETT has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Had wants to pass the guard but BENNETT is defending well.
BENNETT is not content to let Had control the position.
Petr Had overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BENNETT wants to improve his position but Had is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is pressing down on Had's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BENNETT looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Had passes into side control.
Had trying to control the position but BENNETT is working away.
BENNETT is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Had is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but BENNETT is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Had working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BENNETT manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT moves nicely into side control.
Had is not content to let BENNETT control the position.
BENNETT is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Had is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
BENNETT working away.
Had manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Had might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BENNETT thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Had looking for submissions off his back.
BENNETT is tying to control. Had wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura but Had is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
BENNETT decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT is trying to work for a kimura but Had is defending well.
Had lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
BENNETT passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Had!
BENNETT forces the positional change into back control.
Had rolls, trying to escape but BENNETT keeps control of the position.
Had wants to control his opponent's hands but BENNETT gets his hands free.
Had rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Had actively working from the bottom here.
Had wants to control but BENNETT is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Had dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
BENNETT gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Had counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BENNETT's guard now.
Had stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BENNETT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Had avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Had 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.
BENNETT tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BENNETT has his foot on Had's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Had works his way back into a safe position though.
BENNETT controls Had momentarily but Had frees himself.
BENNETT has his foot on Had's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Had works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Had trying to control but BENNETT is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Had changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BENNETT looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BENNETT sneaks back into half guard.
Had is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Had looking for a submission but BENNETT manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Had drops back looking for a leg! BENNETT is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BENNETT manages to kick Had off! Had jumps back into BENNETT's guard.
Had 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.
BENNETT wants to sweep here but Had controlling him for the moment.
BENNETT trying to keep a closed guard but Had is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Had drops back, looking for a kneebar! BENNETT looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. BENNETT looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from BENNETT!
BENNETT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BENNETT tries for a kimura but Had is defending well.
Had gets back to half guard.
Had actively working from the bottom here.
Had wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Had wants to improve his position but BENNETT is controlling well.
Had has one foot on BENNETT's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Had shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BENNETT as he avoids it easily.
Had scores with a one two! BENNETT had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like MATT BENNETT has been cut.
Had changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BENNETT looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
BENNETT tries to bench press Had off him but Had keeps the position.
BENNETT regains half guard.
BENNETT is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Had pulls his head out easily.
Had seems to be working for a kimura but BENNETT defends the submission attempt.
Had blocks the strikes from BENNETT.
Had passes to side control.
Had is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BENNETT knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BENNETT stops Had from passing to mount.
Had has an Americana. BENNETT didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Had is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Had hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Petr Had!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Maansiirto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood has closed the distance and engaged Maansiirto in a clinch.
Hardwood breaks from the clinch.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maansiirto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maansiirto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maansiirto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maansiirto on the ground.
Maansiirto has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hardwood is squirming around, avoiding Maansiirto's attempts to control the action.
Hardwood is trying desperately to improve position.
Maansiirto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maansiirto wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maansiirto.
Hardwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maansiirto working for a submission but Hardwood is keeping him at bay.
Hardwood tries to hold on but Maansiirto pushes him away.
Maansiirto prevents Hardwood from getting the reversal.
Maansiirto controlling from the full mount.
Hardwood is working to get back to half 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.
Maansiirto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardwood is looking to escape.
Hardwood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maansiirto.
Maansiirto lands a nice shot to the head.
Maansiirto has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maansiirto looks gassed!
Hardwood is working to get back to half guard.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Maansiirto pushes him away.
Maansiirto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Maansiirto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maansiirto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hardwood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hardwood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maansiirto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Maansiirto is cranking Hardwood's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hardwood! He's tightened the choke and Hardwood is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reima Maansiirto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Paakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Trent Swinger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Swinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Paakkonen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkonen tries to clinch there but Swinger circles away.
Paakkonen tries to clinch but Swinger is having none of it.
Paakkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Swinger circles away.
Paakkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Swinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paakkonen tries to clinch up.
Paakkonen moves in looking to clinch but Swinger pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swinger.
Swinger misses with a takedown attempt - Paakkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Swinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakkonen has managed to clinch.
Swinger tries to break the clinch but Paakkonen is controlling the position.
Swinger wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paakkonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paakkonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Paakkonen lands a nice elbow.
Swinger fails to pull guard.
Swinger is trying to break the clinch but Paakkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Paakkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paakkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paakkonen misses with a knee strike.
Paakkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paakkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Swinger blocks with his arms.
Paakkonen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Trent Swinger has been cut.
Swinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkonen smiles and moves away.
Swinger shoots in but Paakkonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paakkonen tries to clinch there but Swinger circles away.
Paakkonen slips a jab from Swinger.
Paakkonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swinger managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkonen.
Paakkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Swinger blocks with his arms.
Swinger jumps guard but Paakkonen stands there with Swinger around his waist. Swinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paakkonen lands an elbow that stopped Swinger in his tracks for a moment.
Paakkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Swinger blocks with his arms.
Paakkonen lands a knee to the body.
Paakkonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Swinger wants to break free but Paakkonen has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinger looking for a takedown.
Swinger managing to block the knees to the body from Paakkonen.
Swinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Paakkonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swinger tries for a takedown but Paakkonen manages to get underhooks.
Swinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paakkonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swinger's face.
Swinger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Paakkonen.
Paakkonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swinger jumps guard but Paakkonen stands there with Swinger around his waist. Swinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paakkonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paakkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paakkonen.
Paakkonen prevents Swinger from breaking the clinch.
Swinger fails to pull guard.
Swinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkonen smiles and moves away.
Paakkonen is looking to clinch but Swinger is avoiding it.
Janne Paakkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swinger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paakkonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paakkonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paakkonen!
Swinger is breathing heavily.
Swinger is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Paakkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Swinger'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.
Paakkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paakkonen tries to clinch but Swinger moves out of range.
Swinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Paakkonen is looking to stand up but Swinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Swinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Paakkonen is retaining full guard.
Paakkonen wants to stand up but Swinger is controlling him.
Paakkonen keeping full guard, as Swinger tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paakkonen pushes Swinger off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger throws a nice looking combination but Paakkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paakkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paakkonen has closed the distance and engaged Swinger in a clinch.
Paakkonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swinger.
Paakkonen lands an elbow inside.
Swinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swinger is trying to break the clinch but Paakkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Swinger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paakkonen stops a takedown attempt from Swinger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Swinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swinger tries to break the clinch but Paakkonen is controlling the position.
Swinger fails to pull the fight into his 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.
Swinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Paakkonen.
Paakkonen landing knees to the head.
Swinger tries to pull guard but Paakkonen won't allow it.
Swinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paakkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swinger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paakkonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Swinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paakkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swinger decides to pull guard.
Paakkonen stands up from Swinger's guard - Paakkonen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paakkonen tries to clinch there but Swinger circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkonen is looking to clinch but Swinger is avoiding it.
Paakkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Swinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paakkonen is looking to clinch but Swinger is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakkonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swinger is trying to break free.
Paakkonen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paakkonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Swinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakkonen has double underhooks.
Swinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paakkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swinger is trying to break free.
Paakkonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swinger fails to pull guard.
Swinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swinger tries to break the clinch but Paakkonen is controlling the position.
Swinger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paakkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paakkonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swinger tries to pull guard but Paakkonen won't allow it.
Swinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paakkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paakkonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swinger's face.
Swinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Paakkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Swinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Swinger misses with a head kick.
Paakkonen tries to clinch up but Swinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Swinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paakkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Swinger circles away.
Swinger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swinger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paakkonen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Swinger's guard! Nice work there by Paakkonen!
Paakkonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swinger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paakkonen has passed into half guard!
Paakkonen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger wants to get back to full guard but Paakkonen has passed into side control.
Swinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swinger is working hard here to advance position.
Paakkonen is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Swinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Swinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paakkonen is looking to clinch but Swinger is avoiding it.
Swinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Paakkonen.
Swinger throws a hook but Paakkonen blocks it.
Swinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paakkonen is looking to clinch.
Swinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Swinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swinger.
Paakkonen drives through and clinches with Swinger against the cage.
Trent Swinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakkonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkonen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Swinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakkonen tries to clinch but Swinger moves out of range.
Swinger shoots in and drives through. Paakkonen sprawls well.
Swinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakkonen moves in looking to clinch but Swinger pushes him off.
Paakkonen tries to clinch up but Swinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Swinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paakkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakkonen slips under a jab.
Swinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swinger throws the kick towards the body but Paakkonen avoids it.
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.
Swinger misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Swinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Swinger does no damage.
Paakkonen instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swinger fails to pull guard.
Paakkonen looking to throw knees to the head but Swinger is blocking nicely.
Swinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakkonen lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Paakkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paakkonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Paakkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanco White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanco White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thor Svenson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blanco White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Are you kidding me?! Svenson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent White clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Svenson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Melamies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Melamies is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palmer Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Melamies!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward prevents Melamies from getting back to his feet.
Ward stands up from Melamies's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melamies doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Melamies moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward throws a one two combo.
Melamies is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melamies tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Melamies doesn't escape.
Melamies trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
Melamies is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Melamies looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Melamies.
Melamies has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Melamies right now.
Melamies controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ward seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melamies for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melamies has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ward has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Melamies's body.
Melamies controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ward could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Melamies has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Melamies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Melamies.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Melamies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Melamies shows good takedown defense.
Melamies tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward decides to stand back up. Ward steps back and let's Melamies get back to his feet.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Melamies tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Melamies sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melamies moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Melamies tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melamies tries to clinch up.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Melamies.
No luck for Melamies with that takedown attempt.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward prevents Melamies from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Melamies to see if he's OK.
Melamies is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward staying calm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Melamies looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melamies is looking to get back to is feet but Ward passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies wants to get back to his feet but Ward is dominant here and he's now got Melamies's back!
Melamies is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ward content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melamies's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
Melamies is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Palmer Ward just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Melamies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Melamies shows good takedown defense.
Melamies doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Palmer Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melamies stuffs the takedown.
Melamies tries to clinch up.
Ward darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Melamies is trying to stand.
Melamies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Melamies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Melamies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Ward dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Melamies wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
Ward stands up.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward decides to stand back up. Ward steps back and let's Melamies get back to his feet.
Ward moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Melamies.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Melamies.
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Melamies tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Melamies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Melamies on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Melamies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Melamies is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melamies tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies wants to stand back up but Ward manages to pass into side control.
Ward stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Melamies as Ward shoots in.
Melamies tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward prevents Melamies from escaping the position.
Melamies prevents Ward from improving position.
Melamies is letting Ward control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward decides to stand back up. Ward steps back and let's Melamies get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Melamies wants to clinch.
Ward shoots in and bounces Melamies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward prevents Melamies from getting back to his feet.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward stays in close to Melamies's body and controls the position.
Melamies wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward stands and steps away. Melamies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melamies wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melamies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melamies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melamies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Melamies slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ward looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Melamies!
Melamies squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward won't let Melamies get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palmer Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palmer Ward!
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