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SISU 21: Roberts vs Wehlp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nowitzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Nowitzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nowitzki, who protects the arm well.
Nowitzki is looking for a sweep.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but Nowitzki is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowitzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowitzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nowitzki struggling a bit here.
Nowitzki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nowitzki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Nowitzki!
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nowitzki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones has control of Nowitzki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nowitzki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nowitzki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones landing punches.
Jones fails to move to back control.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nowitzki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nowitzki is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nowitzki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones goes for an armbar but Nowitzki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nowitzki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Nowitzki blocks nicely.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nowitzki is keeping the position.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowitzki is retaining full guard.
Nowitzki can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nowitzki has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowitzki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a strike but Nowitzki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nowitzki is keeping the position.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nowitzki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Nowitzki in his guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nowitzki takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki showing good submission defense here.
Nowitzki is trying to defend against the choke here but Jones has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jones Tightens the hold and Nowitzki taps out furiously! Jones displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydon Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Van Damme has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaydon Ace's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaydon Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Ace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Damme sprawls well initially but Ace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ace trying to control from half guard but Van Damme is working away.
Ace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ace tries to pass to full mount but Van Damme defends it.
Ace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Damme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ace's back!
Van Damme is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ace. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ace manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Damme's guard. Nice work there by Ace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace is stalling in the full guard.
Van Damme trying to keep a closed guard but Ace is proving a slippery customer.
Ace is pushing down on Van Damme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Damme is fighting to maintain full guard but Ace has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Damme works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Damme is on top in guard.
Ace wants to sweep here but Van Damme controlling him for the moment.
Ace has control of Van Damme's left arm, preventing Van Damme from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme drops back looking for a leg! Ace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ace manages to kick Van Damme off! Van Damme jumps back into Ace's guard.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Van Damme from controlling successfully.
Van Damme looking to pass the guard.
Van Damme stopping the sweep attempt from Ace.
Ace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Damme manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme 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.
Van Damme working a defensive guard here.
Ace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Damme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Damme looks gassed!
Ace trying to control the action but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Ace moves into full mount! Van Damme won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ace looking to control but Van Damme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ace content just to control the position here.
Ace has control of Van Damme's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Damme regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ace unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Ace 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.
Ace looks for a takedown but Van Damme sprawls well.
Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme shoots in and bounces Ace off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ace controls Van Damme momentarily but Van Damme frees himself.
Ace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Damme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace working for a triangle but Van Damme defends it easily.
Van Damme passes Ace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Damme is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Ace is pressing down on Van Damme's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Van Damme thows a big elbow that misses.
Ace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ace working a defensive guard here.
Van Damme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ace pulls Van Damme in close to prevent any damage.
Ace keeping full guard, as Van Damme tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme looking to sit in guard and control but Ace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ace advances to half guard.
Van Damme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ace trying to control the action but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Ace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Damme is refusing to be controlled, as Ace sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Damme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Damme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaydon Ace just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ace tries for a takedown but Van Damme circles away easily
and Van Damme counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Van Damme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Damme trying to control from the bottom.
Ace thows a huge punch but Van Damme dodges it nicely.
Ace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ace is working for a submission of some sort.
Ace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to control but can't.
Ace tries to pass to full mount but Van Damme defends it.
Ace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Van Damme won't allow Ace to pass to mount.
Van Damme wants to get back to full guard.
Ace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Damme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ace frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ace trying to control but Van Damme is having none of it.
Ace controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is looking to get to half guard.
Ace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ace tries to control but Van Damme wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaydon Ace just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Van Damme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ace.
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.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Ace circles away easily
and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Damme's face as Ace controls the position.
Van Damme is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Damme manages to get back to half guard.
Van Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
Ace is taking a breather. Van Damme says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Van Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydon Ace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ace 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaydon Ace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janne Jakoavain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Jakoavain.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jakoavain moves out of range.
A choreographed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Jakoavain misses.
Jakoavain cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jakoavain's calf.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Jakoavain misses with a looping left.
Jakoavain lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Jakoavain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakoavain finish him?
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Johnson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jakoavain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Jakoavain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Rihmakallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ragnarok Laturi 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerhard Rihmakallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnarok Laturi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laturi drops Rihmakallo with a right and a left! Laturi comes rushing in but Rihmakallo regains his composure and manages to keep Laturi in guard.
Rihmakallo is rocked!
Rihmakallo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Laturi pushing down on Rihmakallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Rihmakallo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laturi controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Rihmakallo is out! Laturi gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ragnarok Laturi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Komokallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komokallio comes to the ring accompanied by Bailando. 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 Monster Guy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Komokallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Guy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komokallio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy.
Johannes Komokallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Komokallio. Beautiful body shot.
Komokallio lands a nice hook to Guy's body. Guy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Komokallio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guy tries to control but Komokallio manages to take his back.
Komokallio tries to get the hooks in deep but Guy pushed the leg off.
Guy is really stuck here.
Komokallio is trying to stick to Guy's back but Guy is turning into Komokallio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Komokallio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guy.
Komokallio has an active guard here but Guy has managed to pass into half guard.
Komokallio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Komokallio to regain full guard.
Komokallio is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Komokallio is really struggling to control Guy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Komokallio has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guy stands up out of Komokallio's guard for a moment - Komokallio manages to land a nice upkick.
Komokallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Komokallio, not yet.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy moves out of range as Komokallio throws a body kick.
Guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Komokallio!
Komokallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy breaks from Komokallio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Guy prevents Komokallio from getting the reversal.
Komokallio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Guy looking to hold on to the position here but Komokallio rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Komokallio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komokallio is breathing heavily.
Guy with a nice head shot there.
Komokallio wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Komokallio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Komokallio is retaining full guard.
Guy stands up over Komokallio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy throws a sloppy strike and Komokallio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Guy is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Komokallio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Komokallio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Paksuniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't Drink The Water. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Paksuniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Lapointe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paksuniska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paksuniska looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lapointe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paksuniska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paksuniska gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lapointe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paksuniska's guard.
Lapointe is looking to take a break and control but Paksuniska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapointe decides to stand up.
Paksuniska misses with a takedown attempt
and Lapointe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paksuniska's guard now.
Lapointe trying to control but Paksuniska is working from the bottom.
Lapointe wants to pass the guard but Paksuniska is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe advances to half guard.
Lapointe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Lapointe.
Lapointe is stalling here. Paksuniska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lapointe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paksuniska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lapointe holding on.
Lapointe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lapointe sneaks back into half guard.
Paksuniska wants to pass the guard but Lapointe is defending well.
Lapointe is pressing down on Paksuniska's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lapointe 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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapointe wants to free his trapped foot but Paksuniska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paksuniska is trying to stand back up but Lapointe is controlling him
Lapointe is pressing down on Paksuniska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paksuniska is holding on for now.
Lapointe is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Paksuniska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paksuniska trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lapointe seems to be working for a kimura but Paksuniska defends the submission attempt.
Lapointe is pressing down on Paksuniska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paksuniska is holding on for now.
Paksuniska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lapointe on the ground.
Lapointe trying to control from half guard but Paksuniska is working away.
Well, if Lapointe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lapointe works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Lapointe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lapointe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paksuniska turns into him and now he's in Lapointe's guard.
Lapointe controls Paksuniska momentarily but Paksuniska frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapointe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paksuniska's guard.
Lapointe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paksuniska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe is stalling in the full guard.
Lapointe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lapointe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Paksuniska is trying to escape and Lapointe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Paksuniska is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lapointe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Lapointe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Jarryd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Conway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Jarryd!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarryd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conway is out of range and Jarryd settles back down.
Jarryd scores with a takedown into Conway's guard.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Jarryd from controlling successfully.
Jarryd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conway is keeping the position for now.
Jarryd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jarryd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarryd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarryd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Conway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conway is trying to control the position but Jarryd postures up.
Conway has his foot on Jarryd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarryd works his way back into a safe position though.
Jarryd throwing strikes from guard but Conway blocks nicely.
Conway has his foot on Jarryd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarryd works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Jarryd from controlling successfully.
Jarryd content to stall in guard here.
Jarryd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jarryd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conway punching from the bottom.
Conway missing with punches from the bottom.
Jarryd seems to be looking for submissions.
Jarryd prevents Conway from improving his position.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Jarryd 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 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.
Conway tries to roll over but Jarryd keeps him under control.
Conway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jarryd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
Anders Jarryd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jarryd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarryd wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarryd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarryd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jarryd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jarryd landing strikes from the mount.
Jarryd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jarryd lands a big shot there that rocks Conway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jarryd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Conway is surviving well by controlling Jarryd's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Conway is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway gets back to half guard.
Jarryd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jarryd is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Conway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conway pushes Jarryd off looking to stand but Jarryd dives back in and keeps control.
Conway is pressing down on Jarryd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarryd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jarryd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conway is looking for a triangle here but Jarryd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway wants to get back to his feet but Jarryd drags him back down.
Conway sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Jarryd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conway.
Jarryd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conway.
Conway with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jarryd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jarryd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conway. That did some damage!
Jarryd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conway with a poor takedown
and Jarryd counters with a good low kick that Conway was not able to check.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jarryd.
Jarryd lands a damaging elbow.
Jarryd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jarryd holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarryd smiles and moves away.
Conway fails with the takedown
and Jarryd counters by clinching up.
Conway can't break the clinch.
Jarryd prevents a body shot from Conway.
Jarryd looking to throw knees to the head but Conway is blocking nicely.
Jarryd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jarryd tries to land a knee to the head but Conway blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Jarryd.
Conway manages to break the clinch.
Conway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Conway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarryd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarryd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conway postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
Conway wants to pass the guard but Jarryd is keeping the position.
Conway advances position into side control!
Conway grinds an elbow into Jarryd's temple.
Conway working away.
Conway trying to control the action but Jarryd is working from the bottom.
Conway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jarryd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jarryd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conway is trying to get back to full guard.
Jarryd works his way into full mount!
Jarryd moves to take his opponent's back.
Jarryd lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jarryd is punishing Conway with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jarryd looking for the choke but no joy.
Conway tries to roll but Jarryd sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarryd is riding his opponent, not letting Conway buck him off.
Jarryd avoiding Conway 's attempts to control his hands.
Conway defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jarryd's arms.
Conway turns into Jarryd and is now in his guard.
Conway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jarryd's guard.
Jarryd is looking for a sweep. Conway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conway in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jarryd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Conway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Conway!
Jimmy Conway is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balboa wants to finish this one by submission but Cifer Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balboa.
Balboa wants to take his opponent's back but Cifer Jr doesn't allow it.
Cifer Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cifer Jr tries to get out of the position.
Cifer Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Cifer Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cifer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cifer Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Balboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cifer Jr's guard.
Cifer Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa won't allow Cifer Jr to sweep him here.
Balboa prevents Cifer Jr from getting back to his feet.
Cifer Jr keeping full guard, as Balboa tries to pass.
Cifer Jr wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balboa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Balboa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cifer Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Balboa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rocky Balboa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaari Kuukonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sosuke Aizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukonen comes to the ring accompanied by Armin Van Buuren - Rapture. Aizen has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. Jaari Kuukonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sosuke Aizen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaari Kuukonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sosuke Aizen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukonen 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.
Aizen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuukonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Aizen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukonen is retaining full guard.
Aizen trying to control but Kuukonen is working from the bottom.
Kuukonen trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuukonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aizen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuukonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aizen's back instead.
Kuukonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kuukonen has the hooks in. Aizen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuukonen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aizen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuukonen's guard. Nice work there by Aizen.
Kuukonen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aizen rolls with it to try and escape but Kuukonen cranks on the arm and Aizen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaari Kuukonen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunther Wehlpapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the ring accompanied by RUN DMC - Down With The King. The key to victory for Jake Roberts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunther Wehlpapp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Wehlpapp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wehlpapp shoots in and bounces Roberts off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wehlpapp won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Roberts working for a triangle but Wehlpapp defends it easily.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts being controlled here, momentarily.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wehlpapp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wehlpapp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wehlpapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wehlpapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Wehlpapp defends easily.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Wehlpapp tries to pass.
Wehlpapp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts keeping busy on the bottom but Wehlpapp has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wehlpapp wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well.
Wehlpapp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wehlpapp passes to side control.
Wehlpapp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wehlpapp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wehlpapp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wehlpapp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to remain calm as Wehlpapp controls from the top position.
Wehlpapp has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roberts!
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wehlpapp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wehlpapp.
Roberts is pressing down on Wehlpapp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehlpapp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wehlpapp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wehlpapp passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wehlpapp is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts is staying active underneath Wehlpapp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wehlpapp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wehlpapp trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunther Wehlpapp 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.
Wehlpapp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wehlpapp showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Wehlpapp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roberts!
Wehlpapp is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wehlpapp wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts tries to improve his position but instead Wehlpapp has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wehlpapp's guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Wehlpapp is retaining full guard.
Wehlpapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard.
Wehlpapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wehlpapp passes into half guard.
Wehlpapp works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wehlpapp's best efforts.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wehlpapp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Roberts Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wehlpapp's back instead.
Roberts is persistently looking for the submission but Wehlpapp is defending it well.
Wehlpapp trying to control but not successfully.
Roberts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wehlpapp has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wehlpapp is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for the RNC.
Jake Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wehlpapp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Roberts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wehlpapp wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Roberts working for a submission but Wehlpapp is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes Wehlpapp's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wehlpapp is in trouble.
Wehlpapp is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Roberts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wehlpapp ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Nice defenses there by Wehlpapp.
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Wehlpapp's ribs.
Roberts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wehlpapp is out of range and Roberts settles back down.
Roberts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wehlpapp momentarily.
Wehlpapp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wehlpapp counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wehlpapp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wehlpapp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wehlpapp landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Wehlpapp from controlling successfully.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wehlpapp looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Wehlpapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Wehlpapp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wehlpapp trying to control here.
Wehlpapp works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wehlpapp wants to stand but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wehlpapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wehlpapp shoots in and bounces Roberts off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Wehlpapp from controlling successfully.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wehlpapp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wehlpapp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wehlpapp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wehlpapp has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wehlpapp is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Wehlpapp to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts retains his middleweight title!
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