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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between dark sorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thastrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dark sorrow had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, dark sorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Thastrom!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sorrow misses with a two punch combination.
Thastrom swats away the attempt to clinch by sorrow.
Thastrom cracks sorrow with a big right hand and sorrow goes down!
sorrow is rocked!
It looks like dark sorrow has been cut.
Thastrom gets to his feet - sorrow follows without any prompting.
Oh sorrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thastrom drops sorrow with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thastrom follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Thastrom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funky Town (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vesku Torni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funky Town!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Town throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Town throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torni just misses with a punch to the body.
Town clinches up with Torni and pushes him back against the cage.
Town missing with knees to the body.
Town keeps control of Torni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Town lands a left hand.
Torni is pressed up against the cage. Town has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torni down to the mat. Torni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Town decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Town works his way into side control.
Torni pushes Town away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Town gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Town trying to control the position but Torni is working away.
Torni wants to get back to his feet but Town drags him back down.
Town has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Torni is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Town yanks on the arm and Torni is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Town.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Funky Town!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Lehnsherr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with LJ Whitaker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, LJ Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lehnsherr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker scores with a nice right hand.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehnsherr throws an elbow but misses.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Whitaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like LJ Whitaker has been cut.
Lehnsherr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up
and Whitaker counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehnsherr throws an elbow but misses.
Lehnsherr lands a nice elbow.
Lehnsherr misses with the head strike.
Lehnsherr tries to pull guard but Whitaker won't allow it.
Lehnsherr throws a head punch that misses.
Lehnsherr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker lands a head kick!
Whitaker clinches.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehnsherr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker pushes Lehnsherr away with a front kick.
A shot to de liver by Whitaker. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whitaker scores with a one two! Lehnsherr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lehnsherr misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitaker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lehnsherr really felt that one!
Whitaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whitaker works over Lehnsherr's head and body with a nice combination.
Lehnsherr misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LJ Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lehnsherr.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Whitaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehnsherr looks gassed!
Whitaker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lehnsherr's head.
Whitaker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lehnsherr's head.
Lehnsherr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lehnsherr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whitaker lands a high kick!
Whitaker gets caught flat footed, as Lehnsherr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lehnsherr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lehnsherr is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Lehnsherr from controlling successfully.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Lehnsherr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lehnsherr thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whitaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lehnsherr.
Whitaker misses with a wild combination.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitaker scores with a three punch combo!
LJ Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Whitaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehnsherr tries for a takedown but Whitaker circles away easily
and Whitaker counters with a head kick. That will keep Lehnsherr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Whitaker lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LJ Whitaker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitaker tries to bum rush Lehnsherr with a series of wild strikes but Lehnsherr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
Whitaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whitaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehnsherr, pushing him back against the cage.
Whitaker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whitaker throws an elbow but misses.
Lehnsherr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lehnsherr breaks the clinch.
Whitaker works over Lehnsherr's head and body with a nice combination.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehnsherr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
Lehnsherr scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehnsherr blocks an elbow strike.
Whitaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whitaker blocks an elbow strike.
Lehnsherr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LJ Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lehnsherr.
Whitaker prevents Lehnsherr from breaking the clinch.
Lehnsherr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehnsherr lands an elbow that stopped Whitaker in his tracks for a moment.
Whitaker lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehnsherr pushes off an throws an elbow but Whitaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lehnsherr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Whitaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lehnsherr slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands with a hook. Lehnsherr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Whitaker has Lehnsherr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehnsherr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lehnsherr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehnsherr looking to throw knees to the head but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
Lehnsherr blocks the elbow strike.
Whitaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr is looking to control Whitaker's arms but Whitaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lehnsherr has his back to the cage.
Lehnsherr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Lehnsherr throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with a low kick, right behind Lehnsherr 's knee.
Lehnsherr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitaker counters with a body kick.
Whitaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lehnsherr fails with the takedown
and Whitaker counters with a nice body kick.
Lehnsherr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitaker circles away.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitaker counters with a series of strikes. Lehnsherr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lehnsherr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Whitaker.
Whitaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whitaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitaker cracks the inside of Lehnsherr's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitaker lands a jab-cross combination.
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Lehnsherr against the cage.
Lehnsherr working aggressively here.
Whitaker dodges an elbow strike from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr wants to break free but Whitaker has control.
Whitaker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehnsherr missing with knees to the body.
Lehnsherr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitaker prevents it.
Lehnsherr landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehnsherr avoiding damage as Whitaker throws knees to the body.
Lehnsherr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehnsherr tries for a takedown but Whitaker manages to get underhooks.
Whitaker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whitaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehnsherr has double underhooks.
Whitaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Whitaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LJ Whitaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitaker throws a series of strikes that have Lehnsherr backpedaling.
Good standup being displayed there by Lehnsherr as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Whitaker. No joy for Lehnsherr on that attempt.
Lehnsherr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker throws a right hand that Lehnsherr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehnsherr also avoids with ease.
Whitaker is looking to slow Lehnsherr down with leg kicks.
Whitaker clinches up against the cage.
Whitaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lehnsherr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whitaker avoiding damage as Lehnsherr throws knees to the body.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitaker tries to land a knee to the head but Lehnsherr blocks with his arms.
Whitaker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lehnsherr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LJ Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr dodges an elbow strike from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr looking for a takedown.
Lehnsherr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker just leaning against Lehnsherr, taking a breather.
Lehnsherr has had enough of the clinch but Whitaker keeps him there for the moment.
Whitaker lands a nice knee to the body.
Whitaker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehnsherr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lehnsherr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehnsherr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehnsherr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker lands a jab-cross combination.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitaker but Whitaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Whitaker. No joy for Lehnsherr on that attempt.
Lehnsherr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehnsherr fails with the takedown.
Whitaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitaker rushes Lehnsherr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehnsherr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lehnsherr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehnsherr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whitaker is trying to stand.
Lehnsherr is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker pushes Lehnsherr off looking to stand but Lehnsherr dives back in and keeps control.
Lehnsherr trying to control from half guard but Whitaker is working away.
Lehnsherr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lehnsherr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whitaker, as that shot connected.
Whitaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lehnsherr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whitaker rushes Lehnsherr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lehnsherr wants a takedown but no success here.
Whitaker has Lehnsherr pressed against the cage.
Whitaker trying to land knees to the body.
Lehnsherr lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lehnsherr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Whitaker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on LJ Whitaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehnsherr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitaker tries to avoid it but Lehnsherr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitaker to the ground. Whitaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehnsherr, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehnsherr wants to break free but Whitaker has control.
Whitaker avoiding damage as Lehnsherr throws knees to the body.
Lehnsherr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr goes for a takedown attempt but Whitaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitaker.
Whitaker scores with a one two! Lehnsherr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lehnsherr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lehnsherr shoots in and drives through. Whitaker sprawls well.
LJ Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lehnsherr.
Whitaker digs a good body shot into Lehnsherr's ribs.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lehnsherr has time to react.
Whitaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Whitaker misses with a two punch combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lehnsherr shoots in but Whitaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whitaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehnsherr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehnsherr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lehnsherr off to one side.
Whitaker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Whitaker clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitaker misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehnsherr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
Lehnsherr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitaker prevents it.
Whitaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lehnsherr's face.
It looks like Eric Lehnsherr has been cut.
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LJ Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Whitaker.
Lehnsherr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whitaker throws a nice head kick!
Lehnsherr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Whitaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lehnsherr.
Whitaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehnsherr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Lehnsherr with that takedown attempt.
Lehnsherr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Lehnsherr or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker which made him look bad.
Whitaker gets a clinch.
Whitaker stops a takedown attempt from Lehnsherr.
Whitaker avoiding damage as Lehnsherr throws knees to the body.
Lehnsherr tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Lehnsherr back against the cage.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehnsherr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitaker is fending him off so far but Lehnsherr persists. Nope, Whitaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitaker throws a series of strikes that have Lehnsherr backpedaling.
Lehnsherr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitaker pinned against the cage. Whitaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whitaker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lehnsherr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whitaker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker throws a leg kick which misses Lehnsherr's front leg but catches the back leg as Lehnsherr tries to avoid it.
Whitaker darts in and clinches Lehnsherr up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whitaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lehnsherr's brow.
Nice body punch from Lehnsherr - that landed with a thud.
Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lehnsherr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker.
Whitaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lehnsherr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lehnsherr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehnsherr working for a submission but Whitaker is keeping him at bay.
Lehnsherr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Whitaker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Whitaker had his way with Eric Lehnsherr in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lehnsherr throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lehnsherr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whitaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker has Lehnsherr up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehnsherr.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehnsherr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker throws the kick towards the body but Lehnsherr avoids it.
Lehnsherr moves into the clinch.
Whitaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lehnsherr pushes off an throws an elbow but Whitaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lehnsherr is looking to break free of the clinch but Whitaker has double underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lehnsherr is working for takedown but Whitaker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lehnsherr is trying to break the clinch but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Lehnsherr tries to pull guard but Whitaker won't allow it.
Lehnsherr throws an elbow that misses.
Whitaker trying to stall but Lehnsherr improves his position.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lehnsherr.
LJ Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr managing to block the knees to the body from Whitaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr lands an elbow that stopped Whitaker in his tracks for a moment.
Lehnsherr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lehnsherr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehnsherr landing knees to the body.
Lehnsherr throws an elbow that misses.
Lehnsherr drags the fight down to the ground.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehnsherr wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker wanted to stand there but Lehnsherr had control of the position.
Lehnsherr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lehnsherr, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker lands a nice hook to Lehnsherr's body. Lehnsherr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lehnsherr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitaker tries to avoid it but Lehnsherr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitaker to the ground. Whitaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whitaker - that will leave a mark!
Whitaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a knee strike.
Whitaker landing knees to the body.
Lehnsherr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LJ Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Lehnsherr avoids nicely.
Whitaker scores with a three punch combo!
Whitaker tries to land a front kick but Lehnsherr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Whitaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Lehnsherr off the cage and back into rage.
Eric Lehnsherr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehnsherr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehnsherr, pushing him back against the cage.
LJ Whitaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehnsherr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehnsherr crunches a lovely knee into Whitaker's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehnsherr misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Lehnsherr scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to LJ Whitaker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for LJ Whitaker!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for LJ Whitaker!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for LJ Whitaker!
LJ Whitaker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jean rouqo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jean rouqo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rouqo tries to clinch but Ufalopolaus moves out of range.
rouqo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. rouqo showed some decent athleticism there.
Ufalopolaus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ufalopolaus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… rouqo turns into him and now he's in Ufalopolaus's guard.
rouqo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
rouqo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ufalopolaus is proving hard to escape from.
Ufalopolaus keeping moving, preventing rouqo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus looking to control.
Ufalopolaus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ufalopolaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. rouqo manages to get himself to full guard.
rouqo striking off his back but it's not causing Ufalopolaus any problems.
Ufalopolaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. rouqo is keeping the position for now.
Ufalopolaus stopping the sweep attempt from rouqo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but rouqo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
rouqo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus looking to pass the guard.
Ufalopolaus won't allow rouqo to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ufalopolaus wants to clinch
and rouqo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ufalopolaus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ufalopolaus uses his free foot to push down on rouqo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for rouqo.
rouqo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rouqo looks gassed!
rouqo tries to hold on but Ufalopolaus pushes him away.
rouqo blocking the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus punching from mount but rouqo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ufalopolaus scores with a takedown into rouqo's guard.
rouqo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ufalopolaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but rouqo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus drops back looking for a leg! rouqo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rouqo manages to kick Ufalopolaus off! Ufalopolaus jumps back into rouqo's guard.
Ufalopolaus 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.
rouqo controls Ufalopolaus momentarily but Ufalopolaus frees himself.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but rouqo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ufalopolaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rouqo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ufalopolaus throws a poor cross that misses
and rouqo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
rouqo is breathing heavily.
rouqo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ufalopolaus moves into the clinch.
rouqo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ufalopolaus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from rouqo.
Ufalopolaus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ufalopolaus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from rouqo.
Ufalopolaus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. rouqo can't fight it off and eventually Ufalopolaus manages to take the fight to the floor. rouqo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes from guard but rouqo blocks nicely.
rouqo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ufalopolaus passes rouqo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, rouqo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but rouqo is blocking nicely.
Ufalopolaus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ufalopolaus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
rouqo tries to get to full guard but Ufalopolaus has control of the leg.
rouqo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ufalopolaus pulls his head out easily.
Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura here.
rouqo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus wants to free his trapped foot but rouqo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ufalopolaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
rouqo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
rouqo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in rouqo's guard now.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ufalopolaus tries to free his leg and advance position but rouqo is retaining full guard.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on rouqo's leg trying to pass to half guard. rouqo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufalopolaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
rouqo won't allow Ufalopolaus to pass to mount.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ufalopolaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus moves nicely into side control.
Ufalopolaus working away.
rouqo tries to bench press Ufalopolaus off him but Ufalopolaus keeps the position.
Ufalopolaus misses with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch up but rouqo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
rouqo gets caught flat footed, as Ufalopolaus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ufalopolaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rouqo 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.
rouqo lands an upkick as Ufalopolaus stands over him.
rouqo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
rouqo 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.
rouqo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
rouqo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
rouqo scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufalopolaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Ufalopolaus is predictable there
and rouqo counters with a thumping low kick.
rouqo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ufalopolaus!
rouqo dominating with strikes here.
rouqo avoids the attempt from Ufalopolaus to control.
rouqo with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rouqo looking to control but Ufalopolaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
rouqo breaks from Ufalopolaus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to improve his position but rouqo has a good base and remains in mount.
rouqo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
rouqo with good strikes from the mount here!
rouqo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ufalopolaus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
rouqo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ufalopolaus is one step ahead there.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but rouqo keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rouqo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ufalopolaus manages to get himself to full guard.
Ufalopolaus looking for a guillotine here but rouqo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ahkmed Ufalopolaus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
rouqo with a poor takedown
and Ufalopolaus counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, rouqo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ufalopolaus's brow.
rouqo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ufalopolaus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ufalopolaus jumps guard and drags rouqo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ufalopolaus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! rouqo escapes and throws Ufalopolaus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ufalopolaus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
rouqo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufalopolaus keeps working.
Ufalopolaus gets back to half guard.
Ufalopolaus won't allow rouqo to pass to mount.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from rouqo.
Ufalopolaus tries to roll over but rouqo keeps him under control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ufalopolaus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ufalopolaus working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ufalopolaus keeping moving, preventing rouqo from controlling successfully.
Ufalopolaus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in rouqo's guard.
Ufalopolaus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rouqo wants to get back to his feet but Ufalopolaus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
rouqo has control of Ufalopolaus's left arm, preventing Ufalopolaus from doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus passes into half guard.
rouqo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus is pressing down on rouqo's thigh, looking to free his foot. rouqo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rouqo striking from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. rouqo defending well though.
rouqo tries to roll over but Ufalopolaus keeps him under control.
Ufalopolaus passes to full mount!
rouqo just holding on.
rouqo wants to control but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.
rouqo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ufalopolaus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus had his way with jean rouqo in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ufalopolaus pushes rouqo up against the cage in a clinch.
rouqo wants the takedown. Ufalopolaus is fighting it off but rouqo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ufalopolaus's guard against the cage.
Ufalopolaus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ufalopolaus wants to control the pace but rouqo is squirming around nicely.
rouqo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
rouqo can't escape the position.
Ufalopolaus wants to control the pace but rouqo is squirming around nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
rouqo tries to lock up and control but Ufalopolaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
rouqo is trying to stand.
Ufalopolaus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ufalopolaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as rouqo is looking to escape.
Ufalopolaus working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. rouqo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ufalopolaus off and cradles rouqo's limp body as Ufalopolaus celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Toivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Teemu Toivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Edberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edberg misses with a wild combination.
Edberg throws a series of punches but Toivanen avoids them all with ease.
Edberg misses with a two punch combination.
Toivanen scores a takedown into full mount!
Toivanen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Edberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Edberg!
Toivanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edberg passes into half guard.
Toivanen moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivanen 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.
Toivanen has his foot on Edberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Toivanen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Toivanen tries to control but Edberg wriggling away.
Toivanen goes for an armbar but Edberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Edberg.
Toivanen is breathing heavily.
Toivanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen is looking to sweep but instead, Edberg has passed into half guard.
Toivanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toivanen is looking for a sweep. Edberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toivanen wants to get back to full guard but Edberg has mounted him!
Edberg controlling from mount.
Toivanen is trying to escape the mount.
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 Teemu Toivanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toivanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toivanen shoots in and bounces Edberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Toivanen advances position into side control!
Edberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Edberg is trying to get back to his feet.
Toivanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edberg keeps working.
Toivanen works to advance to full mount. Edberg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivanen forces the positional change into back control.
Toivanen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Toivanen looking for the choke but no joy.
Toivanen doesn't have the hooks in and Edberg manages to turn into his guard.
Toivanen is trying to hold Edberg in close to prevent damage but Edberg has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edberg is looking to take a break and control but Toivanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edberg stalling.
Toivanen trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toivanen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Edberg manages to mount him!
Edberg 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.
Teemu Toivanen dominated that second round.
That's time! Toivanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toivanen moves out of range of the body kick from Edberg.
Edberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Edberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edberg misses with a wild combination.
Stefan Edberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Toivanen.
Edberg drops Toivanen with a left and a right! Oh, Toivanen is hurt - Edberg dives into side control looking to finish!
Toivanen is rocked!
It looks like Teemu Toivanen has been cut.
Toivanen gets back to half guard.
Oh Toivanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toivanen is pressing down on Edberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toivanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toivanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Edberg gets to his feet - Toivanen follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivanen slips a jab and a cross from Edberg.
Stefan Edberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivanen moves out of range as Edberg strikes.
Toivanen shoots in for a takedown but Edberg shows good takedown defense.
Toivanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edberg circles away.
Edberg drops Toivanen with a right and a left! Edberg comes rushing in but Toivanen regains his composure and manages to keep Edberg in guard.
Edberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toivanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toivanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edberg is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen has his foot on Edberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Toivanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toivanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toivanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toivanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Edberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teemu Toivanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edberg lands a hook that stumbles Toivanen back into the cage. Edberg follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Toivanen to the canvas! Edberg pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Toivanen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stefan Edberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roids Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Vicarious. Marcus Monstra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roids Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab from Monstra.
A lazy left from Monstra finds it's target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Monstra has wrist control.
Gracie stops Monstra from standing up.
Gracie trying to control but Monstra is working from the bottom.
Monstra wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Monstra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Monstra is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monstra cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Monstra finish him?
Gracie won't allow Monstra to get back to his feet.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Monstra keeps moving.
Monstra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Monstra wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Monstra keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Monstra! Gracie is backing up but he can't get away as Monstra lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Gracie and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Monstra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hala Alen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Nar (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hala Alen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wee Nar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nar misses.
Nar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nar is keeping the position for now.
Alen postures up in Nar's guard and throws a big left but Nar blocks it.
Nar is looking to stand up but Alen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alen wants to pass the guard but Nar is keeping the position.
Nar keeping moving, preventing Alen from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Alen fails to land with a series of punches.
Alen wants to land a leg kick but Nar is out of range.
Nar misses with a wild combination.
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.
Nar misses with a few strikes there.
Alen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wee Nar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Nar both land. Nice combination.
Nar throws a big shot that misses.
Nar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nar.
Some wild striking there from Nar.
Alen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nar throws out the jab.
Nar throws a right hand that Alen ducks under and follows up with a left that Alen also avoids with ease.
Nar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alen.
A swing and a miss from Nar.
Nar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nar fails to land with a series of punches.
Alen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nar.
Nar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alen throws a head kick but Nar moves out of range.
Alen closes the distance and clinches up with Nar, looking for a takedown. Alen pushes Nar against the cage but Nar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nar throws a nice looking combination but Alen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alen throws a sloppy head kick and Nar moves out of range easily.
Nar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nar misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Nar.
Nar throws a combination. Alen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nar throws a good cross that connects.
Nar scores with a jab to the body.
Alen is breathing heavily.
Alen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nar to score with a decent uppercut.
Alen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Alen misses.
Nar tests Alen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nar scores with a leg kick.
Nar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Alen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Alen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nar lands a nice hook to Alen's body. Alen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nar and Alen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wee Nar!
Wee Nar is the new welterweight champion!
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