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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorkos Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorkos Buford!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson lands with a right that hurts Buford. Buford looks to clinch but Svensson throws a short knee that drops Buford. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Per Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Per Mies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Coleman's chin.
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mies misses with a wild combination.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Mies pushes him off.
Mies throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Mies misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mies misses.
Mies slips under a jab.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman misses with a hook. Mies ducked under it nicely.
Mies scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies misses with a double jab.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Mies ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies slips a jab from Coleman.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Mies circles away easily
and Mies counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Mies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Per Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mies throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Mies is pushing Coleman's head away, looking to escape. Coleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Coleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies slips under a jab from Coleman.
Mies misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Mies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Per Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Mies throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Mies throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mies throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman 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.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Mies pushes him off.
Mies throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman is working for takedown but Mies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman misses with a hook to the body
and Mies counters with a series of strikes. Coleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Mies counters with a three punch combo that has Coleman backing up. Coleman nods at Mies to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Mies.
Mies lands a right hook to the body.
Mies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mies misses with a combination
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Mies.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Mies dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Mies.
Mies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Mies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mies swinging wilding here.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A choreographed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Mies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coleman backs up against the cage.
Mies misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mies counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Mies drops Coleman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mies 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 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Mies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reinhold Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakung Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhold Messner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bakung Monk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messner as he jumps to the side.
Messner tries to clinch up but Monk circles away and keeps his distance.
Monk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monk tries to clinch but Messner moves out of range.
Messner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messner looks for a takedown but Monk sprawls well.
Messner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monk circles away.
Messner tries to clinch up
and Monk counters with a series of strikes. Messner will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monk as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinhold Messner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner wants to clinch
and Monk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monk manages to break the clinch.
Messner tries to clinch there but Monk circles away.
Messner looks to clinch
and Monk counters with a good, hard body kick but Messner shrugs it off.
Reinhold Messner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monk fails with a takedown attempt.
Messner tries to clinch
and Monk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monk shoots in for a takedown but Messner shows good takedown defense.
Messner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monk counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Messner!
Messner is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk fails with a takedown attempt.
Messner throws a body kick the misses
and Monk counters with a solid body kick.
Messner is breathing heavily.
Monk lands a jab-cross combination.
Messner clinches but Monk breaks the clinch
and Monk counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Messner!
Oh Messner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monk seems to be working for a kimura but Messner defends the submission attempt.
Messner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monk.
Messner seems to have got his legs back now.
Messner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messner tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk passes to full mount!
Messner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Monk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Monk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Messner tries to lock up and control but Monk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monk looking to control but Messner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monk avoids the attempt from Messner to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakung Monk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Messner closes the distance but Monk moves to the side
and Monk counters with a head kick. That will keep Messner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Messner fails to land the takedown.
Monk wants to clinch.
Bakung Monk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messner thows a leg kick but Monk checks it
and Monk counters with a big head kick but Messner shrugs it off.
Monk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Messner counters with a stiff right hand.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch but Monk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monk clinches with his opponent.
Messner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monk breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Messner tries to clinch up
and Monk counters with a flying knee that drops Messner! Monk dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bakung Monk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loco Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loco Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanson White!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White darts in and clinches Coco up against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Coco to work.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White has closed the distance and engaged Coco in a clinch.
Coco avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from White.
Coco jumps guard but White stands there with Coco around his waist. Coco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White manages to break the clinch.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coco shoots in but no luck this time.
White clinches up against the cage.
Coco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
Coco wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Coco throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White wants to pass the guard but Coco is defending well.
Coco 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coco tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Coco blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Coco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coco moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Coco circles away.
White tries to clinch up.
Coco feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Coco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White is looking to stand up but Coco isn't so interested in that idea.
White wants to sweep here but Coco controlling him for the moment.
White looks gassed!
Coco postures up.
White wants to sweep here but Coco controlling him for the moment.
Coco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White slips a jab and a cross from Coco.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coco 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.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Coco is retaining full guard.
Coco is trying to keep White in close.
Coco keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White.
Coco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loco Coco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White stalling in the clinch but Coco improves position.
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
White gets underhooks to prevent Coco's takedown attempt.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White manages to break the clinch.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coco moves into the clinch successfully.
Coco stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson White 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.
Coco keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Coco misses.
Coco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White tries to clinch but Coco moves out of range.
Loco Coco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White scores with a head kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Coco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
White wants to get back to his feet but Coco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coco throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Coco looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Coco misses with a few strikes there.
Coco looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White instigates a clinch.
Coco has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loco Coco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White lands an elbow inside that Coco shrugs off.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coco is keeping busy.
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White forces Coco back against the cage and clinches.
Coco prevents the takedown attempt.
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coco works his way into side control.
White throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
White regains half guard.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coco wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
White keeping moving, preventing Coco from controlling successfully.
Coco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Coco wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coco!
White with shots to the head and body - Coco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
White working the ground and pound effectively.
White content just to control the position here.
White tries to control but Coco wriggling away.
Coco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White tries to control but Coco wriggling away.
Coco tries to hold on but White postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coco swinging wilding here.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coco.
White dodges the punch combination from Coco.
Coco closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Coco pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White clinches up with Coco and pushes him back against the cage.
Coco blocks an elbow strike from White.
Coco takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Loco Coco has been cut.
White breaks the clinch.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White pushes Coco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White jumps into guard, dragging Coco to the mat.
White tries to strike from the bottom.
Loco Coco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
White throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Coco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White is trying to control the position but Coco postures up.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White lands a big elbow.
White controlling from mount.
Coco is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coco tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White looking to finish Coco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coco!
Coco is trying to escape the mount.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Coco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
White sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Coco tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coco is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Coco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coco tries to hold on but White postures up.
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.
Coco can't escape the position.
Coco tries to hold on but White postures up.
Coco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loco Coco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coco tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White breaks from Coco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coco working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by White.
Coco working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musatafa Nokikeppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musatafa Nokikeppi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nokikeppi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Nokikeppi darts in and clinches Koski up against the cage.
Koski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nokikeppi.
Nokikeppi breaks from the clinch.
Koski takes a swing at Nokikeppi's ribcage but misses.
Koski throws a body punch but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
Nokikeppi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Tomi Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski swings for the body but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
Koski swings for the body but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
Koski waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nokikeppi.
Nokikeppi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokikeppi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nokikeppi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nokikeppi controlling from the full mount.
Koski is squirming around, avoiding Nokikeppi's attempts to control the action.
Koski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nokikeppi is looking to take a break and control but Koski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokikeppi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokikeppi stops Koski from getting back to his feet.
Koski is defending against the submission attempts here by Nokikeppi.
Nokikeppi wants to free his trapped foot but Koski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koski wants to get back to his feet.
Nokikeppi is tying to control. Koski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koski punishes Nokikeppi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nokikeppi looks gassed!
Koski swings for the body but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokikeppi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Musatafa Nokikeppi has been cut.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nokikeppi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Nokikeppi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nokikeppi showed some decent athleticism there.
Nokikeppi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koski tries to kick Nokikeppi off but Nokikeppi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nokikeppi works his way into side control.
Nokikeppi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Koski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokikeppi is working for a guillotine from mount but Koski frees his head quite easily.
Nokikeppi looking for a guillotine from mount but Koski is having none of it.
Nokikeppi wants to control the pace but Koski is squirming around nicely.
Koski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nokikeppi looking to control but Koski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musatafa Nokikeppi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musatafa Nokikeppi's cut.
That's time! Koski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nokikeppi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nokikeppi tightens his grip and picks Koski up, before dumping him to the ground. Koski manages to land in guard.
Nokikeppi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koski is looking for a triangle here but Nokikeppi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nokikeppi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nokikeppi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Koski is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nokikeppi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koski is looking to escape.
Nokikeppi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nokikeppi is breathing heavily.
Koski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Koski working to try and regain half guard.
Nokikeppi mounts Koski! Really nice guard pass there!
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.
Nokikeppi content just to control the position here.
Koski is squirming around, avoiding Nokikeppi's attempts to control the action.
Koski really wants to buck Nokikeppi off and get back to his feet.
Koski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nokikeppi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nokikeppi on the ground.
Nokikeppi wants to control the pace but Koski is squirming around nicely.
Koski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokikeppi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nokikeppi working Koski over with strikes here.
Nokikeppi raining down shots from the mount!
Koski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nokikeppi raining down shots from the mount!
Nokikeppi has control of Koski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nokikeppi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski is trying to stand up.
Koski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koski tries to hold on but Nokikeppi postures up.
Koski is desperately trying to improve his position but Nokikeppi has a good base and remains in mount.
Koski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nokikeppi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokikeppi looking to ground and pound but Koski is blocking nicely.
Nokikeppi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Koski is on top in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Musatafa Nokikeppi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musatafa Nokikeppi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nokikeppi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nokikeppi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nokikeppi wants to control but Koski is keeping him busy.
Musatafa Nokikeppi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokikeppi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nokikeppi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokikeppi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nokikeppi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nokikeppi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koski keeps working.
Nokikeppi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nokikeppi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Musatafa Nokikeppi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokikeppi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koski swings for the body but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
Nokikeppi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nokikeppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski scores with the left hand. Nokikeppi knows he should have avoided that one.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokikeppi is just out of range.
Koski swings for the body but Nokikeppi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nokikeppi manages to avoid it.
Koski misses with a two punch combination.
Nokikeppi moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Nokikeppi looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski throws a hook but Nokikeppi avoids it easily.
Nokikeppi staying out of range there.
Nokikeppi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koski!
Koski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tomi Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokikeppi lands with some strikes.
Nokikeppi controlling from mount.
Nokikeppi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nokikeppi is working for a guillotine from mount but Koski frees his head quite easily.
Koski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nokikeppi lands a big elbow.
Nokikeppi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musatafa Nokikeppi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nokikeppi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musatafa Nokikeppi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Anabolino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Anabolino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anabolino is looking to clinch but Sankari is avoiding it.
Sankari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sankari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari looking to slow down the pace here.
Anabolino trying to stall but Sankari improves his position.
Anabolino has clasped his hands together around Sankari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sankari is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anabolino gets to mount! Sankari was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anabolino get's back to his feet.
Anabolino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sankari's guard.
Sankari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anabolino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sankari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anabolino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anabolino.
Sankari trying to stall but Anabolino improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sankari.
Anabolino can't get the takedown.
Sankari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anabolino.
Sankari pulls Anabolino into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari trying to keep a closed guard but Anabolino is proving a slippery customer.
Sankari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sankari wants to sweep here but Anabolino controlling him for the moment.
Sankari looks gassed!
Sankari wants to stand but Anabolino is controlling the position.
Sankari is working an open guard so Anabolino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sankari has his takedown stuffed
and Anabolino moves into the clinch.
Anabolino tries to throw a body punch but Sankari avoids it by throwing Anabolino back against the cage.
Anabolino breaks the clinch.
Anabolino misses with a takedown attempt
and Sankari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anabolino tightens his grip and picks Sankari up, before dumping him to the ground. Sankari manages to land in guard.
Sankari looking for a guillotine here but Anabolino defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anabolino has picked Sankari up and slammed him! Sankari can't keep hold of the triangle and Anabolino manages to pass to side control!
Anabolino passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sankari!
Sankari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sankari wants to get back to his feet.
Sankari bucks Anabolino off and manages to get back to his feet!
Sankari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sankari trying to control but Anabolino is working from the bottom.
Anabolino trying to control the position.
Sankari stands and steps away. Anabolino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari darts in and clinches Anabolino up against the cage.
Sankari manages to break the clinch.
Sankari rushes Anabolino and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Sankari to work.
Sankari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anabolino keeps the fight on the outside.
Anabolino clinches but Sankari breaks the clinch
and Sankari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anabolino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sankari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sankari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anabolino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anabolino blocks it with crossed arms.
Anabolino tries to pull guard but Sankari won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anabolino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anabolino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sankari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sankari tries to clinch up.
Sankari scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anabolino is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sankari controlling his opponent.
Sankari looking to secure an arm triangle but Anabolino defends it well.
Sankari with the ground and pound from mount.
Anabolino tries to hold on but Sankari postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anabolino can't escape the position.
Sankari wants to control the pace but Anabolino is squirming around nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Sankari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anabolino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sankari!
Anabolino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anabolino trying to control but Sankari is having none of it.
Anabolino is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mikael Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anabolino as he avoids it easily.
Anabolino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sankari's waist but Sankari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anabolino off to one side.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Sankari takes the fight into the clinch.
Anabolino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sankari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anabolino shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anabolino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anabolino counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari is looking for a sweep.
Anabolino works to advance to full mount. Sankari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sankari is trying to stand.
Anabolino fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sankari is trying desperately to improve position.
Sankari is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Sankari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Carlos Anabolino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sankari tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anabolino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sankari is looking to escape.
Sankari wants to hold on but Anabolino pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sankari is looking to improve his position but Anabolino isn't that keen on the idea.
Sankari really wants to buck Anabolino off and get back to his feet.
Sankari is looking to improve his position but Anabolino isn't that keen on the idea.
Anabolino looking to control but Sankari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sankari is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sankari regains half guard.
Sankari is looking for a sweep. Anabolino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sankari missing with punches from the bottom.
Sankari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sankari is controlling Anabolino's trapped leg to prevent Anabolino from advancing to side control.
Anabolino is taking a breather. Sankari 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.
Sankari looking for submissions off his back.
Sankari works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sankari working for a triangle but Anabolino defends it easily.
Sankari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sankari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anabolino sprawls well initially but Sankari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anabolino controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anabolino is looking to control Sankari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anabolino avoid being mounted?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Anabolino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anabolino closes the distance and clinches.
Anabolino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anabolino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sankari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sankari rushes Anabolino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Anabolino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sankari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anabolino.
Anabolino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sankari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anabolino tries for a takedown but Sankari circles away easily
so Sankari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anabolino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari stands up from Anabolino's guard - Sankari perhaps looking for a knockout.
Anabolino gets caught flat footed, as Sankari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sankari passes Anabolino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anabolino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sankari is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sankari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anabolino trying to control from the bottom.
Sankari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sankari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anabolino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anabolino wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anabolino wants to clinch up but Sankari keeps it at a distance.
Anabolino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sankari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anabolino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anabolino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sankari forces Anabolino back against the cage and clinches.
Sankari breaks the clinch.
Anabolino misses with a takedown
and Sankari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sankari has picked Anabolino up - he's going for a ride! Sankari dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari blocks the strikes from Anabolino.
Anabolino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anabolino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sankari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sankari's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anabolino patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Anabolino lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Anabolino wants to control but Sankari is keeping busy.
Sankari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anabolino's arms.
Anabolino thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Anabolino is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sankari knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sankari for a finish.
Anabolino is hanging on to Sankari's back as he tries to escape.
Sankari defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anabolino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sankari's body.
Sankari has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Anabolino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sankari.
Sankari wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anabolino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anabolino. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sankari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikael Sankari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Intoy Bakong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Ilotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Intoy Bakong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Ilotalo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilotalo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ilotalo there.
It looks like Ilotalo is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilotalo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bakong to stand up.
Ilotalo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakong, not yet.
Ilotalo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bakong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakong is trying to control the position but Ilotalo postures up.
Ilotalo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bakong's guard.
Bakong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakong, not yet.
Ilotalo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilotalo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakong's head.
Bakong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ilotalo feints and as Bakong raises his hands in defense, Ilotalo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilotalo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakong has wrist control.
Bakong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilotalo looks gassed!
Ilotalo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bakong's guard.
Ilotalo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakong is looking for a triangle but Ilotalo pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakong has momentary wrist control but Ilotalo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ilotalo stands and steps away. Bakong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakong showed some decent athleticism there.
Ilotalo has one foot on Bakong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ilotalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ilotalo fails with the takedown.
Ilotalo misses with a takedown attempt - Bakong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Intoy Bakong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Ilotalo.
Bakong missing with a left hand there. Ilotalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilotalo.
Ilotalo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ilotalo showed some decent athleticism there.
Ilotalo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bakong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilotalo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bakong.
Bakong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilotalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bakong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ilotalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakong.
Ilotalo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakong gets a takedown into half guard.
Ilotalo is trying to stand up here but Bakong is controlling him well.
Ilotalo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakong is looking to advance position but Ilotalo won't allow it.
Ilotalo pushes Bakong off and gets back to his feet.
Bakong is looking to clinch.
Ilotalo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ilotalo showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilotalo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilotalo escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilotalo shoots in for a takedown but Bakong shows good takedown defense.
Bakong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilotalo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ilotalo won't be happy with that.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Ilotalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bakong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Ilotalo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ilotalo gets to his feet. Bakong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ilotalo throws a looping overhand right but Bakong ducks down to avoid it.
Ilotalo forces Bakong back against the cage and clinches.
Bakong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ilotalo.
Ilotalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilotalo looks to land a left hand but Bakong moved out of range nicely.
Bakong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ilotalo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bakong can't fight it off and eventually Ilotalo manages to take the fight to the floor. Bakong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ilotalo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bakong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ilotalo's back instead.
Ilotalo is trying to get back to his feet but Bakong has full control of the position and if anything, Ilotalo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ilotalo manages to stand up with Bakong still on his back. Eventually Bakong drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilotalo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bakong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilotalo is breathing heavily.
Bakong is looking for a sweep.
Bakong is trying to control Ilotalo's posture but Ilotalo avoids it.
Ilotalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilotalo stands up.
Ilotalo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ilotalo is looking to advance position but Bakong won't allow it.
Ilotalo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakong is looking to escape.
Ilotalo decides to return to a standing position.
Bakong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilotalo throws out the jab.
Ilotalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilotalo throws out the jab.
Rami Ilotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilotalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bakong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilotalo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bakong, up you get!
Intoy Bakong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilotalo gets the takedown into side control.
Bakong wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ilotalo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice defenses there by Bakong.
Ilotalo gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakong trying to control from the bottom.
Ilotalo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bakong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bakong looking for a guillotine here but Ilotalo defends easily.
Ilotalo stands up and waves to Bakong to follow him.
Ilotalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bakong's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilotalo is looking to stand up but Bakong isn't so interested in that idea.
Ilotalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakong trying to control but Ilotalo is working from the bottom.
Ilotalo wants to stand and escape but Bakong is having none of it.
Rami Ilotalo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilotalo pushes Bakong off and gets back to his feet.
Bakong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Intoy Bakong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilotalo misses with a takedown attempt - Bakong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ilotalo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakong as he jumps to the side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Ilotalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bakong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ilotalo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ilotalo!
Ilotalo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bakong. What's that going to do exactly?
Ilotalo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakong looking to control but Ilotalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bakong with good strikes from the mount here!
Ilotalo is squirming around, avoiding Bakong's attempts to control the action.
Ilotalo regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilotalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilotalo is trying to control but can't.
Ilotalo is trying to stand.
Ilotalo wants to get back to full guard but Bakong has passed into side control.
Ilotalo tries to reverse the position but Bakong maintains control.
Ilotalo regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilotalo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakong prevents Ilotalo from standing back up.
Ilotalo has one foot on Bakong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ilotalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bakong's guard.
Ilotalo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakong is pulling down on Ilotalo's head. It's preventing any offense from Ilotalo, at least for the moment.
Ilotalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilotalo stands up from Bakong's guard - Ilotalo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bakong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ilotalo some visible discomfort.
Ilotalo trying his best to control but Bakong has mounted him.
Bakong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Ilotalo trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilotalo is looking to get to half guard.
Bakong working Ilotalo over with strikes here.
Ilotalo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bakong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ilotalo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bakong controlling well, preventing Ilotalo from escaping the position.
Bakong tries to keep control of the position but Ilotalo is staying busy.
Ilotalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ilotalo hold on?
Ilotalo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bakong tries to get the hooks in deep but Ilotalo pushed the leg off.
Bakong lands punches and elbows.
Ilotalo trying to get back to his feet but Bakong is in full control for now.
Bakong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilotalo trying to get back to his feet but Bakong is in full control for now.
Intoy Bakong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ilotalo hold on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Intoy Bakong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ilotalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Ilotalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between SD Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arne Kaurismaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, SD Plissken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaurismaa as he avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaurismaa looks to land a right hand but Plissken moved out of range.
Kaurismaa misses with the combination.
Plissken slips a jab and a cross from Kaurismaa.
A combination from Kaurismaa does no damage.
Plissken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plissken misses with a double jab
and Kaurismaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaurismaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Plissken is rocked!
Plissken shoots in and drives through. Kaurismaa sprawls well.
Oh Plissken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SD Plissken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plissken seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaurismaa misses with a combination
and Plissken counters with a two punch combo.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook. Plissken ducked under it nicely.
Kaurismaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plissken counters with a three punch combo that has Kaurismaa backing up. Kaurismaa nods at Plissken to acknowledge the strikes.
Plissken tries for a takedown but Kaurismaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa misses with a leg kick
and Plissken counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaurismaa is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Plissken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaurismaa looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plissken fails to land the takedown.
Plissken shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaurismaa tries to sprawl out of it but Plissken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaurismaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaurismaa cracks Plissken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaurismaa throws a combination that misses
and Plissken counters with a nice body kick.
Kaurismaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaurismaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaurismaa misses with a double jab
and Plissken counters with a series of strikes. Kaurismaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa misses with a double jab
and Plissken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kaurismaa's guard now.
Kaurismaa wants to stand and escape but Plissken is having none of it.
Plissken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaurismaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaurismaa is trying to control the position but Plissken postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plissken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaurismaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 SD Plissken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaurismaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plissken counters with a single leg into guard. Kaurismaa didn't expect that.
Plissken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plissken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plissken wants to control from the top but Kaurismaa keeps moving.
Kaurismaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Plissken puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kaurismaa trying to hold on to Plissken's head to control him but Plissken postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken is looking to take a break and control but Kaurismaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plissken controlling the action here.
Plissken is tying to control. Kaurismaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaurismaa cracks Plissken with a good jab.
Kaurismaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plissken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet but Plissken drags him back down.
Kaurismaa is being controlled here.
Plissken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaurismaa keeps working.
Kaurismaa tries to escape but Plissken is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken trying to control the position but Kaurismaa is working away.
Plissken working away.
Kaurismaa stops Plissken from passing to mount.
Kaurismaa is looking to regain half guard here but Plissken keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaurismaa lands a with a good body shot.
Kaurismaa scores with a jab. Plissken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plissken moves into the clinch.
Kaurismaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaurismaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaurismaa can't break the clinch.
Kaurismaa can't break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
SD Plissken dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaurismaa looks to land a combination but Plissken avoids it well.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaurismaa as he avoids it easily.
Plissken misses with a combination
and Kaurismaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaurismaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plissken moves away.
Kaurismaa misses with a combination
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Kaurismaa.
Plissken closes the distance and clinches up with Kaurismaa, looking for a takedown. Plissken pushes Kaurismaa against the cage but Kaurismaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaurismaa misses with a two punch combination.
SD Plissken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaurismaa misses with a combination
and Plissken counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaurismaa misses with a double jab
and Plissken counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plissken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaurismaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaurismaa dodges the punch combination from Plissken.
Kaurismaa misses with a double jab
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Kaurismaa.
Plissken needs to keep his hands up - Kaurismaa had a free shot at his head there.
Kaurismaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plissken counters with a two punch combo.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plissken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plissken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaurismaa scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Kaurismaa both land. Nice combination.
Plissken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaurismaa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SD Plissken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plissken moves into the clinch.
Plissken manages to break the clinch.
Kaurismaa throws a right hand that Plissken ducks under and follows up with a left that Plissken also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Plissken both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Kaurismaa as Plissken shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plissken counters with a three punch combo that has Kaurismaa backing up. Kaurismaa nods at Plissken to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaurismaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plissken shoots in but no luck this time.
Plissken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plissken shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaurismaa tries to sprawl out of it but Plissken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaurismaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaurismaa throws a combination that misses
and Plissken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaurismaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaurismaa tries to break the clinch but Plissken is controlling the position.
Plissken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaurismaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arne Kaurismaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaurismaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plissken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaurismaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Plissken has him pressed against the cage.
Kaurismaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plissken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaurismaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Plissken has double underhooks.
Kaurismaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaurismaa can't break the clinch.
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 SD Plissken.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plissken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SD Plissken!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Manfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Seponpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lassi Seponpoika enters the cage!
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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, Hans Manfred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lassi Seponpoika!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seponpoika loads up on a big right hand but Manfred slips the punch.
Seponpoika is looking to clinch but Manfred is avoiding it.
Seponpoika pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manfred is out of range and Seponpoika settles back down.
Seponpoika tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manfred misses with a few strikes there.
Seponpoika stuffs the takedown.
Manfred shoots for a takedown but Seponpoika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lassi Seponpoika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfred throws a nice looking combination but Seponpoika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seponpoika is looking to clinch but Manfred is avoiding it.
Seponpoika tries to clinch up.
Seponpoika wants to clinch.
Manfred changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seponpoika tries to avoid it but Manfred manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seponpoika to the ground. Seponpoika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Manfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seponpoika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfred keeps the fight on the outside.
Seponpoika has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred manages to pull guard.
Seponpoika wanted to stand there but Manfred had control of the position.
Manfred throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manfred looking for a guillotine here but Seponpoika defends easily.
Seponpoika must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manfred has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seponpoika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred has a closed guard, preventing Seponpoika from standing up.
Manfred throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seponpoika escapes and throws Manfred's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Manfred is trying to improve his position.
Seponpoika tries to stand but Manfred is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is pushing Seponpoika's head away, looking to escape. Seponpoika manages to hold on to the position though.
Seponpoika tries to get to his feet but Manfred is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Seponpoika in his guard.
Seponpoika trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manfred's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfred wants to sweep here but Seponpoika controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Seponpoika is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seponpoika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seponpoika tries to clinch but Manfred moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Manfred, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seponpoika. Seponpoika obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Seponpoika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seponpoika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seponpoika tries to clinch but Manfred moves out of range.
Manfred lands a head kick. Seponpoika smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lassi Seponpoika has been cut.
Manfred throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seponpoika's waist but Seponpoika gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfred off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seponpoika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seponpoika tries to clinch but Manfred moves out of range.
Manfred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seponpoika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manfred looks to clinch
and Seponpoika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seponpoika landing knees to the body.
Seponpoika throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manfred blocks it with crossed arms.
Seponpoika lands a nice knee to the body.
Manfred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seponpoika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seponpoika lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfred goes for a takedown attempt but Seponpoika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Manfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred moves out of range of the leg kick from Seponpoika.
Manfred scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seponpoika is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manfred has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manfred has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Seponpoika has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Seponpoika is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manfred is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Seponpoika tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manfred counters with a single leg into guard. Seponpoika didn't expect that.
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!
Seponpoika is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seponpoika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manfred slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seponpoika is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Manfred working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manfred is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seponpoika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfred is looking to take a break and control but Seponpoika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seponpoika is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manfred is controlling him well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Manfred dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lassi Seponpoika's cut.
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!
Seponpoika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manfred counters with a shoot takedown. Seponpoika fights it but they end up in guard.
Manfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seponpoika is looking to stand up but Manfred isn't so interested in that idea.
Seponpoika keeping moving, preventing Manfred from controlling successfully.
Seponpoika can't keep his opponent in guard - Manfred advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manfred passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seponpoika wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Manfred landing strikes from the mount.
Manfred swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Seponpoika is now in Manfred's guard. A big mistake from Manfred there, giving up the dominant position!
Seponpoika gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seponpoika closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manfred counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seponpoika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seponpoika is trying to stand back up but Manfred is controlling him
Manfred frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Seponpoika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred stands up from mount. Strange move.
A head kick misses from Manfred.
Manfred throws a nice looking combination but Seponpoika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hans Manfred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seponpoika wants to clinch but Manfred slips to the side
and Manfred counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Seponpoika tries to clinch
and Manfred counters with a stiff right hand.
Seponpoika wants to clinch
and Manfred counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Manfred trying to control the action but Seponpoika is working from the bottom.
Seponpoika is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manfred wants to take a breather but Seponpoika is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manfred lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seponpoika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Manfred showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfred 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Manfred!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jagermeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Niittynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Jagermeister could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jari Niittynen'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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Jagermeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Niittynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagermeister throws a right and a left that Niittynen avoids nicely.
Niittynen misses with a hook. Jagermeister ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Jagermeister - just one landing.
Niittynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jagermeister.
Niittynen misses with an uppercut.
Niittynen misses the jab.
A combination from Jagermeister does no damage.
Jagermeister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niittynen counters with a left hand that sends Jagermeister to the canvas!
Jagermeister is rocked!
Niittynen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Jagermeister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niittynen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jagermeister is not content to let Niittynen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niittynen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niittynen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niittynen with the ground and pound but Jagermeister regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jagermeister seems to have got his legs back now.
Niittynen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagermeister is just riding it out for now. Niittynen eventually gives up the hold.
Jagermeister is trying to stand back up but Niittynen is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niittynen is pressing down on Jagermeister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagermeister is holding on for now.
Niittynen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagermeister defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jagermeister lands a head kick that stumbles Niittynen and the fighters go to the mat.
Niittynen is rocked!
It looks like Jari Niittynen has been cut.
Jagermeister throwing strikes from guard but Niittynen blocks nicely.
Niittynen is still in real trouble! Can Jagermeister finish him?
Jagermeister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jagermeister and Niittynen falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jagermeister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven Jagermeister!
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