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Regicide With a Vengeance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naama Velli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama Velli struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naama Velli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velli cracks the inside of Torni's front leg.
Velli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Torni steps into range and cracks Velli with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Velli flops backwards and Torni dives into his guard looking to finish!
Velli is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torni tries to stand but Velli is controlling from the bottom.
Velli is still in real trouble! Can Torni finish him?
Velli seems to have recovered his senses.
Torni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Velli misses with the combination.
Velli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torni misses with a double jab.
Torni throws a nice looking combination but Velli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Torni scores with a punch to the head.
Torni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velli doesn't seem bothered though.
Torni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velli doesn't seem bothered though.
Torni throws a shot to the body.
Torni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velli's head.
Torni throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Velli colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Torni as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Velli is left battered and dazed whilst Torni and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesku Torni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Isotalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turjake stuffs the takedown.
Turjake waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Isotalo.
Turjake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turjake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isotalo.
Decent striking displayed by Turjake there.
Isotalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Turjake misses.
Turjake punishes Isotalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turjake as he jumps to the side.
Turjake drops Isotalo with a nice combination! Turjake dives into Isotalo's guard, looking to finish!
Isotalo is rocked!
It looks like Antti Isotalo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turjake is looking to stand up but Isotalo won't let him.
Isotalo is working an open guard so Turjake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Isotalo avoids them all with ease.
Isotalo defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Isotalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turjake stuffs the takedown attempt from Isotalo. Isotalo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turjake throws a lazy right hand but Isotalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torsti Turjake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Turjake as Isotalo shoots in.
Isotalo is breathing heavily.
Turjake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turjake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turjake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Isotalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turjake takes a swing at Isotalo's ribcage but misses.
Isotalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Turjake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Turjake finds it's target.
A left lands for Turjake.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isotalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isotalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turjake's waist but Turjake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isotalo off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turjake.
Turjake lands a really nice looking cross but Isotalo seems unphased.
Isotalo slips under a jab from Turjake.
Isotalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turjake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Isotalo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isotalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turjake. Turjake obviously looking to wear him down.
Isotalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Isotalo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turjake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isotalo.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turjake but Turjake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turjake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turjake throws a right and a left that Isotalo avoids nicely.
Turjake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Isotalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turjake throws a hook but Isotalo avoids it easily.
Turjake scores with a nice strike.
Isotalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Turjake scores with a nice head shot.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Isotalo's head but Isotalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Isotalo's head but Isotalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isotalo tries for a takedown but Turjake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Turjake sizes up Isotalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Isotalo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Isotalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turjake thuds his right hand into Isotalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isotalo moves out of range as Turjake strikes.
Isotalo shoots for a takedown but Turjake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turjake cracks Isotalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turjake throws the left hand but Isotalo avoids the punch easily.
Turjake swings for the body but Isotalo moves out of range.
Turjake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Isotalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turjake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Isotalo's hands.
Isotalo ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Nice sprawl there from Turjake as Isotalo shoots in.
Isotalo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Torsti Turjake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
Isotalo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Turjake with a hook.
Turjake connects with the punch.
Turjake throws a big shot that misses.
Turjake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turjake throws a good cross that connects.
Turjake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turjake misses the jab.
Turjake misses with a hook. Isotalo ducked under it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Turjake. Beautiful body shot.
Turjake stuffs the takedown.
Turjake throws a lazy right hand but Isotalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Isotalo blocks a jab.
Turjake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turjake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Isotalo shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Isotalo with that takedown attempt.
Turjake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Isotalo's head but Isotalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Isotalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Turjake sizes up Isotalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Isotalo shoots in and drives through. Turjake sprawls well.
Isotalo walks into a straight right hand from Turjake.
Turjake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isotalo.
Isotalo moves out of range as Turjake strikes.
Isotalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries for a takedown but Turjake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turjake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isotalo.
Turjake throws the left hand but Isotalo avoids the punch easily.
Isotalo has a takedown stuffed.
Turjake connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Turjake.
Nice takedown defense from Turjake. No joy for Isotalo on that attempt.
Turjake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turjake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Turjake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turjake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turjake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isotalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Isotalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Turjake lands.
Turjake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turjake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turjake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Isotalo slips under a jab from Turjake.
Isotalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isotalo moves away.
Isotalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turjake with a hook.
A left lands for Turjake.
Nice shot lands for Turjake.
Turjake thuds his right hand into Isotalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Isotalo ducks right into an uppercut from Turjake.
Turjake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isotalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turjake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Isotalo fails to land the takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turjake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turjake waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Isotalo.
Nice sprawl there from Turjake as Isotalo shoots in.
Turjake tests Isotalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turjake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Turjake.
Isotalo dodges the punch combination from Turjake.
Turjake throws a hook but Isotalo avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turjake swinging wilding here.
Isotalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turjake looks to land a left hand but Isotalo moved out of range nicely.
Isotalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turjake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isotalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Turjake.
Turjake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turjake lands the left hand.
Turjake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Turjake does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake throws a jab but it's blocked by Isotalo.
Turjake tests Isotalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turjake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsti Turjake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Isotalo's cut.
That's time! Isotalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Isotalo shoots in for a double leg but Turjake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turjake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turjake lands with a nice combination. Isotalo backs away looking to recover.
Isotalo misses with an uppercut. Turjake saw that one coming.
Turjake throws a hook but Isotalo avoids it easily.
Isotalo moves out of range as Turjake strikes.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Turjake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but Turjake shows good takedown defense.
Turjake catches Isotalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turjake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isotalo defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Turjake lands with a hook. Isotalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turjake scores with a body shot.
Turjake scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turjake. Isotalo shrugs it off though.
Turjake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Isotalo slips the punch.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Isotalo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turjake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isotalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turjake.
Turjake works Isotalo's body with a nice hook.
Turjake misses with a body shot.
Isotalo takes one to the side of the head.
Isotalo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turjake is fending him off so far but Isotalo persists. Nope, Turjake circles away and we're back to standing.
Turjake digs a good hook to Isotalo's body.
Turjake misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo fails to land the takedown.
Turjake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turjake tests Isotalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turjake with a nice cross.
Turjake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isotalo on the side of the head.
Isotalo shoots for a takedown but Turjake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by Turjake.
Isotalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turjake looks to land a right hand but Isotalo moved out of range.
Horrible takedown by Isotalo or perhaps it was just good defense by Turjake which made him look bad.
Turjake lands with a nice combination. Isotalo backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turjake missing with a left hand there. Isotalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turjake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turjake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torsti Turjake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turjake lands with a straight right. Isotalo didn't see that one coming.
Turjake looks to land a right hand but Isotalo moved out of range.
Turjake misses with a hook. Isotalo ducked under it nicely.
Isotalo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Isotalo showed some decent athleticism there.
Turjake is in trouble now - Isotalo has advanced to mount!
Turjake is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo fails to advance to Turjake's back.
Turjake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Isotalo controlling the pace.
Isotalo trying to control from half guard but Turjake is working away.
Turjake wants to get back to his feet.
Isotalo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turjake is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo won't let Turjake get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Isotalo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turjake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Isotalo controlling the pace for now.
Turjake is looking to get to half guard.
Turjake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turjake wants to get back to his feet.
Isotalo has hold of Turjake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Turjake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Turjake squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Isotalo controlling the position easily from mount.
Isotalo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turjake is surviving well by controlling Isotalo's body position as best he can.
Turjake is working to get back to half guard.
Turjake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo moves to take his opponent's back.
Turjake is trying to stand back up.
Turjake showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turjake trying to control the hands but Isotalo breaks the grip.
Isotalo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turjake wants to get back to his feet.
Turjake trying to control the position but Isotalo manages to sink in the hooks.
Isotalo looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Isotalo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turjake wants to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Isotalo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Isotalo looking to break Turjake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turjake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Isotalo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Turjake is trying to stand back up.
Isotalo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Isotalo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turjake is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsti Turjake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antti Isotalo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Turjake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turjake as he avoids it easily.
Turjake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turjake misses with a double jab.
Turjake lands a nice shot that snaps Isotalo's head back.
Isotalo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turjake is looking to escape.
Turjake has one foot on Isotalo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Isotalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turjake's waist but Turjake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isotalo off to one side.
Isotalo defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Turjake thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turjake stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turjake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turjake as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isotalo fails with the takedown.
Turjake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Isotalo shoots for a double leg takedown but Turjake sprawls well. He's pushed Isotalo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Isotalo takes one on the button.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turjake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turjake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turjake stuns Isotalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turjake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turjake misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo misses with a takedown attempt - Turjake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turjake works the jab nicely.
Turjake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Isotalo or perhaps it was just good defense by Turjake which made him look bad.
Turjake throws a right and a left that Isotalo avoids nicely.
Isotalo slips a straight right by Turjake.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turjake is not content to let Isotalo control the position.
Isotalo is really struggling to control Turjake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is trying to stand back up but Isotalo is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isotalo is working for a submission of some sort.
Turjake wants to get back to full guard.
Isotalo stalling.
Turjake looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Isotalo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turjake tries to avoid it but Isotalo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turjake to the ground. Turjake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Isotalo swinging wilding here.
Turjake scores with a three punch combo!
Turjake with a jab.
Turjake misses with a straight right.
Turjake waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Isotalo.
Isotalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turjake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Turjake does no damage.
Isotalo fails with the takedown.
Isotalo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turjake scores with a sloppy right hand. Isotalo should have avoided that one.
Turjake lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Turjake. That snapped Isotalo's head back.
Turjake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turjake but Turjake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Turjake.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isotalo.
Isotalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Isotalo tries to move into range but Turjake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Isotalo ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Isotalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Turjake throws a nice looking combination but Isotalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turjake connects with a single shot there.
Turjake tries to bum rush Isotalo with a series of wild strikes but Isotalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Isotalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turjake.
Isotalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turjake's waist but Turjake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isotalo off to one side.
Turjake misses with a straight left.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Isotalo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turjake swivels and escapes.
Turjake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Isotalo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turjake is squirming around, avoiding Isotalo's attempts to control the action.
Turjake is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo moves to the back position.
Isotalo is looking for the choke from the back position but Turjake is controlling his hands well.
Turjake tries to roll but Isotalo sticks to his back.
Turjake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Isotalo gets his way!
Antti Isotalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turjake controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Isotalo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turjake doesn't escape.
Well,Isotalo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Isotalo is trying to stick to Turjake's back but Turjake is turning into Isotalo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Isotalo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Turjake.
Turjake gets to his feet. Isotalo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Turjake.
Isotalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Isotalo walks into a left hand.
Turjake lands with a nice body punch.
Turjake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turjake wants to stand and escape but Isotalo is having none of it.
Turjake 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.
Isotalo pushing down on Turjake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Isotalo is thwarting Turjake's attempts to control the position.
Turjake is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Isotalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turjake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isotalo fails with the takedown.
Isotalo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Isotalo avoids them all with ease.
Isotalo shoots for a takedown but Turjake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turjake jabs at Isotalo's body.
A punch lands to the side of Isotalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turjake.
Isotalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turjake finds it's way round the side to connect with Isotalo's head.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Torsti Turjake.
I've got Turjake 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Torsti Turjake wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Funky Town (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Asters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funky Town!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gage Asters!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Town shoots in for a takedown but Asters shows good takedown defense.
Town moves in looking to clinch but Asters pushes him off.
Town closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asters circles away.
Asters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Town paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Town wants to clinch but Asters slips to the side
and Asters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Town prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Asters fails to land.
Town on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asters trying to land knees to the body.
Town gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asters cracks Town with a nice body shot.
Asters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asters shoots in for a takedown but Town shows good takedown defense.
Funky Town has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gage Asters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asters misses with the combination.
Town wants to clinch
and Asters moves into the clinch.
Asters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Town is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Town blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asters blocks a body shot from Town.
Town blocks an uppercut.
Asters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Town pulls his leg out and moves away.
Town forces Asters back against the cage and clinches.
Asters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asters shoots in looking for a takedown. Town tries to sprawl out of it but Asters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Town manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asters counters with a nice uppercut.
Town drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Town looking to pass the guard.
Town postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Town advances to half guard.
Town landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Asters is in trouble now - Town has advanced to mount!
Town prevents Asters from getting the reversal.
Asters looks gassed!
BOOM! Town connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asters is looking to improve his position but Town isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asters holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Town tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Town looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asters is trying to escape the mount but Town keeps good control and instead manages to take Asters's back.
Town is persistently looking for the submission but Asters is defending it well.
Asters won't enjoy being in this position. Town looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Asters is tapping - it's over boys! Town picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Funky Town!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Litmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Brighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Litmanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Litmanen misses.
A head kick misses from Brighton.
Brighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brighton.
Litmanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Litmanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brighton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Litmanen lands a two punch combo.
Brighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Litmanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Litmanen throws a nice looking combination but Brighton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litmanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Litmanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Litmanen looks to land a combination but Brighton avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Brighton or perhaps it was just good defense by Litmanen which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Litmanen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brighton checks a leg kick.
Brighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brighton misses the jab.
Litmanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Brighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litmanen just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Brighton blocks the low kick.
A big left from Litmanen misses.
Brighton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Litmanen is fending him off so far but Brighton persists. Nope, Litmanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Brighton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Litmanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litmanen throws a combination that misses
and Brighton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Litmanen is pulling down on Brighton's head. It's preventing any offense from Brighton, at least for the moment.
Litmanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brighton is one step ahead there.
Litmanen keeping moving, preventing Brighton from controlling successfully.
Litmanen managing to control the position.
Litmanen is looking for a triangle but Brighton pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litmanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brighton.
Litmanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brighton throws a big right hand that misses.
Litmanen trying to control the position here.
Litmanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brighton is controlling him.
Litmanen is trying to control the position but Brighton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brighton trying to control but Litmanen is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Litmanen catches Brighton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Litmanen throws a series of punches but Brighton avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Litmanen. No joy for Brighton on that attempt.
Brighton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Litmanen is fending him off so far but Brighton persists. Nope, Litmanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Whack! Brighton lands a heavy head kick that drops Litmanen. The ref tackles Brighton to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Litmanen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Billy Brighton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Toivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Hanma looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Toivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma shoots in for a double leg but Toivanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teemu Toivanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toivanen's waist but Toivanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma scores a takedown into full mount!
Hanma looks gassed!
Toivanen regains half guard.
Toivanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanma 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.
Toivanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Toivanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivanen passes into half guard.
Toivanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toivanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Toivanen eventually gives up the hold.
Toivanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to get back to full guard but Toivanen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Toivanen works his way to his opponent's back.
Hanma is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hanma defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hanma fending off the submission attempt from Toivanen.
Toivanen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hanma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hanma for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hanma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hanma showing good submission defense here.
Toivanen looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Toivanen tightening his grip on Hanma, looking for the choke.
Toivanen working for the choke.
Hanma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's six 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.
Toivanen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hanma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hanma and Toivanen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Toivanen wants to control for a moment but Hanma uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Toivanen wants to improve his position but Hanma is controlling well.
Toivanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Toivanen is trying to stand up here but Hanma is controlling him well.
Hanma prevents Toivanen from improving his position.
Toivanen trying to get back to full guard but Hanma takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hanma looking to control but Toivanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toivanen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toivanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toivanen is looking for a triangle but Hanma pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Toivanen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen wants to control the position but Hanma says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Toivanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hanma jumps into side control!
Toivanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toivanen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Toivanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanma fails to land the takedown.
Toivanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma misses with the combination.
Toivanen shoots in and bounces Hanma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Toivanen wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toivanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Toivanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toivanen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanma!
Toivanen avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Toivanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Toivanen looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanma is having none of it.
Toivanen goes for an armbar but Hanma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanma.
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teemu Toivanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toivanen tries to improve position but can't.
Toivanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanma off and has taken his back!
Toivanen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hanma! Can he survive? No! He's out! Toivanen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teemu Toivanen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Risto Ruskea has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Rovio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rovio closes the distance and clinches up with Ruskea, looking for a takedown. Rovio pushes Ruskea against the cage but Ruskea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rovio fails with the takedown.
Risto Ruskea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Rovio.
Rovio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruskea but Ruskea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruskea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruskea has managed to clinch.
Ruskea stops a takedown attempt from Rovio.
Ruskea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruskea tries for a takedown but Rovio manages to get underhooks.
Rovio tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruskea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruskea lands a takedown into guard.
Rovio working a defensive guard here.
Rovio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rovio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rovio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruskea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rovio's guard.
Ruskea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruskea wants to get back to his feet.
Ruskea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ruskea tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruskea stuffs the takedown attempt from Rovio. Rovio gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruskea lands a head kick. Rovio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruskea rushes Rovio and presses him up against the cage.
Rovio fails to pull guard.
Rovio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruskea smiles and moves away.
Rovio looks for a takedown but Ruskea sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruskea takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rovio trying to hold on to Ruskea's head to control him but Ruskea postures up.
Ruskea trying to pass the guard but Rovio defending well.
Ruskea 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.
Rovio wants to control but Ruskea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruskea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruskea passes to full mount!
Ruskea prevents Rovio from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rovio is looking to escape.
Ruskea with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruskea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rovio tries to hold on but Ruskea postures up.
Ruskea thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rovio is looking to improve his position but Ruskea isn't that keen on the idea.
Rovio wants to hold on but Ruskea pushes him away.
Rovio is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruskea has a good base and remains in mount.
Rovio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruskea looking to control but Rovio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rovio can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruskea working for a submission but Rovio is keeping him at bay.
Ruskea is breathing heavily.
Rovio throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Rovio tries to reverse the position but Ruskea maintains control.
Rovio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ruskea.
Rovio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ruskea tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rovio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rovio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruskea throws some wild stikes that Rovio manages to avoid easily.
Rovio tries to reverse the position but Ruskea maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea landing shots from mount.
Ruskea throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rovio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rovio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rovio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rovio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rovio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rovio regains half guard.
Rovio gets back to full guard.
Ruskea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rovio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six 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.
Ruskea preventing the sweep.
Ruskea tries to free his leg and advance position but Rovio is retaining full guard.
Rovio lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Ruskea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rovio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruskea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rovio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruskea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruskea's waist but Ruskea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rovio off to one side.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rovio avoids a kick to the body.
Rovio fails to land the takedown.
Rovio fails with the takedown
and Ruskea counters with a good low kick that Rovio was not able to check.
Rovio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rovio with a poor takedown
and Ruskea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruskea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rovio looking to control.
Rovio punching from the bottom - just letting Ruskea know he's still in a fight.
Rovio wants to sweep here but Ruskea controlling him for the moment.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Rovio keeps moving.
Ruskea preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rovio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruskea's guard.
Ruskea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rovio trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.
Rovio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruskea is keeping the position for now.
Ruskea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rovio is one step ahead there.
Rovio trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.
Rovio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rovio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rovio misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruskea counters with a takedown into side control.
Rovio is looking for a sweep.
Rovio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruskea off and has taken his back!
Rovio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ruskea is trying to stand back up.
Rovio lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ruskea.
Rovio lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ruskea covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rovio punishes Ruskea with strikes from the back mount.
Ruskea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruskea manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rovio's guard. Nice work there by Ruskea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea 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.
Rovio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruskea counters with a shoot takedown. Rovio fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruskea looking to pass the guard.
Rovio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rovio keeping moving, preventing Ruskea from controlling successfully.
Rovio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruskea is one step ahead there.
Rovio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rovio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruskea's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruskea looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rovio won't allow Ruskea to pass to mount.
Ruskea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruskea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rovio gets full guard.
Risto Ruskea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruskea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruskea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rovio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rovio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Rovio keeps moving.
Rovio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruskea manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruskea striking off his back but it's not causing Rovio any problems.
Rovio wants to pass the guard but Ruskea is keeping the position.
Ruskea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rovio trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.
Rovio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rovio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea trying to control the position.
Ruskea striking off his back but it's not causing Rovio any problems.
Rovio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruskea is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rovio shoots and misses
and Ruskea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruskea.
Rovio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruskea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rovio is keeping the position for now.
Ruskea trying to control but Rovio is working from the bottom.
Rovio lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruskea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruskea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rovio is looking for a sweep. Ruskea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruskea connects with a nice short shot to Rovio's temple.
Ruskea wants to pass the guard but Rovio is defending well.
Rovio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruskea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruskea's back!
Rovio looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ruskea can't escape the position.
Ruskea takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rovio scores with punches from the back.
Ruskea is trying to break free.
Rovio scores with punches from the back.
Rovio lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ruskea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rovio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruskea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruskea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rovio wants to free his trapped foot but Ruskea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruskea!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rovio misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruskea counters with a shoot takedown. Rovio fights it but they end up in guard.
Risto Ruskea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Rovio.
Ruskea passes into half guard.
Ruskea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rovio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruskea has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rovio defend it? Ruskea steps over the head and cranks it - Rovio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ruskea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Risto Ruskea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hala Alen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Sorsa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hala Alen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa blocks a head kick by Alen.
Sorsa moves in looking to clinch but Alen pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Alen misses the target.
Sorsa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Alen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alen throws a head kick that misses.
Alen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sorsa is fending him off so far but Alen persists. Nope, Sorsa circles away and we're back to standing.
Sorsa clinches up with Alen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Alen is right now.
Alen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sorsa is keen to just control but Alen is a slippery customer.
Alen missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sorsa trying to control from half guard but Alen is working away.
Sorsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sorsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sorsa but Sorsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sorsa dodges the punch combination from Alen.
Alen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alen 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.
Sorsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alen won't allow Sorsa to sweep him here.
Sorsa controls Alen momentarily but Alen frees himself.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Alen from controlling successfully.
Sorsa wants to sweep here but Alen controlling him for the moment.
Alen postures up in Sorsa's guard and throws a big left but Sorsa blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sorsa rushes Alen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa has Alen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sorsa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alen tumbling to the mat - Sorsa dives into Alen's guard.
Alen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Sorsa frees his head nicely. Oh but Alen has switched to an armbar! Sorsa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hala Alen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quickius Rapidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McRiot's choice of entrance music: Insomnium - The Killjoy. Max McRiot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quickius Rapidus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max McRiot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapidus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRiot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapidus.
Rapidus misses with the combination.
Rapidus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapidus throws a nice looking combination but McRiot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapidus is looking to clinch but McRiot is avoiding it.
Rapidus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRiot.
McRiot slips under a jab.
McRiot dodges the punch combination from Rapidus.
Rapidus misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapidus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McRiot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapidus.
McRiot ducks under a wild hook from Rapidus.
Rapidus swings for the body but McRiot moves out of range.
McRiot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapidus takes a swing at McRiot's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapidus throws a good cross that connects.
Rapidus wants to clinch up but McRiot keeps it at a distance.
Rapidus tries to clinch but McRiot moves out of range.
Rapidus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRiot.
Rapidus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rapidus tries to close the distance and clinch but McRiot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapidus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapidus tries to clinch there but McRiot circles away.
Rapidus Rushes McRiot and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! McRiot is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rapidus Piles on the pressure and McRiot crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quickius Rapidus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teo Pliskin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pliskin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pliskin has managed to clinch.
Hitman gets underhooks to prevent Pliskin's takedown attempt.
Pliskin tries for a takedown but Hitman manages to get underhooks.
Pliskin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hitman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ken Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Pliskin.
Hitman misses with a hook. Pliskin ducked under it nicely.
Hitman moves into range and clinches up with Pliskin.
Pliskin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitman prevents it.
Hitman has clasped his hands together around Pliskin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pliskin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hitman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hitman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pliskin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pliskin to see if he's OK.
Pliskin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pliskin wants to control but Hitman postures up.
Hitman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pliskin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitman 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.
Pliskin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Hitman crashes against the mat.
Hitman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Pliskin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hitman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pliskin's legs.
Hitman 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.
Pliskin throws Hitman to one side and escapes!
A leg kick checked by Hitman.
A combination from Pliskin does no damage.
Pliskin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
Hitman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Pliskin manages to pull guard.
Hitman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pliskin dives on top into guard.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Hitman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Hitman keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pliskin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hitman, up you get!
Teo Pliskin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pliskin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hitman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pliskin can pounce on him.
Hitman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman shoots in but Pliskin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pliskin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Pliskin is looking to clinch.
Pliskin lands a two punch combo.
Pliskin misses with the combination.
Pliskin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pliskin.
Pliskin throws a leg kick which misses Hitman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitman tries to avoid it.
Ken Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pliskin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pliskin tries to clinch up.
Pliskin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitman closes the distance and clinches.
Pliskin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hitman trying to stall but Pliskin improves his position.
Hitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pliskin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Pliskin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitman doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pliskin looks to land a combination. Hitman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pliskin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pliskin misses with the combination.
Pliskin closes the distance and clinches.
Hitman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hitman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hitman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hitman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pliskin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hitman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hitman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hitman 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.
Pliskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pliskin trying to control but Hitman is working from the bottom.
Hitman lands some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hitman throws a combination that misses
and Pliskin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Pliskin. No joy for Hitman on that attempt.
Pliskin has closed the distance and engaged Hitman in a clinch.
Pliskin manages to pull guard.
Pliskin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitman's guard.
Pliskin wanted to stand there but Hitman had control of the position.
Hitman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin wants to stand but Hitman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pliskin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pliskin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hitman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pliskin wants to get back to his feet.
Hitman dominating with strikes here.
Hitman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pliskin tries to hold on but Hitman postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman raining down shots from the mount!
Hitman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hitman but it's paid off an Pliskin is forced to tap! Nice work by Hitman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Hitman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Koskinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Romano's chin.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Romano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown but Romano shows good takedown defense.
Koskinen drops Romano with a right and a left! Koskinen comes rushing in but Romano regains his composure and manages to keep Koskinen in guard.
Romano is rocked!
It looks like Andre Romano has been cut.
Koskinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romano's head.
Romano is still in real trouble! Can Koskinen finish him?
Koskinen trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano seems to have recovered his senses.
Romano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koskinen controls the pace.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Koskinen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano keeping full guard, as Koskinen tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romano as he jumps to the side.
Romano tries to clinch but Koskinen is having none of it.
Romano stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koskinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romano wants to clinch up but Koskinen keeps it at a distance.
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Koskinen.
Koskinen avoids the elbow strike from Romano, against the cage.
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.
Koskinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Koskinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romano has passed into side control.
Koskinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koskinen is breathing heavily.
Romano decides to stand back up. Romano steps back and let's Koskinen get back to his feet.
Koskinen has a takedown stuffed.
Romano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Mikael Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch but Koskinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romano misses with a few strikes there.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Romano sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Koskinen to the ground! Romano dives into full mount looking to finish!
Koskinen is rocked!
Romano get's back to his feet.
Oh Koskinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Koskinen crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Romano!
Andre Romano is the new lightweight champion!
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FIGHT
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