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Battle 3: Violence! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Kommunistin tappaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Water comes to the cage accompanied by Mother F***** of The Year- Motley Crue. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Chris Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Kommunistin tappaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Water shoots for a takedown but Kommunistin tappaja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Water seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Water closes the distance and clinches up with Kommunistin tappaja, looking for a takedown. Water pushes Kommunistin tappaja against the cage but Kommunistin tappaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Water looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kommunistin tappaja is fending him off so far but Water persists. Nope, Kommunistin tappaja circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kommunistin tappaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Water throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kommunistin tappaja wants to stand but Water is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kommunistin tappaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Water pushes Kommunistin tappaja off and scrambles back to his feet.
Water gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kommunistin tappaja misses with the combination.
Kommunistin tappaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water misses with a takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Water tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Water misses with a takedown attempt
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Water has his takedown stuffed
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Water is breathing heavily.
Water doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a series of strikes. Water will be more careful next time no doubt.
Water throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kommunistin tappaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Water misses with a takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kommunistin tappaja has managed to clinch.
Kommunistin tappaja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Water goes for a takedown attempt but Kommunistin tappaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Water doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Water looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Water doesn't manage to clinch there - Kommunistin tappaja circles away.
Kommunistin tappaja avoids the body shot from Water.
Water shoots and misses
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a two punch combo.
Water throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Water looks to land a combination but Kommunistin tappaja avoids it well.
Water has his takedown stuffed
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Water looks to clinch
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kommunistin tappaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kommunistin tappaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Water darts in trying to clinch
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a three punch combo that has Water backing up. Water nods at Kommunistin tappaja to acknowledge the strikes.
Water gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Water doesn't manage to clinch there - Kommunistin tappaja circles away.
Water misses with a takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Kommunistin tappaja is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kommunistin tappaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Water.
Kommunistin tappaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Water with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kommunistin tappaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Water with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Kommunistin tappaja lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Water tries for a takedown but Kommunistin tappaja circles away easily
and Kommunistin tappaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Water tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kommunistin tappaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Water tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kommunistin tappaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Water tries to clinch up.
Water lands with a shot to the body.
Water tries for a takedown but Kommunistin tappaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kommunistin tappaja. No joy for Water on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Water wants to clinch
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a one-two to the body.
Water changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kommunistin tappaja tries to avoid it but Water manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kommunistin tappaja to the ground. Kommunistin tappaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Water doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Kommunistin tappaja dominated that round.
That's time! Water's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Water will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Water. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kommunistin tappaja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Water backs up against the cage.
Water tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris Water is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kommunistin tappaja avoids the head kick by Water.
Water throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a three punch combo that has Water backing up. Water nods at Kommunistin tappaja to acknowledge the strikes.
Kommunistin tappaja misses with a few strikes there.
Water shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a series of strikes. Water will be more careful next time no doubt.
Water moves into the clinch successfully.
Water breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Water, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Water lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Kommunistin tappaja as Water shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kommunistin tappaja throws a right and a left that Water avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kommunistin tappaja cracks Water with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Water looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Water avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kommunistin tappaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Water shoots and misses
enabling Kommunistin tappaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Kommunistin tappaja throws a right and a left that Water avoids nicely.
Teppo Kommunistin tappaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Water misses with a combination
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kommunistin tappaja misses with a double jab
and Water holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Water drags the fight down to the ground.
Kommunistin tappaja preventing the sweep.
Water has Kommunistin tappaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Water is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Water wants to sweep here but Kommunistin tappaja controlling him for the moment.
Water pulls Kommunistin tappaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Kommunistin tappaja from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water kicks Kommunistin tappaja off and gets to his feet.
Water looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Water tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kommunistin tappaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Water shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kommunistin tappaja is rocked!
Water dances in with a quick combination. Kommunistin tappaja is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Water snaps Kommunistin tappaja's head back. Kommunistin tappaja stumbles backwards against the cage. Water steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kommunistin tappaja's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kommunistin tappaja just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Water!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksateri Karjala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Powertseski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Powertseski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksateri Karjala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Powertseski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karjala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karjala landing punches.
Powertseski is rocked!
Karjala loads up with a big shot that hurts Powertseski! He's pulled Karjala in close but Karjala has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Powertseski survive? More strikes from Karjala and Powertseski is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksateri Karjala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syltty Tallikone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timo Silakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syltty Tallikone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Tallikone! Oh, that's hurt him - Silakka falls to the canvas and Tallikone follows him into side control.
Silakka is rocked!
It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut.
Silakka is trying to get back to half guard.
Silakka is still in real trouble! Can Tallikone finish him?
Tallikone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silakka on the ground.
Tallikone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silakka seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Tallikone lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silakka falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Syltty Tallikone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JO joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike doucklas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JO joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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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, JO joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mike doucklas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
doucklas moves into range and clinches up with joe.
doucklas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
doucklas unloads a knee to the mid-section. joe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
doucklas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but joe regains guard immediately.
doucklas stands and steps away. joe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
joe tries a head kick but it misses.
joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
doucklas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
doucklas stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
doucklas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
joe really is a fat lump.
doucklas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
doucklas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
joe fails to land with a series of punches.
doucklas avoids the head kick by joe.
joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
doucklas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for joe!
doucklas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
doucklas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for joe because doucklas loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joe is squirming around, avoiding doucklas's attempts to control the action.
joe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
doucklas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
doucklas controlling from the full mount.
joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike doucklas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
joe misses with a wild combination.
doucklas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by joe.
doucklas avoids a punch combination nicely.
doucklas avoids a punch combination nicely.
JO joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
joe cracks doucklas with a right hand to the side of the head.
joe tries to keep at a distance but doucklas has taken the fight into the clinch.
joe is looking to break free of the clinch but doucklas has double underhooks.
doucklas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
doucklas has joe pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
doucklas jumps guard but joe stands there with doucklas around his waist. doucklas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
doucklas tries to pull guard but joe holds him up against the cage and eventually doucklas drops back down to his feet.
joe has had enough of the clinch but doucklas keeps him there for the moment.
doucklas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
doucklas pulls joe in close to prevent any damage.
doucklas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
joe wants to get up but he can't break doucklas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
joe preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
doucklas pushes joe off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheers as joe lands an impressive looking overhand right. doucklas doesn't seem phased though.
joe throws a series of punches but doucklas avoids them all with ease.
doucklas dodges the punch combination from joe.
joe cracks doucklas with an open hand slap.
joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - joe scores with a four punch combination!
doucklas connects with a high kick.
It looks like JO joe has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from joe.
joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
joe scores with a decent looking hook.
doucklas slips a jab and a cross from joe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from doucklas, right into the meat.
doucklas moves out of range of the body kick from joe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JO joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JO joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
doucklas moves out of range of the strikes.
joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
doucklas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
doucklas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but joe moves away.
doucklas forces joe back against the cage and clinches.
doucklas slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by doucklas.
doucklas stalling against the cage.
doucklas fails to pull guard.
joe wants to get back to striking at distance but doucklas won't allow it.
doucklas scores a nice knee to the body.
doucklas connects with a knee to the head.
doucklas looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
doucklas scores with a knee to the head.
doucklas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
doucklas scores a nice knee to the body.
joe tries to break the clinch but doucklas is controlling the position.
joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
joe letting doucklas take a breather here.
joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
doucklas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. doucklas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
joe wants to get up but he can't break doucklas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
doucklas wants to get back to his feet but joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
doucklas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joe wants to get up but he can't break doucklas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
doucklas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst joe is controlling him.
joe tries to stand but doucklas is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
joe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
joe misses with a double jab.
joe throws a lazy head kick
and doucklas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
doucklas is looking to take a break and control but joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
joe is looking to get back to is feet but doucklas passes into side control.
doucklas decides to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
doucklas stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
mike doucklas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think doucklas 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mike doucklas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wickline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by J.Karjalainen - Missä se Väinö on?. Travis Wickline has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seppo Taalasmaa's chin.
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wickline shoots in looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa tries to sprawl out of it but Wickline keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wickline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wickline shoots in for a double leg but Taalasmaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Wickline.
Wickline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taalasmaa pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wickline shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wickline ducks right into an uppercut from Taalasmaa.
Nice takedown defense from Taalasmaa. No joy for Wickline on that attempt.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination. Wickline sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wickline pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline misses with the combination.
Wickline darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa trying to hold on to Wickline's head to control him but Wickline postures up.
Taalasmaa won't allow Wickline to pass to mount.
Wickline looks gassed!
Wickline throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa is trying to maintain the position but Wickline is very close to passing his half guard.
Taalasmaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wickline on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickline prevents Taalasmaa from improving his position.
Wickline wants to take a breather but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Wickline is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taalasmaa lands with a hook. Wickline tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Travis Wickline has been cut.
Taalasmaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wickline backs up against the cage.
Wickline is rocked!
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wickline is still on wobbly legs! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drops Wickline with a huge uppercut! Wickline drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taalasmaa is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nikolai stesenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnoldo Paulakorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulakorpi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Volbeat -Sad Mans Tongue. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, nikolai stesenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulakorpi seems to be stalking stesenko here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! stesenko drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Tahto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Landen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Landen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Tahto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tahto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Landen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Landen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tahto looks a forlorn figure.
Tahto is rocked!
Tahto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tahto tries to hold on but Landen postures up.
Tahto is looking to improve his position but Landen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tahto taking shots to the head.
Tahto is still in real trouble! Can Landen finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Landen! Tahto is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Landen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sloan Kettering (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Merkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sloan Kettering!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Merkki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettering slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Merkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettering circles away.
A combination from Kettering does no damage.
Merkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merkki tries to land a front kick but Kettering steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettering uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merkki.
Merkki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Merkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettering scores with a three punch combo!
Kettering swats away the attempt to clinch by Merkki.
Merkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merkki is looking to clinch but Kettering is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettering circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kettering throws a hook but Merkki blocks it.
Merkki tries to clinch but Kettering moves out of range.
Kettering has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Kettering avoids the damage to the body.
Merkki can't find room to land a body shot as Kettering controls the action.
Merkki stalling.
Kettering is working Merkki over against the cage.
Kettering stalling in the clinch but Merkki improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kettering can't break the clinch.
Merkki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Merkki keeps control of Kettering as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Merkki has had enough of the clinch but Kettering keeps him there for the moment.
Kettering is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Merkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettering.
Kettering pushes Merkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Merkki controlling the action here for a moment.
Merkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merkki has had enough of the clinch but Kettering keeps him there for the moment.
Merkki tries to break the clinch but Kettering is controlling the position.
Kettering softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kettering is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merkki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kettering misses with a punch to the body.
Kettering misses with the head strike.
Kettering tries a knee to the head but Merkki blocks it.
Merkki manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Merkki.
Kettering swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettering goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kettering misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Kettering moves out of range as Merkki throws a body kick.
Merkki tries to clinch but Kettering moves away
and Kettering counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kettering throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Merkki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kettering up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettering.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Kettering.
Merkki breaks the clinch.
Merkki dodges the punch combination from Kettering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloan Kettering 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.
Kettering throws a right hand that Merkki ducks under and follows up with a left that Merkki also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Kettering there.
Merkki wants to clinch
so Kettering counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kettering in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merkki keeping moving, preventing Kettering from controlling successfully.
Kettering won't allow Merkki to get back to his feet.
Merkki keeping moving, preventing Kettering from controlling successfully.
Merkki wants to stand and escape but Kettering is having none of it.
Kettering throwing strikes from guard but Merkki blocks nicely.
Kettering has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettering looking to pass the guard.
Merkki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kettering is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kettering rushes Merkki and presses him up against the cage.
Kettering taking a breather.
Kettering lands an uppercut.
Kettering has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Merkki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Merkki manages to break the clinch.
Kettering decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettering not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merkki tries to kick Kettering off but Kettering keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kettering thows a huge punch but Merkki dodges it nicely.
Kettering thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettering thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettering passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merkki!
Merkki blocking the ground and pound.
Kettering throwing strikes here but Merkki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Merkki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kettering looking to ground and pound but Merkki is blocking nicely.
Kettering sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettering punching from mount but Merkki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kettering throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Merkki bucks Kettering off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kettering takes the fight into the clinch.
Kettering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merkki's elbow.
Merkki tries to throw a body punch but Kettering avoids it by throwing Merkki back against the cage.
Merkki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Merkki manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kettering.
Merkki tries to clinch up
enabling Kettering to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merkki wants to clinch
and Kettering counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Merkki manages to break the clinch.
Kettering is looking to clinch but Merkki is avoiding it.
Kettering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kettering misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kettering uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merkki.
Merkki wants to clinch up but Kettering keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloan Kettering dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kettering circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merkki tries to clinch
and Kettering counters with a series of strikes. Merkki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Merkki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merkki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merkki misses the jab.
Merkki moves into range and clinches up with Kettering.
Kettering wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kettering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kettering manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Kettering misses
and Merkki counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettering keeps the fight on the outside.
Kettering stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Merkki.
Kettering is looking to clinch.
Merkki feints and then cracks Kettering's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettering down.
Merkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettering paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Merkki.
It looks like Sloan Kettering has been cut.
Merkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettering.
Sloan Kettering is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kettering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merkki looks to clinch
and Kettering counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kettering.
Merkki wants to stand and escape but Kettering is having none of it.
Kettering trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merkki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettering avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kettering misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merkki tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettering throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Merkki counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kettering breaks from the clinch.
Kettering throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettering throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettering misses with a hook. Merkki ducked under it nicely.
Kettering lands with a slapping head kick.
Erkki Merkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merkki is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kettering closes the distance and clinches.
Kettering taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kettering tries to throw a body punch but Merkki avoids it by throwing Kettering back against the cage.
Merkki controlling the action here for a moment.
Merkki wants to stall.
Merkki blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kettering.
Erkki Merkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettering prevents a body shot from Merkki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Merkki.
I think Kettering 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sloan Kettering!
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