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FinnFight 12: Infinity PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulla Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulla Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pepe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Taalasmaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Taalasmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Taalasmaa blocks the leg kick.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson prevents Taalasmaa from breaking the clinch.
Jackson pulls Taalasmaa into guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taalasmaa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Taalasmaa stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ulla Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Jackson.
Jackson wants the takedown. Taalasmaa is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taalasmaa's guard against the cage.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stops Taalasmaa from standing up.
Taalasmaa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taalasmaa, up you get!
Taalasmaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ulla Taalasmaa has been cut.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taalasmaa swinging wilding here.
Taalasmaa misses with a combination
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson stops Taalasmaa from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taalasmaa is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Taalasmaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taalasmaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
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.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Taalasmaa to get to his feet.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson pushes Taalasmaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Taalasmaa is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taalasmaa down to the mat. Taalasmaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulla Taalasmaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson bucks up and throws Taalasmaa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Pepe Jackson has been cut.
A good leg kick by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taalasmaa can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Taalasmaa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Taalasmaa is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.
Taalasmaa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Taalasmaa is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Taalasmaa off and gets back to his feet.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taalasmaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taalasmaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Taalasmaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Pepe Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taalasmaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taalasmaa darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Taalasmaa shrugs it off.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taalasmaa's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson gets to his feet - Taalasmaa follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa fails with the takedown.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Taalasmaa lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Taalasmaa gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Ulla Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Taalasmaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taalasmaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Taalasmaa didn't expect that.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Taalasmaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Taalasmaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taalasmaa won't be happy with that.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Ulla Taalasmaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa misses with a head kick.
Ulla Taalasmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson has hold of Taalasmaa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Taalasmaa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Taalasmaa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Taalasmaa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pepe Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sulkijalihas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seppo Sulkijalihas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sulkijalihas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sulkijalihas.
Belcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belcher moves away.
Sulkijalihas is looking to clinch but Belcher is avoiding it.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Belcher tries to clinch up but Sulkijalihas circles away and keeps his distance.
Belcher scores with a nice body kick.
Belcher avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Belcher scores with a three punch combo!
Sulkijalihas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belcher's head.
It looks like Stan Belcher has been cut.
Belcher avoids a kick to the body.
Belcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belcher throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Belcher gets caught flat footed, as Sulkijalihas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sulkijalihas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belcher's guard.
Sulkijalihas won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Belcher keeping full guard, as Sulkijalihas tries to pass.
Sulkijalihas wants to stand but Belcher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas prevents Belcher from getting back to his feet.
Sulkijalihas gets to his feet. Belcher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sulkijalihas looks gassed!
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulkijalihas wants to stand but Belcher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sulkijalihas stands up from Belcher's guard - Sulkijalihas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belcher lands with a nice combination. Sulkijalihas backs away looking to recover.
Belcher throws a leg kick but Sulkijalihas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sulkijalihas gets a clinch.
Sulkijalihas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulkijalihas missing with a left hand there. Belcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sulkijalihas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulkijalihas lands in his opponent's guard.
Belcher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belcher is working an open guard so Sulkijalihas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Belcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher avoids the head kick by Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sulkijalihas picks Belcher up and slams him brutally to the floor. Belcher is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Seppo Sulkijalihas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Srna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Srna has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Srna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Srna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wukong swats away the attempt to clinch by Srna.
Wukong misses with the combination.
Wukong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Srna's guard.
Srna controls Wukong momentarily but Wukong frees himself.
Wukong stands and throws Srna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wukong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wukong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Srna struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Srna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Srna is trying to control Wukong's posture but Wukong avoids it.
Wukong is putting a hurting on Srna here, landing some big shots from side control.
Srna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wukong.
Wukong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Srna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Srna prevents Wukong from moving into mount.
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.
Wukong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Srna keeps working.
Wukong works to advance to full mount. Srna defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wukong looks gassed!
Srna tries to hold on but Wukong postures up.
Wukong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Srna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wukong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Srna has worked his arm free - good work by Srna!
Wukong tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong tries for a kimura but Srna is defending well.
Srna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wukong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Srna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wukong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Srna, who protects the arm well.
Srna tries to bench press Wukong off him but Wukong keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Srna!
Srna tries to hold on but Wukong postures up.
Wukong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Srna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Srna has left one of his arms exposed and Wukong doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Srna screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Son Wukong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little scores with a takedown into Loman's guard.
Little thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Little preventing the sweep.
Little trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loman's guard.
Loman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loman keeping full guard, as Little tries to pass.
Loman working for a triangle but Little defends it easily.
Loman 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.
Loman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Little is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Loman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Little's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Little defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Little right now.
Little is working hard here to advance position.
Little rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Little tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman trying to control the pace.
Little is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Little wants to control but Loman is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Little shoots in but no luck this time.
Little closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loman to the mat! Loman manages to get full guard.
Little prevents Loman from getting back to his feet.
Loman looks gassed!
Loman has Little pulled in close to control his posture.
Little wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.
Little wants to get up but he can't break Loman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Little lands a nice shot to the body.
Little bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Little's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loman is trying to get back to half guard.
Little throws a strike aimed at the side of Loman's head but Loman avoids it well.
Loman sneaks back into half guard.
Loman manages to get to full guard.
Little would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Little preventing the sweep.
Loman has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Loman pulls guard successfully.
Loman looking for a sweep. Not yet Loman, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Little throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little lands a two punch combo.
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Little is trying to control here but Loman has managed to regain half guard.
Little trying to control the action but Loman is working from the bottom.
Loman trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Little tries to stand and escape but Loman is controlling the position.
Loman tries to roll over but Little keeps him under control.
Little lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is thwarting Loman's attempts to control the position.
Little prevents Loman from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Little lands a two punch combo.
Little closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loman to the mat! Loman manages to get full guard.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Little passes into side control.
Little decides to stand up, so the ref orders Loman to his feet.
Loman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman passes to full mount!
Little has given up his back. Will we see Loman going for some submissions?
Loman is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Little won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Loman off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teuvo Loman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turisas comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Gods Of War. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ham Xu enters the cage!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ham Xu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turisas tries to clinch but Xu is having none of it.
Turisas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xu jumps into guard, dragging Turisas to the mat.
Turisas wants to stand but Xu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xu 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.
Turisas wants to get up but he can't break Xu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turisas stopping the sweep attempt from Xu.
Turisas wants to stand but Xu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turisas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xu missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xu tries to free his leg and advance position but Turisas is retaining full guard.
Xu landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu prevents Turisas from getting back to his feet.
Xu drops back looking for a leg! Turisas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turisas manages to kick Xu off! Xu jumps back into Turisas's guard.
Xu prevents Turisas from getting back to his feet.
Turisas keeping moving, preventing Xu from controlling successfully.
Xu is looking to work some ground and pound but Turisas has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turisas is fending him off so far but Xu persists. Nope, Turisas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ham Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xu tries to move into range but Turisas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xu moves forwards but Turisas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turisas stuffs the takedown.
Xu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xu looks gassed!
Xu fails to land the takedown.
Magni Turisas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Xu.
Xu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xu throws a leg kick but Turisas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turisas wants to clinch up but Xu keeps it at a distance.
Xu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turisas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turisas finds it's way round the side to connect with Xu's head.
Xu walks into a straight right hand from Turisas.
Xu is rocked!
Turisas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xu is still on wobbly legs! Can Turisas finish him?
Xu dodges the punch combination from Turisas.
Xu tries to keep at a distance but Turisas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xu seems to have recovered his senses.
Xu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turisas prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turisas lands a body shot.
Xu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turisas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Turisas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xu tries for a takedown but Turisas manages to get underhooks.
Turisas digs a right hand into Xu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xu's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xu.
Xu has Turisas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turisas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turisas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xu can't get the takedown.
Xu pushes off an throws an elbow but Turisas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xu breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turisas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turisas's calf.
Turisas wants to clinch up but Xu keeps it at a distance.
Xu throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Turisas crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ham Xu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Bernard (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 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, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard blocks a leg kick.
Bernard lands a nice looking body kick.
Wentworth shoots in but Bernard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wentworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bernard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bernard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is looking to control Wentworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Wentworth is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
Bernard trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wentworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wentworth.
Bernard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wentworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wentworth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Bernard to control.
Wentworth wants to take Bernard's back but he can't do it this time.
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Wentworth's attempts to control the action.
Wentworth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bernard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Bernard to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bernard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bernard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wentworth's best efforts.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentworth is working away from the top position though.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet.
Bernard is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Bernard kicks Wentworth off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wentworth fails with the takedown
and Bernard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wentworth!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth is squirming around, avoiding Bernard's attempts to control the action.
Wentworth regains half guard.
Bernard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hugo Bernard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth shoots and misses
and Bernard counters with a single leg into guard. Wentworth didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Bernard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wentworth throws a right and a left that Bernard avoids nicely.
Bernard moves out of range as Wentworth strikes.
Wentworth misses with a takedown
and Bernard counters with a shoot takedown. Wentworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Bernard stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard is in close to Wentworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
Wentworth looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily.
Bernard wants to get up but he can't break Wentworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wentworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wentworth's guard.
Bernard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Wentworth shoots and misses
and Bernard counters with a single leg into guard. Wentworth didn't expect that.
Bernard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wentworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernard!
Wentworth controlling from the full mount.
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Wentworth's attempts to control the action.
Wentworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth controlling the pace for now.
Wentworth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bernard is now in Wentworth's guard. A big mistake from Wentworth there, giving up the dominant position!
Bernard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wentworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernard manages to get himself to full guard.
Bernard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wentworth trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Bernard looking to control.
Bernard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bernard wants to sweep here but Wentworth controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wentworth won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth prevents Bernard from moving into mount.
Wentworth regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Bernard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wentworth tries for a takedown but Bernard circles away easily
and Bernard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wentworth won't be happy with that.
Wentworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernard stalling.
Wentworth is trying to control but can't.
Bernard prevents Wentworth from improving his position.
Bernard stands up from half guard.
Bernard drives through and clinches with Wentworth against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wentworth is trying to improve his position.
Bernard trying to control the action but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Wentworth is trying to improve his position.
Bernard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wentworth tries for a takedown but Bernard circles away easily
and Bernard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard wants to stand up but Wentworth is controlling the position.
Wentworth trying to control from the bottom.
Wentworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wentworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernard postures up.
Wentworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
Wentworth has his foot on Bernard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bernard works his way back into a safe position though.
Wentworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wentworth is tightening it up a little... Bernard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bernard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bernard taps out! nice BJJ there by Wentworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josh Wentworth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Brik Holtik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Brik Holtik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtik throws out a leg kick but Tahkojuusto moves out of range and Holtik only half commits.
Holtik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tahkojuusto drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto looking to pass the guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to get up but he can't break Holtik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tahkojuusto stops Holtik from standing up.
Holtik is working an open guard so Tahkojuusto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tahkojuusto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holtik reverses the position - he's now on top in Tahkojuusto's guard.
Tahkojuusto controls Holtik momentarily but Holtik frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tahkojuusto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holtik!
Tahkojuusto goes for an armbar but Holtik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holtik.
Holtik postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holtik!
Tahkojuusto wants to control the action but instead Holtik gets a body lock and reverses into Tahkojuusto's guard! Nice work!
Tahkojuusto 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holtik gets to his feet. Tahkojuusto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tahkojuusto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holtik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tahkojuusto looks gassed!
Tahkojuusto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holtik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tahkojuusto but great work by Holtik.
Holtik stands up.
Holtik tries a head kick but it misses.
Tahkojuusto dodges the punch combination from Holtik.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a double leg but Holtik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tahkojuusto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holtik lands a head kick!
Holtik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holtik misses with a head kick.
Holtik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holtik lands a jab to the head.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holtik as he jumps to the side.
Holtik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahkojuusto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtik fails to land with a series of punches.
Tahkojuusto is breathing heavily.
Holtik darts in and clinches Tahkojuusto up against the cage.
Tahkojuusto fails to pull guard.
Tahkojuusto misses with an elbow over the top.
Holtik breaks from the clinch.
Brik Holtik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto has a takedown stuffed.
Brik Holtik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
A head kick by Holtik misses
so Tahkojuusto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holtik has Tahkojuusto pulled in close to control his posture.
Tahkojuustois looking to pass into half guard but Holtik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holtik is in guard.
Holtik stands up and waves to Tahkojuusto to follow him.
Tahkojuusto misses the shot to the body.
Holtik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt - Holtik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holtik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a takedown. Holtik tries to sprawl out of it but Tahkojuusto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holtik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holtik throws a leg kick
and Tahkojuusto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holtik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tahkojuusto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holtik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tahkojuusto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tahkojuusto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt - Holtik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tahkojuusto looks to clinch
and Holtik counters with a head kick.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Tahkojuusto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holtik fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch
and Holtik counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tahkojuusto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holtik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Well, if Tahkojuusto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tahkojuusto wants to advance to full mount but Holtik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik pushes Tahkojuusto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Holtik takes the fight into the clinch.
Holtik avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tahkojuusto throws an elbow but misses.
Holtik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tahkojuusto's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tahkojuusto tries to stall but Holtik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holtik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holtik tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahkojuusto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brik Holtik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holtik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tahkojuusto shoots and misses
and Holtik counters with a thumping low kick.
Holtik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Tahkojuusto to the ground! Holtik dives into full mount looking to finish!
Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Tahkojuusto working to try and regain half guard.
Tahkojuusto is still in real trouble! Can Holtik finish him?
Holtik avoids the attempt from Tahkojuusto to control.
Holtik stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tahkojuusto seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holtik counters with a flying knee that drops Tahkojuusto! Holtik dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brik Holtik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nilton Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingiz Akayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilton Shogun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nilton Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chingiz Akayev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akayev trying to control here.
Akayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akayev landing strikes from the bottom.
Akayev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akayev striking off his back but it's not causing Shogun any problems.
Akayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shogun trying to control but Akayev is working from the bottom.
Akayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shogun trying to control the position from guard on top but Akayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akayev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shogun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Akayev dominating with strikes here.
Akayev has control of Shogun's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shogun regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shogun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akayev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shogun is surviving well by controlling Akayev's body position as best he can.
Akayev looks gassed!
Shogun tries to hold on but Akayev postures up.
Akayev unloading with bombs!
Akayev lands a big shot there that rocks Shogun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shogun trying desperately to get to his feet.
Akayev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shogun tries to hold on but Akayev pushes him away.
Akayev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev raining down shots from the mount!
Akayev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akayev landing shots from mount.
Akayev looking to secure an arm triangle but Shogun defends it well.
Akayev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shogun looks a forlorn figure.
Akayev with the ground and pound from mount.
Akayev with good strikes from the mount here!
Shogun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akayev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shogun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Akayev with the ground and pound from mount.
Akayev landing strikes from the mount.
Akayev lands a big shot there that rocks Shogun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akayev landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akayev landing strikes from the mount.
Akayev 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.
Akayev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Akayev lands with some strikes.
Akayev avoids the attempt from Shogun to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akayev lands a big shot there that rocks Shogun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shogun is in a horrible position here. Akayev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingiz Akayev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shogun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akayev gets the takedown into side control.
Shogun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akayev landing a few strikes.
Shogun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akayev on the ground.
Shogun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shogun is looking to reverse the position.
Akayev is putting a hurting on Shogun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shogun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akayev connects with a decent elbow.
Shogun is rocked!
Akayev landing strikes.
Oh Shogun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akayev cracks Shogun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Akayev working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev working the head and body with strikes.
Shogun seems to have got his legs back now.
Shogun is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akayev off and has taken his back!
Akayev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shogun doesn't have the hooks in and Akayev manages to turn into his guard.
Shogun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shogun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shogun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akayev is one step ahead there.
Shogun had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Akayev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Shogun Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Akayev's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akayev turns into Shogun and is now in his guard.
Akayev looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown but Akayev shows good takedown defense.
Shogun shoots in and drives through. Akayev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nilton Shogun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Shogun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chingiz Akayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akayev throws a hook but Shogun blocks it.
Akayev misses with a looping right.
Nilton Shogun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akayev throws a jab when Shogun was well out of range.
Akayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shogun shoots in and drives through. Akayev sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akayev.
Shogun dodges the punch combination from Akayev.
Akayev waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Shogun.
Akayev misses with a looping right.
Akayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shogun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akayev.
Shogun shoots for a takedown but Akayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akayev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akayev is looking to take a break and control but Shogun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akayev passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shogun is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Akayev landing strikes from the mount.
Akayev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shogun's face.
Shogun can't escape the position.
Akayev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Akayev prevents Shogun from getting the reversal.
Chingiz Akayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Akayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingiz Akayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shogun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown but Akayev shows good takedown defense.
Akayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shogun manages to avoid it.
Shogun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akayev throws a body punch but Shogun moves out of range.
Shogun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akayev's waist but Akayev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shogun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nilton Shogun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akayev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akayev moves nicely into side control.
Akayev trying to control the position but Shogun is working away.
Shogun takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shogun is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akayev passes to full mount!
Akayev with shots to the head and body - Shogun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akayev scoring with strikes but Shogun is staying in there.
Akayev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Akayev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shogun is trying to escape the mount.
Akayev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Akayev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akayev with shots to the head and body - Shogun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akayev lands a big shot there that rocks Shogun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shogun tries to lock up and control but Akayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akayev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Shogun! More shots from Akayev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chingiz Akayev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Tuisku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Hovi catches Tuisku right on the button with a cross.
Hovi misses with the combination.
Hovi swings for the body but Tuisku moves out of range.
Tuisku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Hovi does no damage.
Tuisku dodges the punch combination from Hovi.
Hovi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuisku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tuisku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuisku wants to stand up but Hovi is controlling the position.
Hovi taking some punishment here, with Tuisku in his half guard.
Tuisku is thwarting Hovi's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku decides to stand up.
Tuisku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hovi circles away.
Tuisku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tuisku lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hovi down.
Tuisku remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tuisku landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hovi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuisku happy to just control the position for now.
Tuisku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovi keeps working.
Tuisku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hovi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hovi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tuisku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hovi wants to control but Tuisku postures up.
Tuisku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hovi thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuisku dodges the punch combination from Hovi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuisku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hovi sprawls well initially but Tuisku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hovi has hold of Tuisku's hands but Tuisku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuisku stands up and beckons Hovi to join him on the feet.
Tuisku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hovi sprawls well initially but Tuisku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hovi looks gassed!
Hovi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hovi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuisku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hovi's head.
Tuisku controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Tuisku dominated that round.
That's time! Tuisku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuisku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tuisku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuisku working the body and head with strikes.
Tuisku laying and praying for a moment but Hovi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hovi wants to improve his position but Tuisku is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hovi is refusing to be controlled, as Tuisku sits in half guard.
Tuisku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hovi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuisku 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.
Tuisku prevents Hovi from improving his position.
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.
Tuisku is keen to just control but Hovi is a slippery customer.
Hovi wants to get back to full guard.
Hovi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuisku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuisku.
Hovi is trying to control Tuisku's posture but Tuisku avoids it.
Hovi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tuisku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hovi is breathing heavily.
Tuisku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuisku lands strikes from half guard.
Hovi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuisku stands up and beckons Hovi to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tuisku controlling the pace.
Tuisku prevents Hovi from improving his position.
Tuisku wants to pass to mount but Hovi is defending the position.
Tuisku stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Tuisku dominated that second round.
That's time! Tuisku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tuisku closes the distance and clinches up with Hovi, looking for a takedown. Tuisku pushes Hovi against the cage but Hovi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hovi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tuisku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovi as he jumps to the side.
Hovi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hovi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuisku tests Hovi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hovi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tuisku here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tuisku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hovi misses with the combination.
Tuisku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tuisku scores with punches from side control.
Hovi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tuisku connects with a decent elbow.
Tuisku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuisku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tuisku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hovi sprawls well initially but Tuisku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tuisku seems to be looking for submissions.
Hovi pushes Tuisku off but Tuisku dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku lands a few punches from side control.
Tuisku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hovi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tuisku controls the position from side control.
Tuisku trying to control the position but Hovi is working away.
Tuisku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi manages to get back to half guard.
Tuisku slips a nice elbow through Hovi's hands, connecting with Hovi's forehead.
Still in half guard, Tuisku seems content to control.
Hovi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuisku is working away from the top position though.
Tuisku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuisku works his way into side control.
Tuisku creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seppo Hovi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuisku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuisku cracks Hovi with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Tuisku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuisku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Tuisku!
Antti Tuisku is the new light heavyweight champion!
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