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Battle 11: Conquer! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alizad comes to the cage accompanied by Gortoz A Ran - J'attends. Arman Alizad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matti Nieminen's chin.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Alizad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alizad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alizad misses with a double jab.
Nieminen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alizad!
Alizad working to try and regain half guard.
Nieminen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alizad is trying to escape the mount.
Alizad wants to hold on but Nieminen pushes him away.
Nieminen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alizad regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alizad is looking to escape.
Alizad is in trouble now - Nieminen has advanced to mount!
Nieminen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nieminen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nieminen punching from mount but Alizad doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount and Alizad is in trouble!
Nieminen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alizad tries to reverse the position but Nieminen maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Nieminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alizad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nieminen lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Nieminen punching from mount but Alizad doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nieminen misses with a head shot.
Nieminen avoids the attempt from Alizad to control.
Nieminen misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nieminen scoring with strikes but Alizad is staying in there.
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount and Alizad is in trouble!
Alizad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nieminen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nieminen lands a big shot there that rocks Alizad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nieminen with the ground and pound from mount.
Nieminen unloading with bombs!
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nieminen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alizad regains half guard.
Nieminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alizad defending well though.
Nieminen throwing shots but Alizad is blocking nicely.
Nieminen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alizad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alizad is looking to control Nieminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alizad avoid being mounted?
Nieminen trying to control the action but Alizad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nieminen dominated that round.
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.
Alizad tries to land a front kick but Nieminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alizad blocks a head kick by Nieminen.
Alizad gets caught flat footed, as Nieminen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alizad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nieminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alizad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alizad is trying to control the position but Nieminen postures up.
Nieminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alizad is trying to control the position but Nieminen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Alizad as he connects with a hook.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses
and Nieminen counters with a single leg into guard. Alizad didn't expect that.
Alizad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alizad can't keep his opponent in guard - Nieminen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nieminen looks to land a strike but Alizad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alizad pushes Nieminen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen shoots in but Alizad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Nieminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arman Alizad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alizad looks for the body kick but Nieminen saw that one coming.
Nieminen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alizad.
A head kick misses from Alizad.
Alizad pushes Nieminen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alizad missing with knees to the body.
Nieminen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alizad prevents the takedown attempt.
Alizad scores with a hook to the body.
Alizad lands with a right to the head.
Alizad looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen blocks an elbow strike.
Alizad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieminen.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
Alizad blocks a head kick by Nieminen.
Alizad thuds a left hand into Nieminen's body.
Arman Alizad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alizad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nieminen's head backwards.
Nieminen moves out of range of the body kick.
Alizad lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nieminen - he's out on his feet here! Alizad follows up with another monster hook that separates Nieminen from consciousness! Nieminen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Alizad stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arman Alizad!
Arman Alizad retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kalmakoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Kalmakoura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Landen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kalmakoura!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kalmakoura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kalmakoura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Landen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmakoura regains half guard.
Kalmakoura has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Landen. Oh but Kalmakoura has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Landen goes limp - he's gone! Kalmakoura jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pertti Kalmakoura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksateri Karjala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silakka comes to the cage accompanied by Blood for Blood - Aint like you. 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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230 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksateri Karjala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karjala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silakka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjala postures up in Silakka's guard and throws a big left but Silakka blocks it.
Silakka looking for a triangle here. Karjala is fighting it but it looks tight! Silakka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Karjala is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timo Silakka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivano Vrh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Linkke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to asd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horst Linkke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivano Vrh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Linkke does no damage.
Linkke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Linkke throws a series of punches but Vrh avoids them all with ease.
Vrh moves away from the strike by Linkke.
Linkke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrh takes one to the chin there.
Linkke misses with a looping right.
Vrh shoots in for a double leg but Linkke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vrh shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke misses with a hook. Vrh ducked under it nicely.
Vrh fails with a takedown attempt.
Horst Linkke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivano Vrh.
Vrh misses with a series of wild punches.
Linkke throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrh.
Linkke looks to land a left hand but Vrh moved out of range nicely.
Vrh looks to score with a jab to the body but Linkke is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vrh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vrh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkke misses with a looping right.
Linkke just misses with a punch to the body.
Linkke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Linkke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linkke throws a jab when Vrh was well out of range.
Linkke loads up on a big right hand but Vrh slips the punch.
Vrh works over Linkke's head and body with a nice combination.
Horst Linkke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Linkke.
Linkke misses with an uppercut. Vrh saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrh throws a combination. Linkke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Horst Linkke has been cut.
A big left from Linkke misses.
Linkke misses with a double jab
and Vrh counters with a nice body shot.
Linkke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vrh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrh.
Linkke tries to break the clinch but Vrh is controlling the position.
Vrh tries to land knees in the clinch but Linkke avoids the damage to the body.
Vrh controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linkke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkke is trying to break free.
Vrh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Linkke has had enough of the clinch but Vrh keeps him there for the moment.
Vrh lands a body punch.
Come on Vrh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Linkke has had enough of the clinch but Vrh keeps him there for the moment.
Linkke can't break the clinch.
Linkke being controlled against the cage.
Vrh keeps control of Linkke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Linkke wants to break free but Vrh has control.
Linkke can't break the clinch.
Linkke can't break the clinch.
Vrh is stalling here.
Linkke wants to break free but Vrh has control.
Vrh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivano Vrh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horst Linkke's cut.
That's time! Linkke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vrh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkke.
Vrh misses with a looping left.
Vrh just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrh scores with a nice strike.
Linkke misses with a looping left.
Linkke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vrh catches Linkke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linkke throws an overhand right that lands on Vrh's shoulder, as Vrh tries to avoid the shot.
Vrh slips a jab and a cross from Linkke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrh jabs Linkke right on the nose. Linkke blinks but takes it well.
Vrh throws a combination that misses
and Linkke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrh cracks Linkke with a hook to the temple - Linkke is on wobbly legs here! Vrh swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Linkke falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vrh wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivano Vrh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junttila wants to pass to mount but Makunouchi is defending the position.
Junttila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.
Junttila is looking to advance position but Makunouchi won't allow it.
Junttila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi is looking to get back to is feet but Junttila passes into side control.
Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junttila is looking to take a break and control but Makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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.
Makunouchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Junttila. Junttila gets slowly back to his feet.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Junttila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makunouchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Makunouchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makunouchi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Junttila's head, knocking him out cold! Makunouchi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ippo Makunouchi!
Ippo Makunouchi retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ji comes into the arena with Anathema - Judgement blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Let Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Hegg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ji tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hegg ducks under a wild hook from Ji.
Ji throws an overhand right that lands on Hegg's shoulder, as Hegg tries to avoid the shot.
Ji digs a good hook to Hegg's body.
Hegg avoids the body shot from Ji.
Ji lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ji.
It looks like Johan Hegg has been cut.
Ji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji misses with a head kick.
Ji throws a head kick that Hegg semi-blocks.
Let Ji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hegg.
Hegg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji tries to roll over but Hegg keeps him under control.
Hegg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji wants to get back to full guard.
Ji keeping hold of Hegg's head, controlling as best he can.
Hegg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji defending well though.
Ji is refusing to be controlled, as Hegg sits in half guard.
Ji wants to control but Hegg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hegg moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hegg on the side of the head.
Let Ji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whack! Ji lands a heavy head kick that drops Hegg. The ref tackles Ji to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hegg was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Let Ji!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryhti Metti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Lussac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lussac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sadly Ever After by Innerphoria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gay Lussac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryhti Metti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gay Lussac!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lussac looks to score with a jab to the body but Metti is just out of range.
Metti feints and as Lussac raises his hands in defense, Metti changes levels and 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.
Metti looking to pass the guard.
Lussac working for a triangle but Metti defends it easily.
Mettiis looking to pass into half guard but Lussac pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lussac is in guard.
Lussac wants to stand but Metti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lussac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lussac wants to pass the guard but Metti is keeping the position.
Metti striking off his back but it's not causing Lussac any problems.
Metti trying to control the position.
Metti working for a triangle but Lussac defends it easily.
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.
Lussac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lussac's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lussac pulls Metti in close to his closed guard and prevents Metti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lussac wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lussac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metti.
Metti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metti throws and elbow that misses. Lussac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metti's guard. Nice move by Lussac!
Metti working for a triangle but Lussac defends it easily.
Metti is trying to keep Lussac in close.
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.
Lussac slips nicely into half guard.
Lussac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metti gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryhti Metti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lussac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lussac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Metti as he checks the leg kick.
Metti walks into a jab.
Lussac misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Lussac slams his shin into Metti's torso.
Metti throws a looping overhand right but Lussac ducks down to avoid it.
Lussac thows a body shot but no joy.
Lussac stuffs the takedown.
Lussac wants to slow Metti down by chopping away at his legs.
Lussac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metti moves away.
Lussac just misses with a punch to the body.
Metti shoots for a takedown but Lussac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metti moves out of range as Lussac throws a body kick.
Lussac scores with a jab to the body.
Lussac catches Metti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Metti to the canvas!
Metti is rocked!
It looks like Ryhti Metti has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lussac is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Metti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lussac passes Metti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lussac is looking for a kimura but Metti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lussac to get the leverage.
Metti seems to have got his legs back now.
Lussac trying to control from half guard but Metti is working away.
Lussac is looking for a kimura but Metti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lussac to get the leverage.
Lussac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lussac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lussac tries to stand but can't do so whilst Metti controls his leg.
Metti is looking to improve his position.
Metti wants to get back to full guard but Lussac has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lussac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Metti can't escape the position.
Metti swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Metti is working to get back to half guard.
Lussac has control of Metti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Metti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Lussac working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lussac wants to control the pace but Metti is squirming around nicely.
Metti tries to lock up and control but Lussac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Lussac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryhti Metti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metti moves out of range of the body kick from Lussac.
Metti throws a looping overhand right but Lussac ducks down to avoid it.
Lussac looks to score with a jab to the body but Metti is just out of range.
No joy there for Lussac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lussac stuffs the takedown.
Lussac throws a nice looking combination but Metti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lussac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lussac misses with a wild combination.
Lussac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lussac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lussac scores with a shot to the body.
Lussac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lussac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lussac's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lussac trying to control the position.
Metti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lussac controlling the position.
Lussac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lussac looking for a sweep. Not yet Lussac, not yet.
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.
Metti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lussac is keeping the position for now.
Lussac working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Metti has passed into half guard!
Metti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lussac defending well though.
Lussac tries to get to full guard but Metti has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lussac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lussac trying to hold on to Metti's head to control him but Metti postures up.
Metti wants to control but Lussac is keeping him busy.
Metti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Metti is looking to take a break and control but Lussac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lussac moves away.
Lussac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metti is out of range and Lussac settles back down.
Gay Lussac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lussac misses the target.
Metti blocks a low kick nicely.
Metti feints and as Lussac raises his hands in defense, Metti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lussac managing to control the position.
Lussac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gay Lussac.
I think Lussac 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Lussac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot VI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riot VI comes to the cage accompanied by Grand Magus - Iron Will. Joseph Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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213 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot VI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot VI takes a kick to the side of the head.
Douglas throws a nice head kick!
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riot VI shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglas as he avoids it easily.
Riot VI closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglas circles away.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Douglas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Douglas misses with a takedown
and Riot VI counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Douglas!
Riot VI with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Riot VI avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to get to half guard.
Riot VI sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Riot VI seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Douglas is holding on tight.
Riot VI has hold of Douglas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Douglas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Douglas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riot VI get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Riot VI shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot VI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
Riot VI doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglas circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Douglas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Riot VI is breathing heavily.
Douglas has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot VI tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riot VI tries to pull guard but Douglas holds him up against the cage and eventually Riot VI drops back down to his feet.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas is trying to break the clinch but Riot VI has him pressed against the cage.
Riot VI has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Douglas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riot VI is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
Riot VI needs to keep his hands up - Douglas had a free shot at his head there.
Whack! Douglas lands a heavy head kick that drops Riot VI. The ref tackles Douglas to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Riot VI was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joseph Douglas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jouheva joutava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joutava comes to the cage accompanied by Why cant we be friends. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, jouheva joutava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokohama Humahuta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
joutava misses with a takedown attempt - Humahuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Humahuta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming joutava to the mat! joutava manages to get full guard.
Humahuta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Humahuta drops back looking for a leg! joutava is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and joutava manages to kick Humahuta off! Humahuta jumps back into joutava's guard.
joutava manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
joutava wants to finish this one by submission but Humahuta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from joutava.
Humahuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
joutava is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Humahuta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Humahuta!
That's one minute gone in the round.
joutava working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Humahuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Humahuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
joutava escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Humahuta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
joutava has his foot on Humahuta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Humahuta works his way back into a safe position though.
Humahuta trying to control the position from guard on top but joutava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humahuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. joutava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humahuta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
joutava can't keep his opponent in guard - Humahuta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Humahuta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta trying to control from half guard but joutava is working away.
Humahuta wants to free his trapped foot but joutava is holding on for dear life with his legs.
joutava is trying to get back to full guard.
Humahuta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Humahuta is trying to take his opponent's back.
joutava regains half guard.
joutava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for joutava!
Humahuta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Humahuta looks gassed!
joutava regains half guard.
joutava looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
joutava is looking to improve his position.
Humahuta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and joutava defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta uses his free foot to push down on joutava's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for joutava.
Humahuta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
joutava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Humahuta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
joutava keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
joutava is working hard here to advance position.
joutava regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humahuta wants to control but joutava is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jokohama Humahuta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Humahuta fails to land the takedown.
joutava looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Humahuta!
Humahuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
joutava with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
joutava moves to take his opponent's back.
joutava is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Humahuta has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Humahuta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
joutava is looking for a kimura here.
Humahuta wants to improve his position but joutava is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta gets back to full guard.
joutava drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Humahuta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now joutava has Humahuta in his guard.
Humahuta trying to control but joutava is working from the bottom.
joutava keeping full guard, as Humahuta tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humahuta drops back looking for a leg! joutava is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and joutava manages to kick Humahuta off! Humahuta jumps back into joutava's guard.
Humahuta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
joutava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
joutava looking for a guillotine here but Humahuta defends easily.
joutava had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Humahuta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. joutava Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Humahuta's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
joutava is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Humahuta turns into joutava and is now in his guard.
joutava working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Humahuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Humahuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
joutava has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humahuta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Humahuta tries to free his leg and advance position but joutava is retaining full guard.
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.
Humahuta trying to control but joutava is working from the bottom.
joutava looking for a sweep. Not yet joutava, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Humahuta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. joutava looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
joutava is looking to reverse the position.
jouheva joutava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Humahuta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
joutava regains half guard.
joutava is looking for a sweep. Humahuta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jouheva joutava dominated that second round.
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.
Humahuta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. joutava sprawls well initially but Humahuta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
joutava looking for submissions off his back.
joutava tries to get to full guard but Humahuta has control of the leg.
Humahuta seems to be working for a kimura but joutava defends the submission attempt.
joutava looking for submissions off his back.
Humahuta works his way into full mount!
joutava keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta moves to the back position.
Humahuta controlling well, preventing joutava from escaping the position.
Humahuta scores with punches and elbows.
joutava tries to escape the position.
Humahuta is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! joutava is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jokohama Humahuta!
Jokohama Humahuta is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hulk hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Harwinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hulk hogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hulk hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Harwinger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Harwinger knocks hogan out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Harwinger!
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