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TUOW 5: 205 lbs Quarter Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Apina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Antti Apina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pan Allan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Allan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apina blocks a jab.
Apina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apina is looking to clinch but Allan is avoiding it.
Allan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allan avoids the head kick by Apina.
Apina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apina wants to clinch
and Allan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Apina!
Apina tries to lock up and control but Allan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Allan extends the arm and Apina is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pan Allan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Sigmunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes to the cage accompanied by Rollin by: Limp Bizkit. Sigmunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mein Teil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Otto Sigmunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Sigmunt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigmunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigmunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sigmunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sigmunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman wants to stand up but Sigmunt is controlling him.
Sigmunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigmunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sigmunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Sigmunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Sigmunt trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Sigmunt throws and elbow that misses. Freeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigmunt's guard. Nice move by Freeman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmunt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sigmunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Sigmunt has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Sigmunt looking to control.
Sigmunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Sigmunt, not yet.
Sigmunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Sigmunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freeman manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Sigmunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigmunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sigmunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sigmunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sigmunt lands a couple of elbows.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Sigmunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sigmunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sigmunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman wants to stand but Sigmunt is controlling the position.
Sigmunt is working Freeman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freeman 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.
Sigmunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sigmunt works over Freeman with some ground and pound from guard.
Sigmunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sigmunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sigmunt throws and elbow that misses. Freeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigmunt's guard. Nice move by Freeman!
Sigmunt trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Sigmunt wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigmunt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Sigmunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sigmunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sigmunt misses with a head shot. Freeman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sigmunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freeman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freeman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freeman!
Sigmunt throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sigmunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Freeman off and has taken his back!
Otto Sigmunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sigmunt throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sigmunt is breathing heavily.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control but not successfully.
Sigmunt is looking to control Freeman but Freeman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sigmunt connects with a big shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Sigmunt lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Freeman rolls, trying to escape but Sigmunt keeps control of the position.
Sigmunt connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Freeman to escape the position.
Sigmunt throwing sloppy strikes.
Freeman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sigmunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to stand back up.
Sigmunt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sigmunt is working the ground and pound. Can Freeman escape?
Freeman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sigmunt is punishing Freeman with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Freeman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sigmunt lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Freeman hold on?!
Freeman is taking damage to the body and head.
Freeman tries to break free.
Sigmunt lands punches and elbows.
Freeman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Freeman is covering up but some of the strikes from Sigmunt are getting through and doing damage.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sigmunt scores with punches to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman holding both Sigmunt 's hands and preventing any damage.
Freeman is trapped and Sigmunt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sigmunt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigmunt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sigmunt.
Sigmunt biding his time, controlling Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Sigmunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sigmunt counters with a takedown into side control.
Freeman is not content to let Sigmunt control the position.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Sigmunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sigmunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sigmunt crashes against the mat.
Sigmunt in side control, throwing shots but Freeman defends.
Sigmunt working the body and head with strikes.
Sigmunt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Freeman is pushing Sigmunt's head away, looking to escape. Sigmunt manages to hold on to the position though.
Sigmunt lands some shots froms side control.
Freeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sigmunt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sigmunt scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sigmunt scores with punches from side control.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sigmunt is controlling him well.
Sigmunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sigmunt working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt working the head and body with strikes.
Sigmunt tries to score with some ground and pound. Freeman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sigmunt trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Sigmunt lands a few punches from side control.
Freeman dodges the ground and pound from Sigmunt.
Otto Sigmunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here as Sigmunt stalls from top position.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Sigmunt drags him back down.
That's four 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.
Sigmunt in side control, throwing shots but Freeman defends.
Sigmunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Freeman is pushing Sigmunt's head away, looking to escape. Sigmunt manages to hold on to the position though.
Freeman is being controlled here.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Sigmunt working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman manages to get back to half guard.
Sigmunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eric Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Sigmunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigmunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Sigmunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Koivusalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederick Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Koivusalo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Den Broeck.
Jab from Van Den Broeck.
It looks like Jussi Koivusalo has been cut.
Koivusalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Den Broeck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koivusalo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koivusalo's guard.
Koivusalo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Den Broeck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Den Broeck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivusalo has control of Van Den Broeck's left arm, preventing Van Den Broeck from doing any damage.
Van Den Broeck tries to stand but Koivusalo is controlling from the bottom.
Koivusalo seems keen to control Van Den Broeck's posture.
Koivusalo looking to control.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand but Koivusalo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck stopping the sweep attempt from Koivusalo.
Koivusalo has control of Van Den Broeck's left arm, preventing Van Den Broeck from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Den Broeck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koivusalo is proving hard to escape from.
Koivusalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Den Broeck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koivusalo is proving hard to escape from.
Koivusalo looking to control.
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.
Koivusalo has a closed guard, preventing Van Den Broeck from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koivusalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Broeck scores with the left hand. Koivusalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Koivusalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivusalo drops Van Den Broeck with a beautiful combination! Van Den Broeck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koivusalo is looking for the KO!
Van Den Broeck is rocked!
It looks like Frederick Van Den Broeck has been cut.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Koivusalo tries to clinch up.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
Koivusalo looks gassed!
A big left from Van Den Broeck misses.
A big right from Koivusalo misses.
Koivusalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Van Den Broeck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand up but Koivusalo is controlling the position.
Koivusalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Den Broeck decides to return to a standing position.
Van Den Broeck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koivusalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Broeck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Van Den Broeck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Den Broeck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koivusalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Den Broeck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivusalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Den Broeck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Van Den Broeck - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo blocks a head kick by Van Den Broeck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koivusalo walks into a straight right hand from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Den Broeck dips to his left and cracks Koivusalo with an uppercut!
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight right hand.
Koivusalo drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Broeck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Van Den Broeck dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Den Broeck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Den Broeck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Broeck throws a sloppy head kick and Koivusalo moves out of range easily.
Koivusalo misses with a low kick as Van Den Broeck jumps back.
Van Den Broeck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivusalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck stalks Koivusalo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koivusalo's face. Koivusalo staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Jussi Koivusalo's cut even more.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Den Broeck.
Nice cross by Van Den Broeck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck throws a one two combo.
Van Den Broeck cracks Koivusalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koivusalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Van Den Broeck.
Frederick Van Den Broeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Den Broeck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivusalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koivusalo.
Jussi Koivusalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivusalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Broeck get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Koivusalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koivusalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Den Broeck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Den Broeck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koivusalo's guard.
Koivusalo is pulling down on Van Den Broeck's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Den Broeck, at least for the moment.
Koivusalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Den Broeck stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck avoids the head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lands with a cross.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Den Broeck counters with a one-two to the body.
The cut above Jussi Koivusalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Den Broeck keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Broeck jabs at Koivusalo's body.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Koivusalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Den Broeck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a shot to the body.
Koivusalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivusalo checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses
letting Van Den Broeck counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koivusalo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Den Broeck tries to avoid it but Koivusalo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Den Broeck to the ground. Van Den Broeck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koivusalo takes one to the chin there.
Van Den Broeck lands a glancing blow to the side of Koivusalo's head.
Van Den Broeck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivusalo misses with a double jab
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivusalo stuffs the takedown.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koivusalo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Den Broeck counters with a two punch combo.
Van Den Broeck misses with a double jab.
Koivusalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Donk. Van Den Broeck catches Koivusalo right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Van Den Broeck dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Koivusalo as Van Den Broeck shoots in.
Jussi Koivusalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Den Broeck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivusalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koivusalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Broeck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koivusalo scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck stuffs the takedown attempt from Koivusalo. Koivusalo gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab to Koivusalo's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Den Broeck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koivusalo circles away.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivusalo throws a lazy head kick
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Van Den Broeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koivusalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Koivusalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Den Broeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Broeck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick but Koivusalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koivusalo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Jab from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivusalo's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Van Den Broeck there.
Van Den Broeck lands a lovely overhand right.
Koivusalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederick Van Den Broeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand and escape but instead Koivusalo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Koivusalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Broeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand up but Koivusalo is controlling him.
Van Den Broeck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivusalo can do to turn this around?
Koivusalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Den Broeck is keeping the position for now.
Koivusalo wants to control from the top but Van Den Broeck keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck pushes Koivusalo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Van Den Broeck digs a good hook to Koivusalo's body.
Good work by Koivusalo as he checks the leg kick.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jussi Koivusalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivusalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Den Broeck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivusalo misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Van Den Broeck.
Frederick Van Den Broeck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Broeck scores with a one two! Koivusalo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Van Den Broeck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Den Broeck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Van Den Broeck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phony scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jamie Richard has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Phony as Richard shoots in.
Phony cracks Richard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phony drops Richard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richard looks back up at him and smiles so Phony waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Richard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phony misses with the combination.
Phony misses with a two punch combination.
Richard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phony wants to get back to his feet but Richard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phony wants to stand up but Richard is controlling him.
Phony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard pushes down on Phony's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phony throws a jab but it's blocked by Richard.
Phony moves into the clinch.
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.
Richard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phony lands with a short shot to the head.
Phony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phony softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phony breaks from the clinch.
Richard looks to clinch
and Phony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Phony misses its intended target.
Richard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jamie Richard's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richard closes the distance but Phony moves to the side
and Phony counters with a series of strikes that sends Richard to the canvas! Phony follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Phony slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking for a triangle but Phony pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phony decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Phony with a jab.
Richard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phony counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Richard falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bony Phony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santiago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to C'est La Vie. Van Buren has chosen Dead Souls as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martinez Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Buren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santiago has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Buren has passed into side control.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
Van Buren decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren clinches up against the cage.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Martinez Santiago has been cut.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Van Buren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santiago's defenses.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Van Buren holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Buren won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Buren connects with a knee to the head.
Van Buren connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago really is a fat lump.
Van Buren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santiago wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren with a knee to the head.
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren lands a high kick to the side of Santiago's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Van Buren dives into guard, looking to finish.
Santiago is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago working for submissions but it's allowed Van Buren to get to half guard.
Oh Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Buren controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren avoids the attempt from Santiago to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Buren content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martinez Santiago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Buren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Buren lands a damaging elbow.
Van Buren scores with a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands a damaging elbow.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow.
Martinez Santiago's cut is getting worse.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren darts in and clinches Santiago up against the cage.
Van Buren connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santiago's face.
Van Buren with a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santiago's defenses.
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren instigates a clinch.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren connects with a knee to the head.
Van Buren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside that Santiago shrugs off.
Van Buren stalling the fight.
Van Buren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Buren lands an elbow inside that Santiago shrugs off.
Van Buren scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santiago's face.
Santiago jumps guard but Van Buren stands there with Santiago around his waist. Santiago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Buren landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Buren.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow.
Van Buren lands a damaging elbow.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
Marty Van Buren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Van Buren.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Buren smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Martinez Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
Good body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren slows down the pace here.
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren darts in and clinches Santiago up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
Van Buren lands an elbow inside.
Van Buren lands an elbow that stopped Santiago in his tracks for a moment.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Buren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Buren landing knees to the body.
Van Buren stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands an elbow that stopped Santiago in his tracks for a moment.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago pulls Van Buren into guard.
Van Buren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Van Buren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martinez Santiago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
Van Buren landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren lands a knee to the body.
Van Buren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Buren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santiago's defenses.
Van Buren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santiago up against the cage.
Van Buren with a knee to the head.
Van Buren connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santiago's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands an elbow just above Santiago 's eye.
Van Buren landing knees to the head.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Van Buren won't allow it.
Van Buren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Buren lands a left hand.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Buren lands a knee to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Van Buren won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Buren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago is working for takedown but Van Buren is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two 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.
Van Buren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santiago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Buren slowing the pace effectively.
Santiago gets control of Van Buren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santiago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Buren has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Buren manages to pass to side control!
Santiago tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Buren presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Buren looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Van Buren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santiago trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Buren controlling his opponent.
Marty Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago wants to hold on but Van Buren pushes him away.
Van Buren controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Van Buren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cross's choice of entrance music: The New Black by Every Time I Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Brawler
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis advances to half guard.
Cross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Cross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cross.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is trying desperately to improve position.
Cross tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis wants to finish this one by submission but Cross is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davis.
Davis prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
Cross wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Cross holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Davis has hold of Cross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
Cross wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cross has worked his arm free - good work by Cross!
Davis is breathing heavily.
Cross manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis has an active guard here but Cross has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cross trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it.
Cross decides to stand and escape the position.
Cross throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
A big left from Cross misses.
Nice shot by Cross.
Nice jab there from Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cross.
Cross is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross stands up and beckons Davis to his feet.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis gets back to half guard.
Cross prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis is in trouble now - Cross has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
That's two 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.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cross controlling his opponent.
Cross's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, David Cross just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cross throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Randy Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Cross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cross manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Cross's guard.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
Cross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cross controlling his opponent.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Davis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cross digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Cross clinches but Davis breaks the clinch
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Cross didn't expect that.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis trying to move into half guard but instead Cross has managed to sweep!
Cross tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom.
Cross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cross passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
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.
Cross stands up from half guard.
Jab by Cross.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cross is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Davis yanks on the arm and Cross is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopstoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Kopstoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pasanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopstoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pasanen checks a leg kick.
Pasanen slips under a jab.
Kopstoot swings for the body but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kopstoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pasanen fails with the takedown.
Dave Kopstoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Pasanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pasanen lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen wants to pass the guard but Kopstoot is keeping the position.
Kopstoot wants to stand and escape but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kopstoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kopstoot keeping full guard, as Pasanen tries to pass.
Pasanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kopstoot's guard.
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.
Pasanen throws a strike but Kopstoot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pasanen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopstoot misses with a wild body shot.
Kopstoot throws a hook but Pasanen avoids it easily.
Kopstoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pasanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kopstoot.
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Pasanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kopstoot!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot tries to buck Pasanen off but he can't manage it.
Kopstoot tries to hold on but Pasanen postures up.
Pasanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kopstoot looks a forlorn figure.
Pasanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Pasanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kopstoot's face.
Pasanen looking to land elbow strikes but Kopstoot uses the position to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pasanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kopstoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pasanen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kopstoot to stand up.
Kopstoot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kopstoot missing with a left hand there. Pasanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasanen shoots in for a double leg but Kopstoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kopstoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emil Pasanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pasanen looks for a takedown but Kopstoot sprawls well.
Kopstoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kopstoot tries to sprawl out of it but Pasanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kopstoot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopstoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopstoot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasanen.
Pasanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kopstoot throws a low kick but Pasanen avoids it.
Pasanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pasanen has a takedown stuffed.
Dave Kopstoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Pasanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopstoot to the mat! Kopstoot manages to get full guard.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Pasanen postures up and lands a big shot to Kopstoot's brow.
Pasanen stops Kopstoot from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kopstoot wants to get back to his feet but Pasanen drags him back down.
Pasanen lands a few punches from side control.
Kopstoot is not content to let Pasanen control the position.
Pasanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pasanen lands a few punches from side control.
Kopstoot tries to escape but Pasanen is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen working the ground and pound but Kopstoot is defending the strikes.
Kopstoot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pasanen.
Kopstoot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pasanen wants to control but Kopstoot is keeping him busy.
Pasanen lands an elbow.
Pasanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kopstoot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pasanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot wants to get back to his feet but Pasanen drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Pasanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pasanen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kopstoot some visible discomfort.
Kopstoot is looking to regain half guard here but Pasanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Pasanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopstoot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pasanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emil Pasanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
That's time! Kopstoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kopstoot misses with a looping left.
Kopstoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopstoot clobbers Pasanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot tries to score with a low kick but Pasanen moves his leg out of the way.
Kopstoot loads up on a big right hand but Pasanen slips the punch.
Kopstoot slips under a jab from Pasanen.
Pasanen slips under a jab.
Pasanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kopstoot's waist but Kopstoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pasanen off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Pasanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopstoot which made him look bad.
Dave Kopstoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Pasanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Kopstoot throws a series of punches but Pasanen avoids them all with ease.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kopstoot but Kopstoot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pasanen walks into a straight right hand from Kopstoot.
Pasanen defending well as Kopstoot loads up on a big left hand.
Kopstoot swings for the body but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen moves out of range as Kopstoot strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopstoot throws a hook but Pasanen blocks it.
Kopstoot throws a nice looking combination but Pasanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopstoot throws a hook but Pasanen blocks it.
A left lands for Kopstoot.
Dave Kopstoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That has opened up Emil Pasanen's cut even more.
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.
Pasanen moves out of range as Kopstoot strikes.
Kopstoot feints and as Pasanen raises his hands in defense, Kopstoot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pasanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopstoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopstoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pasanen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kopstoot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasanen on the ground.
Pasanen trying to strike off his back.
Kopstoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pasanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopstoot manages to get himself to full guard.
Emil Pasanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pasanen trying to control but Kopstoot is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kopstoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pasanen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Kopstoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stiffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondra The Hammerfist (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 Ondra The Hammerfist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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211 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Stiffler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondra The Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffler lands a jab to the head.
The Hammerfist misses the shot to the body.
The Hammerfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stiffler misses with a double jab.
Stiffler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stiffler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Hammerfist misses with a combination
and Stiffler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Stiffler catches The Hammerfist right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Stiffler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiffler scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Stiffler catches The Hammerfist right on the button with a cross.
Stiffler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stiffler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hammerfist at a distance.
Stiffler slips a straight right by The Hammerfist.
Stiffler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Hammerfist looks gassed!
Stiffler throws a series of punches but The Hammerfist avoids them all with ease.
Stiffler fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Hammerfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiffler scores with a four punch combination!
Stiffler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Hammerfist backs up against the cage.
Stiffler lands a left and a right that sends The Hammerfist crashing to the canvas! Stiffler dives into mount looking to finish!
The Hammerfist is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiffler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hammerfist is looking to escape.
The Hammerfist regains half guard.
Stiffler wants to stand up but The Hammerfist is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist looking for submissions off his back.
Stiffler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Hammerfist.
Stiffler tries to stand and escape but The Hammerfist actually recovers to full guard.
The Hammerfist throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stiffler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stiffler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stiffler's back!
Stiffler looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The Hammerfist connects with a big shot to the side of Stiffler's head.
The Hammerfist scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stiffler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stiffler is having to fend off submission attempts from The Hammerfist, who is looking to sink in the choke. The Hammerfist doesn't have the hooks in though and Stiffler manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The Hammerfist is trying to keep Stiffler in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler wants to get up but he can't break The Hammerfist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Hammerfist wants to sweep here but Stiffler controlling him for the moment.
The Hammerfist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiffler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Hammerfist looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammerfist wants to hit a switch here but Stiffler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Hammerfist there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stiffler 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.
Stiffler throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Stiffler.
The Hammerfist swings for the body but Stiffler moves out of range.
Stiffler swinging wilding here.
Ben Stiffler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammerfist misses with a body punch
and Stiffler counters with a series of strikes. The Hammerfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Hammerfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stiffler counter with a right hand.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
No joy there for Stiffler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from The Hammerfist.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Hammerfist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiffler.
The Hammerfist throws a right and a left that Stiffler avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffler sizes up The Hammerfist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Hammerfist throws a hook but Stiffler blocks it.
The Hammerfist tries to move into range but Stiffler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ben Stiffler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hammerfist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stiffler scores with a hook.
The Hammerfist falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Stiffler counter with a right hand.
Stiffler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Hammerfist doesn't seem bothered though.
Stiffler looks for a takedown but The Hammerfist sprawls well.
The Hammerfist misses with a straight left.
Stiffler missing with a left hand there. The Hammerfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from The Hammerfist misses
and Stiffler counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hammerfist.
A jab from Stiffler finds it's way through The Hammerfist's defenses.
Stiffler is looking to score with low kicks.
The Hammerfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stiffler throws out the jab.
The Hammerfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stiffler.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stiffler!
The Hammerfist lands with a shot to the body.
The Hammerfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Hammerfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiffler counters with a series of strikes. The Hammerfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Hammerfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hammerfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stiffler sizes up The Hammerfist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stiffler thuds his right hand into The Hammerfist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Hammerfist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from The Hammerfist misses.
Stiffler moves out of range as The Hammerfist strikes.
The Hammerfist misses with a straight right.
Stiffler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Hammerfist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stiffler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Hammerfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiffler throws a series of strikes that have The Hammerfist backpedaling.
The Hammerfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stiffler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hammerfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hammerfist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Hammerfist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Hammerfist takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Hammerfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stiffler.
The Hammerfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffler manages to avoid it.
The Hammerfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiffler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
The Hammerfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stiffler.
Stiffler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Hammerfist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
Stiffler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ondra The Hammerfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammerfist misses with an uppercut. Stiffler saw that one coming.
The Hammerfist misses with a combination
and Stiffler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stiffler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Hammerfist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Stiffler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Stiffler.
Stiffler lands a right hook to the body.
The Hammerfist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stiffler misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Stiffler does no damage.
The Hammerfist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stiffler moves away from the strike by The Hammerfist.
Stiffler throws a good cross that connects.
Stiffler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Stiffler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammerfist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stiffler in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffler misses with a double jab.
Stiffler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Hammerfist misses with a hook.
Stiffler avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from The Hammerfist misses.
The Hammerfist swings for the body but Stiffler moves out of range.
Stiffler lands a glancing blow to the side of The Hammerfist's head.
A swing and a miss from The Hammerfist.
Ben Stiffler is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hammerfist misses the shot to the body.
A combination from The Hammerfist does no damage.
The Hammerfist throws a hook but Stiffler avoids it easily.
The Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Stiffler.
Stiffler swings for the body but The Hammerfist moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Hammerfist lands the left hand.
Stiffler misses with a double jab.
A big right from The Hammerfist misses.
The Hammerfist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stiffler falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hammerfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from The Hammerfist both land. Nice combination.
Stiffler throws a combination that misses
and The Hammerfist counters with a three punch combo that has Stiffler backing up. Stiffler nods at The Hammerfist to acknowledge the strikes.
The Hammerfist misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Stiffler.
The Hammerfist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stiffler slips under a jab.
Stiffler slips a straight right by The Hammerfist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist throws a hook to the side of Stiffler's head but Stiffler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stiffler looks to land a combination. The Hammerfist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Hammerfist throws a lazy right hand but Stiffler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Hammerfist throws a shot from downtown. Stiffler moves away and avoids it.
Stiffler scores with a three punch combo!
Stiffler catches The Hammerfist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Hammerfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hammerfist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stiffler.
Stiffler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stiffler moves out of range as The Hammerfist strikes.
The Hammerfist avoids the body shot from Stiffler.
The Hammerfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stiffler.
The Hammerfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for The Hammerfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from The Hammerfist misses.
Stiffler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stiffler cracks The Hammerfist with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Hammerfist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ondra The Hammerfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hammerfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Hammerfist misses with a wild body shot.
The Hammerfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiffler.
The Hammerfist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stiffler.
Stiffler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ben Stiffler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stiffler slips under a jab from The Hammerfist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ondra The Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stiffler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Stiffler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos comes to the cage accompanied by Astarte - Mutter Astarte. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charalabos Koukodimos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo misses with a hook.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Koukodimos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koukodimos moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koukodimos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rambo.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Charalabos Koukodimos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Rambo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koukodimos.
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.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Koukodimos sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Rambo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koukodimos pinned against the cage. Koukodimos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koukodimos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rambo trying to control but Koukodimos is working from the bottom.
Koukodimos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koukodimos tries to get out of the position.
Koukodimos managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koukodimos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koukodimos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rambo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koukodimos pulls Rambo in to control the position.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koukodimos misses with a hook. Rambo ducked under it nicely.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Koukodimos, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Koukodimos against the cage but Koukodimos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Koukodimos. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Koukodimos sprawls well.
Koukodimos drives through and clinches with Rambo against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rambo or not.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koukodimos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charalabos Koukodimos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Koukodimos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos stalls.
Koukodimos works on Rambo's body with a couple of short punches.
Koukodimos is working Rambo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos works on Rambo's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Koukodimos.
Charalabos Koukodimos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koukodimos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koukodimos is working Rambo over against the cage.
Koukodimos is leaning against Rambo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koukodimos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koukodimos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rambos head.
Koukodimos pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koukodimos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koukodimos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rambo or not.
Koukodimos slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Koukodimos - that landed with a thud.
Koukodimos pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charalabos Koukodimos.
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Rambo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koukodimos dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koukodimos stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
Koukodimos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koukodimos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koukodimos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rambo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koukodimos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Koukodimos controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambo slips a straight right by Koukodimos.
Koukodimos is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koukodimos is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koukodimos throws out the jab.
Koukodimos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo shoots in for a double leg but Koukodimos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Koukodimos tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koukodimos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Koukodimos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charalabos Koukodimos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koukodimos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charalabos Koukodimos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos moves into the clinch.
Koukodimos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Koukodimos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koukodimos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
Rambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koukodimos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koukodimos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koukodimos scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charalabos Koukodimos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koukodimos, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charalabos Koukodimos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grani Klang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Petkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grani Klang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Petkovich!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klang throws a jab when Petkovich was well out of range.
Petkovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klang's waist but Klang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petkovich off to one side.
Petkovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petkovich showed some decent athleticism there.
Klang tries to roll over but Petkovich keeps him under control.
Klang is working hard here to advance position.
Petkovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klang is desperately trying to improve his position but Petkovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Klang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petkovich.
Petkovich lands a big elbow.
Petkovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovich is working for a guillotine from mount but Klang frees his head quite easily.
Petkovich looking for a guillotine from mount but Klang is having none of it.
Petkovich looks gassed!
Petkovich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Klang tries to buck Petkovich off but he can't manage it.
Klang is desperately trying to improve his position but Petkovich has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klang gets back to half guard.
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.
Petkovich tries to pass to full mount but Klang defends it.
Petkovich drops an elbow to the side of Klang's head.
Klang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petkovich won't allow Klang to sweep him here.
Klang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petkovich passes into half guard.
Klang moves into full guard.
Klang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klang could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petkovich pushes Klang off looking to stand but Klang dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petkovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klang is working for a kimura but Petkovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Klang is looking to take a break and control but Petkovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkovich tries to roll over but Klang keeps him under control.
Klang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petkovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Klang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Petkovich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Petkovich is trying to escape the mount.
Klang gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Petkovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klang.
Petkovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klang throws a lazy right hand but Petkovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klang lands with a hook. Petkovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klang throws a hook to the side of Petkovich's head but Petkovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petkovich dodges the punch combination from Klang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grani Klang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klang scores with a shot to the body.
Klang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Klang.
Petkovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Grani Klang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klang misses with a series of wild punches.
Petkovich shoots in and drives through. Klang sprawls well.
Petkovich moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Klang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petkovich doesn't seem phased though.
Klang fails to land with a series of punches.
Petkovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petkovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klang misses the jab.
Klang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grani Klang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovich dodges the punch combination from Klang.
Klang misses with a straight right.
Klang connects with a crisp jab.
Klang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petkovich is not content to let Klang control the position.
Klang stands up and beckons Petkovich to join him on the feet.
Klang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klang throws a body punch but Petkovich moves out of range.
Petkovich fails with the takedown
and Klang counters with a three punch combo that has Petkovich backing up. Petkovich nods at Klang to acknowledge the strikes.
Grani Klang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Petkovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klang swinging wilding here.
Klang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klang throws a lazy right hand but Petkovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petkovich shoots and misses
enabling Klang to counter with a crisp jab.
Petkovich misses with a takedown attempt - Klang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petkovich needs to keep his hands up - Klang had a free shot at his head there.
Klang misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Klang.
Petkovich shoots in and bounces Klang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petkovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich advances to half guard.
Petkovich wants to pass to mount but Klang is defending the position.
Klang has one foot on Petkovich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Petkovich closes the distance and clinches up with Klang, looking for a takedown. Petkovich pushes Klang against the cage but Klang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klang lands a jab to the nose.
Klang lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Klang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klang swings for the body but Petkovich moves out of range.
Petkovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klang clobbers Petkovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klang misses with a hook. Petkovich ducked under it nicely.
Petkovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klang is trying to break free.
Petkovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klang smiles and moves away.
Klang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petkovich fails with the takedown.
Petkovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Klang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klang misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klang wants to control but instead Petkovich manages to regain half guard.
Petkovich wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grani Klang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Klang lands a nice shot that snaps Petkovich's head back.
Petkovich with a poor takedown
and Klang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klang misses with a wild combination.
Klang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petkovich avoids the head kick by Klang.
Petkovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Klang does it's job there.
Petkovich blocks a head kick by Klang.
Klang fails to land with a series of punches.
Klang throws a nice looking combination but Petkovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petkovich with a poor takedown
and Klang counters with a straight right hand.
Grani Klang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Petkovich.
Petkovich tries for a takedown but Klang circles away easily
and Klang counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Klang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovich fails with the takedown
and Klang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klang lands the left hand.
Petkovich ducks under a wild hook from Klang.
Petkovich shoots in and drives through. Klang sprawls well.
Petkovich with a poor takedown
and Klang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klang lands a nice looking body shot.
Klang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petkovich gets a clinch.
Petkovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klang tries to break the clinch but Petkovich is controlling the position.
Petkovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klang lands with an uppercut that bounces Petkovich off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klang.
Petkovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Klang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klang is trying to stand up here but Petkovich is controlling him well.
Klang wants to improve his position but Petkovich is controlling well.
Petkovich trying to control the action but Klang is working from the bottom.
Klang is trying to get back to full guard.
Petkovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klang actively working from the bottom here.
Petkovich passes to full mount!
Petkovich stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Petkovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Klang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petkovich needs to keep his hands up - Klang had a free shot at his head there.
Petkovich with a poor takedown
and Klang counters with a shoot takedown. Petkovich fights it but they end up in guard.
Klang trying to control but Petkovich is working from the bottom.
Klang with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovich had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Klang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Petkovich Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Klang's back instead.
Klang wants to control his opponent's hands but Petkovich gets his hands free.
Petkovich doesn't have the hooks in and Klang manages to turn into his guard.
Petkovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petkovich is keeping the position for now.
Petkovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klang stopping the sweep attempt from Petkovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grani Klang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klang, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grani Klang!
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