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FUC - Runnin Outta Names PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between el viz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). viz comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow Skanking. Connoly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit. el viz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, el viz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Connoly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connoly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
A good leg kick by viz.
Connoly slips a jab and a cross from viz.
Connoly swats away the attempt to clinch by viz.
Connoly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. viz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connoly trying to control the position but viz is working away.
Connoly tries to stand but viz is controlling his head.
Connoly prevents viz from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connoly tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connoly working away.
viz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
viz tries to improve position but can't.
Connoly working the ground and pound from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
viz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connoly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connoly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. viz tries to avoid it but Connoly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag viz to the ground. viz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
viz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connoly tries to avoid it but viz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connoly to the ground. Connoly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Connoly tries to clinch but viz moves away
and viz counters with a nice body kick.
viz doesn't manage to clinch there - Connoly circles away.
Connoly clinches with his opponent.
Connoly keeps control of viz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connoly jumps guard but viz stands there with Connoly around his waist. Connoly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
viz misses with some punches.
Connoly tries to pull guard but viz holds him up against the cage and eventually Connoly drops back down to his feet.
el viz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Connoly.
Connoly pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Connoly.
Connoly breaks the clinch.
Connoly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
viz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connoly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
viz has his takedown stuffed
and Connoly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Connoly.
Connoly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. viz smiles and moves away.
Connoly shoots in for a double leg but viz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connoly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
viz gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
viz wants to sweep here but Connoly controlling him for the moment.
Connoly trying to control but viz is working from the bottom.
viz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connoly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connoly shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for viz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
viz is looking to clinch but Connoly is avoiding it.
No luck for Connoly with that takedown attempt.
Connoly fails with the takedown.
el viz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Connoly.
viz rushes Connoly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connoly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. viz smiles and moves away.
el viz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connoly fails with the takedown
and viz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
viz tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
viz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connoly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Connoly - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
viz avoids the body shot from Connoly.
Connoly moves out of range of the strikes.
Connoly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and viz moves into the clinch.
Connoly missing with knees to the body.
viz is trying to break the clinch but Connoly has him pressed against the cage.
Connoly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from viz.
viz pulls guard effortlessly.
Connoly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Connoly is looking to work some ground and pound but viz has wrist control.
Connoly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of viz is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Connoly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. viz is keeping the position for now.
viz 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.
Connoly is stalling in the full guard.
Connoly trying to control but viz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connoly is looking to stand up but viz won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connoly.
el viz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connoly lands with a kick to the temple. viz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
viz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connoly tries to close the distance and clinch up but viz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
viz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Connoly sprawls well initially but viz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connoly keeping hold of viz's head, controlling as best he can.
Connoly is trying to control but can't.
Connoly gets back to full guard.
viz stands and steps away. Connoly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connoly tries for a takedown but viz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
el viz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Connoly shoots in looking for a takedown. viz tries to sprawl out of it but Connoly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. viz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
viz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connoly is pressed up against the cage. viz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Connoly down to the mat. Connoly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
viz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connoly counters with a single leg into guard. viz didn't expect that.
viz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Connoly trying to control the position from guard on top but viz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connoly is looking to advance position but viz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connoly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
viz working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
viz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connoly wants to control but viz is having none of it.
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.
Connoly is looking to improve his position but viz isn't that keen on the idea.
Connoly wants to hold on but viz pushes him away.
Connoly is looking to get to half guard.
Connoly squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connoly working to try and regain half guard.
viz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Connoly hang on?
viz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Connoly wants to hold on but viz pushes him away.
Connoly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Connoly regains half guard.
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.
viz wants to take a breather but Connoly is having none of it.
viz stands up from half guard.
viz moves out of range of the body kick.
viz clinches up against the cage.
Connoly is trying to maintain a safe position but viz gets an underhook and turns Connoly into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connoly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. viz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connoly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. viz smiles and moves away.
el viz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Connoly.
The fighters circle momentarily. viz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Connoly.
I think Connoly 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connoly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Narcoleptic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taichi Heleno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heleno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. weird Japanese music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Taichi Heleno struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Narcoleptic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taichi Heleno!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heleno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heleno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Narcoleptic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heleno as he avoids it easily.
Narcoleptic fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Narcoleptic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narcoleptic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heleno moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcoleptic looking for a takedown.
Heleno trying to land knees to the body.
Heleno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heleno scores with a jab.
Narcoleptic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heleno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narcoleptic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heleno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narcoleptic thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic misses with a double jab
enabling Heleno to counter with a crisp jab.
Narcoleptic is breathing heavily.
Heleno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Heleno.
Narcoleptic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Narcoleptic tries to pull guard but Heleno holds him up against the cage and eventually Narcoleptic drops back down to his feet.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heleno slows down the pace here.
Narcoleptic avoiding damage as Heleno throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heleno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Narcoleptic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heleno keeping control of the position.
Heleno is trying to stand back up but Narcoleptic is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic throwing shots but Heleno is blocking nicely.
Heleno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Narcoleptic preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heleno is pulling down on Narcoleptic's head to control his posture.
Narcoleptic trying to control the position from guard on top but Heleno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taichi Heleno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donk. Heleno catches Narcoleptic right on the button with a cross.
Narcoleptic misses with a takedown
and Heleno counters with a left and a right that stings Narcoleptic.
Narcoleptic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heleno counters with a left and a right that stings Narcoleptic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heleno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heleno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Narcoleptic, pushing him back against the cage.
Heleno breaks from the clinch.
Heleno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Narcoleptic pulls guard.
Narcoleptic controls Heleno momentarily but Heleno frees himself.
Narcoleptic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heleno passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heleno wants to stand but Narcoleptic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Narcoleptic is trying to stand up here but Heleno is controlling him well.
Well, if Heleno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Heleno seems content to control.
Narcoleptic wants to control but Heleno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Narcoleptic is trying to get back to full guard.
Heleno stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taichi Heleno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heleno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Narcoleptic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heleno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narcoleptic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heleno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The is referee keeping an eye on Heleno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcoleptic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heleno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heleno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heleno digs a good hook to Narcoleptic's body.
Narcoleptic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heleno counters with a one-two to the body.
Narcoleptic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heleno.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Heleno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Narcoleptic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heleno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Narcoleptic tries for a takedown but Heleno manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Heleno.
Heleno breaks from the clinch.
Heleno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heleno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heleno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Narcoleptic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Narcoleptic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narcoleptic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heleno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Heleno to work.
Heleno landing knees to the body.
Heleno crunches a lovely knee into Narcoleptic's ribcage.
Heleno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heleno crunches a lovely knee into Narcoleptic's ribcage.
Heleno avoiding damage.
Heleno scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heleno lands a nice knee to the body.
Heleno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heleno lands a nice knee to the body.
Rick Narcoleptic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heleno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick Narcoleptic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heleno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heleno landing knees to the body.
Heleno has Narcoleptic pressed against the cage.
Heleno crunches a lovely knee into Narcoleptic's ribcage.
Heleno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narcoleptic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heleno effectively controlling the action here.
Heleno receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taichi Heleno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heleno 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taichi Heleno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Hossain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hossain comes to the cage accompanied by Ghuraba. Jensen has chosen Kikka: Tartu tiukasti hanuriin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Hossain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hossain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jensen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hossain lands a jab to Jensen's midsection.
Hossain cracks the inside of Jensen's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hossain connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hossain pulls Jensen into guard.
Jensen being controlled here momentarily.
Hossain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hossain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jensen is defending well. Hossain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jensen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hossain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Hossain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Joachimsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joachimsen's choice of entrance music: Enslaved - Havenless. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Joachimsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joachimsen has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Joachimsen misses.
Joachimsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mack but Mack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joachimsen fails with the takedown.
Mikey Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Joachimsen.
A big head kick from Mack and Joachimsen is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Hans Joachimsen has been cut.
Joachimsen looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joachimsen wants to improve his position but instead Mack has moved into half guard.
Mack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mack escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mack tries to clinch but Joachimsen is having none of it.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Joachimsen to the floor! Mack dives in looking for the finish!
Joachimsen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack stands up out of the half guard.
Joachimsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack is looking to clinch but Joachimsen is avoiding it.
Mack moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mack - that landed with a thud.
Mack connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Hans Joachimsen's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack manages to break the clinch.
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joachimsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack scores with a one two! Joachimsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joachimsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
The cut above Hans Joachimsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mack lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Joachimsen is looking to close the distance but Mack sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Joachimsen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Joachimsen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mikey Mack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeri Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Valeri Popo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuminauha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popo circles away.
Popo stuffs the takedown.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Popo sprawls well.
Kuminauha moves out of range as Popo throws a body kick.
Popo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuminauha wants to clinch up but Popo keeps it at a distance.
Kuminauha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuminauha is proving hard to escape from.
Popo won't allow Kuminauha to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo postures up in Kuminauha's guard and throws a big left but Kuminauha blocks it.
Popo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuminauha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popo trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
Popo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuminauha is retaining full guard.
Popo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Popo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuminauha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Popo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuminauha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popo controls the pace.
Popo wants to control from the top but Kuminauha keeps moving.
Popo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuminauha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popo trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha working for a triangle but Popo defends it easily.
Kuminauha keeping moving, preventing Popo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuminauha is looking for a triangle but Popo pushes his legs off easily.
Kuminauha throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Popo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuminauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuminauha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuminauha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuminauha throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Popo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuminauha shoots and misses
and Popo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Popo trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
Popo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popo trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Valeri Popo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown
and Popo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Popo.
Kuminauha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuminauha is retaining full guard.
Popo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuminauha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuminauha trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Popo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Popo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuminauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuminauha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo looking to sit in guard and control but Kuminauha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuminauha passes Popo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuminauha is working for a submission of some sort.
Popo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kuminauha pulls his head out easily.
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.
Kuminauha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuminauha is looking to take a break and control but Popo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuminauha is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Popo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuminauha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Popo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuminauha catches Popo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popo instigates a clinch.
Popo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuminauha gets full guard.
Popo wants to control from the top but Kuminauha keeps moving.
Kuminauha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuminauha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Popo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuminauha is trying to work for a kimura but Popo is defending well.
Popo tries to get to full guard but Kuminauha has control of the leg.
Popo trying to hold on to Kuminauha's head to control him but Kuminauha postures up.
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.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura but Popo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuminauha to get the leverage.
Kuminauha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Popo circles away easily
and Popo counters with a single leg into guard. Kuminauha didn't expect that.
Kuminauha throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Popo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuminauha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuminauha is keeping the position for now.
Popo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuminauha is trying to improve his position.
Popo is looking to take a break and control but Kuminauha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuminauha can't do much from the bottom here.
Popo staying calm.
Valeri Popo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuminauha sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeri Popo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeri Popo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Sparraaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Vega!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparraaja gets a takedown into half guard.
Sparraaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparraaja.
Sparraaja lands strikes from half guard.
Sparraaja is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparraaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vega pushes Sparraaja off looking to stand but Sparraaja dives back in and keeps control.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Sparraaja has control of the leg.
Sparraaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparraaja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja breaks from Vega's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vega is in a horrible position here. Sparraaja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sparraaja has control of Vega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparraaja is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vega has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vega tries to reverse the position but Sparraaja maintains control.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sparraaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparraaja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vega looks a forlorn figure.
Vega can't escape the position.
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.
Sparraaja has hold of Vega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
Sparraaja lands a nice shot to the head.
Vega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vega won't allow Sparraaja to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega manages to get to full guard.
Sparraaja throwing strikes from guard but Vega blocks nicely.
Vega working for a triangle but Sparraaja defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sparraaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Sparraaja defends easily.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja looking to pass the guard.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparraaja drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick Sparraaja off! Sparraaja jumps back into Vega's guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Sparraaja controlling him for the moment.
Sparraaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparraaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
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.
Sparraaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparraaja counters with a two punch combo.
Sparraaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Sparraaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vega sprawls well initially but Sparraaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparraaja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vega is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sparraaja pulls his head out easily.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Sparraaja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Sparraaja as Vega shoots in.
Sparraaja tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Sparraaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparraaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparraaja off and has taken his back!
Vega has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sparraaja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparraaja gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparraaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparraaja.
Sparraaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pertti Sparraaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparraaja 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.
Sparraaja is working hard here to advance position.
Vega is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparraaja throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega shoots and misses
and Sparraaja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vega's guard now.
Sparraaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparraaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparraaja looking to pass the guard.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparraaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparraaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sparraaja is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sparraaja's back instead.
Sparraaja preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vega's guard. Nice work there by Sparraaja.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparraaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparraaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparraaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vega's guard.
Vega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparraaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja moves into full mount! Vega won't be happy about that!
Vega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparraaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
Sparraaja dominating with strikes here.
Sparraaja throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vega is working to get back to half guard.
Sparraaja working Vega over with strikes here.
Vega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Sparraaja dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Vega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sparraaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vega wants to get up but he can't break Sparraaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sparraaja keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Sparraaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vega manages to get himself to full guard.
Sparraaja distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sparraaja is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sparraaja's back instead.
Vega is trying to stick to Sparraaja's back but Sparraaja is turning into Vega. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vega's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparraaja.
Sparraaja forces his way into half guard.
Sparraaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vega is just riding it out for now. Sparraaja eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparraaja.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Sparraaja wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparraaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparraaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparraaja slips nicely into half guard.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparraaja passes to full mount!
Sparraaja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparraaja is looking to stand but Sparraaja has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sparraaja misses with a head shot.
Vega tries to reverse the position but Sparraaja maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
Sparraaja stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Sparraaja misses with a double jab
and Vega counters with a single leg into guard. Sparraaja didn't expect that.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparraaja is retaining full guard.
Vega stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pertti Sparraaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparraaja lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega with a poor takedown
and Sparraaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pertti Sparraaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparraaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparraaja is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Vega prevents Sparraaja from improving position.
Sparraaja is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparraaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparraaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vincent Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparraaja prevents Vega from escaping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Vega.
Well Sparraaja 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Sparraaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juji Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton - Talvisota . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juji Master!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Peto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Master but Master pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peto tries to clinch up but Master circles away and keeps his distance.
Peto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Master shoots for a double leg takedown but Peto sprawls well. He's pushed Master's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Master scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peto wants to control but Master postures up.
Master tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Master is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peto is trying to get back to half guard.
Master swings around for an armbar but Peto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Master's guard.
Peto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Master gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto is thwarting Master's attempts to control the position.
Peto is trying to work for a kimura but Master is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master tries to roll over but Peto keeps him under control.
Peto seems to be looking for submissions.
Master trying to hold on to Peto's head to control him but Peto postures up.
Master is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Master looks gassed!
Peto tries for a kimura but Master is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peto wants to control but Master is keeping him busy.
Peto tries for a kimura but Master is defending well.
Master prevents Peto from moving into mount.
Peto advances to full mount.
Master manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Master moves into full guard.
Peto postures up.
Peto postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master working a defensive guard here.
Peto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Master's guard.
Peto wants to free his trapped foot but Master is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peto works his way into full mount!
Peto tries to control but Master wriggling away.
Peto stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Master keeps the fight on the outside.
Peto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Master looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peto passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto wants to stand up but Master has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Peto wants to pass the guard but Master is defending well.
Peto wants to control but Master is keeping him busy.
Peto uses his free foot to push down on Master's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Master.
Peto wants to control the pace but Master is squirming around nicely.
Peto fails to take his opponent's back.
Peto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Master has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Master stops Peto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Peto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Master.
Peto manages to get back to half guard.
Master works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peto is working to get back to half guard.
Peto is squirming around, avoiding Master's attempts to control the action.
Master is breathing heavily.
Peto is looking to improve his position but Master isn't that keen on the idea.
Peto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master tries to pass to full mount but Peto defends it.
Peto manages to get to full guard.
Peto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Master works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peto is looking for a sweep. Master is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peto actively working from the bottom here.
Peto is trying to get back to full guard.
Peto is pressing down on Master's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peto keeping full guard, as Master tries to pass.
Peto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peto is looking for a triangle but Master pushes his legs off easily.
Master is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peto wants to sweep but no luck.
Peto keeping full guard, as Master tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Master shoots in and bounces Peto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
Master drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peto!
Peto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Master knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Master prevents Peto from moving into mount.
Master regains half guard.
Peto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Master!
Peto has isolated one of Master's arms. Master looking to fight him off but Peto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pertti Peto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickimardo Flairianio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Sinklars Visa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Bjorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickimardo Flairianio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flairianio feints and as Bjorgensen raises his hands in defense, Flairianio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flairianio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bjorgensen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Flairianio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjorgensen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bjorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flairianio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flairianio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjorgensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flairianio keeping busy on the bottom but Bjorgensen has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flairianio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flairianio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bjorgensen pulls his head out easily.
Bjorgensen is working for a submission of some sort.
Bjorgensen wants to control but Flairianio is keeping him busy.
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.
Bjorgensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flairianio is just riding it out for now. Bjorgensen eventually gives up the hold.
Bjorgensen prevents Flairianio from improving his position.
Flairianio looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bjorgensen throws the left hand but Flairianio avoids the punch easily.
Flairianio misses with a takedown attempt - Bjorgensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorgensen throws a series of punches but Flairianio moves out of range.
Flairianio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjorgensen.
Jab from Bjorgensen.
Flairianio moves forwards but Bjorgensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjorgensen loads up on a big right hand but Flairianio slips the punch.
Bjorgensen throws a monster overhand right that drops Flairianio! Bjorgensen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Bjorgensen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Raju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Battle Metal by Turisas. Antti Isotalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Raju!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isotalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Isotalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raju is just out of range.
Raju will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Raju.
Isotalo wants to clinch.
Raju closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raju lands in his opponent's guard.
Raju throws a strike but Isotalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Isotalo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Isotalo preventing the sweep.
Raju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Isotalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Isotalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raju swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Isotalo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Isotalo's back instead.
Raju is looking for the choke from the back position but Isotalo is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Raju has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Isotalo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Isotalo is really stuck here.
Isotalo breaks Raju's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Raju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Isotalo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo passes Raju's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raju works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isotalo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raju shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isotalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo connects with a body shot.
Raju shoots in for a takedown but Isotalo shows good takedown defense.
Raju looks gassed!
Isotalo throws a series of punches but Raju moves out of range.
Raju keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo misses the shot to the body.
Raju walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isotalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Raju.
Isotalo misses with a looping left.
Isotalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju is trying to drag Isotalo to the mat but Isotalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Isotalo.
Isotalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Isotalo.
A nice left hand lands by Isotalo.
Isotalo scores with a hook to the body.
Isotalo lands a shot to the body.
Isotalo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Isotalo landing knees to the head.
Raju tries for a takedown but Isotalo manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Isotalo.
Knees to the body from Isotalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isotalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raju or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Isotalo.
Isotalo pushes Raju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Isotalo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isotalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Isotalo - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Isotalo.
Isotalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Isotalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Isotalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to land knees to the body.
Isotalo lands a knee to the body.
Isotalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Isotalo breaks the clinch.
Isotalo misses with a double jab.
Isotalo swings for the body but Raju moves out of range.
Raju needs to keep his hands up - Isotalo had a free shot at his head there.
Raju scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raju goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Isotalo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Raju's guard! Nice work there by Isotalo!
Raju wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raju is looking to sweep but instead, Isotalo has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Isotalo.
Isotalo is looking to wear down Raju with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Isotalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Isotalo pushes Raju up against the cage in a clinch.
Isotalo breaks from the clinch.
Isotalo tries to clinch up.
Isotalo moves in looking to clinch but Raju pushes him off.
Raju ducks right into an uppercut from Isotalo.
Nice sprawl there from Isotalo as Raju shoots in.
Isotalo closes the distance and clinches.
Isotalo lands a shot to the body.
Isotalo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Isotalo manages to break the clinch.
Isotalo tries to clinch there but Raju circles away.
Isotalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Isotalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raju is breathing heavily.
Raju keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo darts in and clinches Raju up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo pushes Raju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Raju.
A right handed body shot lands from Isotalo.
Isotalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isotalo tries to clinch there but Raju circles away.
Isotalo has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Isotalo.
Knees to the body from Isotalo.
Isotalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isotalo cracks a nice hook into Raju's ribs.
Raju on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Isotalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raju paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isotalo clinches up against the cage.
Raju fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Isotalo.
Antti Isotalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Isotalo scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Isotalo on the inside.
Isotalo lands a body punch.
Isotalo manages to break the clinch.
Isotalo digs a good hook to Raju's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isotalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raju doesn't seem bothered though.
Isotalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Isotalo misses.
Antti Isotalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isotalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Isotalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raju shoots in looking for a takedown. Isotalo tries to sprawl out of it but Raju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Isotalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo wants to clinch up but Raju keeps it at a distance.
Isotalo clinches.
Isotalo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raju has clasped his hands together around Isotalo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Isotalo holds on to Raju's head and controls the position momentarily.
Raju tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raju has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju scoring with punches and elbows.
Raju tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raju working the ground and pound but Isotalo is defending the strikes.
Raju tries to advance position but instead Isotalo slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isotalo striking from the bottom.
Isotalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isotalo wriggles free and stands up.
Antti Isotalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isotalo swings for the body but Raju moves out of range.
Isotalo misses with a wild body shot.
Raju shoots in but Isotalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raju takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Isotalo, as that shot connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Isotalo scores with a four punch combination!
Raju takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Isotalo with a hook.
Isotalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Isotalo closes the distance and clinches.
Raju lands a body shot in the clinch.
Isotalo scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Isotalo.
Isotalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Raju backwards.
Isotalo trying to land knees to the body.
Isotalo lands a knee to the body.
Isotalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raju or not.
Isotalo is leaning against Raju and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Isotalo crunches a lovely knee into Raju's ribcage.
Isotalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raju or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Isotalo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isotalo scores with a knee to the head.
Isotalo crunches a lovely knee into Raju's ribcage.
Isotalo cracks Raju with a nice body shot.
Isotalo manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Raju or perhaps it was just good defense by Isotalo which made him look bad.
Isotalo wants to slow Raju down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo misses with a body kick.
Isotalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isotalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raju sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isotalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Raju circles away.
Isotalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raju is just out of range.
Isotalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raju is just out of range.
Isotalo tries to score with a low kick but Raju moves his leg out of the way.
Isotalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Isotalo stuffs the takedown.
Isotalo misses with a body shot.
Raju shoots for a takedown but Isotalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Raju.
Isotalo wants to clinch.
Isotalo lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raju at a distance.
Isotalo tries to clinch but Raju is having none of it.
Isotalo wants to clinch up but Raju keeps it at a distance.
Raju keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isotalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Isotalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raju is looking to improve his position.
Raju regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raju has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Isotalo has passed into side control.
Raju being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju prevents Isotalo from improving position.
Raju takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Raju is looking for a sweep.
Isotalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raju can do to turn this around?
Isotalo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Raju avoids the body shot from Isotalo.
Isotalo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Isotalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isotalo tries to clinch up but Raju circles away and keeps his distance.
Isotalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Raju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isotalo cracks Raju with an open hand slap.
Isotalo lands a with a good body shot.
Isotalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isotalo.
A jab from Isotalo does it's job there.
Isotalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isotalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo moves in looking to clinch but Raju pushes him off.
Isotalo is looking to clinch.
Raju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Isotalo's waist but Isotalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raju off to one side.
Raju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isotalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Isotalo throws a chopping leg kick but Raju manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Isotalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Raju circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Isotalo there.
Isotalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Isotalo as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Isotalo.
Isotalo pushes Raju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Isotalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isotalo thows a body shot but no joy.
Isotalo moves in looking to clinch but Raju pushes him off.
Raju keeps the fight on the outside.
Raju closes the distance looking to clinch
and Isotalo counters by clinching up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Isotalo stops a takedown attempt from Raju.
Isotalo connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Isotalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Isotalo.
A body shot lands from Isotalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo breaks from the clinch.
Antti Isotalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Isotalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raju, pushing him back against the cage.
Raju has clasped his hands together around Isotalo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Raju wants to stand but Isotalo has his arm trapped.
Raju prevents Isotalo from escaping the position.
Raju scores with punches from side control.
Raju has knee on belly momentarily but Isotalo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Raju stops Isotalo from getting back to his feet.
Raju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raju tries to pass the half guard into mount. Isotalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Isotalo.
Isotalo lands a right hook to the body.
Raju slips a jab and a cross from Isotalo.
Isotalo tries to clinch but Raju is having none of it.
Isotalo closes the distance and clinches.
Raju is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Isotalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Isotalo digs a right hand underneath Raju's ribcage. Raju let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raju on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Isotalo manages to break the clinch.
Isotalo looks to throw the jab but Raju is out of range.
Isotalo jabs at Raju's body.
Isotalo throws a shot to the body.
Isotalo wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju keeps the fight on the outside.
Raju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raju feints and as Isotalo raises his hands in defense, Raju changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isotalo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Isotalo controlling from the full mount.
Isotalo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Raju is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antti Isotalo!
Antti Isotalo retains his light heavyweight title!
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pop
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