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Battle 14: The Real Deal! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Slender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Slender has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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176 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, All or Nothing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Slender!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nothing shoots in and bounces Slender off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nothing wants to pass the guard but Slender is keeping the position.
Nothing 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.
Nothing trying to control the position from guard on top but Slender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nothing has gone for a leg lock! Slender slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nothing's guard.
Slender preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing trying to keep a closed guard but Slender is proving a slippery customer.
Nothing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slender stopping the sweep attempt from Nothing.
Nothing trying to keep a closed guard but Slender is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Nothing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Slender is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nothing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Slender's back instead.
Nothing is breathing heavily.
Nothing working for a choke but Slender is defending well.
Nothing trying to control momentarily.
Nothing missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slender wants to control his opponent's hands but Nothing gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slender has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nothing.
Slender trying to control the action but Nothing just sinks the hooks in.
Slender is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nothing wants to control but Slender manages to buck him off and is now in Nothing's guard! Nice work there by Slender!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nothing shoots in and bounces Slender off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nothing looking to sit in guard and control but Slender gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slender really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nothing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slender is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nothing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slender doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slender manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nothing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All or Nothing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slender will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nothing scores a takedown into full mount!
Nothing is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slender is surviving well by controlling Nothing's body position as best he can.
Nothing punching from mount but Slender doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slender wants to hold on but Nothing pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slender is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nothing looking for a guillotine from mount but Slender is having none of it.
Slender is in a horrible position here. Nothing smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nothing has control of Slender's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Slender regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nothing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Slender manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nothing tries for a kimura but Slender is defending well.
Slender tries to improve position but can't.
Nothing throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slender is trying to control Nothing's posture but Nothing avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slender stops Nothing from passing to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Slender finds it's target.
Nothing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slender.
Nothing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nothing gets the takedown into side control.
Nothing works to advance to full mount. Slender defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nothing working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nothing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nothing working Slender over with strikes here.
Nothing throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Slender because Nothing loaded up on that one.
Nothing swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slender is now in Nothing's guard. A big mistake from Nothing there, giving up the dominant position!
Slender preventing the sweep.
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 All or Nothing will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nothing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slender connects with a single shot there.
Slender sends Nothing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slender is motioning to the referee to let Nothing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nothing is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slender tries to clinch but Nothing is having none of it.
Oh Nothing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nothing sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Slender steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nothing is out on his feet! Slender sets himself and nearly takes Nothing's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Slender!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryhti Metti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Sims has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryhti Metti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Sims!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metti pinned against the cage. Metti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metti trying to control the position but Sims is working away.
Metti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Metti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Metti trying to control the action but Sims is working from the bottom.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here.
Sims looking for a sweep but Metti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Metti avoids the attempt from Sims to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is looking to get to half guard.
Metti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Metti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Metti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sims bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Metti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metti trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sims thows a big elbow that misses.
Metti wants to sweep but no luck.
Sims pushing down on Metti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metti tries to roll over but Sims keeps him under control.
Sims trying to control from half guard but Metti is working away.
Sims might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metti kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metti is looking to control Sims's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Metti avoid being mounted?
Sims passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Metti!
Metti wants to hold on but Sims pushes him away.
Sims prevents Metti from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metti is working hard here to advance position.
Sims looking to finish Metti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Metti!
Metti is bucking up trying to escape but Sims cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Metti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metti is breathing heavily.
Sims looking to control but Metti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Sims connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sims with shots to the head and body - Metti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sims with a couple of short strikes.
Sims wants to finish this one by submission but Metti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sims.
Metti is trying to escape the mount.
Sims wants to control the pace but Metti is squirming around nicely.
Metti is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metti tries to lock up and control but Sims gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sims with a couple of short strikes.
Sims fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sims looking to control but Metti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sims.
Sims tries to control but Metti wriggling away.
Metti is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Metti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Metti wants to free his trapped foot but Sims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sims is pressing down on Metti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sims is trying to keep Metti in close.
Metti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sims is keeping the position for now.
Sims is trying to keep Metti in close.
Metti lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sims had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Metti is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sims Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Metti's back instead.
Sims cracks Metti with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Metti from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I really don't envy Metti right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims wants to control but Metti is keeping busy.
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.
Sims doesn't have the hooks in and Metti manages to turn into his guard.
Metti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennis Sims has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Metti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metti stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sims pushes a forearm under Metti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Metti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Sims!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silakka comes to the cage accompanied by Blood for Blood - Aint like you. Water has chosen Mother F***** of The Year- Motley Crue as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Water!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Water digs a good body shot into Silakka's ribs.
Silakka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Water makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silakka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Water circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silakka gets caught flat footed, as Water shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silakka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silakka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silakka is breathing heavily.
Silakka looking to control.
Silakka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Water has picked Silakka up and slammed him! Silakka can't keep hold of the triangle and Water manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Water 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 one minute gone in the round.
Water lands strikes from half guard.
Water trying to control the pace.
Water wants to pass to mount but Silakka is defending the position.
Silakka wants to sweep but Water has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Silakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silakka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Water wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Silakka is not content to let Water control the position.
Water decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Water throws a head kick but Silakka moves out of range.
Timo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Water fails with the takedown.
Silakka closes the distance and clinches up with Water, looking for a takedown. Silakka pushes Water against the cage but Water circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Silakka or perhaps it was just good defense by Water which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Silakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water looks to land a combination. Silakka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Water clinches up with Silakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Silakka tries to pull guard but Water won't allow it.
Silakka prevents Water from breaking the clinch.
Water is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silakka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Water to the mat. Water regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silakka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silakka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silakka passes into half guard.
Silakka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Water is defending against the submission attempts here by Silakka.
Silakka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Water has managed to free his arm - good work.
Water wants to improve his position but Silakka is controlling well.
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.
Silakka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Water has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silakka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Water is trying to stand back up but Silakka is controlling him
Silakka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timo Silakka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Water has managed to clinch.
Water is looking to break free of the clinch but Silakka has double underhooks.
Silakka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silakka prevents Water from breaking the clinch.
Silakka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Water regains guard immediately.
Silakka tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
Water manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Water can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silakka is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silakka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silakka is not content to let Water control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka wants to get back to full guard.
Silakka gets back to full guard.
Silakka looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Silakka looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Timo Silakka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silakka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Water can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Water stands up and waves to Silakka to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka closes the distance but Water moves to the side
and Water counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Water 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.
Silakka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Water wants to hold on but Silakka pushes him away.
The referee warns Water that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silakka landing strikes from the mount.
Silakka prevents Water from getting the reversal.
Silakka working for a guillotine from mount but Water is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka has hold of Water's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Water manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silakka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Water has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silakka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silakka has control of Water's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Water regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silakka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silakka looking for a guillotine from mount but Water is having none of it.
Water is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Water trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silakka gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Water shoots in but no luck this time.
Water shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silakka but Silakka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Water lands with an uppercut that bounces Silakka off the cage and back into rage.
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 Timo Silakka 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silakka shoots in looking for a takedown. Water tries to sprawl out of it but Silakka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Water manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Water lands a two punch combo.
Silakka tries to keep at a distance but Water has taken the fight into the clinch.
Water fails to pull guard.
Silakka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Water pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Water jumps guard but Silakka stands there with Water around his waist. Water gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Silakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silakka.
Silakka keeps control of Water as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silakka fails to pull guard.
Water jumps into guard, dragging Silakka to the mat.
Silakka tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
Water is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silakka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Water's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Water manages to get to full guard.
Silakka chips away with some ground and pound.
Water looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silakka tries to free his leg and advance position but Water is retaining full guard.
Water wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Water looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Silakka throwing strikes but missing.
Water not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Water shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Water would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Water trying to control but Silakka is working from the bottom.
Silakka is looking for a triangle but Water pushes his legs off easily.
Silakka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silakka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Water's guard.
Silakka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silakka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silakka content to stall in guard here.
Silakka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Water is proving hard to escape from.
Water avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silakka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silakka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silakka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silakka is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silakka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Water counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silakka!
Water trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silakka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silakka is working hard here to advance position.
Chris Water has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silakka regains half guard.
Timo Silakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silakka regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Water comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silakka 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timo Silakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kalmakoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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261 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kalmakoura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Wayne Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalmakoura throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Pertti Kalmakoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalmakoura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalmakoura scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like John Wayne Hanson has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kalmakoura! Hanson is out on his feet! Kalmakoura rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hanson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hanson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Kalmakoura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riot VI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linkke comes into the arena with asd blaring out of the sound system. Riot VI is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grand Magus - Iron Will. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horst Linkke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot VI!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot VI shoots in and drives through. Linkke sprawls well.
Linkke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riot VI moves away.
Riot VI takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riot VI uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkke.
Riot VI keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horst Linkke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Linkke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkke.
Linkke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riot VI changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Linkke tries to avoid it but Riot VI manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Linkke to the ground. Linkke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Linkke misses with a straight right.
Riot VI ducks under a wild hook from Linkke.
Linkke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riot VI.
Riot VI tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linkke swivels and escapes.
Horst Linkke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot VI.
Linkke catches Riot VI with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linkke throws a series of strikes that have Riot VI backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linkke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riot VI is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Linkke as Riot VI shoots in.
Riot VI looks gassed!
Linkke misses the jab.
Linkke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linkke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkke cracks Riot VI with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riot VI tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linkke swivels and escapes.
Linkke throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Riot VI stumbling backwards into the cage! Riot VI bounces back off the cage towards Linkke, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Linkke lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Linkke celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horst Linkke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldo Paulakorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivano Vrh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulakorpi comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat -Sad Mans Tongue. Ivano Vrh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivano Vrh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulakorpi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Paulakorpi with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Paulakorpi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paulakorpi shoots in for a takedown but Vrh shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Paulakorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrh swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulakorpi.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrh scores with a one two! Paulakorpi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Arnoldo Paulakorpi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulakorpi shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrh tries to sprawl out of it but Paulakorpi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrh lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulakorpi is breathing heavily.
Paulakorpi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vrh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulakorpi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paulakorpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrh lands a takedown into guard.
Vrh scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrh forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi is not content to let Vrh control the position.
Vrh prevents Paulakorpi from improving his position.
Vrh wants to pass the guard but Paulakorpi is defending well.
Paulakorpi actively working from the bottom here.
Paulakorpi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulakorpi has hold of Vrh's hands but Vrh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vrh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vrh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paulakorpi!
Vrh with shots to the head and body - Paulakorpi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paulakorpi can't escape the position.
Vrh scoring with strikes but Paulakorpi is staying in there.
Vrh tries to control but Paulakorpi wriggling away.
Vrh looking to finish Paulakorpi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paulakorpi!
Vrh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vrh lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vrh lands a heavy elbow.
Paulakorpi is rocked!
Vrh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vrh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Paulakorpi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Vrh.
Paulakorpi seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulakorpi taking shots to the head.
Paulakorpi is rocked!
Vrh lands a big shot to the head and Paulakorpi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivano Vrh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Fightmaster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieminen scores with a takedown into Fightmaster's guard.
Nieminen trying to control but Fightmaster is working from the bottom.
Nieminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fightmaster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nieminen!
Fightmaster landing strikes from the mount and Nieminen is in trouble!
Nieminen is working to get back to half guard.
Fightmaster working the ground and pound effectively.
Fightmaster landing punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nieminen is in a horrible position here. Fightmaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nieminen is rocked!
Fightmaster drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nieminen! More shots from Fightmaster and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Fightmaster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gay Lussac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lussac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sadly Ever After by Innerphoria. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gay Lussac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big M!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lussac looks to score with a jab to the body but M is just out of range.
M fails with the takedown.
A combination from Lussac does no damage.
The fighters circling - M throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lussac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Big M has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lussac.
Lussac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lussac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Lussac is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
M is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lussac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
M tries to roll over but Lussac keeps him under control.
Lussac wants to pass to mount but M is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M is trying to get back to full guard.
M flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lussac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lussac thuds a left hand into M's body.
M jabbing away but nothing is landing.
M looks gassed!
Lussac slips under a jab.
Lussac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lussac lands a head shot.
M is rocked!
Lussac throws a series of punches but M avoids them all with ease.
M is still on wobbly legs! Can Lussac finish him?
Lussac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
M seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Lussac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lussac misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M dodges the punch combination from Lussac.
No joy there for Lussac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
M takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lussac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as M throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Lussac.
Lussac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by M.
Lussac misses with a two punch combination.
Lussac tries to bum rush M with a series of wild strikes but M uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lussac throws a shot to the body.
M dodges the punch combination from Lussac.
M misses with a wild body shot.
Gay Lussac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M dodges the punch combination from Lussac.
Lussac looks to score with a jab to the body but M is just out of range.
Lussac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lussac misses with a series of wild punches.
Lussac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lussac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
M fails with a takedown attempt.
Lussac throws a series of punches but M moves out of range.
Lussac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lussac throws a series of punches but M avoids them all with ease.
Lussac staying out of range there.
M showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lussac.
Lussac throws a body punch but M moves out of range.
Lussac throws an overhand right that drops M like a sack of potatoes! Lussac dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gay Lussac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alizad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gortoz A Ran - J'attends. Ji has chosen Anathema - Judgement as his entrance music. Arman Alizad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Let Ji's chin.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Alizad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Arman Alizad has been cut.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses.
Ji throws a head kick that half lands.
Arman Alizad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alizad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ji lands a stunning uppercut that sends Alizad to the mat!
Alizad is rocked!
Ji tries to pass to full mount but Alizad defends it.
Oh Alizad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ji prevents Alizad from improving his position.
Alizad seems to have got his legs back now.
Ji is looking to advance position but Alizad won't allow it.
Ji is keen to just control but Alizad is a slippery customer.
Alizad wants to improve his position but Ji is controlling well.
Alizad is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ji jumps into side control!
Ji is looking to take a break and control but Alizad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alizad regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ji's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ji scores with a head kick.
Ji throws a right and a left that Alizad avoids nicely.
Ji has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alizad.
Alizad has Ji up against the cage in a clinch.
Ji misses with a knee to the head.
Alizad tries to break the clinch but Ji is controlling the position.
Ji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alizad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ji lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ji thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alizad to regain full guard.
Ji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alizad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alizad controlling Ji's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji thows a big elbow that misses.
Alizad seems keen to control Ji's posture.
Alizad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alizad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alizad holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji preventing the sweep.
Ji wants to pass the guard but Alizad is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ji throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Ji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alizad clinches but Ji breaks the clinch
and Ji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arman Alizad's cut is getting worse.
No luck for Alizad with that takedown attempt.
Ji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ji throws a hook to the side of Alizad's head but Alizad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alizad wants to clinch
and Ji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alizad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Ji to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alizad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alizad dodges the punch combination from Ji.
Alizad misses with a few strikes there.
Alizad avoids the head kick by Ji.
Alizad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ji.
Ji tries for a takedown but Alizad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arman Alizad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Let Ji.
Ji looks gassed!
A head kick by Alizad misses
and Ji counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alizad.
Alizad throws a front kick aimed at Ji's knee but Ji avoids it well.
A big head kick from Alizad and Ji is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Ji is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alizad has passed into half guard!
Ji is still in real trouble! Can Alizad finish him?
Ji tries to roll over but Alizad keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ji throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ji seems to have recovered his senses.
Alizad throws a series of punches but Ji moves out of range.
Ji lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Alizad misses.
Ji moves away from the strike by Alizad.
Ji throws a lazy body kick
and Alizad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Alizad as the two fighters clinch.
Alizad stalling in the clinch but Ji improves position.
Alizad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alizad keeps control of Ji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alizad lands a nice knee to the body.
Alizad wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Alizad.
Ji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alizad blocks it with crossed arms.
Ji is breathing heavily.
Ji throws an elbow but it misses.
Ji misses with a knee to the head.
Alizad throws a head punch that misses.
Alizad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ji dodges an elbow strike from Alizad.
Ji misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad tries to stall but Ji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ji lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alizad wants to get back to full guard.
Ji thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alizad to regain full guard.
Alizad managing to control the position.
Ji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alizad keeping full guard, as Ji tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alizad looking for a sweep. Not yet Alizad, not yet.
Ji stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ji shoots in for a takedown but Alizad shows good takedown defense.
Alizad looks to land a right hand but Ji moved out of range.
Ji throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alizad.
Alizad wants to clinch.
Alizad throws the kick towards the body but Ji avoids it.
Ji closes the distance and clinches up with Alizad, looking for a takedown. Ji pushes Alizad against the cage but Alizad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alizad throws a series of punches but Ji moves out of range.
Alizad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alizad looks to land a body kick but Ji moved away.
Alizad tries to clinch up but Ji circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji moves out of range as Alizad throws a body kick.
Alizad lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad misses the shot to the body.
Alizad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ji thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alizad if he has to take too many more of those.
Ji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alizad as he avoids it easily.
Arman Alizad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Let Ji.
Alizad has a takedown stuffed.
Alizad tries to clinch but Ji moves away
and Ji counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ji won't allow Alizad to sweep him here.
Ji postures up.
Alizad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alizad trying to keep a closed guard but Ji is proving a slippery customer.
Ji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alizad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alizad looking for a sweep. Not yet Alizad, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alizad.
Alizad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji.
Ji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji throws a head kick that half lands.
Ji shoots in for a takedown but Alizad shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alizad throws a right and a left that Ji avoids nicely.
Alizad misses with a body kick.
Arman Alizad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ji misses with a two punch combination.
Ji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Alizad misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alizad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alizad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji with a hook.
Alizad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji but Ji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alizad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alizad throws a head kick but Ji moves out of range.
Alizad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ji punishes Alizad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ji pushes Alizad away with a front kick.
Ji bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji pushes Alizad up against the cage in a clinch.
Ji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alizad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alizad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ji has him pressed against the cage.
Ji is trying to drag Alizad to the mat but Alizad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alizad can't find room to land a body shot as Ji controls the action.
Ji trying to stall but Alizad improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad blocks the elbow strike.
Alizad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ji looking to throw knees to the head but Alizad is blocking nicely.
Ji has Alizad pressed against the cage.
Ji misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Alizad.
A body shot lands from Alizad.
Alizad slowing the pace effectively.
Alizad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ji lands a knee to the body.
Ji trying to control the position but instead, Alizad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ji into the cage.
Alizad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alizad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alizad slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Alizad.
A left hand lands to the body for Alizad.
Ji lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alizad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ji lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alizad tries a body shot but Ji blocks it.
Alizad landing knees to the body.
Ji missing with knees to the body.
Alizad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ji avoiding damage as Alizad throws knees to the body.
Alizad manages to break the clinch.
Ji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alizad wants to clinch
and Ji counters with a stiff right hand.
Alizad tries to clinch up.
Ji ducks under a wild hook from Alizad.
Alizad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ji connects with a high kick.
Alizad clinches up with Ji and pushes him back against the cage.
Alizad landing knees to the body.
Alizad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ji lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alizad presses Ji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alizad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alizad lands a body punch.
Alizad cracks Ji with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alizad.
Alizad tries to work over Ji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ji prevents a body shot from Alizad.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
Let Ji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alizad's corner calls for a 1-2. Alizad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alizad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alizad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alizad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alizad lands a nice hook to Ji's body. Ji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ji lands a front kick.
A nice combination there by Ji.
Alizad misses with an uppercut.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ji throws a head kick but Alizad moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad lands a nice shot that snaps Ji's head back.
Alizad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alizad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alizad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alizad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ji up against the cage.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Alizad.
Alizad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alizad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ji.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji looking to stall.
Ji is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Alizad lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ji closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
I wouldn't like to be where Alizad is right now.
Ji working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ji landing strikes.
Ji working the ground and pound but Alizad is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alizad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ji's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ji prevents Alizad from improving his position.
Alizad wants to control but Ji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji wants to control but Alizad is keeping him busy.
Alizad wants to control but Ji is keeping busy.
Ji is trying to control the action in half guard but Alizad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alizad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ji's back!
Alizad lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Alizad is trying to stick to Ji's back but Ji is turning into Alizad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alizad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ji.
Ji wants to stand but Alizad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ji thows a big elbow that misses.
Ji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alizad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alizad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ji tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alizad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ji wants to control but Alizad is keeping busy.
Ji tries to get to full guard but Alizad has control of the leg.
Well, if Alizad 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.
Alizad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alizad trying to control the action but Ji is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alizad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ji gets full guard.
Ji wants to sweep here but Alizad controlling him for the moment.
Ji working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji keeping full guard, as Alizad tries to pass.
Ji wants to sweep here but Alizad controlling him for the moment.
Alizad is looking to work some ground and pound but Ji has wrist control.
Ji wants to stand up but Alizad is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alizad throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alizad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ji as he jumps to the side.
Alizad connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad had his way with Let Ji in that round.
The cut man is working on Arman Alizad's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Ji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ji throws a head kick but Alizad moves out of range.
Alizad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alizad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alizad.
Ji breaks the clinch.
Ji lands with a kick to the temple. Alizad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alizad fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Alizad misses.
Alizad misses with an uppercut.
Ji jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ji scores with a takedown into Alizad's guard.
Ji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alizad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji wants to control from the top but Alizad keeps moving.
Alizad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ji is looking to stand up but Alizad won't let him.
Alizad 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.
Alizad keeping moving, preventing Ji from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alizad looks to clinch
and Ji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Alizad moves in looking to clinch but Ji pushes him off.
Alizad keeps the fight on the outside.
Ji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Alizad with that takedown attempt.
Alizad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alizad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ji counters with a nice body kick.
Ji shoots in for a double leg but Alizad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alizad throws a push kick but Ji slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ji.
Alizad wants to clinch up but Ji keeps it at a distance.
Alizad misses with a looping right.
Ji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji misses with a hook. Alizad ducked under it nicely.
Alizad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alizad wants to clinch up but Ji keeps it at a distance.
Ji tests Alizad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alizad moves into the clinch.
Alizad digs a right hand underneath Ji's ribcage. Ji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alizad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji backwards.
Alizad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alizad lands an elbow inside.
Ji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alizad is keeping busy.
Ji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alizad has him pressed against the cage.
Arman Alizad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji tries a knee to the head but Alizad blocks it.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
Alizad thows a body shot but no joy.
Alizad is looking to clinch.
Alizad tries to land a front kick but Ji steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alizad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji. That snapped Alizad's head back.
Alizad looks to throw the jab but Ji is out of range.
Ji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alizad.
Ji lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alizad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji misses with a wild combination.
Alizad defending well as Ji loads up on a big left hand.
Alizad fails to land with a series of punches.
Let Ji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ji lands in his opponent's guard.
Ji trying to control the position from guard on top but Alizad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alizad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Let Ji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ji 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Let Ji!
Let Ji is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokohama Humahuta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Humahuta shoots in but Douglas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Humahuta has a takedown stuffed.
Humahuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokohama Humahuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humahuta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokohama Humahuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humahuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglas as he avoids it easily.
Humahuta avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas lands a head kick that stumbles Humahuta and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Jokohama Humahuta has been cut.
Humahuta wants to sweep here but Douglas controlling him for the moment.
Humahuta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Humahuta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas controlling from the top position.
Humahuta working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas wants to stand but Humahuta is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Douglas won't allow Humahuta to sweep him here.
Douglas content to stall in guard here.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Humahuta keeps moving.
Humahuta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Douglas controls the pace.
Douglas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Humahuta.
Humahuta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Humahuta is proving hard to escape from.
Humahuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Humahuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Humahuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Douglas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Humahuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas trying to control but Humahuta is working from the bottom.
Douglas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jokohama Humahuta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Humahuta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Douglas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Humahuta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Douglas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Humahuta's guard! Nice work there by Douglas!
Douglas won't allow Humahuta to sweep him here.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Humahuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humahuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humahuta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douglas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Douglas trying to control but Humahuta is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas wants to stand but Humahuta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Humahuta keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Humahuta moves out of range easily.
Douglas lands a high kick!
Humahuta shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
No luck for Humahuta with that takedown attempt.
Humahuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglas but Douglas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokohama Humahuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Humahuta to the ground! Douglas dives into full mount looking to finish!
Humahuta is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Humahuta in real trouble here! The ref calls for Humahuta to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Douglas!
Joseph Douglas is the new light heavyweight champion!
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