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HFC XVIII: Lunch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyyno Janis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alvaro Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyyno Janis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janis blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janis showed some decent athleticism there.
Janis working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Alvaro Sanchez has been cut.
Janis is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez kicks Janis off and gets back to his feet.
Janis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Janis prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Janis moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Janis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Janis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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!
Janis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Janis scoring with strikes.
Janis landing a few strikes.
Alvaro Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Janis lands some shots froms side control.
Janis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez is not content to let Janis control the position.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Janis grinds an elbow into Sanchez's temple.
Alvaro Sanchez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Janis prevents Sanchez from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janis working the head with strikes.
Jeez, Alvaro Sanchez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alvaro Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pyyno Janis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximux Rockobilitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Beaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximux Rockobilitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Curt Beaudin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockobilitus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockobilitus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curt Beaudin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaudin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaudin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Maximux Rockobilitus has been cut.
Beaudin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockobilitus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beaudin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockobilitus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximux Rockobilitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockobilitus jumps guard but Beaudin stands there with Rockobilitus around his waist. Rockobilitus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beaudin is trying to stall.
Rockobilitus stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Beaudin.
Beaudin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaudin pushes Rockobilitus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaudin scores a nice knee to the body.
Beaudin landing knees to the body.
Rockobilitus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockobilitus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beaudin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beaudin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockobilitus backwards.
Beaudin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaudin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockobilitus, pushing him back against the cage.
Beaudin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beaudin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rockobilitus jumps guard.
Beaudin slips nicely into half guard.
Beaudin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beaudin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Beaudin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockobilitus to stand up.
Rockobilitus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beaudin wants to clinch.
Rockobilitus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaudin's waist but Beaudin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockobilitus off to one side.
Beaudin connects with a crisp jab.
Beaudin tests Rockobilitus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaudin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockobilitus taking some punishment here, with Beaudin in his half guard.
Rockobilitus gets back to full guard.
Beaudin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockobilitus's guard.
Rockobilitus is trying to keep Beaudin in close.
Beaudin wanted to stand there but Rockobilitus had control of the position.
Beaudin preventing the sweep.
Rockobilitus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beaudin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rockobilitus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beaudin's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin breaks Rockobilitus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Beaudin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beaudin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockobilitus finds it's way round the side to connect with Beaudin's head.
Rockobilitus misses with a takedown attempt
and Beaudin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beaudin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockobilitus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beaudin backwards.
Beaudin stops a takedown attempt from Rockobilitus.
A short uppercut from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beaudin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beaudin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockobilitus wants a takedown.
Beaudin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Beaudin.
A short body shot lands from Beaudin as the two fighters clinch.
Rockobilitus drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockobilitus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaudin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin stops Rockobilitus from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockobilitus controls Beaudin momentarily but Beaudin frees himself.
Rockobilitus has a closed guard, preventing Beaudin from standing up.
Beaudin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beaudin stands up from Rockobilitus's guard - Beaudin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beaudin tries to clinch
and Rockobilitus counters with a shoot takedown. Beaudin fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockobilitus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockobilitus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beaudin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beaudin kicks Rockobilitus off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Beaudin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximux Rockobilitus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockobilitus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beaudin tries to avoid it but Rockobilitus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beaudin to the ground. Beaudin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown but Beaudin shows good takedown defense.
Beaudin throws a sloppy head kick and Rockobilitus moves out of range easily.
Rockobilitus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beaudin throws a head kick but Rockobilitus moves out of range.
Beaudin tries to clinch up
and Rockobilitus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beaudin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockobilitus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Beaudin wants to get back to his feet.
Rockobilitus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beaudin is looking to escape.
Rockobilitus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rockobilitus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaudin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockobilitus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rockobilitus avoids the head kick by Beaudin.
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beaudin keeping moving, preventing Rockobilitus from controlling successfully.
Maximux Rockobilitus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockobilitus passes Beaudin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockobilitus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beaudin trying to control but Rockobilitus postures up.
Beaudin is trying to stand up here but Rockobilitus is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockobilitus prevents Beaudin from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beaudin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockobilitus swivels and escapes.
Beaudin wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockobilitus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximux Rockobilitus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudin instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Beaudin.
Rockobilitus goes for a takedown attempt but Beaudin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockobilitus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin is looking to clinch but Rockobilitus is avoiding it.
Beaudin moves into range and clinches up with Rockobilitus.
Beaudin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockobilitus.
A body shot lands from Beaudin.
Beaudin lands a body punch.
Rockobilitus can't get the takedown.
Beaudin breaks the clinch.
Beaudin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beaudin lands with a right hand.
Beaudin lands the left hand.
Rockobilitus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beaudin as he jumps to the side.
Beaudin throws a series of punches but Rockobilitus moves out of range.
Rockobilitus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaudin is fending him off so far but Rockobilitus persists. Nope, Beaudin circles away and we're back to standing.
Beaudin is looking to clinch.
Beaudin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockobilitus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockobilitus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beaudin is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockobilitus lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockobilitus lands a nice short elbow.
Beaudin is trying to stand up here but Rockobilitus is controlling him well.
Beaudin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beaudin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beaudin darts in and clinches Rockobilitus up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockobilitus tries to score a body lock takedown but Beaudin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockobilitus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaudin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaudin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rockobilitus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Beaudin rolls with it to try and escape but Rockobilitus cranks on the arm and Beaudin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximux Rockobilitus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Lehkosuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehkosuo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Fuel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonatan Lehkosuo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston avoids the head kick by Lehkosuo.
Lehkosuo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Lehkosuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Lehkosuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kingston 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kingston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kingston trying to control but Lehkosuo is working from the bottom.
Lehkosuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston passes Lehkosuo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kingston lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehkosuo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kingston.
Kingston working over Lehkosuo with some ground and pound. Lehkosuo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Kingston there.
Lehkosuo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lehkosuo is trying to stand.
Kingston 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.
Kingston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehkosuo pushes Kingston off looking to stand but Kingston dives back in and keeps control.
Kingston lands with a punch from half guard.
Kingston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lehkosuo taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lehkosuo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston landing punches.
Lehkosuo looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston landing shots from mount.
Kingston avoids the attempt from Lehkosuo to control.
Kingston is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lehkosuo is surviving well by controlling Kingston's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston landing strikes from the mount.
Lehkosuo is in a horrible position here. Kingston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lehkosuo can't escape the position.
Lehkosuo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kingston working for a submission but Lehkosuo is keeping him at bay.
Kingston punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lehkosuo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kingston is landing with some decent strikes but Lehkosuo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kingston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lehkosuo hang on?
Kingston landing shots from mount.
Kingston landing shots from mount.
Kingston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lehkosuo hang on?
Lehkosuo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lehkosuo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehkosuo is holding on to Kingston 's glove but Kingston gets free and slips his arm under Lehkosuo 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Lehkosuo is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Kingston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alman Maleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alman Maleh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alman Maleh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho blocks a head kick by Maleh.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Maleh throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Muchacho stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Maleh follows into mount!
It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.
Muchacho is working to get back to half guard.
Muchacho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muchacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maleh is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Muchacho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Muchacho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maleh tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Muchacho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Muchacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho throws a strike but Maleh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muchacho looking for a guillotine here but Maleh defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Muchacho trying to control the position.
Muchacho has his foot on Maleh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maleh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Muchacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muchacho has an active guard here but Maleh has managed to pass into half guard.
Maleh is breathing heavily.
Muchacho looking for submissions off his back.
Muchacho wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleh is thwarting Muchacho's attempts to control the position.
Muchacho punching from the bottom.
Muchacho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Muchacho trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muchacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muchacho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muchacho.
Maleh wants to control but Muchacho postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleh taking a bit of punishment here - Muchacho scoring with strikes.
Muchacho lands a nice forearm strike.
Muchacho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Muchacho trying to control the position but Maleh is working away.
Maleh taking a bit of punishment here - Muchacho scoring with strikes.
Maleh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maleh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Muchacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho'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.
Maleh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Maleh.
Maleh throws a head kick but Muchacho moves out of range.
Maleh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maleh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muchacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maleh circles away.
Muchacho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muchacho lands in his opponent's guard.
Muchacho thows a big elbow that misses.
Muchacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muchacho lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho passes Maleh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maleh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muchacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maleh's head.
Muchacho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muchacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maleh defending well though.
Muchacho is keen to just control but Maleh is a slippery customer.
Muchacho is controlling the pace.
Muchacho slips a nice elbow through Maleh's hands, connecting with Maleh's forehead.
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.
Maleh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muchacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maleh's head.
Maleh tries to roll over but Muchacho keeps him under control.
Maleh taking some punishment here, with Muchacho in his half guard.
Muchacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maleh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muchacho.
Maleh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muchacho scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throwing shots but Maleh is blocking nicely.
Muchacho trying to mount his opponent but Maleh defends it.
Muchacho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muchacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Muchacho is looking to take a break and control but Maleh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maleh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muchacho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muchacho drops an elbow to the side of Maleh's head.
Muchacho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muchacho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muchacho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muchacho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivan Muchacho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Muchacho there.
Muchacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Muchacho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maleh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Muchacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Muchacho blocks a jab.
Maleh throws a sloppy head kick and Muchacho moves out of range easily.
Muchacho slips a straight right by Maleh.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Muchacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muchacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muchacho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muchacho is looking to stall here but Maleh recovers full guard.
Maleh wants to get back to his feet but Muchacho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muchacho trying to control but Maleh is working from the bottom.
Muchacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muchacho stays in close to Maleh's body and controls the position.
Muchacho landing with the ground and pound.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Maleh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muchacho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivan Muchacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muchacho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muchacho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ivan Muchacho just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maleh throws a chopping leg kick but Muchacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Muchacho misses.
Alman Maleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchacho connects with a looping right hand.
Muchacho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Muchacho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maleh being controlled here, momentarily.
Maleh keeping full guard, as Muchacho tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muchacho sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Muchacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muchacho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Muchacho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Winner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Louis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Louis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Winner wants to control but Louis postures up.
Louis misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner is trying to get back to half guard.
Louis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Louis is trying to work for a kimura but Winner is defending well.
Louis is working for a kimura but Winner is defending it quite comfortably.
Louis prevents Winner from improving his position.
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.
Winner misses with a straight left.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt
and Louis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winner instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Winner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winner is leaning against Louis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands with a light punch inside.
Louis is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
Winner keeps control of Louis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winner lands with a light punch inside.
Louis tries to land a knee to the head but Winner blocks with his arms.
Winner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Louis is trying to keep an underhook but Winner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Louis is trying to escape back to his feet but Winner uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winner grinds an elbow into Louis's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis is trying to work for a sweep but Winner has mounted him!
Louis looks gassed!
Winner looking to finish Louis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Louis!
Louis is looking to get to half guard.
Winner landing strikes from the mount and Louis is in trouble!
Winner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Winner lands a big shot there that rocks Louis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winner looking to secure an arm triangle but Louis defends it well.
Louis is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Winner breaks from Louis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Winner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Winner lands a big shot there that rocks Louis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winner controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Louis counters with a leg kick.
Louis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louis thinking.
Jab by Winner.
Winner misses with a wild body shot.
Winner shoots in and bounces Louis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Louis's head.
Louis is breathing heavily.
Winner controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louis is looking for a triangle here but Winner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Winner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winner happy to just control the position for now.
Winner advances nicely into full mount.
Winner working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
Winner lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Louis is bucking up trying to escape but Winner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winner controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Winner.
Winner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Louis is in a horrible position here. Winner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winner content just to control the position here.
Winner breaks from Louis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winner controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Winner.
Winner cracks Louis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Louis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Winner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner with a couple of short strikes.
Winner controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Louis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winner finds it's way round the side to connect with Louis's head.
Winner connects with a body shot.
Winner gets the takedown into side control.
Winner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Winner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Louis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner working the head and body with strikes.
Winner controlling the position.
Winner working the ground and pound.
Winner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winner staying calm.
Louis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands an elbow.
Winner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Louis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Louis, who protects the arm well.
Winner scoring with punches from side control.
Stan Winner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee asks Winner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Winner prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Winner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Winner advances nicely into full mount.
Stan Winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winner controlling the pace 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Stan Winner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Stan Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner gets the takedown into side control.
Winner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Louis to his feet.
Winner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Winner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul The Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupunen comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul The Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ribber shoots in but Rupunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rupunen is looking to chop away at The Ribber's legs.
Rupunen avoids a kick to the body.
Rupunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rupunen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Ribber!
Rupunen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Ribber hang on?
Rupunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Ribber wants to control but Rupunen is having none of it.
Rupunen 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.
Rupunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Ribber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen controlling from mount.
The Ribber tries to hold on but Rupunen postures up.
The Ribber can't escape the position.
The Ribber wants to control but Rupunen is having none of it.
The Ribber holds of for dear life.
The Ribber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rupunen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rupunen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Ribber is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rupunen get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Ribber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rupunen gets a takedown into half guard.
Rupunen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Ribber wants to get back to his feet.
The Ribber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rupunen decides to stand up.
The Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber tries for a takedown but Rupunen circles away easily
and Rupunen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Ribber!
Rupunen manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Ribber to take his back!
The Ribber is trying to break free.
The Ribber looks gassed!
The Ribber wants to control his opponent's hands but Rupunen gets his hands free.
The Ribber holding both Rupunen 's hands and preventing any damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rupunen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Ribber breaks Rupunen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber tries to stand but Rupunen is controlling from the bottom.
Rupunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Ribber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rupunen keeping moving, preventing The Ribber from controlling successfully.
The Ribber postures up.
The Ribber won't allow Rupunen to sweep him here.
Rupunen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rupunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Ribber's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miksu Rupunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Ribber clinches up with Rupunen and pushes him back against the cage.
The Ribber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Ribber looking for a takedown.
The Ribber letting Rupunen take a breather here.
Rupunen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Ribber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rupunen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rupunen tries to pull guard but The Ribber holds him up against the cage and eventually Rupunen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miksu Rupunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Ribber can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ribber taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for The Ribber.
Rupunen tries for a takedown but The Ribber manages to get underhooks.
The Ribber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Ribber tries to avoid it but Rupunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Ribber to the ground. The Ribber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Ribber misses with a double jab
and Rupunen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rupunen.
The Ribber is trying to keep Rupunen in close.
Rupunen is looking to work some ground and pound but The Ribber has wrist control.
Rupunen won't allow The Ribber to get back to his feet.
Rupunen trying to control but The Ribber is working from the bottom.
The Ribber wants to stand and escape but Rupunen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Ribber is breathing heavily.
Rupunen wants to control from the top but The Ribber keeps moving.
Rupunen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rupunen misses with a takedown attempt
and The Ribber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Ribber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rupunen's face.
Good body shot from The Ribber.
Rupunen tries to pull guard but The Ribber won't allow it.
The Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Ribber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rupunen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Ribber wants to stand up but Rupunen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rupunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Ribber is keeping the position for now.
Rupunen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Ribber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rupunen looking to pass the guard.
The Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet The Ribber, not yet.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rupunen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Ribber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Ribber.
The Ribber misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Ribber is pressed up against the cage. Rupunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Ribber down to the mat. The Ribber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rupunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Ribber throws a series of strikes that have Rupunen backpedaling.
A solid body kick from The Ribber.
The Ribber tries to clinch but Rupunen moves out of range.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Ribber as he jumps to the side.
Paul The Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Ribber with a poor takedown
and Rupunen counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Ribber won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miksu Rupunen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Ribber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rupunen's waist but Rupunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Ribber off to one side.
The Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Rupunen moves away and avoids it.
The Ribber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rupunen fails to pull guard.
Rupunen pulls guard successfully.
The Ribber is fighting to break Rupunen's control of his arms but Rupunen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rupunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rupunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rupunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Ribber.
The Ribber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rupunen's guard.
The Ribber won't allow Rupunen to sweep him here.
Miksu Rupunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rupunen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rupunen tries to clinch up but The Ribber circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Ribber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Ribber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Ribber wants to get back to his feet but Rupunen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rupunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Ribber is retaining full guard.
The Ribber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rupunen trying to control but The Ribber is working from the bottom.
The Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Ribber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rupunen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rupunen dives into side control.
Rupunen tries to advance to mount but can't.
The Ribber is trying to control Rupunen's posture but Rupunen avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rupunen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rupunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Ribber wants to stand but Rupunen is controlling the position.
The Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Rupunen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen pushing down on The Ribber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rupunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Ribber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rupunen decides to stand and escape the position.
Rupunen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul The Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Ribber can't keep his opponent in guard - Rupunen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miksu Rupunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rupunen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miksu Rupunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei jr Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Baxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janakoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Bend It. Baxton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech N9ne-Red Nose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei jr Janakoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei jr Janakoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Baxton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janakoff feints and as Baxton raises his hands in defense, Janakoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baxton wants to sweep here but Janakoff controlling him for the moment.
Janakoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxton is keeping the position for now.
Janakoff is working hard here to advance position.
Janakoff postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baxton holds on and takes a little breather.
Janakoff wants to pass the guard but Baxton is keeping the position.
Janakoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baxton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baxton keeping full guard, as Janakoff tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Janakoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxton pinned against the cage. Baxton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Janakoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baxton to the mat! Baxton manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janakoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Janakoff 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.
Janakoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxton is keeping the position for now.
Janakoff wants to control from the top but Baxton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxton controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baxton is trying to control the position but Janakoff postures up.
Baxton seems keen to control Janakoff's posture.
Janakoff drops back looking for a leg! Baxton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baxton manages to kick Janakoff off! Janakoff jumps back into Baxton's guard.
Baxton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baxton keeping full guard, as Janakoff tries to pass.
Baxton keeping moving, preventing Janakoff from controlling successfully.
Janakoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Janakoff shoots in for a double leg but Baxton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxton.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxton.
Jab by Baxton.
Baxton throws a series of strikes that have Janakoff backpedaling.
Janakoff is breathing heavily.
Janakoff misses with a takedown attempt - Baxton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei jr Janakoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Sergei jr Janakoff has been cut.
Good shot there by Baxton.
Baxton drops Janakoff with a nice combination! Baxton dives into Janakoff's guard, looking to finish!
Janakoff is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxton wants to stand but Janakoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Janakoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Janakoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Janakoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Janakoff, not yet.
Baxton looking to pass the guard.
Janakoff working a defensive guard here.
Baxton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxton passes Janakoff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baxton trying to control the action but Janakoff is working from the bottom.
Baxton prevents Janakoff from improving his position.
Baxton trying to control the pace.
Baxton is trying to control the action in half guard but Janakoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Janakoff looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Janakoff tries to get to full guard but Baxton has control of the leg.
Baxton 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.
Janakoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Janakoff with that takedown attempt.
Baxton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baxton throws a sloppy head kick and Janakoff moves out of range easily.
Baxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Janakoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Janakoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baxton clobbers Janakoff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Janakoff gets the takedown into side control.
Baxton is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Baxton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei jr Janakoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baxton clobbers Janakoff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Janakoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Baxton sprawls well. He's pushed Janakoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janakoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxton tries to avoid it but Janakoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxton to the ground. Baxton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Janakoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baxton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janakoff.
Baxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxton lands a really nice looking cross but Janakoff seems unphased.
Janakoff fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei jr Janakoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janakoff.
Baxton throws a head kick that misses.
Baxton lands a nice hook to Janakoff's body. Janakoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxton cracks Janakoff with an open hand slap.
Janakoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Janakoff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baxton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baxton lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxton works over Janakoff's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxton scores with a three punch combo!
Donny Baxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janakoff has a takedown stuffed.
Janakoff tries to move into range but Baxton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Janakoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donny Baxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Baxton.
Baxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baxton lands a two punch combo.
Baxton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baxton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Janakoff misses the target.
Janakoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baxton stuffs the takedown attempt from Janakoff. Janakoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Baxton scores with a decent looking hook.
Janakoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxton pinned against the cage. Baxton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baxton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baxton duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxton lands with a straight right. Janakoff didn't see that one coming.
Janakoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janakoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Baxton.
Baxton connects with a nice looking jab.
Baxton stuffs the takedown attempt from Janakoff. Janakoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Janakoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baxton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baxton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Janakoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Janakoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxton can't do much from the bottom here.
Baxton is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff working away.
Janakoff working the ground and pound but Baxton is defending the strikes.
Janakoff trying to control the action but Baxton is working from the bottom.
Janakoff working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Janakoff gets the takedown into side control.
Baxton is trying to control Janakoff's posture but Janakoff avoids it.
Janakoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxton has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxton is trying to improve his position.
Baxton is pushing Janakoff's head away, looking to escape. Janakoff manages to hold on to the position though.
Janakoff throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baxton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Baxton wants to control but Janakoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baxton is staying active underneath Janakoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Janakoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Janakoff shoots in but Baxton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxton throws a sloppy head kick and Janakoff moves out of range easily.
Janakoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baxton wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Baxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei jr Janakoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Some wild striking there from Baxton.
Baxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Janakoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janakoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Baxton is looking to escape.
Janakoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Janakoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janakoff is looking for a kimura here.
Baxton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janakoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janakoff's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janakoff tries to escape but Baxton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Janakoff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sergei jr Janakoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baxton is riding his opponent, not letting Janakoff buck him off.
Baxton has the hooks in. Janakoff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Baxton keeps control of the position easily here as Janakoff tries to buck him off.
Baxton wants to control but Janakoff is keeping busy.
Janakoff can't escape the position.
Janakoff turns into Baxton and is now in his guard.
Baxton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janakoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxton is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baxton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baxton.
Janakoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janakoff throws out the jab.
Sergei jr Janakoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janakoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baxton with a nice cross.
Baxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Janakoff fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Baxton. No joy for Janakoff on that attempt.
Janakoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Janakoff shoots in for a double leg but Baxton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei jr Janakoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxton scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Janakoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baxton duly obliges.
Janakoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Janakoff shoots in for a takedown but Baxton shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Baxton. No joy for Janakoff on that attempt.
Baxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janakoff.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baxton!
Janakoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baxton is working to get back to half guard.
Baxton is bucking up trying to escape but Janakoff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baxton blocking the ground and pound.
Baxton regains half guard.
Baxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sergei jr Janakoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janakoff is working away from the top position though.
Janakoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baxton gets back to full guard.
Baxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janakoff is one step ahead there.
Janakoff postures up.
Janakoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxton has wrist control.
Janakoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxton has wrist control.
Donny Baxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baxton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baxton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donny Baxton.
I've got Baxton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Baxton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Durnhammer Ballista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kimue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimue comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let the bodies hit the floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Durnhammer Ballista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Kimue!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimue.
Ballista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimue's waist but Kimue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballista off to one side.
Ballista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimue as he avoids it easily.
Ballista blocks a head kick by Kimue.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kimue throws a right hand that Ballista ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballista also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Kimue lands but Ballista takes it in his stride.
Ballista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durnhammer Ballista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimue's waist but Kimue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballista off to one side.
Ballista scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kimue stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballista. Ballista gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kimue.
Ballista takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ballista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ballista throws a right hand that Kimue ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimue also avoids with ease.
Ballista tries for a takedown but Kimue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Ballista blocks a head kick by Kimue.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kimue.
Ballista is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballista lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimue throws a head kick that half lands.
Kimue throws a head kick that misses.
Kimue throws a head kick that half lands.
Kimue cracks the inside of Ballista's front leg.
Ballista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Kimue.
Kimue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kimue dips to his left and cracks Ballista with an uppercut!
Kimue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Kimue scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Durnhammer Ballista has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimue throws a head kick that half lands.
Ballista takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kimue scores with a head kick.
Kimue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kimue lands with a slapping head kick.
Kimue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Kimue.
Kimue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimue lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kimue. No joy for Ballista on that attempt.
Kimue lands a head kick!
Kimue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ballista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kimue. Kimue obviously looking to wear him down.
Kimue throws a head kick that Ballista semi-blocks.
Ballista blocks a head kick by Kimue.
Jon Kimue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kimue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kimue lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circle, before Kimue throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ballista's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kimue lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jon Kimue!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Rantakoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nikola Barbalic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Barbalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Rantakoko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantakoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rantakoko throws a nice looking combination but Barbalic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rantakoko wants to clinch up but Barbalic keeps it at a distance.
Barbalic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rantakoko is out of range and Barbalic settles back down.
Rantakoko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rantakoko prevents Barbalic from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbalic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rantakoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rantakoko's back!
Barbalic working for a choke but Rantakoko is defending well.
Rantakoko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbalic is persistently looking for the submission but Rantakoko is defending it well.
Rantakoko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barbalic gets his way!
Barbalic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rantakoko tries to escape but Barbalic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rantakoko controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I really don't envy Rantakoko right now.
Barbalic punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rantakoko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantakoko tries to roll over but Barbalic keeps him under control.
Barbalic seems to be looking for submissions.
Rantakoko tries to get to full guard but Barbalic has control of the leg.
Rantakoko looks gassed!
Barbalic is looking for a kimura but Rantakoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbalic to get the leverage.
Rantakoko is refusing to be controlled, as Barbalic sits in half guard.
Rantakoko is looking for a sweep. Barbalic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbalic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantakoko tries to roll over but Barbalic keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barbalic throws a leg kick but Rantakoko checks it.
Barbalic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rantakoko's head.
Barbalic doesn't manage to clinch there - Rantakoko circles away.
Valdemar Rantakoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantakoko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbalic circles away.
Barbalic slips a jab from Rantakoko.
Barbalic lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Rantakoko misses.
No luck for Rantakoko with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantakoko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbalic closes the distance and clinches.
Rantakoko managing to block the knees to the body from Barbalic.
Barbalic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rantakoko regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbalic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barbalic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barbalic trying to control the action but Rantakoko is working from the bottom.
Barbalic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rantakoko is looking to regain half guard here but Barbalic keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbalic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Barbalic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rantakoko looks to clinch
and Barbalic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rantakoko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barbalic!
Barbalic working to try and regain half guard.
Barbalic gets back to half guard.
Barbalic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rantakoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rantakoko's back!
Barbalic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rantakoko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rantakoko for a finish.
Barbalic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rantakoko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbalic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rantakoko is in real trouble here. Barbalic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rantakoko is tapping out! Barbalic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikola Barbalic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Wings of a Butterfly. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Tatu Tikki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Hansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tikki circles away.
Tikki clinches up against the cage.
Hansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tikki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tikki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tikki has managed to clinch.
Tikki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tikki on the inside.
Hansen wants a takedown.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tikki lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Tikki scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tikki.
A nice left hand lands by Tikki.
Tikki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Tikki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen looking for a takedown.
Tikki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tikki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikki stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Tikki is working Hansen over against the cage.
Tikki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tikki lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tikki.
Hansen is rocked!
Tikki connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Hansen goes down! Tikki jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Hansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tikki tries to control but Hansen wriggling away.
Tikki controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tikki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hansen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tikki wants to pass the guard but Hansen is defending well.
Tikki wants to stand up but Hansen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tikki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hansen is looking for a triangle but Tikki pushes his legs off easily.
Hansen has his foot on Tikki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tikki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tikki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tikki.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tikki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tikki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tikki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tikki breaks from the clinch.
Tikki throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Tikki scores with a head kick.
It looks like Marcus Hansen has been cut.
Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki misses with the combination.
Tikki looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Tikki stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tikki misses with a few strikes there.
Tikki lands a head kick that stumbles Hansen and the fighters go to the mat.
Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikki wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tikki uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hansen to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tikki.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tikki throws a right and a left that Hansen avoids nicely.
Hansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tikki scores with a nice right hand.
Tikki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikki throws a right and a left that Hansen avoids nicely.
Hansen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hansen drops back looking for a leg! Tikki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tikki manages to kick Hansen off! Hansen jumps back into Tikki's guard.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikki is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Tikki is keeping the position.
Tikki trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tikki throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tikki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Tikki misses.
Tikki tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Tikki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tikki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tikki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from Tikki.
Tikki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tikki is looking to slow Hansen down with leg kicks.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikki pinned against the cage. Tikki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki swinging wilding here.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tikki swivels and escapes.
Hansen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hansen tries to advance to mount but Tikki instead regains half guard.
Hansen is looking for a kimura but Tikki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hansen to get the leverage.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but Tikki defending well.
Hansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tikki is just riding it out for now. Hansen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen'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.
Tikki throws a head kick but Hansen moves out of range.
Tikki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tikki clinches with his opponent.
Tikki stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Tikki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hansen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tikki drops Hansen with a right and a left! Tikki comes rushing in but Hansen regains his composure and manages to keep Tikki in 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!
Tikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tikki has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki tries to advance to mount but Hansen denies him.
Hansen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hansen manages to get to full guard.
Hansen wants to sweep here but Tikki controlling him for the moment.
Tikki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tikki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tikki's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tikki fending off the submission attempt from Hansen.
Hansen 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, Tikki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tikki breaks Hansen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tikki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tikki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tikki's back instead.
Hansen looking to break Tikki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tikki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hansen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hansen looking for the choke from the back.
Hansen working for a choke but Tikki reverses nicely into Hansen 's guard.
Tikki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tikki won't allow Hansen to sweep him here.
Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen is looking for a triangle here but Tikki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tikki taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tikki throws a right and a left that Hansen avoids nicely.
Tikki tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
Tikki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tikki.
Tikki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Tikki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tikki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatu Tikki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tikki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tikki digs a right hand into Hansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansen's gas tank.
Hansen tumbles to the floor! Tikki threw a big shot that dropped him and now Tikki is on top looking to finish! Hansen has guard but can he survive?!
Tikki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tikki preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tikki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tikki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Tikki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tikki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hansen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tikki's back instead.
Tikki is in a bad position with Hansen working for a choke. Tikki manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hansen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tikki stacks Hansen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tikki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tikki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hansen to his feet.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatu Tikki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki scores with a jab. Hansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tikki looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Tikki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tikki throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Hansen with that takedown attempt.
Tikki lands a two punch combo.
Tikki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from Tikki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tikki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hansen is looking for a kimura here.
Tikki is controlling Hansen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tikki won't allow Hansen to pass to mount.
Hansen seems to be working for a kimura but Tikki defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen 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.
Tikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tikki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hansen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hansen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tikki wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hansen closes the distance and clinches up with Tikki, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes Tikki against the cage but Tikki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tikki. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tikki tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tikki to the ground. Tikki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tikki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatu Tikki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tikki scores with a leg kick.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tikki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tikki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tikki.
Tikki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikki misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikki pinned against the cage. Tikki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marcus Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansen looks for a takedown but Tikki sprawls well.
Tikki throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Tikki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tikki misses with a few strikes there.
Tikki throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
A combination from Tikki does no damage.
Hansen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hansen is looking for a kimura but Tikki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hansen to get the leverage.
Hansen seems to be working for a kimura but Tikki defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tikki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tikki is on top in guard.
Tikki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hansen is looking to regain half guard here but Tikki keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tikki off and has taken his back!
Hansen is working for a rear naked choke. Tikki is not defending it well and Hansen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tikki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tikki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Hansen!
Marcus Hansen retains his middleweight title!
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