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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddoe throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddoe. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is letting Beddoe control him for a moment.
Beddoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracie pushes Beddoe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beddoe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Beddoe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gracie tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Beddoe working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beddoe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beddoe but great work by Gracie.
Beddoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beddoe.
Beddoe keeping control of the position.
Beddoe is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Beddoe is holding on to half guard well.
Beddoe is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beddoe tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Beddoe kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Beddoe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beddoe lands in his opponent's guard.
Beddoe looks gassed!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beddoe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beddoe closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beddoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Beddoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Philo Beddoe has been cut.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
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!
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beddoe's calf.
Beddoe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beddoe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beddoe.
Beddoe is breathing heavily.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Beddoe avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Beddoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Beddoe avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to stall but Beddoe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beddoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie tries to stall but Beddoe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Mauricio Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Beddoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie clinches up with Beddoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie trying to stall but Beddoe improves his position.
Beddoe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beddoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beddoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Beddoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beddoe is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beddoe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mauricio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beddoe throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddoe'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.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Beddoe throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Beddoe moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Mauricio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Beddoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beddoe moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Beddoe can't get the takedown.
Gracie landing knees to the head.
Beddoe managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Beddoe lands a body punch.
Beddoe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beddoe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beddoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Beddoe from controlling successfully.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beddoe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beddoe's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Beddoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Beddoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Beddoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beddoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beddoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beddoe prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beddoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beddoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beddoe passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddoe'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.
Beddoe rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Beddoe has double underhooks.
Beddoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Beddoe keeps him there for the moment.
Beddoe wants a takedown.
Beddoe avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beddoe up against the cage.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beddoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beddoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Beddoe counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Beddoe is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Beddoe has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is staying active underneath Beddoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Beddoe in his half guard.
Beddoe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Beddoe decides to stand and escape the position.
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.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beddoe takes a step back to recover.
Beddoe throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beddoe will feel that in the morning.
Beddoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Beddoe forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Beddoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie keeps control of Beddoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beddoe.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beddoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beddoe.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Beddoe.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Beddoe improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Beddoe moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Beddoe with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Beddoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beddoe gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Beddoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beddoe is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Beddoe is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Beddoe is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Beddoe in close.
Gracie is striking but Beddoe is not phased and passes to half guard.
Gracie pushes Beddoe off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Beddoe avoids the head kick by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beddoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddoe fails with the takedown.
Gracie looks to throw a body kick
and Beddoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beddoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddoe lands a takedown into guard.
Beddoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Beddoe sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie wants to control but Beddoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beddoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Philo Beddoe!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Philo Beddoe!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Akerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Makivalkkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ville Akerman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ville Akerman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Makivalkkila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makivalkkila shoots in for a double leg but Akerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Makivalkkila sprawls well. He's pushed Akerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ville Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman tries to clinch but Makivalkkila is having none of it.
Akerman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makivalkkila stuffs the takedown attempt from Akerman. Akerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Makivalkkila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman throws a head kick but Makivalkkila moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makivalkkila takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Makivalkkila pushes him off.
Akerman misses with a series of wild punches.
Makivalkkila circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman instigates a clinch.
Makivalkkila gets control of Akerman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makivalkkila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makivalkkila has a closed guard, preventing Akerman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makivalkkila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akerman is one step ahead there.
Makivalkkila looks gassed!
Akerman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makivalkkila wants to control but Akerman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman stands up and beckons Makivalkkila to his feet.
Akerman lands a head kick!
Akerman slips under a jab.
Makivalkkila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerman's waist but Akerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makivalkkila off to one side.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Makivalkkila pushes him off.
Makivalkkila swats away the attempt to clinch by Akerman.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Akerman.
It looks like Antti Makivalkkila has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman shoots in and drives through. Makivalkkila sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Akerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Makivalkkila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makivalkkila, pushing him back against the cage.
Akerman lands a damaging elbow.
Akerman prevents the takedown attempt.
Akerman lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Makivalkkila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman misses with a takedown
and Makivalkkila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makivalkkila.
Akerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akerman is looking to stand up but Makivalkkila isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akerman controlling the action here.
Akerman lands strikes from half guard.
Akerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makivalkkila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akerman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makivalkkila trying to control here.
Akerman slows the pace down in half guard.
Akerman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makivalkkila for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ville Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Makivalkkila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akerman tries to clinch but Makivalkkila moves out of range.
Akerman tries to clinch up.
Akerman tries to clinch up.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Makivalkkila circles away.
Akerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Akerman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Makivalkkila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akerman jumps guard.
Akerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makivalkkila won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Akerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Akerman, not yet.
Makivalkkila trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Akerman is pulling down on Makivalkkila's head to control his posture.
Akerman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Akerman has his feet on Makivalkkila's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Makivalkkila doesn't manage to clinch there - Akerman circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akerman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Makivalkkila trying to keep a closed guard but Akerman is proving a slippery customer.
Akerman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akerman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerman pushes down on Makivalkkila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman is trying to work for a kimura but Makivalkkila is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Akerman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Makivalkkila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akerman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akerman stalling.
Akerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makivalkkila is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akerman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Makivalkkila circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Makivalkkila pushes him off.
Akerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makivalkkila is fending him off so far but Akerman persists. Nope, Makivalkkila circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Makivalkkila.
Akerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akerman trying to control but Makivalkkila is having none of it.
Makivalkkila is looking to improve his position but Akerman isn't that keen on the idea.
Akerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Makivalkkila is surviving well by controlling Akerman's body position as best he can.
Makivalkkila tries to lock up and control but Akerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makivalkkila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makivalkkila taking shots to the head.
Akerman working Makivalkkila over with strikes here.
Akerman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Makivalkkila manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Akerman had his way with Antti Makivalkkila in that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Makivalkkila'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. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Makivalkkila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerman scores with a spinning back kick!
Ville Akerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Makivalkkila tries to sprawl out of it but Akerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makivalkkila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Makivalkkila ducks down to avoid it.
Akerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Makivalkkila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to avoid it but Makivalkkila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerman to the ground. Akerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Makivalkkila keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makivalkkila throws a lazy head kick
and Akerman counters with a left to the body.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makivalkkila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akerman won't be happy with that.
Akerman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Akerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akerman trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman is trying to get back to full guard.
Akerman is looking to escape.
Makivalkkila is thwarting Akerman's attempts to control the position.
Akerman gets back to full guard.
Akerman trying to keep a closed guard but Makivalkkila is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antti Makivalkkila.
Well Akerman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Ville Akerman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbof Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Toikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbof Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Toikka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toikka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toikka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice works over Toikka's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Miika Toikka has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toikka!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toikka takes one on the button.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Slice! Toikka is backing up but he can't get away as Slice lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Toikka and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbof Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Jassikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thastrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouko Jassikka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Jassikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Thastrom!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jassikka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thastrom throws a nice looking combination but Jassikka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jassikka shoots for a double leg takedown but Thastrom sprawls well. He's pushed Jassikka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thastrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Jassikka. Jassikka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Jassikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thastrom scores with a shot to the body.
Thastrom connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Jouko Jassikka has been cut.
Jassikka shoots for a double leg takedown but Thastrom sprawls well. He's pushed Jassikka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jassikka tries to clinch but Thastrom is having none of it.
Jassikka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thastrom tests Jassikka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jassikka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thastrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jassikka counters with a left and a right that stings Thastrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thastrom throws a left that rocks Jassikka and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thastrom dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jassikka regain composure!
Jassikka is rocked!
Thastrom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Jassikka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thastrom decides to stand back up.
Jassikka seems to have got his legs back now.
Thastrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jassikka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jouko Jassikka's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thastrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jassikka is fending him off so far but Thastrom persists. Nope, Jassikka circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Thastrom.
Thastrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jassikka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thastrom shoots in for a takedown but Jassikka shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thastrom lands with a right hand.
Thastrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jassikka shoots in for a takedown but Thastrom shows good takedown defense.
Thastrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thastrom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jassikka on the side of the head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Thastrom! Jassikka is backing up but he can't get away as Thastrom lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jassikka and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Thastrom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hala Alen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Skeletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hala Alen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Skeletor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alen feints and as Skeletor raises his hands in defense, Alen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skeletor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alen is one step ahead there.
Skeletor controls Alen momentarily but Alen frees himself.
Alen is looking to work some ground and pound but Skeletor has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alen won't allow Skeletor to sweep him here.
Skeletor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Skeletor keeping full guard, as Alen tries to pass.
Skeletor working for a triangle but Alen defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alen throws a head kick but Skeletor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeletor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skeletor fails with the takedown
and Alen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skeletor won't be happy with that.
Skeletor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skeletor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alen is working away from the top position though.
Alen seems to be working for a kimura but Skeletor defends the submission attempt.
Skeletor is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor is trying to maintain the position but Alen is very close to passing his half guard.
Skeletor is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alen pulls his head out easily.
Alen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skeletor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skeletor scores with a takedown into Alen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skeletor looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hala Alen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skeletor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hala Alen has been cut.
Skeletor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skeletor's guard.
Skeletor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skeletor is keeping the position for now.
Skeletor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skeletor wants to sweep here but Alen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skeletor keeping full guard, as Alen tries to pass.
Alen preventing the sweep.
Skeletor trying to control the position.
Alen preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skeletor shoots and misses
and Alen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alen.
Skeletor is breathing heavily.
Alen trying to control the position from guard on top but Skeletor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skeletor lands an upkick as Alen stands over him.
Skeletor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skeletor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skeletor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skeletor trying to control but Alen is working from the bottom.
Skeletor looking to pass the guard.
Skeletor stands up over Alen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skeletor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skeletor with a lazy takedown attempt
so Alen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hala Alen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hala Alen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skeletor throws a right and a left that Alen avoids nicely.
Skeletor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alen stuffs the takedown attempt from Skeletor. Skeletor gets slowly back to his feet.
Alen swings for the body but Skeletor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeletor misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeletor shoots in looking for a takedown. Alen tries to sprawl out of it but Skeletor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hala Alen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Skeletor.
Skeletor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skeletor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skeletor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alen trying to hold on to Skeletor's head to control him but Skeletor postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skeletor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Skeletor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alen keeps working.
Alen being controlled for a moment.
Alen is trying to control Skeletor's posture but Skeletor avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Skeletor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hala Alen's cut.
That's time! Alen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skeletor throws a combination. Alen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skeletor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Skeletor with that takedown attempt.
Skeletor shoots for a takedown but Alen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Alen as Skeletor shoots in.
Hala Alen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Skeletor.
Skeletor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alen misses with a combination
and Skeletor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skeletor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skeletor's guard now.
Skeletor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alen is one step ahead there.
Alen throws a big right hand that misses.
Skeletor keeping moving, preventing Alen from controlling successfully.
Skeletor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alen!
Skeletor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skeletor moves to take his opponent's back.
Skeletor is punishing Alen with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skeletor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skeletor missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Skeletor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hala Alen's cut.
That's time! Alen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Skeletor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skeletor's guard.
Alen postures up in Skeletor's guard and throws a big left but Skeletor blocks it.
Alen wants to control from the top but Skeletor keeps moving.
Alen thows a big elbow that misses.
Skeletor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alen!
Skeletor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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.
Skeletor lands a big shot there that rocks Alen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skeletor 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.
Alen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skeletor tries to control but Alen wriggling away.
Alen is controlling an arm, preventing Skeletor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skeletor looking to secure an arm triangle but Alen defends it well.
Alen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skeletor.
Alen holds of for dear life.
Skeletor misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skeletor tries to control but Alen wriggling away.
Skeletor pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alen is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Skeletor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skeletor landing strikes from the mount.
Skeletor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Skeletor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alen is looking to escape.
Alen wants to hold on but Skeletor pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hala Alen.
I think Alen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hala Alen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Hala Alen!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Hala Alen!
Hala Alen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gage Asters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Patterson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Gage Asters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Asters moved away.
Asters swinging wilding here.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Asters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Asters keeps it at a distance.
Patterson tries to clinch but Asters is having none of it.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patterson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Asters throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Patterson's body to avoid the submission. Patterson has instead reached around Asters's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Patterson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Patterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE "bulls on parade" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Edberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harald Loe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edberg missing with a left hand there. Loe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefan Edberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Loe is just out of range.
Edberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loe.
Edberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edberg throws a series of punches but Loe avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loe blocks a head kick by Edberg.
Edberg with a nice cross.
Loe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Loe jumps guard but Edberg stands there with Loe around his waist. Loe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Loe.
Edberg is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edberg dodges an elbow strike from Loe.
Loe manages to break the clinch.
Loe drives through and clinches with Edberg against the cage.
Edberg blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edberg's defenses.
Loe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edberg throws a head kick that misses.
Loe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loe breaks from the clinch.
Edberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefan Edberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edberg misses with a few strikes there.
Loe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edberg swivels and escapes.
Loe pushes Edberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Loe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edberg.
Edberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loe lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loe.
Loe breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loe dodges the punch combination from Edberg.
Edberg lands with a nice combination. Loe backs away looking to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loe misses with a two punch combination.
Loe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Loe moves into range and clinches up with Edberg.
Edberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loe breaks from the clinch.
Loe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loe.
Stefan Edberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Loe.
Loe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Loe takes the fight into the clinch.
Loe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Harald Loe has been cut.
Edberg misses with a double jab
and Loe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edberg throws a lazy head kick
and Loe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edberg throws a lazy head kick
and Loe counters with a thumping low kick.
Loe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harald Loe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loe misses with a two punch combination.
Edberg misses with a combination
and Loe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edberg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Loe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loe.
Loe drives through and clinches with Edberg against the cage.
Loe missing with knees to the body.
Loe manages to break the clinch.
Edberg lands a head shot.
Loe staying out of range there.
Loe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loe throws a push kick but Edberg slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Edberg misses.
Loe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Loe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edberg.
Loe pushes Edberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Edberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe lands a nice knee to the body.
Loe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loe shoots in but no luck this time.
Loe scores with a one two! Edberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loe lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loe has him pressed against the cage.
Loe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edberg throws a lazy head kick
and Loe counters with a low kick, right behind Edberg 's knee.
Stefan Edberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loe feints and then cracks Edberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edberg down.
Loe connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harald Loe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Loe. Edberg shrugs it off though.
Edberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loe counters with an inside leg kick.
Loe throws a sloppy head kick and Edberg moves out of range easily.
Loe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edberg's sensitive parts.
Edberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edberg tries to bum rush Loe with a series of wild strikes but Loe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loe cracks the inside of Edberg's front leg.
Loe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edberg's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loe.
Loe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loe moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Edberg blocks an elbow strike from Loe.
Edberg breaks from the clinch.
Loe misses with a leg kick.
Edberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loe counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe instigates a clinch.
Loe keeps control of Edberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Loe.
Edberg blocks the elbow strike.
Loe slowing the pace effectively.
Loe breaks the clinch.
Loe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loe, right into the meat.
Loe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edberg throws a lazy body kick
and Loe counters with a single leg into guard. Edberg didn't expect that.
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!
Loe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loe tries to free his leg and advance position but Edberg is retaining full guard.
Edberg keeping moving, preventing Loe from controlling successfully.
Loe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Loe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edberg misses with a double jab
and Loe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Loe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edberg throws a lazy body kick
and Loe counters by moving into the clinch.
Loe trying to land knees to the body.
Edberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Loe won't allow it.
Loe tries to land knees in the clinch but Edberg avoids the damage to the body.
Edberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Loe has double underhooks.
Loe tries to score a body lock takedown but Edberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loe lands an elbow that stopped Edberg in his tracks for a moment.
Loe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edberg throws a head kick that misses.
Edberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edberg's knee momentarily.
Loe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edberg's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loe, into his guard.
Loe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edberg is fighting to break Loe's control of his arms but Loe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Loe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Loe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Edberg won't allow Loe to sweep him here.
Loe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Loe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harald Loe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Edberg throws a lazy head kick
and Loe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edberg throws a series of punches but Loe avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loe.
Loe connects with a solid leg kick.
Loe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loe throws a leg kick which misses Edberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Edberg tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Loe both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loe.
Loe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Edberg.
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.
Loe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Loe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edberg.
Good leg kick by Loe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loe counters with a thumping low kick.
Loe scores with a jab to the body.
Loe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loe throws a head kick that Edberg semi-blocks.
Loe scores with a leg kick.
Loe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loe lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loe looking to pass the guard.
Harald Loe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe throwing strikes from guard but Edberg blocks nicely.
Stefan Edberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Loe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Harald Loe!
Harald Loe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byeongsuk Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wilander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Choi Hong Man-Beauty and the Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Byeongsuk Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Wilander!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Wilander decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilander uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim.
Wilander works his way to his opponent's back.
Kim trying to control the position but Wilander manages to sink in the hooks.
Kim prevents Wilander from getting a body triangle.
Wilander really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Kim is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wilander keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Kim covering up well under a series of strikes from Wilander.
Kim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilander in particular looking to stall.
Wilander throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Wilander sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Wilander just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim throws a right hand that Wilander ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilander also avoids with ease.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim catches Wilander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byeongsuk Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Wilander's head but Wilander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Wilander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kim!
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Wilander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kim throws out a loose jab but Wilander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilander tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim swings for the body but Wilander moves out of range.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byeongsuk Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Wilander blocks a jab.
Kim swings for the body but Wilander moves out of range.
Kim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilander backs up against the cage.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Wilander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilander tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
A jab from Kim misses.
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byeongsuk Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Kim.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilander avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim throws a series of punches but Wilander moves out of range.
A jab from Kim misses.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Kim throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim looks to land a combination but Wilander avoids it well.
Wilander ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilander is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Wilander wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Wilander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Wilander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilander.
Wilander breaks from the clinch.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilander dodges the punch combination from Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byeongsuk Kim dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilander slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Wilander's head but Wilander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Kim.
A cross from Kim lands.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim misses with a double jab.
Wilander tries to clinch up.
Wilander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilander should have avoided that one.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilander lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Byeongsuk Kim has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilander.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilander throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Wilander saw that one coming.
Kim misses with the combination.
Kim scores with a punch to the head.
Kim lands with a straight right. Wilander didn't see that one coming.
Wilander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilander takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilander pulls guard.
Kim won't allow Wilander to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilander controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Wilander keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Wilander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilander is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilander controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byeongsuk Kim clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Byeongsuk Kim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Wilander avoids it.
Kim throws a series of punches but Wilander avoids them all with ease.
Kim misses the jab.
Wilander feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilander trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim is controlling Wilander's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim takes a swing at Wilander's ribcage but misses.
Wilander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilander at a distance.
Wilander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Jab, jab by Kim - just one landing.
Wilander forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilander. Wilander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byeongsuk Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Wilander or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
Wilander takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilander has his back to the cage.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kim just leaning against Wilander, taking a breather.
Wilander missing with knees to the body.
Kim tries to stall but Wilander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilander breaks from the clinch.
Wilander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilander is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wilander tries to clinch up.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilander walks into a stiff left hand from Kim.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilander is just out of range.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byeongsuk Kim had his way with Markus Wilander in that round.
The cut man is working on Byeongsuk Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kim lands a nice hook to Wilander's body. Wilander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilander.
Kim throws a jab when Wilander was well out of range.
Wilander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilander tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilander avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a series of punches but Wilander moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim stuns Wilander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Wilander tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilander is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilander feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Wilander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Wilander postures up.
Wilander won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Wilander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim struggling a bit here.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Wilander drags him back down.
Wilander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim wants to control but Wilander postures up.
Wilander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim keeps Wilander under control for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim lands a slapping body shot.
Kim cracks Wilander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Markus Wilander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byeongsuk Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Byeongsuk Kim!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Byeongsuk Kim!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Byeongsuk Kim!
Byeongsuk Kim wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turjake. Turjake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koskinen shoots in but Turjake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koskinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Mikael Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turjake swivels and escapes.
Koskinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Koskinen moves out of range.
Turjake is looking to chop away at Koskinen's legs.
Koskinen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Turjake! Koskinen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torsti Turjake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quickius Rapidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Louis Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quickius Rapidus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilhelm Louis Stern!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rapidus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapidus wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it.
Rapidus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Stern postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rapidus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stern, into his guard.
Stern throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rapidus escapes and throws Stern's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to control Rapidus's posture but Rapidus avoids it.
Stern tries to improve position but can't.
Rapidus tries to stand but Stern is controlling his head.
Rapidus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stern drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Rapidus keeps moving.
Stern missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern distracts Rapidus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
Rapidus trying to control the position here.
Rapidus is trying to control the position but Stern postures up.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapidus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Rapidus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapidus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern pushing down on Rapidus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stern is keen to just control but Rapidus is a slippery customer.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rapidus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern tries to pass to full mount but Rapidus defends it.
Stern not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stern tries to pass to full mount but Rapidus defends it.
Stern is stalling here. Rapidus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stern seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rapidus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern is looking to reverse the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stern slips under a jab.
Rapidus misses the shot to the body.
Stern tries to clinch up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapidus scores with a sloppy right hand. Stern should have avoided that one.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern slips a jab from Rapidus.
Stern shoots for a double leg takedown but Rapidus sprawls well. He's pushed Stern's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stern has managed to clinch.
Stern prevents Rapidus from breaking the clinch.
Rapidus throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
Rapidus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern lands with a slapping head kick.
Rapidus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quickius Rapidus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries for a takedown but Rapidus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rapidus as he avoids it easily.
Quickius Rapidus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Louis Stern.
Stern looks gassed!
Rapidus misses with a straight left.
Rapidus misses with a straight left.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapidus.
A jab from Rapidus finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rapidus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rapidus wants to get back to his feet but Stern drags him back down.
Stern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stern creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rapidus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Rapidus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stern misses with the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Stern.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Rapidus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapidus manages to get back to half guard.
Rapidus trying to control from the bottom.
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rapidus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Rapidus as Stern shoots in.
Rapidus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rapidus scores with a one two! Stern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stern looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapidus is fending him off so far but Stern persists. Nope, Rapidus circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Rapidus catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stern has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Rapidus misses its intended target.
Rapidus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rapidus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern shoots in but Rapidus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapidus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern wants to clinch up but Rapidus keeps it at a distance.
Stern shoots in for a double leg but Rapidus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rapidus throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Rapidus.
Rapidus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stern is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rapidus as he works his way to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rapidus keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rapidus dives on top into guard.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rapidus passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rapidus in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quickius Rapidus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Rapidus misses.
Stern shoots in but Rapidus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Rapidus.
Quickius Rapidus is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapidus punishes Stern's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapidus misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Rapidus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Rapidus throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rapidus!
Stern misses with a head shot.
Stern throwing strikes here but Rapidus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rapidus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rapidus is now in Stern's guard. A big mistake from Stern there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapidus wants to stand but Stern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rapidus postures up.
Stern throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rapidus escapes and throws Stern's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stern tries to buck Rapidus off but Rapidus is having none of it.
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.
Stern is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rapidus off and has taken his back!
Rapidus just trying to survive but Stern is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Rapidus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stern 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, Rapidus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rapidus turns into Stern and is now in his guard.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rapidus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern is trying to control but Rapidus passes into side control!
Rapidus trying to control the position but Stern is working away.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Rapidus stands up.
Rapidus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapidus is trying to keep Stern in close.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapidus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Rapidus keeps moving.
Stern forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a head shot. Rapidus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rapidus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stern jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stern drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rapidus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rapidus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rapidus!
Stern is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rapidus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Stern.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rapidus stands up and beckons Stern to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern slips under a jab from Rapidus.
Rapidus misses with a wild body shot.
Rapidus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapidus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapidus scores with a jab to the head.
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapidus tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapidus to the ground. Rapidus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quickius Rapidus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Louis Stern.
Rapidus throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
A jab lands there for Rapidus.
Rapidus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapidus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Rapidus.
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rapidus wriggles free and stands up.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rapidus lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapidus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rapidus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapidus circles away.
Stern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rapidus.
No joy there for Rapidus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quickius Rapidus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rapidus throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapidus is not content to let Stern control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stern is working for a kimura but Rapidus is defending it quite comfortably.
Stern is stalling here. Rapidus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stern seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rapidus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rapidus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quickius Rapidus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stern looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stern throwing shots but Rapidus is blocking nicely.
Stern is tying to control. Rapidus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rapidus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapidus is refusing to be controlled, as Stern sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is looking for a kimura but Rapidus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stern to get the leverage.
Rapidus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stern.
Rapidus trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rapidus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Rapidus scores with a hook.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Rapidus which made him look bad.
Stern shoots in but Rapidus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rapidus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stern backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapidus as he jumps to the side.
Quickius Rapidus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Louis Stern.
Rapidus looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern moves out of range as Rapidus strikes.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Rapidus misses.
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stern throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rapidus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Rapidus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rapidus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rapidus 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.
Stern will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rapidus tries to lock up and control but Stern gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stern misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stern working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rapidus turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stern off and cradles Rapidus's limp body as Stern celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wilhelm Louis Stern!
Wilhelm Louis Stern is the new light heavyweight champion!
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