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SISU 48: Karvakorva vs Reki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Llorente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen comes into the arena with Rentun Ruusu blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esteban Llorente!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieminen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Llorente looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nieminen throws a head kick but Llorente moves out of range.
Nieminen fails to land the takedown.
Nieminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nieminen drops Llorente with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Llorente looks back up at him and smiles so Nieminen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nieminen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Llorente crumples to the floor! Nieminen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timo Nieminen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruy Sakura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Shmoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Shmoe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruy Sakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Shmoe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakura has closed the distance and engaged Shmoe in a clinch.
Shmoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakura tries to pull guard but Shmoe won't allow it.
Sakura prevents Shmoe from breaking the clinch.
Shmoe avoiding damage as Sakura throws knees to the body.
Shmoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shmoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shmoe looks for a takedown but Sakura sprawls well.
Sakura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shmoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakura works over Shmoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shmoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakura 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.
Sakura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakura throws a big right hand that misses.
Shmoe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sakura is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Shmoe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sakura's back instead.
Shmoe has the hooks in. Sakura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shmoe looking to break Sakura's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sakura remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shmoe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shmoe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shmoe looks gassed!
Sakura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shmoe.
Sakura trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmoe tightening his grip on Sakura, looking for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakura wants to control his opponent's hands but Shmoe gets his hands free.
Shmoe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shmoe tries to get the hooks in deep but Sakura pushed the leg off.
Sakura manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Shmoe is now in side control.
Shmoe working away.
Sakura is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shmoe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sakura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shmoe won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakura tries for a kimura but Shmoe is defending well.
Sakura tries for a kimura but Shmoe is defending well.
Sakura working the ground and pound from side control.
Shmoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Shmoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sakura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sakura decides to stand back up.
Shmoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shmoe showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakura missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmoe passes to full mount!
Shmoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sakura wants to hold on but Shmoe pushes him away.
Sakura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shmoe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sakura looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Shmoe! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Shmoe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jarryd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Conway 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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144 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Jarryd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Conway!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway shoots for a takedown but Jarryd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anders Jarryd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarryd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conway drives through and clinches with Jarryd against the ropes.
Conway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jarryd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jarryd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jarryd keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jarryd misses with a knee strike.
Conway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jarryd walks away with a smile on his face. Conway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anders Jarryd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Conway.
Jarryd darts in and clinches Conway up against the ropes.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Conway tries to pull guard but Jarryd holds him up against the ropes and eventually Conway drops back down to his feet.
Conway successfully pulls guard.
Conway has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jarryd should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Conway has tightened it up now! Jarryd should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Conway!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Diesel Noi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen throws a hook but Noi blocks it.
Noi misses with a two punch combination.
Noi blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen has Noi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Virtanen tries to stall but Noi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Virtanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noi is pressed up against the ropes. Virtanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noi down to the mat. Noi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noi closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noi drags the fight down to the ground.
Virtanen trying to control but Noi is working from the bottom.
Virtanen has gone for a leg lock! Noi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtanen's guard.
Noi stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking for a triangle here but Noi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Virtanen regains half guard.
Virtanen punching from the bottom.
Virtanen throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Noi manages to pass to side control.
Noi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Virtanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Noi tries to stand and escape but Virtanen is controlling the position.
Noi is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.
Noi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Noi is controlling well.
Virtanen wants to control but Noi passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virtanen manages to get back to half guard.
Noi wants to stand up but Virtanen is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virtanen trying to control here.
Noi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noi prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Noi is trying to control the action in half guard but Virtanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen looking for submissions off his back.
Noi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virtanen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noi pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Noi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virtanen tries to work over Noi's front leg with a kick but Noi checks it.
Noi lunges at Virtanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Virtanen's hand.
Virtanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Noi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virtanen landing knees to the head.
Noi is trying to break free.
Come on Noi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Noi is trying to break free.
Noi blocks an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Noi blocks it.
Virtanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noi prevents it.
Virtanen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Noi with a knee to the head.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi gets a clinch.
Noi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Virtanen's defenses.
Noi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noi blocks an elbow strike.
Noi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Virtanen's face.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Noi can't get the takedown.
Noi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Noi avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noi.
Noi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noi throws a series of punches but Virtanen moves out of range.
Diesel Noi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noi darts in trying to clinch
and Virtanen counters with a big head kick but Noi shrugs it off.
Noi tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen has Noi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Noi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Noi can't break the clinch.
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Noi.
Virtanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noi is working for takedown but Virtanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Virtanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virtanen tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Diesel Noi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Virtanen.
Noi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virtanen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noi's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virtanen lands a takedown into guard.
Noi keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Noi wants to stand up but Virtanen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi keeping full guard, as Virtanen tries to pass.
Virtanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virtanenis looking to pass into half guard but Noi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Noi is in guard.
Noi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noi tries to clinch
and Virtanen counters by clinching up.
Noi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Noi is looking to break free of the clinch but Virtanen has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Noi.
Noi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen lands a head kick!
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen missing with knees to the body.
Noi misses with a knee to the head.
Noi has Virtanen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virtanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Virtanen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Virtanen manages to end up in side control.
Noi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Virtanen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Diesel Noi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noi throws a right hand that Virtanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Virtanen also avoids with ease.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Noi circles away and keeps his distance.
Noi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Virtanen checks a leg kick.
Noi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noi throws and low kick but Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen throws a combination that misses
and Noi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Virtanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi tries to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Virtanen looking for a takedown.
Noi is trying to stall.
Virtanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but Noi blocks with his arms.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Noi tries to stall but Virtanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Virtanen prevents Noi from breaking the clinch.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noi blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Noi's face.
Noi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noi wants to stall.
Virtanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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.
Noi managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen wants a takedown.
Noi jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
Virtanen trying to control but Noi is working from the bottom.
Virtanen looking to pass the guard.
Noi keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Virtanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noi pushes Virtanen off and gets back to his feet.
Noi lands a head kick. Virtanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Noi looks to clinch
and Virtanen moves into the clinch.
Noi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Noi blocks it.
Noi misses with an elbow strike.
Noi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diesel Noi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Virtanen.
Noi jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Noi around his waist. Noi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virtanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juhani Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noi has had enough of the clinch but Virtanen keeps him there for the moment.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noi.
Noi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Noi.
Noi looking for a takedown.
Noi is trying to stall.
Virtanen has Noi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Noi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noi tries for a takedown but Virtanen manages to get underhooks.
Noi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Virtanen walks away with a smile on his face. Noi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Virtanen checks a leg kick.
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel Noi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Noi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel Noi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Noi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakung Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes to the ring accompanied by Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. Monk has chosen X Amount of Words- Blue October as his entrance music. Felix Flashlighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bakung Monk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monk misses with a two punch combination.
Flashlighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monk cracks Flashlighter with a good jab.
Monk misses with the combination.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Monk.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monk.
Flashlighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monk pinned against the cage. Monk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Flashlighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monk shoots in for a takedown but Flashlighter shows good takedown defense.
Monk misses with a head kick.
Monk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flashlighter.
Monk swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monk counters with a shoot takedown. Flashlighter fights it but they end up in guard.
Flashlighter trying to keep a closed guard but Monk is proving a slippery customer.
Flashlighter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monk!
Flashlighter has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monk's face.
Monk wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Flashlighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monk looks a forlorn figure.
Flashlighter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flashlighter wants to finish this one by submission but Monk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flashlighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter with shots to the head and body - Monk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flashlighter lands a nice shot to the head.
Monk is trying to stand.
Flashlighter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monk is squirming around, avoiding Flashlighter's attempts to control the action.
Flashlighter prevents Monk from getting the reversal.
Flashlighter breaks from Monk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monk is working to get back to half guard.
Monk wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Monk looks gassed!
Flashlighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter with good strikes from the mount here!
Flashlighter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Monk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Monk and Flashlighter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flashlighter cracks Monk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monk is looking to reverse the position.
Flashlighter scoring with punches from side control.
Monk is not content to let Flashlighter control the position.
Monk is looking for a sweep.
Flashlighter is looking to take a break and control but Monk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monk wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flashlighter is chipping away with strikes.
Flashlighter working the body and head with strikes.
Flashlighter trying to control the action but Monk is working from the bottom.
Flashlighter lands a nice forearm strike.
Monk can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Monk avoids it.
Monk misses with a double jab.
Monk misses with a takedown
and Flashlighter counters with a takedown into side control.
Flashlighter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Monk regains half guard.
Monk is breathing heavily.
Flashlighter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Monk!
Flashlighter landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter working the ground and pound effectively.
Monk holds on for dear life.
Monk is working to get back to half guard.
Flashlighter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monk tries to hold on but Flashlighter postures up.
Flashlighter tries to control but Monk wriggling away.
The referee warns Monk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk is squirming around, avoiding Flashlighter's attempts to control the action.
Flashlighter has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monk's face.
Flashlighter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flashlighter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flashlighter lands with some strikes.
Monk tries to lock up and control but Flashlighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flashlighter controlling from mount.
Flashlighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Monk taking shots to the head.
Monk tries to hold on but Flashlighter pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter working the ground and pound effectively.
Monk tries to hold on but Flashlighter pushes him away.
Flashlighter with a couple of short strikes.
Monk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Flashlighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monk is looking to escape.
Monk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monk is in a horrible position here. Flashlighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flashlighter raining down shots from the mount!
Monk is rocked!
Flashlighter controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk tries to hold on but Flashlighter pushes him away.
Felix Flashlighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flashlighter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monk?
Flashlighter looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flashlighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Flashlighter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monk is desperately trying to improve his position but Flashlighter has a good base and remains in mount.
Flashlighter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flashlighter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Monk throws a sloppy head kick
and Flashlighter counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Monk! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Flashlighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Flashlighter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brik Holtik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut tries to close the distance and clinch but Holtik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holtik tries to keep at a distance but Nut has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Nut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holtik blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Nut is trying to maintain a safe position but Holtik gets an underhook and turns Nut into the ropes.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Holtik can't break the clinch.
Holtik tries to land knees in the clinch but Nut avoids the damage to the body.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Holtik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Holtik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holtik trying to land knees to the body.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Holtik looking to throw knees to the head but Nut is blocking nicely.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holtik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Nut throws a head kick but Holtik moves out of range.
Holtik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holtik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nut slips a jab and a cross from Holtik.
Holtik looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries to clinch there but Holtik circles away.
Nut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nut blocks a head kick by Holtik.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Holtik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brik Holtik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holtik misses with a series of wild punches.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
A head kick by Nut misses
and Holtik counters with an inside leg kick.
Nut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holtik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Nut throws a right and a left that Holtik avoids nicely.
Holtik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Holtik throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holtik.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Holtik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nut lands a jab to the head.
Nut tries to clinch but Holtik is having none of it.
Holtik lands a jab to Nut's midsection.
A head kick by Nut misses
and Holtik counters with a low kick, right behind Nut 's knee.
Nut is breathing heavily.
Nut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtik scores with a spinning back kick!
Holtik throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice combination there by Holtik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holtik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nut's head.
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holtik, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut moves forwards but Holtik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holtik blocks a head kick by Nut.
A shot to de liver by Holtik. Beautiful body shot.
Holtik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holtik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nut is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holtik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holtik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holtik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Holtik as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Holtik - just one landing.
Holtik lands a lovely overhand right.
Holtik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Holtik scores with a shot to the body.
Holtik with a jab.
Holtik tests Nut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holtik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holtik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holtik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holtik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Nut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holtik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nut's head.
Nut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brik Holtik 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.
Nut misses with an uppercut.
Nut shoots in looking for a takedown. Holtik tries to sprawl out of it but Nut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Holtik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holtik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nut avoids the head kick by Holtik.
Nut throws a lazy head kick
and Holtik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nut thinking.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
Holtik lands an overhand right.
Nut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holtik tries to bum rush Nut with a series of wild strikes but Nut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holtik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holtik.
Nut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nut. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nut closes the distance but Holtik moves to the side
and Holtik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holtik counters with a head kick. That will keep Nut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holtik lands a head kick!
Holtik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nut. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Holtik coming out on top.
Holtik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Sam Nut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holtik avoids the head kick by Nut.
Holtik connects with a right hand. Nut shakes it off.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick
and Holtik counters with a solid body kick.
Nut steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holtik. That one must have hurt.
Holtik misses with a head kick.
Holtik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Holtik.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
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!
Holtik fakes the leg kick and cracks Nut in the body.
Holtik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nut takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holtik throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holtik misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Holtik scores with a four punch combination!
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut tries for a takedown but Holtik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holtik lands with a slapping head kick.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Nut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holtik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holtik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtik lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holtik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nut's head.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Nut drops his hands momentarily and Holtik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holtik.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Nut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nut is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nut throws a combination that misses
and Holtik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holtik lands a jab to the head.
Holtik lands a high kick!
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut throws out a leg kick but Holtik moves out of range and Nut only half commits.
Nut has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holtik.
Nut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holtik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nut will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Holtik cracks Nut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Holtik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nut.
Holtik lands a high kick!
Nut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nut stops Holtik from getting back to his feet.
Holtik is looking for a sweep. Nut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nut's back!
Holtik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holtik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holtik misses with a punch to the head.
Nut trying to control the hands but Holtik breaks the grip.
Nut prevents Holtik from getting a body triangle.
Nut needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nut is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holtik misses with punches from the back.
Holtik misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brik Holtik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holtik throws a looping overhand right but Nut ducks down to avoid it.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut avoids the head kick by Holtik.
Holtik blocks a low kick nicely.
Nut throws a jab but it's blocked by Holtik.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Nut tries to clinch but Holtik moves away
and Holtik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nut looks to land a left hand but Holtik moved out of range nicely.
Holtik takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Brik Holtik has been cut.
Holtik just misses with a punch to the body.
Brik Holtik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Holtik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
Nut misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Holtik misses.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik checks a low kick from Nut.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holtik tries to avoid it but Nut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holtik to the ground. Holtik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Holtik does it's job there.
Nut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holtik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holtik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nut has time to react.
Nut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtik circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik scores with a head kick.
Holtik lands a nice looking body shot.
Holtik stuns Nut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holtik scoring well with a low kick there.
Nut throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holtik lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
Brik Holtik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holtik lands a right hook to the body.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice uppercut there from Holtik.
Nut falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holtik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holtik pushes Nut away with a front kick.
Holtik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Holtik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nut's calf.
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Holtik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nut. That did some damage!
Holtik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holtik counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Holtik.
Holtik avoids the head kick by Nut.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Jab from Holtik.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nut throws a head kick that misses
and Holtik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holtik misses with a wild combination.
Holtik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holtik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holtik lands a head kick!
Nut ducks right into an uppercut from Holtik.
Nut tries to clinch up
and Holtik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holtik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik with a nice cross.
Holtik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holtik stuffs the takedown attempt from Nut. Nut gets slowly back to his feet.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
Holtik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holtik.
Holtik ducks under a wild hook from Nut.
Holtik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holtik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holtik scores with a nice strike.
Holtik works Nut's body with a nice hook.
Nut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sam Nut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holtik scores with a nice body kick.
Nut shoots in looking for a takedown. Holtik tries to sprawl out of it but Nut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Holtik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Nut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brik Holtik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holtik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brik Holtik!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Franklin's Theme Song. Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Susi circles away and keeps his distance.
Susi keeps the fight on the outside.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Susi keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson works Susi's body with a nice hook.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franklin Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi gets the takedown into side control.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Susi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Susi's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Susi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Susi shrugs it off.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Susi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Susi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Susi is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Susi turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Susi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Susi, into his guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Susi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Susi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Susi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jackson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Susi has tightened it up now! Jackson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi has chosen Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnarok Laturi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laturi misses the shot to the body.
Laturi takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi wants a takedown.
Laturi with a knee to the head.
Susi managing to block the knees to the body from Laturi.
Laturi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laturi cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
Ragnarok Laturi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laturi looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi works Laturi's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laturi scores with a takedown into Susi's guard.
Laturi wants to stand and escape but instead Susi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Laturi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Susi is controlling him.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laturi is keeping the position for now.
Laturi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Susi postures up in Laturi's guard and throws a big left but Laturi blocks it.
Susi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laturi wants to stand and escape but Susi is having none of it.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Susi manages to pass to side control.
Susi stops Laturi from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laturi.
Susi is looking to clinch.
Susi tries to clinch but Laturi is having none of it.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Susi in particular looking to stall.
Susi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laturi's head.
Susi is keen to just control but Laturi is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laturi is trying to stand up here but Susi is controlling him well.
Susi is tying to control. Laturi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laturi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laturi fails to land with a series of punches.
Susi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laturi is keeping the position for now.
Laturi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Susi stops Laturi from standing up.
Susi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laturi clinches up with Susi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Laturi has clasped his hands together around Susi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laturi looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Susi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Laturi keeps moving and retains side control.
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laturi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Laturi, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Laturi against the ropes but Laturi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laturi gets a clinch.
Laturi trying to land knees to the body.
Laturi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laturi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laturi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laturi rushes Susi and presses him up against the ropes.
Laturi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Susi wants a takedown but no success here.
Susi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laturi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Laturi gets underhooks to prevent Susi's takedown attempt.
Susi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laturi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Susi managing to block the knees to the body from Laturi.
Susi avoiding damage as Laturi throws knees to the body.
Laturi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laturi stands up.
Laturi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Susi takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnarok Laturi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Laturi keeps Susi at a distance using the push kick.
Laturi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Susi throws a right hand that Laturi ducks under and follows up with a left that Laturi also avoids with ease.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Laturi tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Laturi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laturi pushes Susi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Laturi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Susi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Susi lands in his opponent's guard.
Laturi is looking to stand up but Susi isn't so interested in that idea.
Susi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laturi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Susi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Laturi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laturi scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Laturi.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laturi as he jumps to the side.
Laturi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Susi in his tracks.
Susi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laturi is trying to stand.
Susi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laturi's head.
Susi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laturi tries to kick Susi off but Susi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laturi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Laturi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Susi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laturi.
Laturi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laturi scores with a push kick.
Laturi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laturi looks to land a combination. Susi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laturi misses the body punch
and Susi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laturi wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laturi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laturi wriggles free and stands up.
Laturi stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laturi, as that shot connected.
Laturi takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laturi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laturi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laturi crunches a lovely knee into Susi's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Laturi.
A knee to the head by Laturi.
Laturi crunches a lovely knee into Susi's ribcage.
Laturi landing knees to the head.
Susi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laturi smiles and moves away.
Laturi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Susi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Laturi tries to land a knee to the head but Susi blocks with his arms.
Susi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Susi tries for a takedown but Laturi manages to get underhooks.
Laturi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laturi manages to end up in side control.
Laturi wants to stand but Susi is controlling his arm.
Laturi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Susi misses with a series of wild punches.
Laturi lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laturi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Susi controls Laturi momentarily but Laturi frees himself.
Laturi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laturi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Susi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laturi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Susi on the side of the head.
Laturi scores with a spinning back kick!
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Laturi tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Laturi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laturi misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laturi closes the distance and clinches.
Laturi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laturi tries to land knees in the clinch but Susi avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnarok Laturi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Susi.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laturi pushes Susi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Laturi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Susi.
Laturi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laturi tries to land a knee to the head but Susi blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Laturi.
Laturi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susi's face.
Laturi tries a knee to the head but Susi blocks it.
Susi is trying to stall.
Laturi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laturi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarok Laturi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laturi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Susi.
Laturi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Susi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Laturi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laturi but Laturi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laturi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laturi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laturi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Susi.
Susi trying to control but Laturi postures up.
Laturi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Susi controls his leg.
Susi is trying to maintain the position but Laturi is very close to passing his half guard.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laturi swats away the attempt to clinch by Susi.
Susi shoots in but Laturi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laturi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Susi's guard.
Susi wants to sweep here but Laturi controlling him for the moment.
Susi trying to control the position.
Laturi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Susi is proving hard to escape from.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laturi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laturi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laturi wants to get up but he can't break Susi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to sweep but no luck.
Susi throwing short punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laturi misses with the combination.
Susi looks to land a combination. Laturi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Susi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laturi to score with a decent uppercut.
Susi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laturi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laturi is pushing Susi's head away, looking to escape. Susi manages to hold on to the position though.
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet but Susi drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Susi happy to just control the position for now.
Susi tries for a kimura but Laturi is defending well.
Iso Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laturi wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarok Laturi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laturi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laturi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnarok Laturi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laturi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnarok Laturi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Reki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reki has chosen The Knife - We Share Our Mother's Health (Ratatat Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Karvakorva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Reki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reki ducks under a wild hook from Karvakorva.
Reki looks to land a combination but Karvakorva avoids it well.
Karvakorva rushes Reki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Reki presses Karvakorva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karvakorva misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reki.
Reki pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Karvakorva tries for a takedown but Reki manages to get underhooks.
Reki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reki throws an elbow but it misses.
Reki prevents the takedown attempt.
Karvakorva blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Karvakorva.
Reki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karvakorva looking to throw knees to the head but Reki is blocking nicely.
Reki can't find room to land a body shot as Karvakorva controls the action.
Nice body punch from Reki - that landed with a thud.
Karvakorva blocks an elbow strike from Reki.
Reki lands an elbow just above Karvakorva 's eye.
It looks like Kullervo Karvakorva has been cut.
Karvakorva is breathing heavily.
Reki can't find room to land a body shot as Karvakorva controls the action.
Reki gets through Karvakorva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reki misses with a knee to the head.
Reki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reki misses with a knee strike.
Reki lands a left hand.
Karvakorva throws a head punch that misses.
Reki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karvakorva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reki throws an elbow that misses.
Karvakorva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karvakorva blocks an uppercut.
Karvakorva cracks Reki with a nice body shot.
Reki misses with an elbow over the top.
Reki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reki pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is trying to maintain a safe position but Reki gets an underhook and turns Karvakorva into the ropes.
Reki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karvakorva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karvakorva throws a head punch that misses.
Karvakorva has picked Reki up - he's going for a ride! Karvakorva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reki moves into full guard.
Reki wants to sweep here but Karvakorva controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karvakorva pushing down on Reki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karvakorva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reki wants to control but Karvakorva is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karvakorva lands a nice short elbow.
Karvakorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reki's head.
Karvakorva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reki trying to control from the bottom.
Karvakorva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reki trying to control from the bottom.
Karvakorva stalling away here and it's allowed Reki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Karvakorva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reki is keeping the position for now.
Reki controlling Karvakorva's posture.
Karvakorva won't allow Reki to get back to his feet.
Karvakorva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reki is looking to clinch but Karvakorva is avoiding it.
Karvakorva cracks Reki with an open hand slap.
Karvakorva scores with the left hand. Reki knows he should have avoided that one.
Karvakorva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Karvakorva avoids the elbow strike from Reki, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Reki.
Reki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reki lands an elbow that stopped Karvakorva in his tracks for a moment.
Karvakorva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karvakorva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reki.
Reki lands an elbow inside that Karvakorva shrugs off.
Reki prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kullervo Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Karvakorva.
Reki tries to land a knee to the head but Karvakorva blocks with his arms.
Karvakorva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reki trying to land knees to the body.
Karvakorva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reki backwards.
Reki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karvakorva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karvakorva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reki is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Karvakorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reki is looking to control Karvakorva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reki avoid being mounted?
Reki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reki trying to control but Karvakorva postures up.
Karvakorva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reki is controlling Karvakorva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reki tries to bum rush Karvakorva with a series of wild strikes but Karvakorva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karvakorva.
Reki tries to keep at a distance but Karvakorva has taken the fight into the clinch.
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 Kullervo Karvakorva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kullervo Karvakorva's cut.
That's time! Karvakorva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karvakorva throws a hook to the side of Reki's head but Reki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karvakorva finds it's way round the side to connect with Reki's head.
It looks like Kimmo Reki has been cut.
Reki misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Karvakorva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reki tries to land a knee to the head but Karvakorva blocks with his arms.
Reki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karvakorva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Karvakorva postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karvakorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reki's head.
Karvakorva postures up in Reki's guard and throws a big left but Reki blocks it.
Karvakorva looking to pass the guard.
Karvakorva wants to control from the top but Reki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karvakorva manages to get himself to full guard.
Karvakorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Karvakorva, not yet.
Karvakorva keeping moving, preventing Reki from controlling successfully.
Reki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karvakorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Karvakorva, not yet.
Reki wants to control from the top but Karvakorva keeps moving.
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.
Karvakorva wants to sweep but no luck.
Karvakorva pulls Reki in close to prevent any damage.
Reki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karvakorva swats away the attempt to clinch by Reki.
A combination from Reki does no damage.
Reki throws a head kick that misses.
Reki looks to clinch
and Karvakorva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reki as Karvakorva tries to tie him up.
Reki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karvakorva scores with a shot to the side of Reki's head.
Reki misses with an elbow over the top.
Reki is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Reki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reki.
Karvakorva has Reki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kimmo Reki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karvakorva lands a left hand.
Karvakorva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karvakorva successfully pulls guard.
Karvakorva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karvakorva is staying active underneath Reki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karvakorva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karvakorva.
Reki stopping the sweep attempt from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karvakorva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reki trying to control the position from guard on top but Karvakorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karvakorva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reki!
Reki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Reki is bucking up trying to escape but Karvakorva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Karvakorva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kimmo Reki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reki throws a series of punches but Karvakorva avoids them all with ease.
Reki misses with the combination.
Karvakorva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karvakorva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karvakorva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reki wants to control but Karvakorva postures up.
Reki seems a little lost for a moment, as Karvakorva dominates the positioning.
Reki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karvakorva working the body and head with strikes.
Karvakorva trying to control the action but Reki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karvakorva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva cracks Reki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reki regains half guard, as Karvakorva was trying to land strikes.
Karvakorva tries to pass to full mount but Reki defends it.
Kullervo Karvakorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karvakorva is looking to take a break and control but Reki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karvakorva is just content to waste time from the top position. Reki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karvakorva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karvakorva advances to half guard.
Karvakorva wants to take a breather but Reki is having none of it.
Reki is positioning himself well to prevent Karvakorva advancing to mount.
Reki wants to get back to full guard.
Karvakorva winds up and cracks Reki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karvakorva trying to control from Reki's half guard. Reki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karvakorva trying to control but Reki is working from the bottom.
Reki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvakorva.
Reki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reki is trying to control the position but Karvakorva postures up.
Reki keeping full guard, as Karvakorva tries to pass.
Karvakorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Reki has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reki fails to land with a series of punches.
Karvakorva cracks Reki with an open hand slap.
Kimmo Reki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reki staying out of range there.
Reki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karvakorva to score with a decent uppercut.
Reki throws a series of punches but Karvakorva moves out of range.
Karvakorva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reki throws a series of punches but Karvakorva moves out of range.
Reki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karvakorva counters by clinching up.
Reki throws an elbow but it misses.
Reki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karvakorva lands a right hand.
Reki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karvakorva.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva lands with a light punch inside.
Reki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karvakorva is trying to stall.
Reki misses with a knee to the head.
Karvakorva slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reki missing with knees to the body.
Karvakorva tries to land a knee to the head but Reki blocks with his arms.
Reki tries to land knees in the clinch but Karvakorva avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Karvakorva clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Karvakorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karvakorva rushes Reki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Karvakorva lands an elbow that stopped Reki in his tracks for a moment.
Reki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karvakorva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reki misses with a knee strike.
Karvakorva lands with a right to the head.
Karvakorva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reki's defenses.
Karvakorva gets through Reki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karvakorva is trying to drag Reki to the mat but Reki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Karvakorva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reki regains guard.
Karvakorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reki wants to sweep here but Karvakorva controlling him for the moment.
Karvakorva wants to pass the guard but Reki is keeping the position.
Karvakorva throws a strike but Reki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki pushes down on Karvakorva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karvakorva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karvakorva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karvakorva punching from the bottom.
Reki wants to control but Karvakorva is keeping him busy.
Karvakorva is controlling Reki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Karvakorva looking for subs from the bottom but Reki mounts him!
Karvakorva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Karvakorva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karvakorva is working hard here to advance position.
Reki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karvakorva is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reki landing shots from mount.
Reki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karvakorva is trying to escape the mount.
Reki trying to control but Karvakorva is having none of it.
Reki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karvakorva wants to control but Reki is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reki looking to control.
Karvakorva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karvakorva working away.
Karvakorva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reki is trying to escape the position but Karvakorva is controlling the position.
Karvakorva working away.
Reki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Karvakorva had his way with Kimmo Reki in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reki misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Karvakorva misses.
Karvakorva has managed to clinch.
Reki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karvakorva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reki prevents it.
Reki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva is trying to maintain a safe position but Reki gets an underhook and turns Karvakorva into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reki.
Karvakorva blocks an elbow strike from Reki.
Karvakorva pushes Reki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reki can't find room to land a body shot as Karvakorva controls the action.
Karvakorva wants the takedown. Reki is fighting it off but Karvakorva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reki's guard against the ropes.
Karvakorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Reki has wrist control.
Karvakorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Reki keeping full guard, as Karvakorva tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reki is keen to just control but Karvakorva is a slippery customer.
Karvakorva wants to sweep but Reki has passed to side control!
Reki stands up and beckons Karvakorva to his feet.
No joy there for Reki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reki wants to clinch.
Karvakorva throws a big shot that misses.
Reki slips a jab from Karvakorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reki tries to move into range but Karvakorva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karvakorva 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reki is on top in guard.
Reki trying to control but Karvakorva is working from the bottom.
Karvakorva is pulling down on Reki's head to control his posture.
Karvakorva wants to control the position but Reki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karvakorva!
Karvakorva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reki landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva is trying to escape the mount.
Reki dominating with strikes here.
Karvakorva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reki controlling from mount.
Reki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reki lands a nice shot to the head.
Kullervo Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karvakorva wants to control but Reki is having none of it.
Kimmo Reki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karvakorva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reki.
Karvakorva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karvakorva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karvakorva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karvakorva trying to control the position.
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 Kullervo Karvakorva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karvakorva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kullervo Karvakorva!
Kullervo Karvakorva is the new heavyweight champion!
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