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SISU 49: Ellimaki vs Jakoavain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teukka Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpi comes to the ring accompanied by Raised Fist - Friends And Traitors. Steroidi has chosen Michael Jackson - Billie Jean as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teukka Korpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Korpi misses.
Korpi misses with a hook. Steroidi ducked under it nicely.
Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi has been cut.
Korpi lands a head kick that stumbles Steroidi and the fighters go to the mat.
Steroidi is rocked!
Korpi gets to his feet. Steroidi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steroidi is still on wobbly legs! Can Korpi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steroidi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Steroidi.
Steroidi seems to have recovered his senses.
Korpi sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Steroidi to the ground! Korpi dives into full mount looking to finish!
Korpi controlling the pace for now.
Steroidi is squirming around, avoiding Korpi's attempts to control the action.
Korpi controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi wants to control the pace but Steroidi is squirming around nicely.
Korpi avoids the attempt from Steroidi to control.
Steroidi working to try and regain half guard.
Korpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steroidi is looking to escape.
Korpi controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Teukka Korpi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steroidi misses with a low kick.
Teukka Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steroidi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korpi counters with a stiff right hand.
Steroidi throws a leg kick but Korpi checks it.
Korpi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korpi throws a head kick but Steroidi moves out of range.
Korpi misses with a hook. Steroidi ducked under it nicely.
Steroidi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korpi as he jumps to the side.
Korpi drops his hands momentarily and Steroidi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi closes the distance and clinches up with Korpi, looking for a takedown. Steroidi pushes Korpi against the ropes but Korpi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Anabolinen Steroidi's cut even more.
Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steroidi throws the kick towards the body but Korpi avoids it.
Korpi sizes up Steroidi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korpi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steroidi.
Korpi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steroidi wants to clinch
and Korpi counters with a series of strikes that sends Steroidi to the canvas! Korpi follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpi is looking to stand up but Steroidi won't let him.
Korpi trying to control but Steroidi is working from the bottom.
Korpi controlling from the top position.
Korpi pushes down on Steroidi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korpi decides to stand and escape the position.
Korpi is breathing heavily.
Korpi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steroidi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Steroidi to the floor! Korpi dives in looking for the finish!
Steroidi looking for submissions off his back.
Steroidi is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teukka Korpi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korpi misses with a double jab.
Steroidi misses with the combination.
Steroidi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korpi.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Steroidi avoids them all with ease.
Steroidi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steroidi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teukka Korpi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steroidi is breathing heavily.
Steroidi walks into a stiff left hand from Korpi.
Korpi misses with a double jab.
Korpi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Anabolinen Steroidi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Steroidi.
Korpi lands a really nice looking cross but Steroidi seems unphased.
Korpi throws a head kick but Steroidi moves out of range.
Steroidi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpi looks for the body kick but Steroidi saw that one coming.
Steroidi looks for a takedown but Korpi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Korpi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Korpi duly obliges.
Korpi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korpi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steroidi's head backwards.
Steroidi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Korpi moves out of range of the body kick from Steroidi.
Korpi misses with a looping left.
Teukka Korpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korpi swings for the body but Steroidi moves out of range.
Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korpi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steroidi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korpi defending well as Steroidi loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Korpi does no damage.
Steroidi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korpi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi looks for the body kick but Korpi saw that one coming.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steroidi.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steroidi.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Steroidi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korpi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Korpi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steroidi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Steroidi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Korpi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teukka Korpi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Korpi with a hook.
Korpi throws a head kick but Steroidi moves out of range.
Steroidi defending well as Korpi loads up on a big left hand.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Steroidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Korpi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steroidi takes one to the chin there.
Steroidi misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Korpi misses
and Steroidi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korpi swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steroidi can do to turn this around?
Steroidi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korpi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steroidi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korpi as he avoids it easily.
Steroidi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Steroidi avoids them all with ease.
Korpi lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korpi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steroidi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korpi. Steroidi shrugs it off though.
Teukka Korpi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steroidi misses with a looping right.
Korpi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steroidi circles away quickly and effectively.
Korpi tries to land a front kick but Steroidi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anabolinen Steroidi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korpi misses with a low kick as Steroidi jumps back.
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi gets caught flat footed, as Steroidi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Korpi pulls Steroidi in close to prevent any damage.
Korpi wants to stand but Steroidi is controlling the position.
Steroidi tries to free his leg and advance position but Korpi is retaining full guard.
Korpi pushes Steroidi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steroidi missing with a left hand there. Korpi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi.
Korpi swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi throws a push kick but Korpi slaps the foot to one side.
Korpi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teukka Korpi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi misses with a body kick.
Steroidi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Korpi wants to get back to his feet.
Korpi is refusing to be controlled, as Steroidi sits in half guard.
Korpi trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teukka Korpi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korpi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teukka Korpi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kolchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolchak comes to the ring accompanied by Gortoz a ran - J'attends. Metso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Seek And Destroy. Ukko Metso 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Kolchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolchak misses with a wild combination.
Metso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolchak throws a nice looking combination but Metso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolchak misses with a few strikes there.
Metso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metso slips under a jab from Kolchak.
Kolchak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolchak is countered with a crisp right hand from Metso that sends him to the canvas! Metso follows him to the mat into side control.
Kolchak is rocked!
Metso staying calm.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Kolchak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolchak pushes Metso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Metso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolchak trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metso throws a looping overhand right but Kolchak ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Metso misses.
Kolchak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metso counters with a right hand to the body.
Kolchak is breathing heavily.
Metso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolchak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kolchak loads up on a big right hand but Metso slips the punch.
Metso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolchak ducks under a wild hook from Metso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso misses with a series of wild punches.
Metso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metso lands a jab to Kolchak's midsection.
Metso misses the shot to the body.
Kolchak takes one to the chin there.
Metso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kolchak counters with a two punch combo.
Metso stuns Kolchak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metso punishes Kolchak's body with a nice straight punch.
Metso catches Kolchak napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kolchak to the canvas!
Oh Kolchak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolchak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolchak seems to have got his legs back now.
Metso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolchak is looking to stand up but Metso isn't so interested in that idea.
Metso postures up in Kolchak's guard and throws a big left but Kolchak blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolchak keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kolchak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Metso, into his guard.
Kolchak wants to get up but he can't break Metso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kolchak stopping the sweep attempt from Metso.
Metso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolchak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Metso tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso has his feet on Kolchak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Metso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metso sizes up Kolchak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metso scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Kolchak misses its intended target.
Metso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Metso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolchak misses with a combination
letting Metso counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolchak takes one to the side of the head.
Metso lunges at Kolchak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kolchak's hand.
Metso connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kolchak to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Metso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ukko Metso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomb has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Nyrkilla Tapettava Huora as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tommy Hunter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Tomb!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomb darts in and clinches Hunter up against the ropes.
Tomb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter lands a jab.
It looks like Mark Tomb has been cut.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Tomb moves out of range.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Tomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Tomb avoids nicely.
Tomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Tomb ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Tomb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomb turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomb manages to end up in side control.
Tomb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tomb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter is trying to control Tomb's posture but Tomb avoids it.
Tomb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Tomb working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Tomb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tomb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Tomb looks gassed!
Tomb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunter is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Tomb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tomb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tomb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tomb but great work by Hunter.
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.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Tomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Tomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Tomb's head but Tomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Tomb slips the punch.
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 Tommy Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Tomb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunter misses with a hook. Tomb ducked under it nicely.
Tomb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomb lands in his opponent's guard.
Tomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
Tomb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter is sitting in close to Tomb's body. Tomb has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tomb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Tomb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Nespider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gammarix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punttisali. Nespider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Perfect gentleman. Boy Nespider acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boy Nespider!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nespider lands with a cross.
It looks like Prusel Gammarix has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gammarix shoots for a double leg takedown but Nespider sprawls well. He's pushed Gammarix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gammarix shoots in and bounces Nespider off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nespider trying to control the position.
Nespider will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nespider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Gammarix wants to stand but Nespider has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gammarix wants to control from the top but Nespider keeps moving.
Gammarix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gammarix throwing strikes from guard but Nespider blocks nicely.
Nespider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammarix trying to control but Nespider is working from the bottom.
Nespider doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nespider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gammarix thows a big elbow that misses.
Nespider looking for a guillotine here but Gammarix defends easily.
Nespider controls Gammarix momentarily but Gammarix frees himself.
Gammarix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nespider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gammarix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nespider is tightening it up a little... Gammarix has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gammarix reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gammarix taps out! nice BJJ there by Nespider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boy Nespider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydon Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Arkhipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaydon Ace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkhipov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Ace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Jaydon Ace has been cut.
Ace misses with a head kick.
Ace takes one to the chin there.
Ace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arkhipov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ace drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Arkhipov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ace's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Arkhipov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonaton Manzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manzo has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonaton Manzo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luuttu avoids the head kick by Manzo.
Manzo scores with a one two! Luuttu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Manzo as Luuttu shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manzo, right into the meat.
Luuttu shoots in for a double leg but Manzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Manzo.
Luuttu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luuttu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luuttu shoots for a double leg takedown but Manzo sprawls well. He's pushed Luuttu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luuttu is breathing heavily.
Manzo thuds a left hand into Luuttu's body.
Jonaton Manzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manzo throws a combination. Luuttu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Matto Luuttu has been cut.
Manzo throws a nice head kick!
Manzo throws a series of punches but Luuttu avoids them all with ease.
Manzo throws an overhand right that has Luuttu reeling! Manzo follows up with more punches and Luuttu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonaton Manzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esa Pablo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pablo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pablo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Pablo misses.
Ruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruger trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Ruger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pablo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pablo is trying to escape and Ruger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pablo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ruger! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ruger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerma Pekoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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209 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kerma Pekoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekoni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolmiokuristus's waist but Kolmiokuristus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekoni off to one side.
Pekoni fails with the takedown.
Pekoni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerma Pekoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekoni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekoni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pekoni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pekoni goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekoni working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekoni is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekoni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Pekoni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pekoni keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Pekoni is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pekoni moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolmiokuristus gets a takedown into half guard.
Pekoni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pekoni is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kolmiokuristus rolls with it to try and escape but Pekoni cranks on the arm and Kolmiokuristus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kerma Pekoni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molo comes to the ring accompanied by Nitro Circus. Machado has chosen Sound Of Madness - Shinedown as his entrance music. 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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178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molo tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molo to the ground. Molo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machado tries to clinch but Molo is having none of it.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Molo sprawls well.
Martti Molo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques Machado.
Molo lands a nice looking body shot.
Molo moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molo feints a jab and as Machado dips his head, Molo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Machado right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Machado falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Molo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martti Molo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ellimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellimaki comes into the arena with Somos de calle blaring out of the sound system. Ville Ellimaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ellimaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Jakoavain catches Ellimaki right on the button with a cross.
Ellimaki 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.
Ellimaki prevents Jakoavain from getting back to his feet.
Ellimaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellimaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ellimaki drops back looking for a leg! Jakoavain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakoavain manages to kick Ellimaki off! Ellimaki jumps back into Jakoavain's guard.
Ellimaki won't allow Jakoavain to get back to his feet.
Ellimaki wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellimaki blocks a jab.
Ellimaki shoots for a takedown but Jakoavain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki throws some wild stikes that Jakoavain manages to avoid easily.
Ellimaki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jakoavain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
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.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki punching from mount but Jakoavain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jakoavain is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Ellimaki controlling from the full mount.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jakoavain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jakoavain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jakoavain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ellimaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain blocking the ground and pound.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jakoavain looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Ellimaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jakoavain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jakoavain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
Ellimaki landing strikes from the mount.
Ellimaki lands a heavy elbow.
Jakoavain wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Ellimaki 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Ellimaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ellimaki lands a big shot there that rocks Jakoavain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ellimaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki with a couple of short strikes.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but Ellimaki takes his back!
Ellimaki controls the position.
Ellimaki doesn't have the hooks in and Jakoavain manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Ellimaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jakoavain.
Ellimaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakoavain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellimaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain tries to bum rush Ellimaki with a series of wild strikes but Ellimaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jakoavain looks to throw the jab but Ellimaki is out of range.
Jakoavain thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakoavain scores with a nice head shot.
Ellimaki ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakoavain is fending him off so far but Ellimaki persists. Nope, Jakoavain circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Jakoavain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakoavain is breathing heavily.
Jakoavain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ellimaki misses with a looping left.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellimaki scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ellimaki looking to control but Jakoavain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ellimaki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jakoavain's face.
Ellimaki won't let Jakoavain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jakoavain tries to hold on but Ellimaki postures up.
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ellimaki throwing strikes here but Jakoavain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jakoavain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ellimaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
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.
Ellimaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jakoavain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain tries to lock up and control but Ellimaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jakoavain somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jakoavain wants to clinch.
Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jakoavain looks to throw the jab but Ellimaki is out of range.
Jakoavain lands with a cross.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but Ellimaki is having none of it.
No luck for Ellimaki with that takedown attempt.
Ellimaki looks for a takedown but Jakoavain sprawls well.
Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakoavain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellimaki misses with a takedown attempt - Jakoavain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jakoavain. Beautiful body shot.
Ellimaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jakoavain stuns Ellimaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakoavain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jakoavain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakoavain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.
Ellimaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellimaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Jakoavain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakoavain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ville Ellimaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellimaki throws a lazy right hand but Jakoavain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jakoavain lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Jakoavain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jakoavain wants to clinch.
Ellimaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakoavain is just out of range.
Jakoavain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellimaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jakoavain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellimaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellimaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakoavain sprawls well. He's pushed Ellimaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakoavain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakoavain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellimaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakoavain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellimaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Ellimaki moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jakoavain gets caught flat footed, as Ellimaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jakoavain is looking to stand back up but Ellimaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jakoavain.
Ellimaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Ellimaki trying to control the action but Jakoavain is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ellimaki seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellimaki.
Jakoavain wants to stand back up but Ellimaki manages to pass into side control.
Ellimaki tries to move to mount but Jakoavain blocks the move with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakoavain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ellimaki blocks a jab.
Jakoavain just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellimaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakoavain's waist but Jakoavain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellimaki off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Ellimaki pushes him off.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.
Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ellimaki has control of Jakoavain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jakoavain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ellimaki unloads with some shots from mount but Jakoavain bucks and avoids them well.
Ellimaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jakoavain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ellimaki looking to control but Jakoavain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jakoavain wants to control but Ellimaki is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jakoavain trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ellimaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up.
Jakoavain taking shots to the head.
Ellimaki has hold of Jakoavain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jakoavain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jakoavain is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Ellimaki clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellimaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jakoavain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakoavain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellimaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ville Ellimaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellimaki wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
Ellimaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jakoavain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellimaki is one step ahead there.
Ellimaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakoavain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellimaki cracks Jakoavain with a solid left hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jakoavain is looking to stand up but Ellimaki isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain is working Ellimaki over against the ropes.
Jakoavain working aggressively here.
Jakoavain misses with the head strike.
Ellimaki is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jakoavain scores with a shot to the side of Ellimaki's head.
A short right from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain stops a takedown attempt from Ellimaki.
Ellimaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jakoavain is stalling here.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jakoavain pushes Ellimaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakoavain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellimakis head.
Ellimaki takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain gets through Ellimaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellimaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain gets underhooks to prevent Ellimaki's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Ellimaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Jakoavain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ellimaki wants to break free but Jakoavain has control.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jakoavain lands a left hand.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a right hand.
Ellimaki jumps guard but Jakoavain stands there with Ellimaki around his waist. Ellimaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jakoavain walks away with a smile on his face. Ellimaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellimaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jakoavain connects with a body shot.
Ellimaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain scores with a jab.
Ellimaki moves out of range as Jakoavain strikes.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Ellimaki pushes him off.
Jakoavain darts in trying to clinch
and Ellimaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain misses with the head strike.
Ellimaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakoavain smiles and moves away.
Ellimaki misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ellimaki.
Ellimaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakoavain scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ellimaki.
Ellimaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jakoavain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellimaki on the side of the head.
Jakoavain lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakoavain misses the target.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Jakoavain coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Jakoavain dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakoavain lands a body shot.
Jakoavain throws a shot from downtown. Ellimaki moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakoavain scores with a four punch combination!
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellimaki scores a takedown into full mount!
Jakoavain tries to lock up and control but Ellimaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Ellimaki off and get back to his feet.
Jakoavain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ellimaki.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
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.
Jakoavain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jakoavain somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jakoavain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellimaki ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ellimaki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jakoavain!
Jakoavain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ellimaki landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Ellimaki off and get back to his feet.
Ellimaki wants to control the pace but Jakoavain is squirming around nicely.
Ellimaki won't let Jakoavain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jakoavain has given up his back. Will we see Ellimaki going for some submissions?
Ellimaki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jakoavain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ellimaki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jakoavain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ellimaki doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ville Ellimaki!
Ville Ellimaki retains his welterweight title!
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