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SISU 51: Peruna vs Johannes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iam Yomomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfagri has chosen Pursuit of Vikings as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iam Yomomma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haraldr Harfagri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yomomma shoots in but Harfagri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harfagri moves into the clinch.
Harfagri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yomomma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iam Yomomma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harfagri pulls guard successfully.
Harfagri pushes a forearm under Yomomma's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yomomma is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haraldr Harfagri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kulmala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes to the ring accompanied by 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Kulmala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmala's shoulder, as Kulmala tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmala's shoulder, as Kulmala tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Baaf lands a head kick that stumbles Kulmala and the fighters go to the mat.
Kulmala is rocked!
It looks like Jarkko Kulmala has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baaf stays in close to Kulmala's body and controls 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.
Kulmala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baaf has picked Kulmala up and slammed him! Kulmala can't keep hold of the triangle and Baaf manages to pass to side control!
Baaf trying to control the position but Kulmala is working away.
Kulmala tries to bench press Baaf off him but Baaf keeps the position.
Baaf lands an elbow.
Kulmala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baaf stands up.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulmala moves out of range of the body kick from Baaf.
Baaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baaf.
Baaf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf loads up on a big right hand but Kulmala slips the punch.
Baaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Baaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmala.
Kulmala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kulmala.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baaf!
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf is breathing heavily.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Allowin Baaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baaf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Jarkko Kulmala's cut even more.
Baaf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kulmala.
Baaf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Kulmala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baaf is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kulmala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands with a nice body punch.
Baaf loads up on a big right hand but Kulmala slips the punch.
Kulmala has a takedown stuffed.
Baaf connects with a high kick.
The cut above Jarkko Kulmala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jab from Baaf.
Baaf scores with a push kick.
Kulmala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baaf.
Baaf thuds his shin into the meat of Kulmala's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Baaf.
Baaf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarkko Kulmala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
Baaf lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulmala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulmala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kulmala slips a straight right by Baaf.
Kulmala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kulmala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulmala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulmala's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulmala has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Baaf controlling the position well here. Kulmala rolled but Baaf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kulmala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulmala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Baaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulmala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baaf pinned against the cage. Baaf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kulmala blocks a head kick by Baaf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Baaf.
Kulmala dodges the punch combination from Baaf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulmala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baaf misses the shot to the body.
Baaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allowin Baaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Baaf there.
Baaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmala manages to avoid it.
Kulmala ducks under a wild hook from Baaf.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmala fails with the takedown.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kulmala.
Baaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands a head kick. Kulmala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarkko Kulmala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allowin Baaf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by For My Enemies by Madball . Jacky Blue is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Blue!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbler wants to clinch.
Ribbler doesn't manage to clinch there - Blue circles away.
Blue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ribbler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribbler misses with a few strikes there.
Blue throws a head kick but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler is looking to clinch.
Blue waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
A punch lands to the side of Ribbler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ibbe Ribbler has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribbler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribbler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibbe Ribbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Ribbler misses
and Blue counters with a left hand that sends Ribbler to the canvas!
Ribbler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blue is one step ahead there.
Oh Ribbler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler working a defensive guard but Blue passes into half guard.
Ribbler is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Ribbler seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribbler is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to 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.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Blue wants to stand and escape but Ribbler is having none of it.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribbler postures up and lands a big shot to Blue's brow.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribbler.
Ribbler has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribbler's guard.
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.
Ribbler has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibbe Ribbler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banana Split (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banana Split!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Split changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Split looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Split wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Split working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vera is looking for a sweep.
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.
Split trying to control the position but Vera is working away.
Vera tries to bench press Split off him but Split keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Split counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Vera is looking to regain half guard here but Split keeps moving and retains side control.
Split tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Split has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Split has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Split looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Split looks gassed!
Vera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Split's best efforts.
Vera tries to roll over but Split keeps him under control.
Vera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Split wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Split defends easily.
Split must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vera has his foot on Split's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Split works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Split won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Split looking to pass the guard.
Vera working for a triangle but Split defends it easily.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Split from controlling successfully.
Vera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Split is one step ahead there.
Split passes into half guard.
Split wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Split is taking a breather. Vera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Split is keen to just control but Vera is a slippery customer.
Vera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Split seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Banana Split!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miyoshi Kazuhide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazuhide might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Samurai' by Shurik'n. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miyoshi Kazuhide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuhide.
Miyoshi Kazuhide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazuhide circles away.
Sankari darts in and clinches Kazuhide up against the ropes.
Sankari wants a takedown but no success here.
Kazuhide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sankari wants to clinch up but Kazuhide keeps it at a distance.
Sankari staying out of range there.
Sankari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Kazuhide.
Sankari slips under a jab.
Sankari shoots in and bounces Kazuhide off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazuhide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazuhide is looking for a triangle here but Sankari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazuhide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide is trying to maintain the position but Sankari is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazuhide is doing well to control the position and prevent Sankari from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kazuhide wants to improve his position but Sankari is controlling well.
Sankari is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kazuhide is not content to let Sankari control the position.
Kazuhide on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazuhide tries to get out of the position.
Kazuhide wants to control the action here but instead Sankari manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Kazuhide can't escape the position.
Kazuhide is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sankari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kazuhide is surviving well by controlling Sankari's body position as best he can.
Kazuhide holds of for dear life.
Sankari wants to control the pace but Kazuhide is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari controlling his opponent.
Kazuhide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazuhide sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazuhide throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kazuhide tries to roll over but Sankari keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sankari trying to control from half guard but Kazuhide is working away.
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.
Kazuhide trying to control but Sankari postures up.
Sankari wants to get back to his feet.
Kazuhide is not content to let Sankari control the position.
Kazuhide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sankari is working away from the top position though.
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 Miyoshi Kazuhide 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.
Kazuhide scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazuhide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kazuhide. That snapped Sankari's head back.
Kazuhide looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sankari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazuhide.
Kazuhide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazuhide sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sankari defending well though.
Sankari wants to control but Kazuhide is keeping busy.
Kazuhide looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kazuhide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kazuhide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sankari tries to get to full guard but Kazuhide has control of the leg.
Kazuhide working Sankari over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazuhide lands strikes from half guard.
Kazuhide thows a huge punch but Sankari dodges it nicely.
Kazuhide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kazuhide slips a nice elbow through Sankari's hands, connecting with Sankari's forehead.
Sankari has a hand on Kazuhide's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazuhide takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kazuhide 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.
Kazuhide lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sankari hang on?
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Kazuhide scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sankari tries to hold on but Kazuhide postures up.
Kazuhide looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is working to get back to half guard.
Kazuhide is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sankari has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sankari!
Sankari content to stall in guard here.
Sankari preventing the sweep.
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.
Kazuhide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sankari's guard.
Kazuhide is in close to Sankari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazuhide missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazuhide landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazuhide has gone for a leg lock! Sankari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazuhide's guard.
Sankari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyoshi Kazuhide dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kazuhide misses with a few strikes there.
Sankari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazuhide misses with a hook.
Mikael Sankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazuhide as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sankari.
Nice takedown defense from Kazuhide. No joy for Sankari on that attempt.
Miyoshi Kazuhide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sankari.
Kazuhide keeps the fight on the outside.
Sankari throws a head kick but Kazuhide moves out of range.
Kazuhide fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sankari sprawls well initially but Kazuhide persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sankari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazuhide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.
Kazuhide not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuhide slips a nice elbow through Sankari's hands, connecting with Sankari's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sankari defending well though.
Sankari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazuhide.
Sankari wants to get back to his feet.
Sankari has hold of Kazuhide's hands but Kazuhide slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Kazuhide.
Kazuhide throwing shots but Sankari is blocking nicely.
Kazuhide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sankari wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Kazuhide there.
Kazuhide trying to pass the guard but Sankari defending well.
Kazuhide is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuhide slows the pace down in half guard.
Sankari is staying active underneath Kazuhide, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazuhide trying to mount his opponent but Sankari defends it.
Sankari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sankari trying to keep a closed guard but Kazuhide is proving a slippery customer.
Miyoshi Kazuhide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazuhide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikael Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuhide has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazuhide trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyoshi Kazuhide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazuhide, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyoshi Kazuhide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Johnson (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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180 lbs
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23
176 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a jab.
Keto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Keto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Keto postures up.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keto is controlling him well.
Johnson regains half guard.
Keto trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keto.
Keto is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Keto is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Keto is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Keto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Keto off the ropes and back into rage.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Keto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Keto checks a low kick from Johnson.
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sammy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson takes a swing at Keto's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Keto moved away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Keto shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Keto looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Keto moves out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keto tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sammy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Keto lands a couple of digs.
Keto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Keto is breathing heavily.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Keto from getting back to his feet.
Keto wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Keto there!
Keto working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keto is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws the left hand but Keto avoids the punch easily.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keto slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A left lands for Keto.
Keto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tuomas Keto's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Keto moves out of range.
Keto moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Keto.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Keto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuomas Keto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Keto.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Keto fails to land the takedown.
Keto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Keto moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Keto ducked under it nicely.
Sammy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Keto moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Keto saw that one coming.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Keto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keto.
Johnson throws a body punch but Keto moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Keto counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Keto passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keto is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keto to get the leverage.
Keto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to kick Keto off but Keto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Keto tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Keto won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Keto looking to pass the guard.
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Keto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson swings for the body but Keto moves out of range.
Keto moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that Keto semi-blocks.
Jeez, Tuomas Keto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson tries to bum rush Keto with a series of wild strikes but Keto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keto circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Keto counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Keto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keto has Johnson in his guard.
Keto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Keto wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Keto working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Keto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keto wants to sweep but no luck.
Keto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Keto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Keto gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson breaks Keto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keto is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Keto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Keto throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keto.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keto circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Keto's head back.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Keto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Keto blocks it.
Sammy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tuomas Keto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson with a jab.
Keto slips a straight right by Johnson.
Keto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keto shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Sammy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Jab by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Palle Puukottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puukottaja comes to the ring accompanied by Jean Sibelius -Finlandia. Asteroid has chosen Friends and Traitors by RAISED FIST as his entrance music. Palle Puukottaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Determined |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Puukottaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Palle Puukottaja has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puukottaja.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Puukottaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Asteroid tries to sprawl out of it but Puukottaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Asteroid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asteroid steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Puukottaja is out on his feet! Asteroid sets himself and nearly takes Puukottaja's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anabol Asteroid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupunen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sorsa. No joy for Rupunen on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Sorsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rupunen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sorsa is trying to control but can't.
Sorsa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rupunen being controlled here momentarily.
Rupunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rupunen is one step ahead there.
Sorsa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Sorsa scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rupunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Rupunen with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa misses with a two punch combination.
Rupunen slips a jab and a cross from Sorsa.
Sorsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rupunen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rupunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorsa circles away.
Sorsa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sorsa trying to control from Rupunen's half guard. Rupunen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rupunen trying to keep a closed guard but Sorsa is proving a slippery customer.
Sorsa being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen keeping full guard, as Sorsa tries to pass.
Rupunen trying to control the position.
Sorsa throwing strikes from guard but Rupunen blocks nicely.
Sorsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sorsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sorsa as he jumps to the side.
Kalevi Sorsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sorsa and sends Rupunen crashing to the mat! Sorsa follows him down to the mat - Rupunen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Rupunen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rupunen controls his leg.
Sorsa prevents Rupunen from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rupunen trying to control but Sorsa postures up.
Sorsa prevents Rupunen from improving his position.
Sorsa trying to control the action but Rupunen is working from the bottom.
Sorsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rupunen defending well though.
Rupunen wants to improve his position but Sorsa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorsa is nestled in close to Rupunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rupunen is looking for a sweep. Sorsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sorsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rupunen circles away.
Sorsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rupunen.
Rupunen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rupunen looks gassed!
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown but Sorsa shows good takedown defense.
Sorsa scores with a punch to the head.
Rupunen moves forwards but Sorsa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupunen dodges the punch combination from Sorsa.
Rupunen tries for a takedown but Sorsa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Sorsa finds it's way through Rupunen's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Sorsa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rupunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rupunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorsa counters with a single leg into guard. Rupunen didn't expect that.
Sorsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sorsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rupunen keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Rupunen controls Sorsa momentarily but Sorsa frees himself.
Sorsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rupunen is breathing heavily.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rupunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupunen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen wants to get back to his feet but Sorsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rupunen controls Sorsa momentarily but Sorsa frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sorsa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalevi Sorsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rupunen's waist but Rupunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorsa off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorsa.
Rupunen tries to improve position but can't.
Rupunen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sorsa trying to control the action but Rupunen is working from the bottom.
Rupunen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa wants to control but Rupunen is keeping him busy.
Rupunen sneaks back into half guard.
Rupunen wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy.
Sorsa prevents Rupunen from standing back up.
Rupunen tries to roll over but Sorsa keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Sorsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorsa has a takedown stuffed.
Rupunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rupunen.
Sorsa misses with a hook.
Sorsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rupunen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rupunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Rupunen keeps moving.
Rupunen working a defensive guard here.
Sorsa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rupunen trying to keep a closed guard but Sorsa is proving a slippery customer.
Rupunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rupunen closes the distance and clinches.
Rupunen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rupunen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Sorsa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorsa misses with a two punch combination.
Rupunen drops his hands momentarily and Sorsa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rupunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sorsa looks to land a right hand but Rupunen moved out of range.
Rupunen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sorsa counters with a shoot takedown. Rupunen fights it but they end up in guard.
Sorsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rupunen is on top in guard.
Sorsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rupunen is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rupunen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa keeping moving, preventing Rupunen from controlling successfully.
Rupunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rupunen wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
Rupunen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sorsa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorsa, not yet.
Sorsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rupunen can do to turn this around?
Sorsa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sorsa misses with a straight left.
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.
A lazy left from Sorsa finds it's target.
Rupunen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sorsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorsa.
Rupunen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sorsa!
Sorsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sorsa wants to hold on but Rupunen pushes him away.
Rupunen looking to finish Sorsa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sorsa!
Sorsa is squirming around, avoiding Rupunen's attempts to control the action.
Rupunen looking to finish Sorsa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sorsa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa can't escape the position.
Sorsa wants to control but Rupunen is having none of it.
Rupunen tries to control but Sorsa wriggling away.
Sorsa has given up his back here. Will Rupunen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rupunen avoiding Sorsa 's attempts to control his hands.
Rupunen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Sorsa with him. Sorsa is trying to defend but Rupunen has an arm under the chin now! Sorsa grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miksu Rupunen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe comes to the ring accompanied by Don't Drink The Water. Tummutti has chosen Tiamat - Cain as his entrance music. Tommi Tummutti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Lapointe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe fails with the takedown.
Tummutti swinging wilding here.
Tummutti stuffs the takedown.
Tummutti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapointe manages to avoid it.
Tummutti throws a hook to the side of Lapointe's head but Lapointe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lapointe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapointe fails with the takedown.
Tummutti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapointe slips a straight right by Tummutti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tummutti misses.
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tummutti misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Tummutti misses.
Tummutti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapointe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapointe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but Tummutti shows good takedown defense.
Lapointe shoots for a double leg takedown but Tummutti sprawls well. He's pushed Lapointe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tummutti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Tummutti there.
Lapointe moves out of range of the body kick.
Tummutti wants to clinch.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tummutti is concentrating on defense, preventing Lapointe from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tummutti defending well though.
Tummutti is controlling Lapointe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lapointe is looking to take a break and control but Tummutti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tummutti wants to get back to his feet.
Lapointe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tummutti is just riding it out for now. Lapointe eventually gives up the hold.
Lapointe is tying to control. Tummutti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but Tummutti defending well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tummutti tries to clinch up.
Tummutti darts in and clinches Lapointe up against the ropes.
Lapointe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tummutti trying to control but Lapointe postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tummutti moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe has gone for a leg lock! Tummutti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapointe's guard.
Tummutti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapointe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tummutti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lapointe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lapointe looking to control.
Lapointe is looking to sweep but instead, Tummutti has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tummutti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapointe.
Lapointe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tummutti.
Lapointe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tummutti.
Lapointe throws a hook to the side of Tummutti's head but Tummutti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tummutti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapointe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tummutti misses with a wild combination.
Lapointe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tummutti lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Bill Lapointe has been cut.
Lapointe looks for a takedown but Tummutti sprawls well.
Lapointe drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapointe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tummutti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapointe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lapointe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapointe is working hard here to advance position.
Lapointe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tummutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapointe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tummutti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tummutti fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapointe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lapointe shoots for a takedown but Tummutti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Lapointe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapointe shoots in but no luck this time.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapointe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tummutti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapointe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tummutti swivels and escapes.
Tummutti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tummutti tries to clinch up but Lapointe circles away and keeps his distance.
Tummutti moves into range and clinches up with Lapointe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tummutti scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Tummutti.
Lapointe blocking some punches.
Tummutti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tummutti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tummutti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lapointe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lapointe ducks under a wild hook from Tummutti.
Tummutti cracks Lapointe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lapointe falls backwards against the ropes. Tummutti follows up with more strikes that drop Lapointe to his knees. Tummutti keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lapointe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Tummutti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes has chosen Raised Fist - Killing It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peruna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruna throws a leg kick which misses Johannes's front leg but catches the back leg as Johannes tries to avoid it.
Johannes throws a head kick but Peruna moves out of range.
Johannes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peruna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johannes lands a really nice looking cross but Peruna seems unphased.
Pekka Peruna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peruna.
Johannes scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut.
Peruna forces Johannes back against the ropes and clinches.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johannes.
Johannes managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kosti Johannes has been cut.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johannes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peruna missing with knees to the body.
Johannes wants to break free but Peruna has control.
Johannes lands a right hand.
Peruna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peruna wants to clinch up but Johannes keeps it at a distance.
Peruna throws a low kick, looking for Johannes's leg but Johannes calmly moves out of range.
Johannes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peruna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peruna throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Peruna sprawling to the canvas. Johannes follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Peruna hang on?
Peruna is rocked!
Johannes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peruna's head.
Oh Peruna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peruna is not content to let Johannes control the position.
Peruna seems to have got his legs back now.
Peruna is trying to stand up here but Johannes is controlling him well.
Johannes escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peruna is breathing heavily.
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!
Johannes misses with a head kick.
Johannes feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Peruna crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kosti Johannes! Kosti Johannes retains his light heavyweight title!
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