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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sappy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen has chosen Muistipalapelit by Stam1na as his entrance music. Juha Virtanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Sappy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen shoots in but Sappy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sappy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sappy scores with a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Sappy throwing strikes but missing.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Sappy from controlling successfully.
Sappy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sappy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sappy is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sappy trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Virtanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sappy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sappy sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Sappy trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Bobby Sappy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sappy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sappy is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sappy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Virtanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virtanen looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Virtanen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sappy pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sappy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sappy is taking a breather. Virtanen 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 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sappy throws a nice looking combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Sappy circles away easily
and Sappy counters with a takedown into side control.
Sappy working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sappy landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sappy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sappy fails with the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a takedown into side control.
Sappy stops Virtanen from passing to mount.
Virtanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sappy, who protects the arm well.
Virtanen is looking to take a break and control but Sappy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sappy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I wouldn't like to be where Sappy is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sappy is looking to regain half guard here but Virtanen keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sappy pushes Virtanen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Virtanen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juha Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sappy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen prevents Sappy from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sappy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sappy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Haaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Popov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ой то не вечеp. Haaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Im Not Your Boyfriend kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Haaker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popov throws a right hand that Haaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Haaker also avoids with ease.
Popov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haaker throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Haaker has managed to clinch.
Popov can't break the clinch.
Popov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popov is trying to break free.
Popov wants to get back to striking at distance but Haaker won't allow it.
Popov takes a shot to the head.
Haaker breaks the clinch.
Haaker clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Haaker.
Popov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov throws a series of punches but Haaker avoids them all with ease.
Popov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popov throws a right and a left that Haaker avoids nicely.
Haaker tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haaker throws a front kick that sends Popov stumbling back into the cage.
Haaker clinches with his opponent.
Haaker breaks from the clinch.
Haaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Haaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haaker misses with a double jab.
Haaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popov.
Haaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Popov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haaker - the referee stops the clock and Popov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haaker. Popov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Popov needs to keep his hands up - Haaker had a free shot at his head there.
Popov throws a right and a left that Haaker avoids nicely.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Haaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruslan Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Popov is rocked!
Haaker lands with a big right hook that stumbles Popov - he's out on his feet here! Haaker follows up with another monster hook that separates Popov from consciousness! Popov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Haaker stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trent Haaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Torsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamu Hannu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Torsk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamu Hannu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannu fails with a takedown attempt.
Torsk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hannu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torsk to the mat! Torsk manages to get full guard.
Hannu forces his way into half guard.
Hannu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hannu wants to take a breather but Torsk is having none of it.
Hannu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hannu.
Hannu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torsk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hannu.
Torsk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hannu scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannu thows a huge punch but Torsk dodges it nicely.
Hannu throwing shots but Torsk is blocking nicely.
Hannu uses his free foot to push down on Torsk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torsk.
Torsk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hannu on the ground.
Hannu working Torsk over with strikes here.
Hannu trying to control but Torsk is having none of it.
Hannu looking to finish with strikes here!
Hannu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hannu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Hannu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Hannu.
Hannu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hannu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torsk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hannu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannu throwing strikes here but Torsk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hannu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hannu working for a submission but Torsk is keeping him at bay.
Hannu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannu lands a big elbow.
Hannu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hannu lands a heavy elbow.
Torsk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Torsk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torsk tries to get out of the position.
Hannu controlling from the full mount.
Hannu looking to secure an arm triangle but Torsk defends it well.
Hannu looking to ground and pound but Torsk is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hannu throwing strikes here but Torsk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hannu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hannu is working for a guillotine from mount but Torsk frees his head quite easily.
Hannu working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hannu 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.
Hannu has hold of Torsk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torsk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aamu Hannu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hannu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hannu swats away the attempt to clinch by Torsk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hannu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hannu trying to control the position from guard on top but Torsk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hannu drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hannu seems to have locked his on tight now - Torsk screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hannu, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aamu Hannu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Bittbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashley Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Bittbull!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bittbull clinches up against the cage.
Bittbull manages to break the clinch.
Smith closes the distance but Bittbull moves to the side
and Bittbull counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Bittbull lands a head kick!
Bittbull scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bittbull controlling from the full mount.
Bittbull trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Bittbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittbull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bittbull looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittbull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bittbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bittbull cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bittbull controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jose Bittbull just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bittbull lands with a slapping head kick.
Bittbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bittbull stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull lands a slapping body shot.
Bittbull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bittbull.
Bittbull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bittbull sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bittbull trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Bittbull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bittbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bittbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Bittbull scores a takedown into full mount!
Bittbull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bittbull landing shots from mount.
Bittbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittbull wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull content just to control the position here.
Bittbull working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Bittbull maintains control.
Bittbull controlling his opponent.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bittbull wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bittbull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bittbull clinches with his opponent.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bittbull.
Bittbull has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bittbull jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith tries to stand but Bittbull is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bittbull controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bittbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bittbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bittbull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bittbull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Bittbull is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Smith tries to roll over but Bittbull keeps him under control.
Smith moves into full guard.
Bittbull trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull stops Smith from standing up.
Smith 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.
Bittbull controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Bittbull is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick from Bittbull lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bittbull.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Bittbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bittbull stops Smith from standing up.
Smith kicks Bittbull off and gets to his feet.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittbull.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Bittbull counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bittbull asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith prevents Bittbull from improving position.
Smith tries to buck Bittbull off but Bittbull is having none of it.
Bittbull advances to full mount.
Bittbull landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bittbull controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bittbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bittbull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bittbull.
Bittbull has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Bittbull gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bittbull controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Bittbull isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith has his feet on Bittbull's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bittbull counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittbull gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bittbull has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bittbull prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Bittbull trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pushes Bittbull off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bittbull ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bittbull counters with a head kick.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bittbull counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith shoots and misses
and Bittbull decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Bittbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bittbull is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Bittbull dives into side control.
Smith tries to escape but Bittbull is in control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Jose Bittbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bittbull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Bittbull stalls from top position.
Smith looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bittbull throws a nice head kick!
Smith 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.
Bittbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Bittbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ashley Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bittbull controlling the action here.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bittbull looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Bittbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bittbull manages to pass to side control.
Bittbull sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Bittbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bittbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Bittbull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vern Shillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vern Shillinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vern Shillinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shillinger tries to clinch there but Guy circles away.
No luck for Shillinger with that takedown attempt.
Shillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Shillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shillinger has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shillinger's guard.
Shillinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shillinger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guy has passed into half guard!
Shillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working for a guillotine from mount but Shillinger is in no mood to give up.
Shillinger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shillinger is working to get back to half guard.
Shillinger is breathing heavily.
Guy trying to control but Shillinger is having none of it.
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shillinger is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shillinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shillinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shillinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shillinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guy keeping full guard, as Shillinger tries to pass.
Shillinger postures up.
Shillinger stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Shillinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shillinger looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Shillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy tries to clinch up but Shillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Shillinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shillinger. Oh but Guy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shillinger goes limp - he's gone! Guy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silly Guy!
Silly Guy is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uiva Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pulkkinen - Ruusulaulu. Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uiva Nakki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakki tries to land a front kick but Ahlberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahlberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Ahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Ahlberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahlberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahlberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahlberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahlberg slips a jab from Nakki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahlberg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nakki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ahlberg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nakki's back instead.
Ahlberg working for the choke.
Ahlberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nakki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nakki turns into Ahlberg and is now in his guard.
Ahlberg looking for a guillotine here but Nakki defends easily.
Nakki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nakki throws a shot from downtown. Ahlberg moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg slips under a jab.
Ahlberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakki misses the shot to the body.
Nakki scores with a leg kick.
Ahlberg looks gassed!
Ahlberg slips a straight right by Nakki.
Nakki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahlberg.
Ahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Nakki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakki misses with a wild body shot.
Nakki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahlberg defending well as Nakki loads up on a big left hand.
Nakki misses with a double jab
and Ahlberg counters with a left and a right that stings Nakki.
Nakki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahlberg throws a combination that misses
and Nakki counters with a body kick that stops Ahlberg in his tracks momentarily.
Nakki scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahlberg blocks the leg kick.
Nakki tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg misses with a two punch combination.
Nakki throws a front kick that sends Ahlberg stumbling back into the cage.
Nakki shoots in and bounces Ahlberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakki lands a couple of digs.
Nakki passes Ahlberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ahlberg moves out of range of the body kick from Nakki.
Crunch! Nakki slams his shin into Ahlberg's torso.
Nakki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakki throws the kick towards the body but Ahlberg avoids it.
Nakki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nakki lands with a kick to the temple. Ahlberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Nakki.
Uiva Nakki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahlberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahlberg.
Nakki throws a low kick but Ahlberg avoids it.
Nakki connects with a body shot.
Nakki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakki scores with a nice body kick.
Nakki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uiva Nakki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakki throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahlberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakki gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakki lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakki moves into full mount! Ahlberg won't be happy about that!
Ahlberg tries to reverse the position but Nakki maintains control.
Nakki lands with some strikes.
Ahlberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakki working the ground and pound effectively.
Nakki prevents Ahlberg from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakki with good strikes from the mount here!
Nakki looking to control but Ahlberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ahlberg working to try and regain half guard.
Nakki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nakki throws some wild stikes that Ahlberg manages to avoid easily.
Nakki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahlberg can do to turn this around?
Ahlberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nakki.
Ahlberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakki pulls his head out easily.
Nakki working Ahlberg over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakki thows a huge punch but Ahlberg dodges it nicely.
Nakki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahlberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahlberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakki.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakki misses with a body shot.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahlberg lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakki misses with a body punch
and Ahlberg counters with a series of strikes. Nakki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Ahlberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki dominated that second round.
That's time! Nakki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahlberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakki.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakki.
Nakki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahlberg to see if he's OK.
Ahlberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakki off and has taken his back!
Nakki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ahlberg wants to pass to mount but Nakki is defending the position.
Ahlberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakki manages to get to full guard.
Ahlberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakki is on top in guard.
Nakki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakki stands up from Ahlberg's guard - Nakki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakki throws a push kick but Ahlberg slaps the foot to one side.
Ahlberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakki.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahlberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakki gets to his feet - Ahlberg follows without any prompting.
Ahlberg tries to bum rush Nakki with a series of wild strikes but Nakki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahlberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakki motions for Ahlberg to come forward. Nakki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahlberg looks to land a combination but Nakki avoids it well.
Ahlberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Ahlberg misses.
Nakki throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Ahlberg tries to bum rush Nakki with a series of wild strikes but Nakki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Nakki.
Nakki feints and as Ahlberg raises his hands in defense, Nakki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahlberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahlberg tries to buck Nakki off but Nakki is having none of it.
Nakki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahlberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nakki connects with a decent elbow.
Ahlberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakki cracks Ahlberg with a good jab.
A punch combination from Ahlberg misses.
Ahlberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki with a jab.
Nakki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahlberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakki.
Ahlberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ahlberg staying out of range there.
Nakki lands with an overhand left.
Nakki cracks Ahlberg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ahlberg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nakki finish him?
Ahlberg is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakki throws a quick head kick that knocks Ahlberg silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nakki is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uiva Nakki!
Uiva Nakki is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fasu Veijari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Keller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fasu Veijari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Keller sends Veijari down but not out. Keller dives into side control looking to finish.
Veijari is rocked!
It looks like Fasu Veijari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Veijari to his feet.
Veijari is still on wobbly legs! Can Keller finish him?
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veijari seems to have recovered his senses.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veijari is looking to clinch.
Veijari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Veijari is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it.
Veijari slows the pace down in half guard.
Keller tries to roll over but Veijari keeps him under control.
Veijari controlling the action here.
Keller is trying to stand up here but Veijari is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijari wants to take a breather but Keller is having none of it.
Veijari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Veijari is trying to control the action in half guard but Keller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veijari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veijari wants to take a breather but Keller is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fasu Veijari just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Veijari shoots in.
Veijari looks gassed!
Veijari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keller rushes Veijari and presses him up against the cage.
Veijari has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keller has picked Veijari up - he's going for a ride! Keller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Veijari desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller wants to stand but Veijari has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijari has one foot on Keller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Veijari throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Veijari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keller.
Keller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keller closes the distance but Veijari moves to the side
and Veijari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keller's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller wants to sweep here but Veijari controlling him for the moment.
Veijari slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Veijari wants to pass the guard but Keller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veijari tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
Veijari trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Veijari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veijari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Veijari. Veijari gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fasu Veijari.
Keller scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller avoids the attempt from Veijari to control.
Keller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Veijari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Veijari has given up his back here. Will Keller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Veijari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Keller's guard. Nice work there by Veijari.
Veijari trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veijari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veijari is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fasu Veijari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keller tries to clinch up but Veijari circles away and keeps his distance.
Keller moves out of range of the strikes.
Veijari moves into the clinch successfully.
Veijari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veijari fails to pull guard.
Keller tries to score a body lock takedown but Veijari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veijari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Veijari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Veijari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Veijari is keen to just control but Keller is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Veijari. Oh but Keller has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Veijari goes limp - he's gone! Keller jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Keller!
Chris Keller is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gary Aittosumu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gary Aittosumu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal scores with a sloppy right hand. Aittosumu should have avoided that one.
Seagal drops Aittosumu with a big left hand! Aittosumu is injured, injured bad! Seagal jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Seagal!
Steven Seagal is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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