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Regicide XXI - No Russian PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Akerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Makivalkkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Makivalkkila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makivalkkila swats away the attempt to clinch by Akerman.
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Makivalkkila circles away.
Makivalkkila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akerman is fending him off so far but Makivalkkila persists. Nope, Akerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Makivalkkila scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makivalkkila trying to control the action but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Akerman struggling a bit here.
Akerman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Makivalkkila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akerman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akerman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Makivalkkila looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makivalkkila clinches with his opponent.
Makivalkkila breaks from the clinch.
Makivalkkila doesn't manage to clinch there - Akerman circles away.
Akerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Akerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makivalkkila's waist but Makivalkkila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akerman off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makivalkkila.
Akerman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Akerman is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Makivalkkila has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Akerman struggling a bit here.
Akerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerman tries to get out of the position.
Akerman tries to bench press Makivalkkila off him but Makivalkkila keeps the position.
Akerman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Akerman is looking to regain half guard here but Makivalkkila keeps moving and retains side control.
Makivalkkila taking a break here but Akerman is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makivalkkila pinned against the cage. Makivalkkila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman misses with a takedown attempt - Makivalkkila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makivalkkila misses with a takedown attempt
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Akerman jumps guard but Makivalkkila stands there with Akerman around his waist. Akerman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akerman tightens his grip and picks Makivalkkila up, before dumping him to the ground. Makivalkkila manages to land in guard.
Makivalkkila is trying to keep Akerman in close.
Akerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makivalkkila is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akerman in particular looking to stall.
Makivalkkila trying to control here.
Makivalkkila has a hand on Akerman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Akerman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Akerman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akerman landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Akerman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akerman wants to clinch
so Makivalkkila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akerman striking off his back but it's not causing Makivalkkila any problems.
Makivalkkila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Akerman tries to clinch but Makivalkkila moves out of range.
Akerman connects with a high kick.
Akerman is looking to clinch but Makivalkkila is avoiding it.
Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akerman scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akerman fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makivalkkila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akerman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makivalkkila uses from the top position.
Akerman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akerman has control of Makivalkkila's left arm, preventing Makivalkkila from doing any damage.
Akerman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ville Akerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akerman is adopting a defensive guard.
Akerman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Akerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makivalkkila stops Akerman from standing up.
Akerman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Akerman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makivalkkila wants to control but Akerman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makivalkkila taking shots to the head.
Akerman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Akerman controlling from the full mount.
Akerman landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Akerman dominated that second round.
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!
Horrible takedown by Makivalkkila or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerman which made him look bad.
Ville Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makivalkkila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akerman stuffs the takedown.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Makivalkkila circles away.
Akerman moves into range and clinches up with Makivalkkila.
Akerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makivalkkila's defenses.
Akerman landing knees to the body.
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Akerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Makivalkkila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akerman clinches.
Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akerman tries for a takedown but Makivalkkila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akerman lands an elbow inside that Makivalkkila shrugs off.
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Makivalkkila sprawls well. He's pushed Akerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makivalkkila.
Akerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Makivalkkila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akerman is fending him off so far but Makivalkkila persists. Nope, Akerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Makivalkkila misses with a head kick.
Makivalkkila misses with a takedown attempt - Akerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akerman has Makivalkkila up against the cage in a clinch.
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
Akerman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman gets to his feet - Makivalkkila follows without any prompting.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Ville Akerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akerman wants to clinch
and Makivalkkila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makivalkkila stuffs the takedown attempt from Akerman. Akerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Makivalkkila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makivalkkila trying to control the action but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Akerman has one foot on Makivalkkila's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makivalkkila swats away the attempt to clinch by Akerman.
Akerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akerman throws a head kick but Makivalkkila moves out of range.
Makivalkkila misses with a takedown attempt
and Akerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makivalkkila's guard.
Makivalkkila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akerman trying to control but Makivalkkila is working from the bottom.
Makivalkkila is looking to stand up but Akerman isn't so interested in that idea.
Makivalkkila is looking for a triangle but Akerman pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman drops back looking for a leg! Makivalkkila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makivalkkila manages to kick Akerman off! Akerman jumps back into Makivalkkila's guard.
Akerman won't allow Makivalkkila to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makivalkkila trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Akerman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Akerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ville Akerman!
Ville Akerman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teo Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Broadhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teo Pliskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Broadhurst!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pliskin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broadhurst to the mat! Broadhurst manages to get full guard.
Broadhurst keeping full guard, as Pliskin tries to pass.
Pliskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pliskin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pliskin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broadhurst is trying to keep Pliskin in close.
Pliskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadhurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pliskin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pliskin misses with a body shot.
Broadhurst gets caught flat footed, as Pliskin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Broadhurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pliskin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pliskin trying to control the action but Broadhurst is working from the bottom.
Pliskin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin lands some shots froms side control.
Pliskin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pliskin working the ground and pound.
Broadhurst taking a bit of punishment here - Pliskin scoring with strikes.
Broadhurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Broadhurst looks gassed!
Broadhurst takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pliskin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Broadhurst is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Broadhurst struggling a bit here.
Pliskin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pliskin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Broadhurst's guard.
Pliskin is in close to Broadhurst's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pliskin connects with a couple of short punches.
Pliskin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pliskin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broadhurst keeping full guard, as Pliskin tries to pass.
Broadhurst is trying to keep Pliskin in close.
Broadhurst is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pliskin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pliskin misses with a wild combination.
Pliskin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin shoots in looking for a takedown. Broadhurst tries to sprawl out of it but Pliskin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broadhurst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pliskin misses with the combination.
Broadhurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pliskin!
Broadhurst wants to control the pace but Pliskin is squirming around nicely.
Pliskin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin tries to hold on but Broadhurst pushes him away.
Pliskin is trying to escape the mount.
Pliskin is working hard here to advance position.
Pliskin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pliskin tries to get out of the position.
Broadhurst can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pliskin is looking to escape.
Pliskin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Pliskin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pliskin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Broadhurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pliskin is trying to get back to full guard.
Broadhurst is keen to just control but Pliskin is a slippery customer.
Pliskin wants to get back to full guard.
Broadhurst wants to take a breather but Pliskin is having none of it.
Broadhurst is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pliskin tries for a takedown but Broadhurst circles away easily
and Broadhurst counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadhurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadhurst's back!
Broadhurst covers up after that shot from Pliskin.
Broadhurst covers up after that shot from Pliskin.
Pliskin gets his hands free as Broadhurst looks to control.
Pliskin lands shots from the back.
Pliskin landing with strikes.
Pliskin lands shots from the back.
Pliskin lands a shot to the body.
Pliskin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Broadhurst could be in trouble here!
Pliskin not allowing Broadhurst to control his hands.
Broadhurst looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pliskin.
Pliskin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin lands a shot to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Broadhurst as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pliskin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pliskin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Broadhurst wants to control his opponent's hands but Pliskin gets his hands free.
Pliskin landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pliskin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pliskin scores with punches to the body.
Pliskin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Broadhurst could be in trouble here!
Pliskin is not going to allow Broadhurst to sit and survive in this position.
Pliskin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pliskin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pliskin lands a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pliskin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pliskin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pliskin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pliskin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pliskin.
Broadhurst is rocked!
Pliskin lands a nice forearm strike.
Pliskin is chipping away with strikes.
Pliskin lands a few punches from side control.
Pliskin looks up at the clock and then as Broadhurst takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pliskin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Broadhurst is trying to control Pliskin's posture but Pliskin avoids it.
Pliskin tries to move to mount but Broadhurst blocks the move with his legs.
Broadhurst takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Broadhurst struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pliskin feints and as Broadhurst raises his hands in defense, Pliskin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin lands a couple of digs.
Teo Pliskin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pliskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broadhurst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pliskin is in close to Broadhurst's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pliskin wants to control from the top but Broadhurst keeps moving.
Broadhurst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pliskin.
Broadhurst seems keen to control Pliskin's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadhurst has momentary wrist control but Pliskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pliskin works over Broadhurst's head and body with a nice combination.
Pliskin throws a shot from downtown. Broadhurst moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Pliskin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pliskin misses with a takedown attempt
and Broadhurst counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Broadhurst won't allow Pliskin to sweep him here.
Pliskin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pliskin 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.
Broadhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Pliskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pliskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pliskin, not yet.
Pliskin trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pliskin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadhurst is pulling down on Pliskin's head to control his posture.
Pliskin postures up and lands a big shot to Broadhurst's brow.
Pliskin stands up from Broadhurst's guard - Pliskin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pliskin.
Broadhurst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Broadhurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Pliskin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin working the head with strikes.
Pliskin is putting a hurting on Broadhurst here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pliskin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Broadhurst's legs.
Broadhurst takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pliskin landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Broadhurst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pliskin trying to control the position but Broadhurst is working away.
Pliskin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pliskin advances to full mount.
Pliskin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Broadhurst?
Pliskin avoids the attempt from Broadhurst to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Broadhurst hang on?
Pliskin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Broadhurst takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pliskin unloading with bombs!
Broadhurst tries to hold on but Pliskin pushes him away.
Broadhurst takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Broadhurst is still in real trouble! Can Pliskin finish him?
Pliskin lands a heavy elbow.
Pliskin lands a heavy elbow.
Pliskin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pliskin with shots to the head and body - Broadhurst looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pliskin landing punches.
Pliskin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Broadhurst wants to hold on but Pliskin pushes him away.
Pliskin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pliskin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Broadhurst?
Broadhurst seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadhurst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pliskin with a couple of short strikes.
Broadhurst wants to hold on but Pliskin pushes him away.
Pliskin working the ground and pound effectively.
Broadhurst wants to hold on but Pliskin pushes him away.
Pliskin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Broadhurst hang on?
Broadhurst tries to lock up and control but Pliskin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Preston Broadhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pliskin lands a big shot there that rocks Broadhurst but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Broadhurst wants to control but Pliskin is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Preston Broadhurst just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pliskin clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teo Pliskin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pliskin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Teo Pliskin!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Teo Pliskin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Teo Pliskin!
Teo Pliskin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kuosmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Eatthedragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Kuosmanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Eatthedragon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eatthedragon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuosmanen as he jumps to the side.
Eatthedragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuosmanen tries to avoid it but Eatthedragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuosmanen to the ground. Kuosmanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eatthedragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuosmanen preventing the sweep.
Eatthedragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eatthedragon 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.
Kuosmanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eatthedragon is retaining full guard.
Kuosmanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuosmanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eatthedragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eatthedragon gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuosmanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Eatthedragon trying to control from the bottom.
Kuosmanen works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eatthedragon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuosmanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuosmanen content just to control the position here.
Eatthedragon is squirming around, avoiding Kuosmanen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuosmanen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Eatthedragon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eatthedragon shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuosmanen working for a submission but Eatthedragon is keeping him at bay.
Kuosmanen controlling the pace for now.
Eatthedragon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Eatthedragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuosmanen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Eatthedragon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eatthedragon shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen tries to control but Eatthedragon wriggling away.
Kuosmanen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Eatthedragon wants to hold on but Kuosmanen pushes him away.
Eatthedragon is trying to escape the mount.
Kuosmanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eatthedragon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuosmanen trying to control but Eatthedragon is having none of it.
Eatthedragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuosmanen has hold of Eatthedragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eatthedragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eatthedragon is squirming around, avoiding Kuosmanen's attempts to control the action.
Eatthedragon tries to hold on but Kuosmanen postures up.
Kuosmanen looking to control but Eatthedragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eatthedragon wants to hold on but Kuosmanen pushes him away.
Kuosmanen has hold of Eatthedragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eatthedragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuosmanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eatthedragon is surviving well by controlling Kuosmanen's body position as best he can.
Kuosmanen is breathing heavily.
Eatthedragon is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kuosmanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eatthedragon misses with a takedown
and Kuosmanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eatthedragon is looking for a sweep. Kuosmanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuosmanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuosmanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eatthedragon tries to get to full guard but Kuosmanen has control of the leg.
Kuosmanen is looking for a kimura here.
Eatthedragon tries to get to full guard but Kuosmanen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eatthedragon is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eatthedragon trying to control from the bottom.
Eatthedragon missing with punches from the bottom.
Kuosmanen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eatthedragon is looking to get to half guard.
Kuosmanen moves to take his opponent's back.
Kuosmanen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Eatthedragon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kuosmanen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keijo Kuosmanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siilasvuo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marx controlling from side mount.
Marx in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marx scores with punches from side control.
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Siilasvuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siilasvuo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marx wants to control but Siilasvuo is keeping him busy.
Marx throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx working the ground and pound from side control.
Marx lands a nice forearm strike.
Marx lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marx landing a few strikes.
Marx decides to stand back up. Marx steps back and let's Siilasvuo get back to his feet.
Marx closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Karl Marx has been cut.
Siilasvuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siilasvuo tries to keep at a distance but Marx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marx wants a takedown but no success here.
Marx's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siilasvuo smiles and moves away.
Marx slips under a jab from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo throws a hook but Marx blocks it.
Siilasvuo loads up on a big right hand but Marx slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siilasvuo is fending him off so far but Marx persists. Nope, Siilasvuo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx shoots in but Siilasvuo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siilasvuo lands with a nice body punch.
Marx blocks a jab.
Siilasvuo misses with a body shot.
Siilasvuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Siilasvuo as Marx shoots in.
Siilasvuo scores with a jab to the body.
Siilasvuo looks to land a left hand but Marx moved out of range nicely.
Marx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siilasvuo pinned against the cage. Siilasvuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marx avoids the body shot from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo throws a body punch but Marx moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siilasvuo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marx staying out of range there.
A head kick from Siilasvuo lands but Marx takes it in his stride.
Siilasvuo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Siilasvuo there.
Siilasvuo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marx tries to get to full guard but Siilasvuo has control of the leg.
Marx is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Siilasvuo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marx walks into a straight right hand from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo misses with a straight right.
Marx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Siilasvuo counter with a right hand.
Siilasvuo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marx gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Marx trying to control the action but Siilasvuo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siilasvuo can't do much from the bottom here.
Marx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Marx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marx needs to keep his hands up - Siilasvuo had a free shot at his head there.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siilasvuo as he jumps to the side.
Marx with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siilasvuo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick that Marx semi-blocks.
Siilasvuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siilasvuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Siilasvuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marx working to try and regain half guard.
Marx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marx is trying to get back to full guard.
Marx taking some punishment here, with Siilasvuo in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx is in trouble now - Siilasvuo has advanced to mount!
Marx is looking to improve his position but Siilasvuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Marx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marx tries to get out of the position.
Siilasvuo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Siilasvuo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marx because Siilasvuo loaded up on that one.
Karl Marx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marx is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx wants to hold on but Siilasvuo pushes him away.
Marx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siilasvuo lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Marx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marx regains half guard.
Marx is trying to maintain the position but Siilasvuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Marx is in trouble now - Siilasvuo has advanced to mount!
Marx is trying desperately to improve position.
Siilasvuo with good strikes from the mount here!
Marx tries to reverse the position but Siilasvuo maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marx wants to control but Siilasvuo is having none of it.
Siilasvuo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Siilasvuo working the ground and pound effectively.
Siilasvuo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marx?
Marx wants to hold on but Siilasvuo pushes him away.
Marx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marx wants to control but Siilasvuo is having none of it.
Marx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siilasvuo on the ground.
Marx is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Marx is working hard here to advance position.
Siilasvuo breaks from Marx's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marx is working to get back to half guard.
Siilasvuo breaks from Marx's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marx working to try and regain half guard.
Siilasvuo trying to control but Marx is having none of it.
Siilasvuo unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Marx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Siilasvuo scores with a leg kick.
Marx has his takedown stuffed
and Marx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marx.
Marx shoots in for a double leg but Siilasvuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siilasvuo.
Nice takedown defense from Siilasvuo. No joy for Marx on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siilasvuo lands with a straight right. Marx didn't see that one coming.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marx slips a jab and a cross from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo scores with a head kick.
Marx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marx tries to clinch but Siilasvuo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Siilasvuo connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo lands a jab to Marx's midsection.
Siilasvuo misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marx.
Horrible takedown by Marx or perhaps it was just good defense by Siilasvuo which made him look bad.
Siilasvuo shoots in for a takedown but Marx shows good takedown defense.
Karl Marx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siilasvuo looks to land a left hand but Marx moved out of range nicely.
Marx gets a takedown into half guard.
Marx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siilasvuo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marx working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marx won't allow Siilasvuo to sweep him here.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siilasvuo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marx!
Marx tries to hold on but Siilasvuo pushes him away.
Marx can't escape the position.
Marx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marx is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo unloading with bombs!
Marx tries to reverse the position but Siilasvuo maintains control.
Marx throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Marx is in a horrible position here. Siilasvuo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siilasvuo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marx can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marx tries to hold on but Siilasvuo postures up.
Marx is looking to get to half guard.
Marx takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marx holds on for dear life, controlling Siilasvuo's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Siilasvuo.
Marx is desperately trying to improve his position but Siilasvuo has a good base and remains in mount.
Siilasvuo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marx is trying to escape the mount.
Marx wants to hold on but Siilasvuo pushes him away.
Siilasvuo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marx looks a forlorn figure.
Siilasvuo cracks Marx with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karl Marx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siilasvuo unloads with some shots from mount but Marx bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Siilasvuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siilasvuo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
Hjalmar Siilasvuo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tuomela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendall Groove!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tuomela does no damage.
Groove falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuomela counters with a nice right hand that sends Groove toppling to the canvas! Groove scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tuomela finish him?!
Groove is rocked!
It looks like Kendall Groove has been cut.
Groove closes the distance and clinches.
Tuomela blocks the elbow strike.
Groove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Groove breaks from the clinch.
Groove walks into a straight right hand from Tuomela.
Groove is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuomela finish him?
Kendall Groove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Groove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuomela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuomela connects with a stiff jab that staggers Groove - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raimo Tuomela!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbof Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbof Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beddoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beddoe.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice looks to land a combination but Beddoe avoids it well.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
A nice combination there by Slice.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Beddoe lands a nice shot that snaps Slice's head back.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Beddoe shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice throws a one two combo.
It looks like Philo Beddoe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beddoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Beddoe fails to land the takedown.
Kimbof Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beddoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beddoe throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Beddoe looks gassed!
Beddoe throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beddoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Beddoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Kimbof Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Beddoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Beddoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beddoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Slice throws a series of punches but Beddoe avoids them all with ease.
Beddoe shoots and misses
and Slice counters with a left and a right that hurts Beddoe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Slice jumps into full mount!
Beddoe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Beddoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slice feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Beddoe crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbof Slice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Wilander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Wilander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teddy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bear as Wilander shoots in.
Bear throws a shot from downtown. Wilander moves away and avoids it.
Wilander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilander lands a knee to the body.
Wilander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilander lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wilander.
Bear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilander lands a knee to the head.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bear sprawls well initially but Wilander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander trying to control from half guard but Bear is working away.
Wilander tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bear controls his leg.
Wilander slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilander wants to pass the guard but Bear is defending well.
Bear is not content to let Wilander control the position.
Wilander uses his free foot to push down on Bear's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bear.
Wilander tries to control but Bear wriggling away.
Wilander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bear hang on?
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.
Wilander prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
Wilander gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Teddy Bear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilander shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Wilander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bear looks gassed!
Bear keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilander is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilander has managed to clinch.
Wilander lands a nice elbow.
Bear manages to break the clinch.
Wilander is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bear looks to land a combination but Wilander avoids it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilander tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
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.
Wilander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilander breaks the clinch.
Wilander gets the takedown into side control.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
Bear prevents Wilander from moving into mount.
Wilander tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilander lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bear's face as Wilander controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Wilander dominated that round.
That's time! Wilander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilander.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear throws a hook but Wilander blocks it.
Wilander scores with a takedown into Bear's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander advances to half guard.
Wilander slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander trying to mount his opponent but Bear defends it.
Wilander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilander is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilander lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilander tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bear tries to clinch there but Wilander circles away.
Wilander looks to clinch
and Bear counters with a left to the body.
Bear connects with the punch.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
Wilander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilander closes the distance and clinches.
Wilander stalls.
Bear tries to break the clinch but Wilander is controlling the position.
Wilander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilander has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teddy Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilander showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Wilander seems content to control.
Bear tries to roll over but Wilander keeps him under control.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Wilander controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bear tries to clinch but Wilander moves away
and Wilander counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bear counters with a one-two to the body.
Bear closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilander counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander lands a nice knee to the body.
Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilander avoids a wild elbow strike from Bear.
Wilander breaks the clinch.
Wilander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilander trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Wilander is trying to work for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
Wilander passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilander takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear can't escape the position.
Wilander controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilander looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilander prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
Wilander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Wilander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wilander prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilander trying to control but Bear is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Markus Wilander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilander clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilander lands a nice elbow.
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilander has double underhooks.
Wilander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilander tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
Wilander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Wilander clinches up against the cage.
Wilander is struggling to control the position.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilander has double underhooks.
Wilander has Bear pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bear tumbling to the mat - Wilander dives into Bear's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Wilander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Markus Wilander!
Markus Wilander wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thastrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dositej Redzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redzic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - The Day That Never Comes . Dositej Redzic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Thastrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dositej Redzic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thastrom defending well as Redzic loads up on a big left hand.
Redzic scores with a nice strike.
Thastrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redzic throws a shot from downtown. Thastrom moves away and avoids it.
Redzic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redzic moves away from the strike by Thastrom.
Thastrom throws a lazy right hand but Redzic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redzic misses with a series of wild punches.
Redzic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thastrom tries for a takedown but Redzic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thastrom throws a series of punches but Redzic avoids them all with ease.
Redzic throws a looping overhand right but Thastrom ducks down to avoid it.
Redzic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thastrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thastrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thastrom throws a combination that misses
and Redzic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dositej Redzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thastrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redzic.
Redzic throws an overhand right that lands on Thastrom's shoulder, as Thastrom tries to avoid the shot.
Thastrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redzic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thastrom in his tracks.
Redzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Redzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redzic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redzic misses with a looping left.
Thastrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redzic tries to avoid it but Thastrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redzic to the ground. Redzic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Redzic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thastrom moves away from the strike by Redzic.
Dositej Redzic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thastrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redzic counters with a stiff right hand.
Redzic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redzic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redzic tries a body shot but Thastrom blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Redzic.
Redzic breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Thastrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redzic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thastrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Redzic.
A big left from Redzic misses.
Thastrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redzic circles away quickly and effectively.
Redzic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Redzic slips a jab and a cross from Thastrom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redzic.
Thastrom is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thastrom looks to land a combination but Redzic avoids it well.
Thastrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thastrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thastrom ducks under a wild hook from Redzic.
Thastrom throws a series of punches but Redzic avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Redzic there.
Nice takedown defense from Redzic. No joy for Thastrom on that attempt.
Redzic clobbers Thastrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thastrom dodges the punch combination from Redzic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redzic.
Thastrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redzic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redzic closes the distance and clinches.
Redzic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thastrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Redzic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redzic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thastrom backwards.
Nice body punch from Redzic.
Thastrom prevents a body shot from Redzic.
Nice body punch from Redzic - that landed with a thud.
Redzic lands a shot to the body.
Redzic tries to pull guard but Thastrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Redzic drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dositej Redzic dominated that round.
That's time! Thastrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thastrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redzic as he jumps to the side.
Redzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Redzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Thastrom takes one on the button.
Thastrom misses with a jab to the body
and Redzic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Redzic both land. Nice combination.
Thastrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redzic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thastrom's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redzic lands with a cross.
Redzic throws a hook but Thastrom blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redzic dodges the punch combination from Thastrom.
Redzic throws a right hand that Thastrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Thastrom also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redzic throws a head kick but Thastrom moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Redzic connects with a crisp jab.
Thastrom staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Redzic.
Redzic throws a series of punches but Thastrom avoids them all with ease.
Redzic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thastrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dositej Redzic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redzic lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Redzic as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thastrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redzic counters with a one-two to the body.
Redzic drives through and clinches with Thastrom against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redzic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thastrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redzic pushes Thastrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redzic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thastrom can't break the clinch.
Redzic digs a right hand underneath Thastrom's ribcage. Thastrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redzic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Redzic as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redzic pushes Thastrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redzic presses Thastrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redzic tries to throw a body punch but Thastrom avoids it by throwing Redzic back against the cage.
Thastrom is trying to break free.
Thastrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redzic.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redzic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A hook to the body from Redzic.
Thastrom wants to break free but Redzic has control.
Redzic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redzic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Redzic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redzic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thastrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redzic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thastroms head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dositej Redzic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab lands there for Redzic.
Redzic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redzic stuffs the takedown.
Thastrom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thastrom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thastrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Thastrom.
Redzic scores with a jab to the body.
Redzic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thastrom misses with a hook.
Thastrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Redzic tries to clinch there but Thastrom circles away.
Thastrom misses the shot to the body.
Thastrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redzic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thastrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thastrom shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic lands with a right hand.
Mike Thastrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redzic closes the distance and clinches.
Thastrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redzic controlling the action here for a moment.
Redzic breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thastrom.
Redzic clobbers Thastrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redzic scores with a jab.
Redzic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thastrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redzic to score with a decent uppercut.
Redzic with a hook.
Thastrom misses with a wild body shot.
Redzic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thastrom misses with a hook. Redzic ducked under it nicely.
Redzic throws a looping overhand right but Thastrom ducks down to avoid it.
Redzic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thastrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redzic counters with a left and a right that stings Thastrom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redzic tests Thastrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thastrom is rocked!
Redzic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Redzic catches Thastrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redzic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redzic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thastrom's head.
Thastrom throws a body punch but Redzic moves out of range.
Redzic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thastrom. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Redzic connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Thastrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Redzic coming out on top.
Thastrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thastrom ducks under a wild hook from Redzic.
Thastrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Redzic throws a right and a left that Thastrom avoids nicely.
Thastrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thastrom walks into a jab.
Mike Thastrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redzic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redzic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redzic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab-cross combination lands for Redzic and sends Thastrom crashing to the mat! Redzic follows him down to the mat - Thastrom regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Redzic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redzic landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redzic controlling from the full mount.
Dositej Redzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dositej Redzic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redzic 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!
Dositej Redzic wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roni Siili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Teikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Siili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teikalainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teikalainen tries for a takedown but Siili sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teikalainen looks for a takedown but Siili sprawls well.
Siili doesn't manage to clinch there - Teikalainen circles away.
Teikalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teikalainen shoots in for a takedown but Siili shows good takedown defense.
Roni Siili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Teikalainen.
A head kick misses from Siili.
Teikalainen moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Siili.
Teikalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siili has him pressed against the cage.
Teikalainen tries to break the clinch but Siili is controlling the position.
Siili tries a knee to the head but Teikalainen blocks it.
Teikalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siili doesn't manage to clinch there - Teikalainen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teikalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Siili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teikalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teikalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Siili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teikalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Siili's head.
Teikalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siili circles away quickly and effectively.
Teikalainen swinging wilding here.
Roni Siili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teikalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teikalainen lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teikalainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teikalainen!
Siili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teikalainen misses with a body shot.
Siili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teikalainen.
Teikalainen throws a right hand that Siili ducks under and follows up with a left that Siili also avoids with ease.
Siili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teikalainen looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Siili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siili pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teikalainen is out of range and Siili settles back down.
Teikalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Siili rushes Teikalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Siili breaks from the clinch.
Teikalainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siili clinches but Teikalainen breaks the clinch
and Teikalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siili takes the fight into the clinch.
Siili prevents Teikalainen from breaking the clinch.
Teikalainen can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siili controlling the action here for a moment.
Siili scores with a knee to the head.
Teikalainen managing to block the knees to the body from Siili.
Siili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teikalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siili tries to clinch but Teikalainen is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siili tries to clinch there but Teikalainen circles away.
Teikalainen misses with a hook.
Siili wants to clinch but Teikalainen slips to the side
and Teikalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matti Teikalainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teikalainen misses with the combination.
Teikalainen missing with a left hand there. Siili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teikalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matti Teikalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teikalainen swings for the body but Siili moves out of range.
Matti Teikalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teikalainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teikalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teikalainen is breathing heavily.
Siili tries a low kick but Teikalainen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big head kick from Siili and Teikalainen is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Matti Teikalainen has been cut.
Teikalainen is working an open guard so Siili takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Teikalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Teikalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Siili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teikalainen.
Siili cracks the inside of Teikalainen's front leg.
Teikalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Siili counters with a flying knee that drops Teikalainen!
Teikalainen is rocked!
Siili stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siili tries to clinch up but Teikalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Siili is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Teikalainen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roni Siili!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quickius Rapidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quickius Rapidus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapidus throws out a loose jab but Lai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quickius Rapidus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapidus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lai defending well as Rapidus loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Rapidus.
It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Lai walks into a straight right hand from Rapidus.
Rapidus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lai.
Lai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapidus connects with a crisp jab.
Rapidus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lai looks to clinch but Rapidus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quickius Rapidus!
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