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WFC06 PBP Commentary |
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 Kurt Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsson has chosen King Gordy - Mr. 187 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bobby Sappy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Olsson's chin.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Sappy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Olsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sappy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Olsson sprawls well initially but Sappy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sappy drops an elbow to the side of Olsson's head.
Sappy throwing shots but Olsson is blocking nicely.
Sappy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsson defending well though.
Olsson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sappy manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sappy.
Sappy lands a heavy elbow.
Sappy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olsson's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sappy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sappy landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sappy unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Sappy.
Sappy controlling the pace for now.
Olsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sappy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sappy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Olsson looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sappy controlling his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sappy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sappy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sappy controlling from the top position.
Sappy'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sappy won't allow Olsson to get back to his feet.
Olsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olsson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sappy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sappy.
Olsson trying to remain calm as Sappy controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bobby Sappy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sappy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsson's guard.
Sappy stays in close to Olsson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Sappy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sappy pushes down on Olsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olsson has hold of Sappy's hands but Sappy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurt Olsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Sappy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sappy controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Sappy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
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 Vern Shillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vern Shillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shillinger to the mat! Shillinger manages to get full guard.
Shillinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shillinger has his feet on Jorma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shillinger scores a takedown into full mount!
Jorma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jorma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jorma wants to control but Shillinger is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorma working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shillinger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jorma can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shillinger is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Shillinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vern Shillinger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torgrim Skalldursson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Kaudillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skalldursson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAMONES "Beat on the brat". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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178 cm
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torgrim Skalldursson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Kaudillo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skalldursson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaudillo looks to land a combination but Skalldursson avoids it well.
Kaudillo moves out of range as Skalldursson throws a body kick.
Skalldursson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaudillo will feel that in the morning.
Kaudillo looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaudillo.
Kaudillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skalldursson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skalldursson.
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!
A good leg kick by Skalldursson.
Skalldursson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skalldursson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skalldursson drives through and clinches with Kaudillo against the cage.
Skalldursson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skalldursson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skalldursson lands an elbow inside that Kaudillo shrugs off.
Skalldursson lands a damaging elbow.
Skalldursson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skalldursson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skalldursson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaudillo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skalldursson drops an elbow to the side of Kaudillo's head.
Skalldursson content to control rather than advance.
Skalldursson slips a nice elbow through Kaudillo's hands, connecting with Kaudillo's forehead.
Skalldursson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skalldursson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaudillo has hold of Skalldursson's hands but Skalldursson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Skalldursson.
Skalldursson working Kaudillo over with strikes.
Skalldursson drops an elbow to the side of Kaudillo's head.
Skalldursson working Kaudillo over with strikes.
Skalldursson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skalldursson controlling the action here.
Skalldursson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaudillo defend it? Skalldursson steps over the head and cranks it - Kaudillo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skalldursson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torgrim Skalldursson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid has chosen Friends and Traitors by RAISED FIST as his entrance music. Arnold Balboa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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182 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnem�ki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Asteroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Balboa out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anabol Asteroid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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193 lbs
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202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Koch!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch scores with the left hand. Cerveza knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Koch and Cerveza goes tumbling to the canvas! Koch follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Cerveza is rocked!
It looks like Amigo Cerveza has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cerveza missing with punches from the bottom.
Koch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cerveza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koch lands strikes from half guard.
Cerveza landing strikes from the bottom.
Cerveza gets full guard.
Koch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koch stands and steps away. Cerveza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cerveza misses with an uppercut. Koch saw that one coming.
Cerveza scores with a jab. Koch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cerveza in his tracks.
BOOM! Koch lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cerveza. Cerveza tries to recover but Koch is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cerveza lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Bigmursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sepponen (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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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Bigmursu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepponen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepponen tries to clinch up.
Sepponen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigmursu.
Sepponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bigmursu wants to control but Sepponen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigmursu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bigmursu.
Bigmursu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sepponen is controlling him.
Bigmursu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sepponen manages to get himself to full guard.
Bigmursu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sepponen is working an open guard so Bigmursu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sepponen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigmursu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sepponen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigmursu unloading with bombs!
Bigmursu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sepponen is trying to escape the mount.
Bigmursu looking to control but Sepponen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bigmursu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bigmursu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bigmursu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepponen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bigmursu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sepponen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bigmursu is trying to stand back up but Sepponen is controlling him
Bigmursu is breathing heavily.
Bigmursu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bigmursu gets back to full guard.
Sepponen trying to move into half guard but instead Bigmursu has managed to sweep!
Sepponen keeping moving, preventing Bigmursu from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sepponen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepponen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bigmursu won't allow Sepponen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigmursu is pushing down on Sepponen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sepponen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bigmursu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bigmursu is stalling here. Sepponen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bigmursu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sepponen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bigmursu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sepponen stops Bigmursu from getting back to his feet.
Sepponen wants to pass the guard but Bigmursu is defending well.
Sepponen passes into side control, despite Bigmursu's attempt to control the position.
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.
Bigmursu is pushing Sepponen's head away, looking to escape. Sepponen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sepponen lands an elbow.
Bigmursu is trying to improve his position.
Sepponen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigmursu keeps working.
Bigmursu tries to improve position but can't.
Sepponen trying to control the action but Bigmursu is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Bigmursu 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.
Sepponen tries for a takedown but Bigmursu circles away easily
and Bigmursu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bigmursu.
Sepponen looking to control.
Sepponen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bigmursu!
Bigmursu gets back to half guard.
Sepponen wants to control but Bigmursu is keeping him busy.
Bigmursu controlling the position well.
Bigmursu trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepponen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bigmursu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bigmursu wants to get back to full guard.
Bigmursu wants to sweep but Sepponen has passed to side control!
Bigmursu tries to bench press Sepponen off him but Sepponen keeps the position.
Bigmursu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sepponen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sepponen passes into side control, despite Bigmursu's attempt to control the position.
Bigmursu is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bigmursu is trying to get back to his feet.
Bigmursu is not content to let Sepponen control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carl Bigmursu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigmursu is trying to control Sepponen's posture but Sepponen avoids it.
Bigmursu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sepponen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sepponen 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Sepponen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bigmursu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bigmursu wants to control but Sepponen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sepponen is tying to control. Bigmursu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigmursu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepponen thows a huge punch but Bigmursu dodges it nicely.
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.
Sepponen passes into side control, despite Bigmursu's attempt to control the position.
Bigmursu is being controlled here.
Bigmursu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sepponen's best efforts.
Sepponen stalling.
Bigmursu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sepponen is working away from the top position though.
Sepponen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bigmursu to stand up.
Sepponen throws the left hand but Bigmursu avoids the punch easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Bigmursu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sepponen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bigmursu.
Sepponen misses with a wild combination.
Bigmursu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sepponen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigmursu looking to sit in guard and control but Sepponen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bigmursu trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepponen controlling from the top position.
Sepponen tries to stand but Bigmursu is controlling from the bottom.
Bigmursu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sepponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigmursu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bigmursu wants to clinch
and Sepponen moves into the clinch.
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.
Bigmursu manages to break the clinch.
Bigmursu throws a leg kick which misses Sepponen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sepponen tries to avoid it.
Sepponen takes one to the chin there.
Sepponen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sepponen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigmursu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bigmursu scores with a decent looking hook.
Bigmursu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bigmursu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Sepponen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigmursu wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigmursu controls Sepponen momentarily but Sepponen frees himself.
Sepponen is pushing down on Bigmursu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bigmursu is fighting to maintain full guard but Sepponen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bigmursu wants to get back to full guard.
Bigmursu is trying to maintain the position but Sepponen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sepponen prevents Bigmursu from improving his position.
Sepponen stops Bigmursu from getting back to his feet.
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.
Bigmursu is trying to maintain the position but Sepponen is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sepponen with a poor takedown
and Bigmursu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sepponen won't be happy with that.
Carl Bigmursu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sepponen.
Sepponen regains half guard.
Sepponen trying to hold on to Bigmursu's head to control him but Bigmursu postures up.
Bigmursu wants to control but Sepponen is keeping him busy.
Bigmursu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sepponen wants to control but Bigmursu is keeping busy.
Sepponen wants to get back to full guard.
Seppo Sepponen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Bigmursu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sepponen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Bigmursu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigmursu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Bigmursu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris McGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Agadoo. Kris McGale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris McGale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGale walks into a stiff left hand from Silakka.
McGale has Silakka up against the cage in a clinch.
McGale goes for a takedown attempt but Silakka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Silakka does no damage.
McGale tries to clinch there but Silakka circles away.
McGale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silakka scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGale moves forwards but Silakka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silakka lands a nice hook to McGale's body. McGale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGale is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! Silakka ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McGale clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Silakka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fasu Veijari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fasu Veijari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Landers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fasu Veijari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landers shoots in and drives through. Veijari sprawls well.
Veijari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veijari misses with a takedown attempt
and Landers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Veijari!
Landers with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landers lands a big shot there that rocks Veijari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landers postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Veijari badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Landers around the waist but Landers pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Landers is the winner by TKO! Landers jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Landers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dicksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dicksson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicksson.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dicksson as he avoids it easily.
Keller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dicksson manages to avoid it.
Dicksson throws a head kick that misses.
Dicksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dicksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dicksson is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Keller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dicksson looking to pass the guard.
Dicksson stopping the sweep attempt from Keller.
Dicksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
Dicksson is looking for a triangle but Keller pushes his legs off easily.
Keller tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicksson is retaining full guard.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Dicksson.
Keller 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.
Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dicksson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to clinch but Dicksson is having none of it.
Keller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dicksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dicksson looking for a takedown.
Dicksson has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dicksson looks gassed!
Keller wants to break free but Dicksson has control.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller forces Dicksson back against the cage and clinches.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keller can't break the clinch.
Dicksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chris Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dicksson.
Dicksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keller is trying to break free.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicksson shoots in and drives through. Keller sprawls well.
Chris Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller feints and as Dicksson raises his hands in defense, Keller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller wants to stand but Dicksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson trying to control the position.
Dicksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dicksson's guard.
Keller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dicksson to get to his feet.
Dicksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller fails to land with a series of punches.
Dicksson 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.
Keller looking for a guillotine here but Dicksson defends easily.
Keller had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dicksson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Keller Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dicksson's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller scores with punches to the body.
Keller is trying to stick to Dicksson's back but Dicksson is turning into Keller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dicksson.
Dicksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dicksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dicksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Dicksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dicksson wants to get back to his feet but Keller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Dicksson.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller dominated that 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.
No joy there for Keller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicksson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dicksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keller swivels and escapes.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keller wants to clinch.
Keller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dicksson rushes Keller and presses him up against the cage.
Dicksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dicksson lands an elbow just above Keller 's eye.
Keller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dicksson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keller to the mat. Keller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Keller wants to stand up but Dicksson is controlling him.
Dicksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chris Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dicksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dicksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicksson slips nicely into half guard.
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dicksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dicksson's back!
Dicksson covers up after that shot from Keller.
Dicksson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicksson is trying to stand.
Dicksson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dicksson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dicksson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Keller anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dicksson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Keller slips an arm under Dicksson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Keller has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Keller is squeezing on Dicksson like an anaconda would it's prey. Dicksson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Keller!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bic Pohjonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bic Pohjonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bic Pohjonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aittosumu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aittosumu lands in his opponent's guard.
Aittosumu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pohjonen is proving hard to escape from.
Aittosumu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aittosumu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aittosumu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aittosumu looking to pass the guard.
Aittosumu drops back looking for a leg! Pohjonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pohjonen manages to kick Aittosumu off! Aittosumu jumps back into Pohjonen's guard.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pohjonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu looking to pass the guard.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pohjonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aittosumu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aittosumu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pohjonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pohjonen is pulling down on Aittosumu's head. It's preventing any offense from Aittosumu, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pohjonen shoots and misses
so Aittosumu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aittosumu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Pohjonen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pohjonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aittosumu won't allow Pohjonen to sweep him here.
Aittosumu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aittosumu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aittosumu drops back looking for a leg! Pohjonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pohjonen manages to kick Aittosumu off! Aittosumu jumps back into Pohjonen's guard.
Aittosumu really is a fat lump.
Aittosumu is breathing heavily.
Pohjonen keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu won't allow Pohjonen to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aittosumu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pohjonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aittosumu has one foot on Pohjonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aittosumu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aittosumu controls Pohjonen momentarily but Pohjonen frees himself.
Aittosumu keeping moving, preventing Pohjonen from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu is trying to keep Pohjonen in close.
Pohjonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aittosumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pohjonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pohjonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pohjonen working some strikes from top position.
Aittosumu has his hands on Pohjonen's head, controlling the position.
Aittosumu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pohjonen scoring with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Aittosumu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pohjonen throws the kick towards the body but Aittosumu avoids it.
Aittosumu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pohjonen is in a horrible position here. Aittosumu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aittosumu looking to control but Pohjonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aittosumu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pohjonen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aittosumu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pohjonen is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pohjonen can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pohjonen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjonen lands a couple of elbows.
Aittosumu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aittosumu working a defensive guard here.
Pohjonen stopping the sweep attempt from Aittosumu.
Pohjonen trying to control but Aittosumu is working from the bottom.
Aittosumu has an active guard here but Pohjonen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pohjonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aittosumu is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pohjonen lands a nice short elbow.
Aittosumu is not content to let Pohjonen control the position.
Aittosumu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pohjonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjonen wants to pass the guard but Aittosumu is defending well.
Aittosumu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pohjonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aittosumu's guard.
Aittosumu tries to roll over but Pohjonen keeps him under control.
Pohjonen prevents Aittosumu from standing back up.
Aittosumu is trying to maintain the position but Pohjonen is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aittosumu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Aittosumu keeping full guard, as Pohjonen tries to pass.
Aittosumu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aittosumu wants to finish this one by submission but Pohjonen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aittosumu.
Aittosumu lands a heavy elbow.
Aittosumu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aittosumu breaks from Pohjonen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aittosumu looking for a guillotine from mount but Pohjonen is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Aittosumu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pohjonen throws a one two combo.
Aittosumu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pohjonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pohjonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aittosumu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pohjonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pohjonen gets underhooks to prevent Aittosumu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Aittosumu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pohjonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pohjonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aittosumu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aittosumu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pohjonen.
Pohjonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aittosumu counters with a single leg into guard. Pohjonen didn't expect that.
Aittosumu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu trying to control but Pohjonen is working from the bottom.
Pohjonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pohjonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Aittosumu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aittosumu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to 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.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Pohjonen keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aittosumu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pohjonen fails with the takedown
and Aittosumu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aittosumu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pohjonen's head.
Pohjonen is controlling Aittosumu's posture.
Pohjonen keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pohjonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu gets to his feet - Pohjonen follows without any prompting.
Aittosumu shoots and misses
and Pohjonen counters with a single leg into guard. Aittosumu didn't expect that.
Aittosumu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aittosumu working a defensive guard here.
Aittosumu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pohjonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aittosumu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pohjonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aittosumu pulls down on the head and he's put Pohjonen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Aittosumu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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