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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poop Dik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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, Anssi Kukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poop Dik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukkonen avoids a kick to the body.
Dik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kukkonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukkonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Dik with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Kukkonen does no damage.
Kukkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dik.
Dik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kukkonen misses with a straight right.
Dik tries a low kick but Kukkonen avoids it.
Kukkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkonen breaks the clinch.
Dik misses with a takedown attempt - Kukkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anssi Kukkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poop Dik.
Kukkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Dik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kukkonen swivels and escapes.
Kukkonen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen looks to land a combination but Dik avoids it well.
Kukkonen throws a series of punches but Dik moves out of range.
Anssi Kukkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dik throws a leg kick but Kukkonen moved away.
Kukkonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dik.
Dik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kukkonen is squirming around, avoiding Dik's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen holds on for dear life.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dik looking to control but Kukkonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kukkonen is trying to escape the mount.
Dik punching from mount but Kukkonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dik wants to control the pace but Kukkonen is squirming around nicely.
Kukkonen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dik.
Dik landing strikes from the mount.
Dik misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dik sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kukkonen is looking to escape.
Kukkonen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dik wants to control the pace but Kukkonen is squirming around nicely.
Kukkonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dik on the ground.
Kukkonen tries to hold on but Dik pushes him away.
Kukkonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kukkonen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kukkonen is trying to get back to his feet but Dik has full control of the position and if anything, Kukkonen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poop Dik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dik circles away.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch.
Kukkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukkonen looks to land a combination but Dik avoids it well.
Kukkonen misses with the combination.
Dik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anssi Kukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukkonen clinches up with Dik and pushes him back against the cage.
Kukkonen manages to break the clinch.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Dik is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dik.
Dik misses with a takedown attempt - Kukkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen tries to bum rush Dik with a series of wild strikes but Dik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kukkonen's waist but Kukkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dik off to one side.
Anssi Kukkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poop Dik.
Kukkonen lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Poop Dik has been cut.
Kukkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dik circles away.
Kukkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Dik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kukkonen circles away.
Dik shoots in and drives through. Kukkonen sprawls well.
Dik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dik shoots in but no luck this time.
Dik is breathing heavily.
Kukkonen lands with a straight right. Dik didn't see that one coming.
Dik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kukkonen's waist but Kukkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dik off to one side.
Kukkonen misses with a double jab.
Kukkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kukkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen looks to land a combination but Dik avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kukkonen breaks from the clinch.
Dik tries to clinch but Kukkonen moves out of range.
Dik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kukkonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kukkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kukkonen swinging wilding here.
Kukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukkonen throws a series of punches but Dik avoids them all with ease.
Anssi Kukkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kukkonen cracks Dik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kukkonen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dik tumbling to the canvas! Kukkonen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dik was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anssi Kukkonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Sliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penis Turpos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penis Turpos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Long Sliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penis Turpos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turpos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sliver dives on top into guard.
Turpos trying to control the position here.
Sliver postures up.
Sliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turpos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turpos working a defensive guard here.
Turpos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sliver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turpos.
Turpos is trying to buck Sliver off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliver scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sliver cracks Turpos with a big elbow.
Turpos tries to bench press Sliver off him but Sliver keeps the position.
Sliver controlling from side mount.
Sliver is looking to take a break and control but Turpos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sliver wants to stand but Turpos is controlling his arm.
Turpos is trying to get back to his feet.
Turpos is looking to regain half guard here but Sliver keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sliver trying to control the action but Turpos is working from the bottom.
Sliver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turpos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sliver with a poor takedown
and Turpos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sliver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turpos looks gassed!
Sliver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpos's elbow.
Turpos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turpos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sliver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sliver lands a nice shot that snaps Turpos's head back.
It looks like Penis Turpos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sliver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turpos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliver looking for a triangle here. Turpos is fighting it but it looks tight! Sliver pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turpos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Long Sliver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Filip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Puhakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip comes to the cage accompanied by Zovi samo zovi. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Filip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Puhakka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filip shoots in for a takedown but Puhakka shows good takedown defense.
Puhakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Filip tries to clinch up but Puhakka circles away and keeps his distance.
Puhakka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puhakka forces Filip back against the cage and clinches.
Puhakka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filip regains guard.
Filip thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Puhakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Filip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filip looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puhakka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puhakka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puhakka slips nicely into half guard.
Puhakka trying to mount his opponent but Filip defends it.
Filip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puhakka wants to control from the top but Filip keeps moving.
Puhakka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filip. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Filip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puhakka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puhakka throws a big right hand that misses.
Puhakka trying to control but Filip is working from the bottom.
Puhakka is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Filip has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Puhakka is looking to defend but Filip has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Puhakka! Filip pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Puhakka taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikola Filip!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cocka Suarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Jee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cocka Suarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Jee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suarus finds it's way round the side to connect with Jee's head.
Jee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suarus throws a hook but Jee blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jee lands a high kick to the side of Suarus's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Jee dives into guard, looking to finish.
Suarus is rocked!
It looks like Cocka Suarus has been cut.
Suarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jee.
Oh Suarus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suarus looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarus, not yet.
Jee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarus is keeping the position for now.
Suarus seems to have got his legs back now.
Jee wanted to stand there but Suarus had control of the position.
Jee looking to pass the guard.
Suarus has his foot on Jee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jee works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jee is defending well. Suarus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Suarus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cocka Suarus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DD Buttlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miikka Milhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milhouse has chosen Scorpions Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DD Buttlover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miikka Milhouse!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttlover looks for a takedown but Milhouse sprawls well.
Milhouse doesn't manage to clinch there - Buttlover circles away.
Buttlover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milhouse circles away.
Buttlover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Milhouse is defending against the submission attempts here by Buttlover.
Milhouse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Buttlover is trying to work for a kimura but Milhouse is defending well.
Buttlover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buttlover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milhouse sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milhouse looking for submissions off his back.
Milhouse looking for submissions off his back.
Buttlover is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buttlover is trying to work for a kimura but Milhouse is defending well.
Buttlover is breathing heavily.
Buttlover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buttlover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Buttlover is trying to work for a kimura but Milhouse is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milhouse moves into full guard.
Milhouse is looking for a triangle but Buttlover pushes his legs off easily.
Milhouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Milhouse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buttlover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buttlover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Milhouse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Milhouse has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttlover looking for a sweep. Not yet Buttlover, not yet.
Milhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Buttlover is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttlover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buttlover working for a triangle but Milhouse defends it easily.
Milhouse lands a couple of digs.
Milhouse gets to his feet - Buttlover follows without any prompting.
Milhouse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buttlover takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Milhouse. No joy for Buttlover on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DD Buttlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buttlover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milhouse tries to avoid it but Buttlover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milhouse to the ground. Milhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milhouse drives through and clinches with Buttlover against the cage.
Buttlover jumps guard but Milhouse stands there with Buttlover around his waist. Buttlover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milhouse lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Milhouse 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.
Milhouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Buttlover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Buttlover is trying to get back to full guard.
Buttlover is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Milhouse pulls his head out easily.
Buttlover taking some punishment here, with Milhouse in his half guard.
Milhouse is nestled in close to Buttlover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buttlover is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Milhouse pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buttlover wants to improve his position but Milhouse is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milhouse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milhouse moves in looking to clinch but Buttlover pushes him off.
Miikka Milhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttlover misses with a takedown attempt
and Milhouse counters with a good low kick that Buttlover was not able to check.
Milhouse has managed to clinch.
Milhouse is trying to trip Buttlover. He has hold of a leg but Buttlover is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Milhouse persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Milhouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buttlover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milhouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milhouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milhouse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttlover working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Milhouse has passed into half guard!
Buttlover wants to improve his position but Milhouse is controlling well.
Milhouse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buttlover wants to get back to full guard.
Milhouse working over Buttlover with some ground and pound. Buttlover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buttlover actively working from the bottom here.
Buttlover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miikka Milhouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buttlover is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse drops an elbow to the side of Buttlover's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buttlover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milhouse counters with a takedown into side control.
Milhouse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Buttlover some visible discomfort.
Buttlover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milhouse off and has taken his back!
Milhouse controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Buttlover looking for the RNC.
Buttlover is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Milhouse has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttlover has got his arm under Milhouse's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Milhouse has spun round into Buttlover's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Buttlover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milhouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milhouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milhouse gets to his feet. Buttlover looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Buttlover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milhouse counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Milhouse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DD Buttlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buttlover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Milhouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Milhouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buttlover working for a triangle but Milhouse defends it easily.
Buttlover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Milhouse passes into side control.
Buttlover is trying to work for a sweep but Milhouse has mounted him!
Milhouse lands a big elbow.
Buttlover is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milhouse landing strikes from the mount and Buttlover is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buttlover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Milhouse with good strikes from the mount here!
Milhouse is going olschool here, as he tries to force Buttlover to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Buttlover shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Milhouse.
Milhouse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buttlover hang on?
Miikka Milhouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Milhouse connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buttlover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milhouse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buttlover is looking to escape.
Buttlover is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse wants to control the pace but Buttlover is squirming around nicely.
Buttlover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Buttlover looking for submissions off his back.
Milhouse prevents Buttlover from improving his position.
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.
Milhouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buttlover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buttlover is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Milhouse pulls his head out easily.
Buttlover actively working from the bottom here.
Buttlover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Milhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buttlover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miikka Milhouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milhouse 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miikka Milhouse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingiz Akayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Serial Killa. Akayev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wailing and the gnashing of teeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antti Isotalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chingiz Akayev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akayev throws a shot from downtown. Isotalo moves away and avoids it.
Akayev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Isotalo!
Isotalo tries to hold on but Akayev pushes him away.
Isotalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akayev on the ground.
Akayev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Isotalo?
Akayev thowing shots but they're missing.
Akayev with good strikes from the mount here!
Isotalo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Akayev with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akayev looking to control but Isotalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Isotalo tries to reverse the position but Akayev maintains control.
Isotalo tries to hold on but Akayev postures up.
Akayev working for a guillotine from mount but Isotalo is in no mood to give up.
Akayev scoring with strikes but Isotalo is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akayev landing shots from mount.
Akayev looking to control but Isotalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akayev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Isotalo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Akayev misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Akayev.
Isotalo is desperately trying to improve his position but Akayev has a good base and remains in mount.
Isotalo is bucking up trying to escape but Akayev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Akayev has control of Isotalo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Isotalo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Isotalo is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Isotalo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Akayev landing strikes from the mount and Isotalo is in trouble!
Isotalo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isotalo misses the jab.
Akayev moves out of range as Isotalo throws a body kick.
Akayev swings for the body but Isotalo moves out of range.
Isotalo throws a shot from downtown. Akayev moves away and avoids it.
Isotalo connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Chingiz Akayev has been cut.
Akayev shoots in but Isotalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isotalo avoids the body shot from Akayev.
Isotalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chingiz Akayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo slips under a jab.
Akayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Isotalo but Isotalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akayev looks for a takedown but Isotalo sprawls well.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chingiz Akayev.
Akayev looks gassed!
Isotalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Isotalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Akayev.
Isotalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akayev.
A swing and a miss from Akayev.
Akayev throws a body punch but Isotalo moves out of range.
Isotalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Isotalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Akayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Isotalo swivels and escapes.
Akayev looks to land a right hand but Isotalo moved out of range.
Akayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isotalo moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Akayev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akayev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo looks to land a left hand but Akayev moved out of range nicely.
Isotalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Isotalo fakes the leg kick and cracks Akayev in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isotalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Akayev's head.
Isotalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Akayev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Isotalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Isotalo misses with a kick to the body.
Akayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isotalo misses with a looping right.
Akayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isotalo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Akayev.
Isotalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akayev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Isotalo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chingiz Akayev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Isotalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akayev throws a body punch but Isotalo moves out of range.
Isotalo throws a hook but Akayev avoids it easily.
Akayev swings for the body but Isotalo moves out of range.
Akayev slips a jab and a cross from Isotalo.
Isotalo misses with a hook.
Akayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Isotalo is just out of range.
Akayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akayev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Akayev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Isotalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Isotalo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akayev wants to control the pace but Isotalo is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akayev landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akayev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Akayev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Isotalo's face.
Akayev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akayev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Isotalo is desperately trying to improve his position but Akayev has a good base and remains in mount.
Isotalo tries to hold on but Akayev pushes him away.
Chingiz Akayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akayev looking to finish Isotalo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Isotalo!
Akayev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akayev lands a big shot there that rocks Isotalo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akayev working Isotalo over with strikes here.
Akayev looking to secure an arm triangle but Isotalo defends it well.
Akayev breaks from Isotalo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries to lock up and control but Akayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Akayev.
Isotalo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Isotalo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akayev landing strikes from the mount.
Isotalo wants to hold on but Akayev pushes him away.
Akayev is going olschool here, as he tries to force Isotalo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Isotalo shrugs it off.
Isotalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akayev wants to control the pace but Isotalo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Akayev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Isotalo tries to hold on but Akayev pushes him away.
Akayev landing shots from mount.
Akayev throws some wild stikes that Isotalo manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akayev trying to control but Isotalo is having none of it.
Akayev wants to finish this one by submission but Isotalo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Akayev.
Isotalo working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Akayev avoids the attempt from Isotalo to control.
Isotalo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Isotalo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Akayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Akayev, not yet.
Akayev keeping moving, preventing Isotalo from controlling successfully.
Isotalo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akayev is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo is looking to sweep but instead, Akayev has passed into half guard.
Isotalo is in trouble now - Akayev has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingiz Akayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
That's time! Isotalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Akayev lands a jab.
Isotalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akayev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akayev wants to take a breather but Isotalo is having none of it.
Isotalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akayev prevents Isotalo from standing back up.
Akayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Isotalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Isotalo tries to kick Akayev off but Akayev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isotalo is refusing to be controlled, as Akayev sits in half guard.
Akayev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isotalo defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Akayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Isotalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isotalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akayev thows a body shot but no joy.
Isotalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Akayev misses with a body shot.
Akayev feints and as Isotalo raises his hands in defense, Akayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Isotalo looking to control.
Akayev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akayev scoring with some ground and pound.
Isotalo keeping full guard, as Akayev tries to pass.
Akayev landing some decent shots from guard.
Akayev prevents Isotalo from getting back to his feet.
Akayev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isotalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akayev's corner calls for a 1-2. Akayev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isotalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akayev jabs Isotalo right on the nose. Isotalo blinks but takes it well.
Akayev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antti Isotalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Akayev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Isotalo's head backwards.
Akayev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isotalo avoids the body shot from Akayev.
Isotalo looks to throw the jab but Akayev is out of range.
Akayev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akayev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akayev cracks Isotalo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akayev scoring with strikes but Isotalo is staying in there.
Akayev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akayev raining down shots from the mount!
Akayev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Akayev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Isotalo's face.
Akayev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Isotalo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Isotalo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Akayev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Isotalo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Akayev cracks Isotalo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingiz Akayev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akayev sizes up Isotalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Isotalo with a jab.
Akayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Isotalo throws out the jab.
Isotalo avoids the body shot from Akayev.
Akayev looks for a takedown but Isotalo sprawls well.
Akayev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Isotalo counters with a two punch combo.
Isotalo slips under a jab.
Akayev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isotalo to the mat! Isotalo manages to get full guard.
Akayev pushes down on Isotalo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akayev wants to take a breather but Isotalo is having none of it.
Isotalo pushes Akayev off looking to stand but Akayev dives back in and keeps control.
Akayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Isotalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akayev thows a huge punch but Isotalo dodges it nicely.
Isotalo wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev throwing shots but Isotalo is blocking nicely.
Isotalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Akayev.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akayev misses with a wild body shot.
Akayev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Isotalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Isotalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Isotalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Isotalo shoots for a takedown but Akayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akayev scores with a jab to the body.
Akayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isotalo.
Akayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Akayev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akayev drops an elbow to the side of Isotalo's head.
Akayev working Isotalo over with strikes.
Isotalo is not content to let Akayev control the position.
Akayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Isotalo is positioning himself well to prevent Akayev advancing to mount.
Isotalo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akayev wants to free his trapped foot but Isotalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Isotalo's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akayev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isotalo on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Isotalo sprawls well initially but Akayev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Isotalo is trying to stand up here but Akayev is controlling him well.
Akayev is trying to work for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.
Isotalo is trying to stand up here but Akayev is controlling him well.
Akayev tries to pass to full mount but Isotalo defends it.
Isotalo is looking to escape.
Akayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Isotalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akayev thows a huge punch but Isotalo dodges it nicely.
Isotalo is trying to stand back up but Akayev is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akayev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akayev working the ground and pound.
Isotalo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Akayev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Isotalo prevents Akayev from getting a body triangle.
Isotalo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Isotalo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Isotalo surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Isotalo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingiz Akayev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chingiz Akayev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akayev takes a swing at Isotalo's ribcage but misses.
Akayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akayev is looking to take a break and control but Isotalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isotalo is trying to stand up here but Akayev is controlling him well.
Akayev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akayev is working for a submission of some sort.
Isotalo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akayev slips a nice elbow through Isotalo's hands, connecting with Isotalo's forehead.
Isotalo tries to kick Akayev off but Akayev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akayev stalling.
Isotalo has his hands clasped together around Akayev's back. He's all about the action.
Akayev is keen to just control but Isotalo is a slippery customer.
Akayev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Isotalo looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Akayev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Isotalo!
Isotalo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akayev won't let Isotalo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akayev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akayev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Isotalo is surviving well by controlling Akayev's body position as best he can.
Isotalo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Akayev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Isotalo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akayev landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akayev lands a heavy elbow.
Isotalo is trying to stand.
Akayev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akayev trying to control but Isotalo is having none of it.
Akayev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Isotalo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Akayev.
Akayev landing punches.
Akayev looking to finish with strikes here!
Isotalo is trying to stand up.
Isotalo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Akayev throwing strikes here but Isotalo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akayev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Isotalo is looking to escape.
Isotalo looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Akayev won't let Isotalo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akayev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Isotalo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isotalo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Akayev is landing with some decent strikes but Isotalo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isotalo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Isotalo really wants to buck Akayev off and get back to his feet.
Chingiz Akayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akayev lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chingiz Akayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akayev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chingiz Akayev!
Chingiz Akayev is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wandy kolares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Game: South Side . This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, wandy kolares!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with kolares, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes kolares against the cage but kolares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
kolares scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but kolares pushes him off.
kolares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
EJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kolares scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
kolares swinging wilding here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with kolares but kolares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from kolares.
kolares lands a nice looking body shot.
kolares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - kolares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but kolares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch up but kolares circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to clinch but kolares is avoiding it.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling kolares to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - kolares scores with a four punch combination!
kolares throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes kolares and presses him up against the cage.
kolares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. kolares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
kolares is trying to break free.
kolares blocking some punches.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but kolares is blocking nicely.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. kolares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
kolares scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
kolares stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
kolares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
kolares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
kolares misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but kolares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
kolares misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling kolares to counter with a crisp jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - kolares has eaten all the pies!
kolares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from kolares both land. Nice combination.
Johnson tries to clinch
and kolares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
kolares throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at kolares to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson closes the distance but kolares moves to the side
and kolares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and kolares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from kolares both land. Nice combination.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
kolares throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling kolares to score with a decent uppercut.
kolares ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and kolares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and kolares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
kolares scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
kolares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but kolares moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by kolares which made him look bad.
kolares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolares swinging wilding here.
kolares is working the combinations to good effect here.
kolares scores with a jab to the jaw.
kolares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and kolares counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
kolares misses with a low kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts kolares as he jumps to the side.
kolares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
kolares thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wandy kolares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by kolares.
kolares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from kolares.
kolares throws and low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
kolares misses with a two punch combination.
kolares stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kolares misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from kolares.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and kolares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
kolares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
EJ Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
kolares trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
kolares wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kolares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
kolares's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
kolares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
kolares wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but kolares controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
kolares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing kolares from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as kolares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson seems keen to control kolares's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kolares won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and kolares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
wandy kolares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
kolares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
kolares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
kolares lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and kolares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
kolares tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. kolares moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wandy kolares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but kolares shows good takedown defense.
kolares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and kolares counters with a right hand to the body.
kolares jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
kolares throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
kolares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by kolares.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
kolares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but kolares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
kolares circles away from the clinch attempt
and kolares counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson clinches but kolares breaks the clinch
and kolares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but kolares shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolares staying out of range there.
kolares throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
kolares pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
kolares is trying to break free.
kolares wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson jumps guard but kolares stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
kolares can't break the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolares can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but kolares blocks it.
kolares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
kolares wants to break free but Johnson has control.
kolares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolares tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson looking to stall.
kolares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
kolares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
kolares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kolares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
kolares wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolares wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson prevents kolares from breaking the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but kolares avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as kolares controls the action.
kolares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
kolares wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
kolares can't break the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
kolares tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from kolares.
kolares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from kolares.
kolares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson prevents kolares from breaking the clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolares tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
kolares wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but kolares blocks with his arms.
kolares is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson keeps control of kolares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolares wants to break free but Johnson has control.
kolares is trying to break free.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
kolares managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
kolares is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
kolares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
kolares is trying to break free.
kolares can't break the clinch.
kolares breaks from the clinch.
kolares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wandy kolares really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
kolares slips under a jab.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
kolares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? kolares is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, kolares circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from kolares.
kolares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
kolares throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
kolares stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
kolares throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
kolares fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kolares tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
kolares moves away from the strike by Johnson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
kolares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
kolares stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kolares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolares throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling kolares to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from kolares does it's job there.
A nice combination there by kolares.
kolares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting kolares counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. kolares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
kolares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
kolares tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Nice body punch from kolares.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and kolares counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and kolares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
kolares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
kolares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
kolares scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
kolares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and kolares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
kolares fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. kolares sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
kolares works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
kolares dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says kolares as he avoids it easily.
kolares works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
kolares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
kolares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson tries to clinch but kolares moves away
and kolares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from kolares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
kolares scores with a jab.
kolares cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
kolares ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
kolares lands an overhand right.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
kolares tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Jab by kolares.
kolares cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch
and kolares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from kolares misses.
kolares misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wandy kolares dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - kolares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson wants to clinch
and kolares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
kolares looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from kolares.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and kolares counters with a straight right hand.
kolares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and kolares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A combination from kolares does no damage.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolares darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but kolares blocks it.
kolares wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
kolares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kolares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. kolares tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag kolares to the ground. kolares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
kolares shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed kolares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
kolares lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
kolares shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
kolares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch but kolares slips to the side
and kolares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from kolares.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts kolares as he jumps to the side.
kolares throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
kolares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
kolares misses with a few strikes there.
wandy kolares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson clinches but kolares breaks the clinch
and kolares counters with a two punch combo.
Jab by kolares.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but kolares is defending well.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so kolares is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but kolares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but kolares is defending the position.
kolares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is working for a kimura but kolares is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if kolares can do anything to dispel that myth.
kolares is trying to stand.
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.
Johnson wants to control but kolares is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but kolares circles away easily
and kolares counters by clinching up.
kolares has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
kolares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
kolares wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kolares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
kolares wants to break the clinch but can't.
kolares wants to break the clinch but can't.
EJ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
kolares can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
wandy kolares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well kolares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... wandy kolares!
wandy kolares is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mintz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mintz.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Svensson.
Mintz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Mintz as he checks the leg kick.
Svensson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mintz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Svensson takes a little break here. Mintz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Svensson tries to advance to mount but Mintz denies him.
Svensson happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mintz has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Svensson in side control, throwing shots but Mintz defends.
Svensson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mintz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Svensson controls the position.
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.
Mintz manages to get back to half guard.
Mintz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Svensson jumps into side control!
Mintz tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Mintz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Per Svensson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mintz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Mintz moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mintz closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mintz has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mintz closes the distance and clinches.
It looks like Mike Mintz has been cut.
Mintz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mintz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mintz ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike Mintz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mintz gets a clinch.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mintz throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Mintz slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Mintz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Mintz doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Mintz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mintz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mintz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mintz slips a jab from Svensson.
An inside leg kick lands from Svensson.
Mintz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a wild body kick that Mintz sees coming a mile off.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson thumps Mintz with a low kick.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Mintz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Mintz.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Mintz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Mintz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Svensson misses.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mintz. That did some damage!
Mintz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mintz is just out of range.
Mintz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Mintz throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
Mintz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mintz blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Mintz tries to clinch up
and Svensson counters with a three punch combo that has Mintz backing up. Mintz nods at Svensson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mintz is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Mintz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mintz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svensson counters with a big head kick but Mintz shrugs it off.
Mintz tries to clinch
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mintz rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svensson avoiding damage as Mintz throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mintz throws an elbow that misses.
Svensson wants to break free but Mintz has control.
Mintz misses with a knee strike.
Mintz misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mintz drives through and clinches with Svensson against the cage.
Mintz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mintz tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Mintz is blocking nicely.
Mintz wants to stall.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Mintz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mintz's head backwards.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mintz tries to clinch up but Svensson circles away and keeps his distance.
Per Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mintz circles away quickly and effectively.
Mintz forces Svensson back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson can't break the clinch.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Mintz is blocking nicely.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Mintz, against the cage.
Mintz tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it.
Mintz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mintz looking to slow down the pace here.
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mintz uses from the top position.
Svensson controls Mintz momentarily but Mintz frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svensson is on top in guard.
Svensson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mintz wants to control the position but Svensson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Svensson passes to side control.
Svensson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mintz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Svensson crashes against the mat.
Mintz seems a little lost for a moment, as Svensson dominates the positioning.
Mintz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mintz won't allow Svensson to pass to mount.
Svensson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mintz wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mintz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svensson trying to control but Mintz is having none of it.
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
Svensson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Svensson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mintz ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mintz.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Mintz's body. Mintz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mintz blocks a low kick nicely.
Mintz dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
Mintz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Svensson seems keen to control Mintz's posture.
Mintz stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson misses with the combination.
Mintz slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Mintz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mintz missing with knees to the body.
Mintz stalling against the cage.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but Mintz blocks it.
Svensson tries to break the clinch but Mintz is controlling the position.
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.
Svensson is trying to break the clinch but Mintz has him pressed against the cage.
Svensson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mintz prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Mintz breaks from the clinch.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mintz defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mintz moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mintz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Mintz is pushing down on Svensson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Svensson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mintz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Svensson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mintz is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mintz.
Svensson trying to hold on to Mintz's head to control him but Mintz postures up.
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.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mintz from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mintz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svensson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mintz had his way with Per Svensson in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mintz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Svensson. Mintz shrugs it off though.
Mintz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Mintz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Svensson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mintz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Mintz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mintz is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Mintz is rocked!
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 head kick by Svensson - that's a beauty! Mintz is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Svensson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Per Svensson!
Per Svensson is the new middleweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thirsty Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi has chosen Rammstein - Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 2 |
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18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Thirsty Thurston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi looks for a takedown but Thurston sprawls well.
Thurston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Thurston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thurston!
Kivi tries to control but Thurston wriggling away.
Kivi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thurston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thurston and Kivi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thurston is trying to get back to his feet.
Kivi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kivi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thurston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thurston is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thurston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thurston can't do much from the bottom here.
Thurston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kivi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thurston is pushing Kivi's head away, looking to escape. Kivi manages to hold on to the position though.
Thurston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Thurston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kivi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thurston parries the strikes from Kivi easily there. Kivi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thurston to escape.
Thurston struggling a bit here.
Thurston is trying to improve his position.
Thurston wants to get back to his feet but Kivi drags him back down.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thurston scores with a takedown into Kivi's guard.
Thurston 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.
Thurston won't allow Kivi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston wanted to stand there but Kivi had control of the position.
Thurston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thurston is breathing heavily.
Thurston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thurston tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kivi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thurston's best efforts.
Kivi trying to control here.
Kivi gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kivi is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi advances position into side control!
Thurston defending against the ground and pound.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thurston keeps working.
Kivi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kivi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thurston regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Kivi 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.
Thurston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kivi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thurston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kivi on the ground.
Thurston won't allow Kivi to sweep him here.
Thurston wanted to stand there but Kivi had control of the position.
Thurston is stalling in the full guard.
Kivi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kivi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thurston tries to stand but Kivi is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thurston counters with a right hand to the body.
Kivi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thurston is fending him off so far but Kivi persists. Nope, Thurston circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston has closed the distance and engaged Kivi in a clinch.
Thurston manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi stops Thurston from standing up.
Kivi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thurston tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Thurston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kivi works to advance to full mount. Thurston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kivi looking to secure an arm triangle but Thurston defends it well.
Thurston is desperately trying to improve his position but Kivi has a good base and remains in mount.
Kivi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thurston is on top in guard.
Thurston is looking to stand up but Kivi won't let him.
Kivi has momentary wrist control but Thurston slips an elbow through the middle.
Kivi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thurston is working Kivi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rami Kivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kivi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kivi looking for a guillotine here but Thurston defends easily.
Thurston won't allow Kivi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kivi is trying to control Thurston's posture but Thurston avoids it.
Thurston is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivi is defending well.
Thurston throws a strike aimed at the side of Kivi's head but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thurston's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thurston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kivi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thurston pulls his head out easily.
Kivi is trying to control but can't.
Thurston prevents Kivi from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Thurston there.
Kivi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thurston is working away from the top position though.
Kivi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thurston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thurston's back!
Thurston tries to escape the position.
Well, with Kivi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thurston is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Thurston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thirsty Thurston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thurston gets caught flat footed, as Kivi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thurston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thurston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kivi trying to hold on to Thurston's head to control him but Thurston postures up.
Kivi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thurston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thurston's back!
Kivi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kivi doesn't have the hooks in and Thurston manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thurston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi trying to control the position.
Kivi looking for subs off his back but Thurston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kivi is trying to maintain the position but Thurston is very close to passing his half guard.
Thurston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kivi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Kivi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thurston rolls with it to try and escape but Kivi cranks on the arm and Thurston is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rami Kivi!
Rami Kivi is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar. Nurmi has chosen Who Let the Dogs out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fernando Nurmi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi blocks a leg kick.
Nurmi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ufalopolaus is pressing down on Nurmi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmi looking to pass the guard.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ufalopolaus is looking to sinch up a triangle. Nurmi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ufalopolaus's body to avoid the submission. Ufalopolaus has instead reached around Nurmi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ufalopolaus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus retains his welterweight title!
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