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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Virtanen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olli Killemsoft's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killemsoft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killemsoft showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Killemsoft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killemsoft lands an elbow.
Virtanen is trying to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Virtanen taking a bit of punishment here - Killemsoft scoring with strikes.
It looks like Juha Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen tries to improve position but can't.
Killemsoft scores with punches from side control.
Killemsoft cracks Virtanen with a big right hand but Virtanen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killemsoft lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Virtanen down.
Juha Virtanen's cut is getting worse.
Virtanen is looking to reverse the position.
Killemsoft is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen prevents Killemsoft from moving into mount.
Killemsoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Killemsoft in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Killemsoft grinds an elbow into Virtanen's temple.
Virtanen tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Killemsoft's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Virtanen is rocked!
Juha Virtanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juha Virtanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olli Killemsoft!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Darwin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Turbo Negro's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turbo Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin misses with a low kick as Negro jumps back.
Negro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Negro ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Negro.
Negro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Negro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Negro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Negro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Darwin moves in looking to clinch but Negro pushes him off.
Negro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Negro lands with a nice combination. Darwin backs away looking to recover.
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Negro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Negro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Negro throws a leg kick but Darwin moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro connects with the punch.
Darwin tries to clinch but Negro moves out of range.
Negro checks a leg kick.
Darwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Negro tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Negro.
Negro tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Negro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro lands a nice looking body shot.
Negro misses the shot to the body.
Darwin wants to clinch up but Negro keeps it at a distance.
Darwin throws a head kick but Negro moves out of range.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Negro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Negro does it's job there.
Darwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Negro.
Darwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darwin tries a low kick but Negro avoids it.
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.
Negro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Negro's calf.
Darwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darwin tries to clinch there but Negro circles away.
Negro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Darwin walks into a stiff left hand from Negro.
Negro cracks Darwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darwin is looking to land body kicks.
Negro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Negro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Negro throws a right and a left that Darwin avoids nicely.
Darwin drops his hands momentarily and Negro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Negro throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Negro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turbo Negro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Negro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Negro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Negro connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Negro moves away and avoids it.
Darwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Negro circles away.
Darwin tries to clinch there but Negro circles away.
Negro avoids the head kick by Darwin.
Negro throws a right and a left that Darwin avoids nicely.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charles Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Negro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Negro checks a leg kick.
Negro cracks Darwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Darwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Negro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darwin's hands.
Darwin wants to clinch.
Negro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Negro connects with a crisp jab.
Negro connects with the punch.
Darwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Negro checks it well.
Darwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Negro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darwin throws a sloppy head kick and Negro moves out of range easily.
Darwin wants to clinch.
Darwin lands with a shot to the body.
Darwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Negro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darwin scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Negro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro checks a leg kick nicely.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin tries to clinch up but Negro circles away and keeps his distance.
Darwin tries to clinch up but Negro circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Negro.
Darwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darwin tries to clinch there but Negro circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Negro blocks the leg kick.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Negro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Negro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darwin is looking to clinch but Negro is avoiding it.
Negro swats away the attempt to clinch by Darwin.
Darwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Negro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Negro lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin walks into a straight right hand from Negro.
Darwin tries to clinch up but Negro circles away and keeps his distance.
Negro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darwin's head backwards.
Turbo Negro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro scores with a jab to the head.
Negro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Negro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Darwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Negro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darwin lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Turbo Negro has been cut.
Darwin misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Negro takes an elbow to the temple.
Darwin stalling in the clinch.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Negro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Negro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Negro takes a shot to the head.
Darwin lands an elbow just above Negro 's eye.
Darwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin lands a damaging elbow.
Negro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Darwin.
Darwin lands a knee to the head.
Darwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Negro's face.
Darwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Negro wants a takedown but no success here.
Darwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Darwin.
Darwin landing knees to the head.
Darwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Darwin prevents Negro from breaking the clinch.
Darwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Darwin misses with a knee to the head.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Darwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Negro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darwin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turbo Negro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darwin looking to throw knees to the head but Negro is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro is looking to break free of the clinch but Darwin has double underhooks.
Darwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Darwin stops a takedown attempt from Negro.
Darwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darwin misses with a knee strike.
Negro stalling in the clinch but Darwin improves position.
Good body shot from Darwin.
Darwin lands an uppercut.
Darwin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Darwin keeps control of Negro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Darwin.
Negro tries to break the clinch but Darwin is controlling the position.
Darwin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Darwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Negro blocks it with crossed arms.
Negro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Darwin.
Negro wants a takedown but no success here.
Negro takes an elbow to the temple.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Charles Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Negro is trying to stall.
Negro has had enough of the clinch but Darwin keeps him there for the moment.
Darwin connects with a knee to the head.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Negro is working for takedown but Darwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Negro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turbo Negro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darwin with a knee to the head.
Negro avoids the elbow strike from Darwin, against the cage.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Negro.
Negro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin missing with knees to the body.
Darwin misses with a knee strike.
Darwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Negro is looking to control Darwin's arms but Darwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Negro has his back to the cage.
Negro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Negro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Negro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Servilto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bear Servilto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Holm!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Servilto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holm's guard.
Holm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Servilto!
Servilto tries to reverse the position but Holm maintains control.
Servilto tries to control Holm's body but Holm pushes him off. Servilto squirms to his side and now Holm has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Servilto tries to roll but Holm sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm doesn't have the hooks in and Servilto manages to turn into his guard.
Servilto trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Servilto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Servilto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Servilto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servilto.
Holm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Servilto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holm is keeping the position for now.
Servilto chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holm looking to control.
Servilto works over Holm with some ground and pound from guard.
Servilto wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving.
Servilto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Servilto stands and throws Holm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Servilto tries to score with some ground and pound. Holm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holm wants to control but Servilto postures up.
Servilto trying to control the action but Holm is working from the bottom.
Servilto wants to take a breather but Holm manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Servilto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Servilto trying to control the position from guard on top but Holm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Servilto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Servilto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Servilto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Servilto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holm defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servilto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holm is trying to get back to full guard.
Holm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holm looks gassed!
Holm is looking to improve his position.
Holm is defending against the submission attempts here by Servilto.
Servilto trying to control the action but Holm is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Servilto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Servilto tries for a takedown but Holm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Holm. No joy for Servilto on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Servilto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holm tries to close the distance and clinch but Servilto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holm should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holm feints and as Servilto raises his hands in defense, Holm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Servilto is trying to control the position but Holm postures up.
Servilto wants to sweep here but Holm controlling him for the moment.
Holm thows a big elbow that misses.
Servilto trying to keep a closed guard but Holm is proving a slippery customer.
Servilto trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Servilto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holm trying to pass the guard but Servilto defending well.
Servilto gets full guard.
Servilto wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Servilto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Servilto wants to sweep here but Holm controlling him for the moment.
Servilto pushes Holm off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Servilto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holm counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Servilto decides to pull guard.
Servilto keeping moving, preventing Holm from controlling successfully.
Servilto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holm trying to control but Servilto is working from the bottom.
Servilto trying to keep a closed guard but Holm is proving a slippery customer.
Servilto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Servilto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holm is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Servilto cracks Holm with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Servilto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holm is bucking up trying to escape but Servilto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Servilto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Servilto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holm?
Servilto lands a big shot there that rocks Holm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Servilto landing strikes from the mount.
Holm is working to get back to half guard.
Servilto is landing with some decent strikes but Holm is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Servilto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Holm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Servilto.
Servilto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Servilto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holm taking shots to the head.
Servilto landing shots from mount.
Holm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holm is in a horrible position here. Servilto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Servilto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servilto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holm hang on?
Servilto avoids the attempt from Holm to control.
Holm is looking to get to half guard.
Servilto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holm is desperately trying to improve his position but Servilto has a good base and remains in mount.
Servilto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Holm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Servilto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Servilto misses with a takedown attempt
and Holm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Servilto's guard.
Servilto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Servilto has his foot on Holm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holm works his way back into a safe position though.
Bear Servilto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Servilto trying to keep a closed guard but Holm is proving a slippery customer.
Servilto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Servilto working a defensive guard here.
Servilto is really struggling to control Holm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Servilto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Servilto sprawls well initially but Holm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Servilto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servilto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Servilto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Servilto wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Servilto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Holm is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Servilto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Holm's back instead.
Holm trying to get back to his feet but Servilto is in full control for now.
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.
Holm is trying to break free.
Servilto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holm!
Holm is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Servilto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holm!
Servilto softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Servilto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holm!
The referee is taking a good look at Holm as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Servilto!
Servilto is punishing Holm with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servilto landing with strikes.
Servilto scores with punches from the back.
Servilto has Holm flattened out and is raining down punches.
Servilto lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Servilto looking to hold on to the position here but Holm rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Holm working a defensive guard here.
Servilto lands a couple of elbows.
Servilto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servilto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holm's guard.
Holm kicks Servilto off and gets back to his feet.
Servilto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Servilto actively working from the bottom here.
Servilto is looking for a sweep. Holm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Servilto punching from the bottom.
Bear Servilto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Servilto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Servilto is pressing down on Holm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Servilto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mats Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Servilto is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Holm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Servilto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Servilto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Natura Barbecue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Natura Barbecue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper swings for the body but Barbecue moves out of range.
Ripper connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbecue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ripper lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Ripper.
Ripper connects with a superb combination that knocks Barbecue out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ripper before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Barbecue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Ripper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Tuska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voitto Tuska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuska moves out of range as Torni strikes.
Torni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuska slips a jab and a cross from Torni.
Torni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tuska shoots for a double leg takedown but Torni sprawls well. He's pushed Tuska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torni throws a head kick but Tuska moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuska tries to move into range but Torni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torni can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuska advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tuska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Torni looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tuska with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tuska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuska thows a huge punch but Torni dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torni is trying to stand back up but Tuska is controlling him
Torni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuska.
Torni wants to get back to his feet.
Tuska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuska is looking for a kimura but Torni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuska to get the leverage.
Tuska is breathing heavily.
Torni tries to kick Tuska off but Tuska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuska stops Torni from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuska slips under a jab from Torni.
Donk. Torni catches Tuska right on the button with a cross.
Tuska shoots for a takedown but Torni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Voitto Tuska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Tuska slips a straight right by Torni.
Torni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torni wants to get back to his feet but Tuska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tuska stands up over Torni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tuska trying to control but Torni is working from the bottom.
Tuska throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuska wants to control from the top but Torni keeps moving.
Tuska has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuska 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voitto Tuska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from Torni lands.
Tuska is rocked!
Torni fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tuska out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vesku Torni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Cash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Haller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash shoots in but no luck this time.
Haller throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Clayton Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash keeps the fight on the outside.
Cash shoots in for a double leg but Haller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cash slips a straight right by Haller.
Some wild striking there from Haller.
Haller tries to clinch there but Cash circles away.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haller as he avoids it easily.
Clayton Haller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Cash.
Cash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cash is trying to get an arm triangle but Haller is defending well.
Cash working the ground and pound but Haller is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haller can't do much from the bottom here.
Haller is trying to improve his position.
Cash throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Haller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cash blocks a jab.
Cash misses with a hook.
Cash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Cash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Haller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Cash or perhaps it was just good defense by Haller which made him look bad.
Cash looks gassed!
Cash shoots in but Haller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haller.
Haller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haller tries to clinch up.
Haller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haller won't be happy with that.
Cash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haller, who protects the arm well.
Cash goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cash but great work by Haller.
Haller taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to bench press Haller off him but Haller keeps the position.
Cash manages to get back to half guard.
Haller tries to stand and escape but Cash is controlling the position.
Cash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Haller pulls his head out easily.
Cash misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Haller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cash has time to react.
Cash shoots in and drives through. Haller sprawls well.
No joy there for Haller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Haller as Cash shoots in.
Haller lands with a right hand.
Haller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haller as he jumps to the side.
Clayton Haller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Cash.
Haller tries to clinch but Cash is having none of it.
Haller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haller scores with a three punch combo!
Haller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haller lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haller.
Some wild striking there from Haller.
Cash slips a jab and a cross from Haller.
Haller stuffs the takedown.
Haller connects with a crisp jab.
Cash looks for a takedown but Haller sprawls well.
Haller connects with a looping right hand.
Haller misses with a hook.
Clayton Haller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Haller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash scores with a takedown into Haller's guard.
Haller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cash on the ground.
Cash passes Haller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cash 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.
Cash seems to be working for a kimura but Haller defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haller's head.
Cash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cash is looking for a kimura but Haller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cash to get the leverage.
Cash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cash.
Cash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Cash is looking for a kimura but Haller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cash to get the leverage.
Cash is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Haller has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haller misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Haller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haller closes the distance and clinches.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haller is trying to break free.
Haller tries to break the clinch but Cash is controlling the position.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Cash gets control of Haller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cash has his foot on Haller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haller works his way back into a safe position though.
Haller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haller wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
Haller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clayton Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Haller controlling from the top position.
Johnny Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cash working for a triangle but Haller defends it easily.
Haller wants to stand but Cash is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Haller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Kovis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erwin Rommel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Kovis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erwin Rommel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovis misses with a looping right.
Rommel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovis tries to clinch up but Rommel circles away and keeps his distance.
Rommel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovis sprawls well. He's pushed Rommel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rommel defending well as Kovis loads up on a big left hand.
Rommel closes the distance and clinches.
Rommel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kovis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kovis misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rommel managing to block the knees to the body from Kovis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovis is pressed up against the cage. Rommel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kovis down to the mat. Kovis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reino Kovis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Rommel.
Rommel slips a jab and a cross from Kovis.
Rommel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovis pinned against the cage. Kovis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rommel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rommel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rommel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rommel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel throwing strikes but missing.
Rommel preventing the sweep.
Kovis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rommel.
Rommel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovis's head.
Rommel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rommel wants to pass the guard but Kovis is keeping the position.
Rommel chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kovis is breathing heavily.
Rommel passes Kovis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rommel winds up and cracks Kovis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kovis is defending against the submission attempts here by Rommel.
Rommel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rommel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kovis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rommel.
Rommel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovis defending well though.
Kovis manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rommel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rommel!
Kovis has control of Rommel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rommel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rommel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kovis avoids the attempt from Rommel to control.
Kovis working for a submission but Rommel is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Rommel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kovis tries to keep at a distance but Rommel has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kovis to work.
Kovis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rommel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovis is pushing Rommel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kovis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel wants a takedown but no success here.
Rommel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rommel has clasped his hands together around Kovis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rommel landing a few strikes.
Kovis is looking for a sweep.
Kovis is working hard here to advance position.
Kovis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rommel's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rommel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rommel working Kovis over with strikes.
Kovis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovis wants to get back to full guard.
Kovis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rommel is nestled in close to Kovis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rommel looks to land a strike but Kovis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kovis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rommel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rommel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rommel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel working some strikes from top position.
Rommel is in close to Kovis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rommel is posturing up here but Kovis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rommel tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rommel has to tap! Slick submission there by Kovis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reino Kovis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Kaltenbrunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Monni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaltenbrunner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russlandlied. Monni has chosen Era - Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernst Kaltenbrunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Monni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monni fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaltenbrunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Monni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaltenbrunner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaltenbrunner, who protects the arm well.
Monni prevents Kaltenbrunner from escaping the position.
Kaltenbrunner is looking for a sweep.
Monni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monni tries for a kimura but Kaltenbrunner is defending well.
Kaltenbrunner is pushing Monni's head away, looking to escape. Monni manages to hold on to the position though.
Monni is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaltenbrunner is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaltenbrunner tries to bench press Monni off him but Monni keeps the position.
Kaltenbrunner pushes Monni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monni tries for a kimura but Kaltenbrunner is defending well.
Monni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaltenbrunner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monni looks gassed!
Kaltenbrunner tries to bench press Monni off him but Monni keeps the position.
Monni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaltenbrunner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaltenbrunner wants to get back to his feet but Monni drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monni stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kaltenbrunner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaltenbrunner pinned against the cage. Kaltenbrunner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaltenbrunner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monni on the ground.
Kaltenbrunner wants to get back to his feet.
Kaltenbrunner tries to bench press Monni off him but Monni keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni is chipping away with strikes.
Monni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaltenbrunner sneaks back into half guard.
Monni decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Monni misses with a takedown attempt - Kaltenbrunner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ernst Kaltenbrunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Monni.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaltenbrunner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaltenbrunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monni moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaltenbrunner wants to clinch.
Monni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaltenbrunner as he avoids it easily.
Kaltenbrunner wants to clinch up but Monni keeps it at a distance.
Kaltenbrunner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monni swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaltenbrunner.
Monni clinches.
Monni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaltenbrunner or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monni jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Monni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monni clinches with his opponent.
Kaltenbrunner has a couple of punches blocked by Monni.
Kaltenbrunner gets through Monni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaltenbrunner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Monni is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kaltenbrunner to the mat. Kaltenbrunner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaltenbrunner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Monni forces his way into half guard.
Kaltenbrunner is defending against the submission attempts here by Monni.
Kaltenbrunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monni is working away from the top position though.
Monni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaltenbrunner!
Monni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monni landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monni scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monni looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Monni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kaltenbrunner tries to lock up and control but Monni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaltenbrunner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Monni.
Monni with shots to the head and body - Kaltenbrunner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matto Monni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaltenbrunner wants to hold on but Monni pushes him away.
Monni looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaltenbrunner is having none of it.
Monni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaltenbrunner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Monni moves to back control.
Can Kaltenbrunner hold on?! Monni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kaltenbrunner turns into Monni and is now in his guard.
Monni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaltenbrunner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaltenbrunner working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monni pushes Kaltenbrunner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Monni tries for a takedown but Kaltenbrunner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaltenbrunner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monni showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monni prevents Kaltenbrunner from improving his position.
Monni is working for a submission of some sort.
Monni stops Kaltenbrunner from getting back to his feet.
Kaltenbrunner wants to get back to full guard.
Monni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monni works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monni takes Kaltenbrunner's back.
Monni working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaltenbrunner is trying to defend against the choke here but Monni has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Monni Tightens the hold and Kaltenbrunner taps out furiously! Monni displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matto Monni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Plo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ISIS - Grinning Mouths. Thorkildsen has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Plo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorkildsen throws a looping overhand right but Plo ducks down to avoid it.
Plo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorkildsen tries to avoid it but Plo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorkildsen to the ground. Thorkildsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Thorkildsen. No joy for Plo on that attempt.
Thorkildsen cracks Plo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorkildsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Thorkildsen does no damage.
Plo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorkildsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plo but Plo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorkildsen works over Plo's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Thorkildsen misses its intended target.
Plo throws a right hand that Thorkildsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorkildsen also avoids with ease.
Plo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Plo showed some decent athleticism there.
Plo prevents Thorkildsen from improving his position.
Plo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo prevents Thorkildsen from improving his position.
Plo is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorkildsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plo pulls his head out easily.
Thorkildsen is looking to improve his position.
Plo tries to pass to full mount but Thorkildsen defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thorkildsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorkildsen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Plo.
Plo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Plo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plo lands with a slapping head kick.
Thorkildsen checks a low kick from Plo.
Plo throws a lazy right hand but Thorkildsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorkildsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thorkildsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions off his back.
Thorkildsen looks gassed!
Plo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions off his back.
Thorkildsen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo is trying to control. Thorkildsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thorkildsen wants to get back to full guard.
Thorkildsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plo. Thorkildsen shrugs it off though.
Plo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thorkildsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorkildsen looking for a guillotine here but Plo defends easily.
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Plo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen wants to improve his position but instead Plo has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Plo there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorkildsen tries to roll over but Plo keeps him under control.
Plo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorkildsen keeps working.
Plo throwing shots but Thorkildsen is blocking nicely.
Plo is looking to take a break and control but Thorkildsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plo stalling away here and it's allowed Thorkildsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Plo takes one to the side of the head.
Plo lands with a nice combination. Thorkildsen backs away looking to recover.
Plo scores with a takedown into Thorkildsen's guard.
Plo trying to control but Thorkildsen is working from the bottom.
Plo looking to pass the guard.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorkildsen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorkildsen is breathing heavily.
Thorkildsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thorkildsen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Patrick Plo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Plo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plo shoots in but Thorkildsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thorkildsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plo backs up against the cage.
Plo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Plo shoots in but Thorkildsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Plo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorkildsen throws a combination that misses
and Plo counters with a single leg into guard. Thorkildsen didn't expect that.
Plo stands up over Thorkildsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorkildsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plo pushes down on Thorkildsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plo is looking to advance position but Thorkildsen won't allow it.
Plo trying to control the action but Thorkildsen is working from the bottom.
Thorkildsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plo uses his free foot to push down on Thorkildsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thorkildsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen misses with a body kick.
Plo wants to clinch up but Thorkildsen keeps it at a distance.
Thorkildsen misses with a two punch combination.
Thorkildsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plo circles away.
Plo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plo tries for a takedown but Thorkildsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plo lands with a nice combination. Thorkildsen backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Thorkildsen.
Plo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thorkildsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plo controlling from mount.
Plo working Thorkildsen over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen working to try and regain half guard.
Thorkildsen is in a horrible position here. Plo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Plo with shots to the head and body - Thorkildsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Plo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thorkildsen taking shots to the head.
Plo unloading with bombs!
Plo landing punches.
Thorkildsen is looking to get to half guard.
Plo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is trying to escape the mount.
Thorkildsen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorkildsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Plo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Plo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thorkildsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plo looking to control but Thorkildsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plo landing punches.
Plo cracks Thorkildsen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Plo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Plo landing strikes from the mount.
Thorkildsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Plo has a good base and remains in mount.
Thorkildsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thorkildsen is staying active underneath Plo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thorkildsen can't escape the position.
Plo has control of Thorkildsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thorkildsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thorkildsen is trying to escape the mount.
Plo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Plo with that takedown attempt.
Plo scores with a shot to the body.
Plo takes a swing at Thorkildsen's ribcage but misses.
Plo throws a head kick but Thorkildsen moves out of range.
Plo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thorkildsen tries to roll over but Plo keeps him under control.
Plo is looking to take a break and control but Thorkildsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thorkildsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorkildsen wants to get back to full guard but Plo has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plo with good strikes from the mount here!
Plo controlling from the full mount.
Thorkildsen can't escape the position.
Plo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thorkildsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plo working the ground and pound effectively.
Plo controlling his opponent.
Thorkildsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Thorkildsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thorkildsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thorkildsen has a hand on Plo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Plo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Plo content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Plo lands a big elbow.
Plo lands a big shot there that rocks Thorkildsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thorkildsen is working to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen is bucking up trying to escape but Plo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thorkildsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BOOM! Plo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thorkildsen is trying to escape the mount.
Plo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thorkildsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Plo raining down shots from the mount!
Plo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Plo had his way with Rolf Thorkildsen in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Plo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorkildsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Plo wants to control but Thorkildsen is keeping him busy.
Plo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Plo working the ground and pound.
Thorkildsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Plo pulls his head out easily.
Plo is keen to just control but Thorkildsen is a slippery customer.
Plo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thorkildsen!
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.
Thorkildsen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorkildsen is trying to escape the mount.
Plo dominating with strikes here.
Thorkildsen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plo landing shots from mount.
Patrick Plo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorkildsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thorkildsen is squirming around, avoiding Plo's attempts to control the action.
Plo landing strikes from the mount.
Thorkildsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorkildsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plo tries to control but Thorkildsen wriggling away.
Thorkildsen working to try and regain half guard.
Plo controlling his opponent.
Thorkildsen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plo prevents Thorkildsen from getting the reversal.
Plo breaks from Thorkildsen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thorkildsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plo lands a big elbow.
Plo controlling from mount.
Thorkildsen 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.
Plo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thorkildsen hang on?
Plo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thorkildsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thorkildsen is looking to improve his position but Plo isn't that keen on the idea.
Patrick Plo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf Thorkildsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Plo.
Plo landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Plo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Plo!
Patrick Plo is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Lapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Mousaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousaki has chosen I'M Back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrett Lapp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Mousaki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lapp pinned against the cage. Lapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mousaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lapp is looking to regain half guard here but Mousaki keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousaki working the ground and pound.
Mousaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mousaki is looking to take a break and control but Lapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mousaki on the ground.
Lapp tries to bench press Mousaki off him but Mousaki keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mousaki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lapp!
Mousaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mousaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mousaki with shots to the head and body - Lapp looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lapp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lapp holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mousaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mousaki with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapp swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mousaki cracks Lapp with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Mousaki! Kenji Mousaki retains his welterweight title!
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