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TUOW 14: Happy 2010 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Uilliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaw Uilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja lands with a shot to the body.
Uilliam is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostaja misses with a two punch combination.
Kostaja catches Uilliam napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Uilliam to the canvas!
Uilliam is rocked!
It looks like Shaw Uilliam has been cut.
Kostaja postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Uilliam's head off the mat! Uilliam is out! He's out! Kostaja jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalevi Kostaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoyce Lacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohandes Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacie comes into the arena with Brave remix blaring out of the sound system. Ghandi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Am I Demon. 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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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Lacie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohandes Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi wants to clinch up but Lacie keeps it at a distance.
Mohandes Ghandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacie instigates a clinch.
Lacie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghandi smiles and moves away.
Ghandi rushes Lacie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lacie is trying to drag Ghandi to the mat but Ghandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lacie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghandi.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi missing with knees to the body.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Lacie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghandi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyce Lacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ghandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ghandi landing knees to the body.
Lacie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghandi scores a nice knee to the body.
Lacie is breathing heavily.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghandi.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Ghandi.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Lacie's ribcage.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Lacie shrugs off.
Ghandi lands an elbow just above Lacie 's eye.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Lacie in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghandi.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Ghandi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Lacie's ribcage.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghandi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
Ghandi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lacie's defenses.
Lacie takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghandi.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Lacie's ribcage.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Lacie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lacie goes for a takedown attempt but Ghandi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mohandes Ghandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi closes the distance but Lacie moves to the side
and Lacie counters with a single leg into guard. Ghandi didn't expect that.
Lacie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lacie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ghandi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lacie but great work by Ghandi.
Ghandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lacie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lacie to his feet.
Ghandi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghandi rushes Lacie and presses him up against the cage.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi is leaning against Lacie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghandi stalling in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Lacie's ribcage.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Lacie in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi crunches a lovely knee into Lacie's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Lacie looking for a takedown.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Lacie in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghandi.
A short body shot lands from Ghandi as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Lacie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ghandi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacie avoids the damage to the body.
Lacie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lacie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ghandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ghandi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lacie pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacie wants to hit a switch here but Ghandi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lacie there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohandes Ghandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ghandi darts in trying to clinch
and Lacie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lacie is looking for a kimura but Ghandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lacie to get the leverage.
Lacie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ghandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacie wants to take Ghandi's back here but Ghandi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lacie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ghandi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ghandi and Lacie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lacie is controlling him well.
Lacie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ghandi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lacie but great work by Ghandi.
Lacie is letting Ghandi control him for a moment.
Lacie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghandi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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.
Ghandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lacie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lacie is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi controlling from mount.
Ghandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Lacie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacie tries to reverse the position but Ghandi maintains control.
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 Hoyce Lacie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ghandi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacie.
Ghandi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lacie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacie tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lacie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacie is looking to clinch but Ghandi is avoiding it.
Mohandes Ghandi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghandi is looking to clinch.
Lacie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghandi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghandi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghandi forces Lacie back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacie is working for takedown but Ghandi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi gets through Lacie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghandi with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghandi looking to stall.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lacie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohandes Ghandi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Lacie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lacie decides to pull guard.
Ghandi is looking to stand up but Lacie won't let him.
Lacie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lacie working for a triangle but Ghandi defends it easily.
Ghandi advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lacie is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghandi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ghandi decides to stand back up.
Ghandi gets a clinch.
Ghandi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lacie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghandi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyce Lacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lacie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lacie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghandi stacks Lacie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghandi!
Lacie looking for a sweep but Ghandi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohandes Ghandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghandi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohandes Ghandi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Petkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pan Allan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Petkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pan Allan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan throws a lazy right hand but Petkovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petkovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Petkovich is working for a guillotine from mount but Allan frees his head quite easily.
Petkovich controlling from mount.
Petkovich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Petkovich landing punches.
Petkovich wants to finish this one by submission but Allan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petkovich.
Petkovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Allan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Allan wants to hold on but Petkovich pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovich is going olschool here, as he tries to force Allan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Allan shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan is working to get back to half guard.
Allan looks gassed!
Petkovich working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Allan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Petkovich off and cradles Allan's limp body as Petkovich celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hulk Petkovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Koivusalo (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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211 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederick Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Koivusalo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck misses with a looping left.
Koivusalo tries to clinch but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Koivusalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
Koivusalo moves into the clinch.
Koivusalo tries to pull guard but Van Den Broeck holds him up against the cage and eventually Koivusalo drops back down to his feet.
Van Den Broeck tries to break the clinch but Koivusalo is controlling the position.
Koivusalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Broeck stuffs the takedown.
Van Den Broeck lands a left and a right that sends Koivusalo crashing to the canvas! Van Den Broeck dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jussi Koivusalo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck avoids the attempt from Koivusalo to control.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet but Koivusalo is holding on tight.
Van Den Broeck controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Den Broeck controlling the pace for now.
Van Den Broeck wants to stand but Koivusalo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Den Broeck controlling the position easily from mount.
Koivusalo wants to control but Van Den Broeck is having none of it.
Van Den Broeck is looking to stand but Van Den Broeck has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivusalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Koivusalo wants to hold on but Van Den Broeck pushes him away.
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.
Koivusalo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Den Broeck is staying active.
Koivusalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Den Broeck trying to control but Koivusalo is having none of it.
Koivusalo is looking to get to half guard.
Koivusalo wants to control but Van Den Broeck is having none of it.
Van Den Broeck is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
A big left from Van Den Broeck misses.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Broeck moves out of range easily.
Koivusalo looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Den Broeck fails with the takedown.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Den Broeck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koivusalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Broeck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Broeck throws a front kick aimed at Koivusalo's knee but Koivusalo avoids it well.
Koivusalo misses with a takedown
and Van Den Broeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Jussi Koivusalo's cut even more.
Frederick Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Koivusalo.
An inside leg kick from Van Den Broeck misses.
Van Den Broeck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivusalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivusalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Koivusalo throws a lazy head kick
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivusalo misses with a double jab
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Broeck scores with a jab.
The cut above Jussi Koivusalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koivusalo darts in trying to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Broeck lands a with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koivusalo misses with a head kick.
Jussi Koivusalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab to the nose.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Den Broeck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Van Den Broeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Koivusalo's cut.
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.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivusalo tries to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Broeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivusalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jussi Koivusalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koivusalo misses with a looping right.
Koivusalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Broeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big head kick from Koivusalo and Van Den Broeck is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Frederick Van Den Broeck has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Broeck is wriggling around but Koivusalo manages to pass to half guard.
Van Den Broeck is trying to stand up here but Koivusalo is controlling him well.
Koivusalo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Den Broeck defends it well.
Koivusalo stops Van Den Broeck from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo trying to control the action but Van Den Broeck is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Den Broeck is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Den Broeck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivusalo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo throws a right and a left that Van Den Broeck avoids nicely.
Van Den Broeck scores with a jab.
Van Den Broeck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Den Broeck throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck throws a one two combo.
Koivusalo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Van Den Broeck counter with a right hand.
Koivusalo moves out of range as Van Den Broeck strikes.
Koivusalo lands with an overhand left.
Koivusalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Den Broeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koivusalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frederick Van Den Broeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivusalo wants to clinch but Van Den Broeck slips to the side
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Van Den Broeck.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koivusalo breaks the clinch.
Koivusalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Den Broeck as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck misses with a low kick.
Van Den Broeck misses with an uppercut.
Koivusalo tries to clinch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivusalo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frederick Van Den Broeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Koivusalo.
Some wild striking there from Van Den Broeck.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Broeck lands with an overhand left.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Van Den Broeck coming out on top.
Jussi Koivusalo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koivusalo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koivusalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Broeck clobbers Koivusalo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koivusalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Den Broeck throws out a loose jab but Koivusalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivusalo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivusalo thinking.
Van Den Broeck lands a really nice looking cross but Koivusalo seems unphased.
Van Den Broeck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivusalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivusalo throws a lazy head kick
and Van Den Broeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Koivusalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Den Broeck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivusalo on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jussi Koivusalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Van Den Broeck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Van Den Broeck cracks Koivusalo with an open hand slap.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Den Broeck digs a good hook to Koivusalo's body.
Koivusalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koivusalo misses with a combination
and Van Den Broeck counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivusalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Broeck with a nice cross.
Van Den Broeck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koivusalo throws a lazy head kick
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Broeck moves out of range easily.
Van Den Broeck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Den Broeck thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Broeck avoids the head kick by Koivusalo.
Van Den Broeck scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Koivusalo lands.
Koivusalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two 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.
Van Den Broeck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koivusalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Broeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivusalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koivusalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivusalo misses with a takedown
and Van Den Broeck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koivusalo wants to clinch up but Van Den Broeck keeps it at a distance.
Koivusalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Broeck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Broeck looks to land a combination. Koivusalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck looks to land a combination. Koivusalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo tries to clinch there but Van Den Broeck circles away.
Koivusalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Den Broeck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koivusalo tries to clinch but Van Den Broeck is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Koivusalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Den Broeck avoids the head kick by Koivusalo.
Koivusalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivusalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Den Broeck.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koivusalo misses with a body punch
and Van Den Broeck counters with a takedown into side control.
Koivusalo wants to control but Van Den Broeck postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Van Den Broeck tries to stand but Koivusalo is controlling his head.
Koivusalo can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Den Broeck tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Van Den Broeck working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koivusalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Den Broeck showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Van Den Broeck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Den Broeck 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Van Den Broeck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopstoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondra The Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Kopstoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondra The Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammerfist swings for the body but Kopstoot moves out of range.
The Hammerfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hammerfist looks to land a right hand but Kopstoot moved out of range.
Kopstoot looks to land a left hand but The Hammerfist moved out of range nicely.
Kopstoot throws a series of punches but The Hammerfist moves out of range.
The Hammerfist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kopstoot shoots in but The Hammerfist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kopstoot misses with a body shot.
The Hammerfist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kopstoot.
Kopstoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hammerfist throws out the jab.
The Hammerfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopstoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Kopstoot misses.
Kopstoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot lands a left and a right that sends The Hammerfist crashing to the canvas! Kopstoot dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Ondra The Hammerfist has been cut.
Kopstoot stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopstoot looks to land a right hand but The Hammerfist moved out of range.
Kopstoot misses with a looping right.
The Hammerfist misses with a jab to the body
and Kopstoot counters with a low kick, right behind The Hammerfist 's knee.
The Hammerfist checks a leg kick.
The Hammerfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopstoot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract The Hammerfist.
Kopstoot tests The Hammerfist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ondra The Hammerfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammerfist throws out a loose jab but Kopstoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot drops The Hammerfist with a nice combination! Kopstoot dives into The Hammerfist's guard, looking to finish!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammerfist is on top in guard.
The Hammerfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopstoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Hammerfist looks gassed!
Kopstoot wants to get back to his feet but The Hammerfist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Hammerfist is working Kopstoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopstoot pushes The Hammerfist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Hammerfist duly obliges.
Kopstoot throws the left hand but The Hammerfist avoids the punch easily.
The Hammerfist drops Kopstoot with a beautiful combination! Kopstoot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Hammerfist is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopstoot moves away from the strike by The Hammerfist.
Kopstoot throws a hook but The Hammerfist avoids it easily.
The Hammerfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopstoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Hammerfist looks to land a left hand but Kopstoot moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Kopstoot does no damage.
The Hammerfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hammerfist misses with a double jab
and Kopstoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopstoot misses with a looping right.
The Hammerfist misses with a shot to the body
and Kopstoot counters with a nice body shot.
The Hammerfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopstoot was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hammerfist.
Horrible takedown by Kopstoot or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hammerfist which made him look bad.
The Hammerfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Hammerfist throws a combination that misses
and Kopstoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kopstoot moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopstoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ondra The Hammerfist'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.
The Hammerfist throws an overhand right that lands on Kopstoot's shoulder, as Kopstoot tries to avoid the shot.
The Hammerfist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kopstoot avoids the body shot from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hammerfist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kopstoot looks to land a left hand but The Hammerfist moved out of range nicely.
Kopstoot throws a combination that misses
and The Hammerfist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopstoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Hammerfist to score with a decent uppercut.
Kopstoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopstoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hammerfist throws a combination that misses
and Kopstoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from The Hammerfist misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from The Hammerfist.
Kopstoot moves out of range as The Hammerfist strikes.
Kopstoot misses with a two punch combination.
The Hammerfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopstoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hammerfist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for The Hammerfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Hammerfist moves out of range as Kopstoot strikes.
Kopstoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dave Kopstoot is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hammerfist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Hammerfist slips a straight right by Kopstoot.
The Hammerfist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hammerfist throws a shot to the body.
Kopstoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ondra The Hammerfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Kopstoot misses.
The Hammerfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Hammerfist throws a looping overhand right but Kopstoot ducks down to avoid it.
The Hammerfist cracks Kopstoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Hammerfist misses with a hook. Kopstoot ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Kopstoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammerfist misses with a two punch combination.
Kopstoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kopstoot throws a solid leg kick but The Hammerfist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kopstoot.
The Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Kopstoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammerfist throws a hook but Kopstoot avoids it easily.
Kopstoot lands a nice shot that snaps The Hammerfist's head back.
The Hammerfist misses with a double jab
and Kopstoot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ondra The Hammerfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hammerfist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot throws out a loose jab but The Hammerfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopstoot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Hammerfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Hammerfist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kopstoot is looking to chop away at The Hammerfist's legs.
A combination from The Hammerfist does no damage.
Kopstoot throws a front kick aimed at The Hammerfist's knee but The Hammerfist avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hammerfist looks to land a left hand but Kopstoot moved out of range nicely.
Kopstoot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ondra The Hammerfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ondra The Hammerfist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Hammerfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopstoot throws a hook to the side of The Hammerfist's head but The Hammerfist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from The Hammerfist both land. Nice combination.
The Hammerfist looks to land a left hand but Kopstoot moved out of range nicely.
The Hammerfist looks to throw the jab but Kopstoot is out of range.
Kopstoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist throws a right hand that Kopstoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopstoot also avoids with ease.
The Hammerfist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kopstoot.
A bone on bone clash there as The Hammerfist blocks the leg kick.
Kopstoot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kopstoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hammerfist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hammerfist misses with a shot to the body
and Kopstoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Hammerfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kopstoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Hammerfist momentarily.
The Hammerfist looks to land a right hand but Kopstoot moved out of range.
Kopstoot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Hammerfist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Hammerfist throws a right hand that Kopstoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopstoot also avoids with ease.
Kopstoot with a nice cross.
The Hammerfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopstoot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Kopstoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kopstoot scores with a sloppy right hand. The Hammerfist should have avoided that one.
The Hammerfist walks into a left hand.
The Hammerfist throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopstoot, as that shot connected.
The Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hammerfist lands a with a good body shot.
The Hammerfist walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - The Hammerfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopstoot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Hammerfist looks to land a combination but Kopstoot avoids it well.
The Hammerfist throws a hook to the side of Kopstoot's head but Kopstoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hammerfist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kopstoot scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Hammerfist in his tracks.
The Hammerfist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopstoot.
Kopstoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hammerfist throws a combination that misses
and Kopstoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Kopstoot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Hammerfist fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
The Hammerfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kopstoot counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Kopstoot.
Kopstoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from The Hammerfist misses its intended target.
The Hammerfist moves away from the strike by Kopstoot.
The Hammerfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kopstoot counters with a left and a right that stings The Hammerfist.
A nice combination there by Kopstoot.
The Hammerfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopstoot.
A jab from The Hammerfist misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ondra The Hammerfist.
I think The Hammerfist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondra The Hammerfist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Discoboys - I came for you. Solomon Burke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voutilainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voutilainen lands a big shot that drops Burke! Can he finish him?
It looks like Solomon Burke has been cut.
Voutilainen won't allow Burke to sweep him here.
Burke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voutilainen's guard.
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!
Burke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voutilainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voutilainen tries to get out of the position.
Voutilainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burke is controlling him.
Burke wants to pass the guard but Voutilainen is keeping the position.
Burke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burke wants to control from the top but Voutilainen keeps moving.
Voutilainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burke is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burke feints and then cracks Voutilainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voutilainen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke dodges the punch combination from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen misses with a straight left.
Voutilainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burke defending well as Voutilainen loads up on a big left hand.
Burke slips under a jab.
Burke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burke cracks Voutilainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Voutilainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Voutilainen misses its intended target.
Voutilainen misses with a straight left.
Burke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Burke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voutilainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voutilainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Voutilainen is breathing heavily.
Voutilainen misses with a looping right.
Voutilainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Burke.
Burke wants to clinch.
Aarre Voutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voutilainen throws a combination that misses
and Burke counters with a solid body kick.
Burke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Voutilainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Voutilainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voutilainen throws a hook but Burke avoids it easily.
Voutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burke.
Burke defending well as Voutilainen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Voutilainen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Burke.
Burke wants to clinch up but Voutilainen keeps it at a distance.
Burke lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Voutilainen misses the target.
Burke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Voutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voutilainen misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voutilainen gets underhooks to prevent Burke's takedown attempt.
Voutilainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voutilainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burke prevents Voutilainen from breaking the clinch.
Burke stalling.
Voutilainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Burke won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Burke.
Voutilainen is trying to break free.
Burke missing with knees to the body.
Burke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burke connects with a knee to the head.
Burke is pushing Voutilainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burke trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voutilainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Burke won't allow it.
Voutilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burke looking to throw knees to the head but Voutilainen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarre Voutilainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Burke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burke doesn't manage to clinch there - Voutilainen circles away.
Aarre Voutilainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Voutilainen misses with a body shot.
Voutilainen throws a series of punches but Burke avoids them all with ease.
Voutilainen misses with a leg kick
and Burke counters with a big head kick but Voutilainen shrugs it off.
Voutilainen throws a hook but Burke avoids it easily.
Burke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burke is looking to clinch.
Burke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burke is looking to clinch.
Burke moves in looking to clinch but Voutilainen pushes him off.
Burke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voutilainen throws a right hand that Burke ducks under and follows up with a left that Burke also avoids with ease.
Burke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voutilainen throws out the jab.
Burke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voutilainen is trying to stand up here but Burke is controlling him well.
Voutilainen won't allow Burke to pass to mount.
Voutilainen tries to kick Burke off but Burke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burke wants to work for an arm triangle but Voutilainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burke works his way into full mount!
Voutilainen'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.
Burke trying to control but Voutilainen is having none of it.
Burke working for a guillotine from mount but Voutilainen is in no mood to give up.
Burke is breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Burke trying to control but Voutilainen is having none of it.
Voutilainen wants to hold on but Burke pushes him away.
Burke looking for a guillotine from mount but Voutilainen is having none of it.
Voutilainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Voutilainen'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.
Voutilainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voutilainen wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burke.
Voutilainen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Burke wants to take Voutilainen's back but he can't do it this time.
Burke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Voutilainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burke wants to control the pace but Voutilainen is squirming around nicely.
Burke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voutilainen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Voutilainen controls the position.
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.
Voutilainen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Voutilainen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voutilainen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burke.
Burke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Voutilainen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke avoids the attempt from Voutilainen to control.
Voutilainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Burke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Voutilainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aarre Voutilainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Burke is just out of range.
Voutilainen misses with a combination
and Burke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Voutilainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Voutilainen misses with a hook.
Voutilainen looks for a takedown but Burke sprawls well.
Voutilainen misses the body punch
and Burke counters with a head kick. That will keep Voutilainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Voutilainen throws a big shot that misses.
Voutilainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voutilainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Voutilainen is trying to break the clinch but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burke drags the fight down to the ground.
Voutilainen tries to stand but Burke is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Voutilainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burke Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Voutilainen's back instead.
Burke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burke struggling to keep hold of the position.
Voutilainen holding both Burke 's hands and preventing any damage.
Burke is persistently looking for the submission but Voutilainen is defending it well.
Voutilainen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Voutilainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Burke looking to break Voutilainen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Voutilainen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Voutilainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Voutilainen wants to get back to his feet.
Burke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Voutilainen showing good submission defense here.
Voutilainen is trying to get back to his feet but Burke has full control of the position and if anything, Voutilainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke looking for the RNC.
Voutilainen trying to get back to his feet but Burke is in full control for now.
Voutilainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Voutilainen wants to control his opponent's hands but Burke gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Voutilainen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Voutilainen trying to get back to his feet but Burke is in full control for now.
Burke wants to control but Voutilainen is keeping busy.
Voutilainen manages to stand up with Burke still on his back. Eventually Burke drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Burke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burke fakes the leg kick and cracks Voutilainen in the body.
Burke is looking to slow Voutilainen down with leg kicks.
Voutilainen misses with a combination
and Burke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voutilainen's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Solomon Burke.
I think Burke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross's entrance music is The New Black by Every Time I Die. A fine choice. 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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Phony, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Phony against the cage but Phony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phony looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
Cross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like David Cross has been cut.
Phony loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Phony rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phony as he avoids it easily.
Phony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phony.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phony.
A hook to the body from Phony.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phony.
A right hook to the body lands for Phony.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Phony lands a body shot.
Phony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Phony taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phony lands with a right to the head.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phony presses Cross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Phony.
Phony manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony lands with a nice body punch.
Cross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phony rushes Cross with punches - Cross moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cross goes down! Phony follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bony Phony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Souls. 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pasanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pasanen tries to keep at a distance but Van Buren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren lands with a kick to the temple. Pasanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Buren throws a front kick aimed at Pasanen's knee but Pasanen avoids it well.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Pasanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pasanen tries to avoid it.
Pasanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pasanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Buren sees it coming and defends easily.
Pasanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Buren defending well though.
Van Buren is staying active underneath Pasanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pasanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Buren kicks Pasanen off and gets back to his feet.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pasanen landing strikes from the mount and Van Buren is in trouble!
Van Buren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pasanen wants to control the pace but Van Buren is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen lands a nice shot to the head.
Pasanen with good strikes from the mount here!
Pasanen unloads with some shots from mount but Van Buren bucks and avoids them well.
Pasanen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pasanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Buren is looking to escape.
Pasanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pasanen looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren tries to reverse the position but Pasanen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren blocking the ground and pound.
Pasanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pasanen breaks from Van Buren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Van Buren is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Buren is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Buren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pasanen.
Van Buren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasanen on the ground.
Van Buren really wants to buck Pasanen off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen looking to ground and pound but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Pasanen working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Van Buren slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Pasanen is working for a kimura but Van Buren is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Buren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Pasanen dominated that round.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Marty Van Buren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Buren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren lands a with a good body shot.
Marty Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Pasanen moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pasanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pasanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pasanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Van Buren is surviving well by controlling Pasanen's body position as best he can.
Pasanen is breathing heavily.
Pasanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emil Pasanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pasanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Van Buren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Buren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pasanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pasanen misses with some ground and pound and Van Buren recovers position to half guard.
Pasanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Pasanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pasanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Van Buren lands a head kick. Pasanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Buren tries to clinch but Pasanen is having none of it.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pasanen.
Marty Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren tries to clinch up but Pasanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Pasanen moves out of range easily.
Van Buren scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Pasanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pasanen down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Pasanen down.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen walks into a jab.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Pasanen moves out of range easily.
Pasanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Buren tries to sprawl out of it but Pasanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Buren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren tries to clinch there but Pasanen circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Pasanen moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Buren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Buren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Pasanen avoids it well.
Pasanen shoots and misses
and Van Buren counters with a low kick, right behind Pasanen 's knee.
Pasanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Buren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Buren lands an elbow that stopped Pasanen in his tracks for a moment.
Pasanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren tries a knee to the head but Pasanen blocks it.
Van Buren misses with a knee to the head.
Van Buren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pasanen goes for a takedown attempt but Van Buren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marty Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Pasanen.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Pasanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Pasanen moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pasanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
That has opened up Emil Pasanen's cut even more.
Pasanen has a takedown stuffed.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Pasanen avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Pasanen stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren moves into range and clinches up with Pasanen.
Pasanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Buren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Buren using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Buren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pasanen's head.
Van Buren lands a head kick. Pasanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Pasanen moves out of range.
Pasanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Buren counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The cut above Emil Pasanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pasanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Buren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Buren scores with a head kick.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
Emil Pasanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Pasanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marty Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emil Pasanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marty Van Buren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stiffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos has chosen Astarte - Mutter Astarte as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ben Stiffler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Stiffler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charalabos Koukodimos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffler loads up on a big right hand but Koukodimos slips the punch.
Stiffler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stiffler keeps the fight on the outside.
Stiffler scores with a hook to the body. Koukodimos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koukodimos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koukodimos walks into a left hand.
Stiffler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koukodimos circles away quickly and effectively.
Stiffler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koukodimos counters with a takedown into side control.
Stiffler tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Koukodimos missing with punches from the back.
Koukodimos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos is controlling the position but Stiffler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Stiffler is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koukodimos in particular looking to stall.
Stiffler tries to kick Koukodimos off but Koukodimos keeps his base steady and stays in half 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.
Koukodimos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stiffler is trying to stand back up but Koukodimos is controlling him
Koukodimos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koukodimos is looking for a kimura but Stiffler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koukodimos to get the leverage.
Stiffler is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koukodimos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stiffler's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stiffler swats away the attempt to clinch by Koukodimos.
Stiffler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koukodimos.
Stiffler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler cracks Koukodimos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koukodimos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stiffler is breathing heavily.
Koukodimos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stiffler's head.
Koukodimos controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Koukodimos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Koukodimos slips a nice elbow through Stiffler's hands, connecting with Stiffler's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koukodimos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stiffler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koukodimos taking a breather here.
Koukodimos throws an elbow but Stiffler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koukodimos working away.
Stiffler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koukodimos is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffler trying to remain calm as Koukodimos controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffler is trying to buck Koukodimos off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koukodimos controls the position.
Stiffler is pushing Koukodimos's head away, looking to escape. Koukodimos manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Koukodimos stalls from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Charalabos Koukodimos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stiffler swings for the body but Koukodimos moves out of range.
Koukodimos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koukodimos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koukodimos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stiffler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koukodimos.
Koukodimos trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stiffler sees it coming and defends easily.
Charalabos Koukodimos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koukodimos content to control rather than advance.
Stiffler wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Koukodimos controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koukodimos connects with a nice short shot to Stiffler's temple.
Koukodimos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stiffler wants to control but Koukodimos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Stiffler misses.
Stiffler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koukodimos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koukodimos looks to land a right hand but Stiffler moved out of range.
Ben Stiffler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koukodimos looks to land a right hand but Stiffler moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Stiffler misses
and Koukodimos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stiffler!
Stiffler taking shots to the head.
Stiffler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Koukodimos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koukodimos controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koukodimos controlling from mount.
Koukodimos unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Koukodimos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos cracks Stiffler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koukodimos controlling the pace for now.
Koukodimos looking to control but Stiffler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koukodimos controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Stiffler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos tries to control but Stiffler wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Charalabos Koukodimos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffler swinging wilding here.
Stiffler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
Koukodimos missing with a left hand there. Stiffler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koukodimos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stiffler.
Nice takedown defense from Stiffler. No joy for Koukodimos on that attempt.
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.
Stiffler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stiffler scores with a shot to the body.
Stiffler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stiffler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stiffler throws a combination that misses
enabling Koukodimos to counter with a crisp jab.
Koukodimos takes one to the side of the head.
Koukodimos moves away from the strike by Stiffler.
Stiffler throws out a loose jab but Koukodimos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffler closes the distance and clinches up with Koukodimos, looking for a takedown. Stiffler pushes Koukodimos against the cage but Koukodimos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koukodimos shoots in for a double leg but Stiffler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiffler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koukodimos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stiffler misses with a two punch combination.
Stiffler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stiffler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koukodimos.
Stiffler throws a jab when Koukodimos was well out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stiffler tries to clinch
and Koukodimos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stiffler!
Koukodimos working Stiffler over with strikes here.
Koukodimos controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos unloading with bombs!
Koukodimos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stiffler?
Koukodimos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koukodimos lands a big shot there that rocks Stiffler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koukodimos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koukodimos raining down shots from the mount!
Koukodimos controlling the pace for now.
Koukodimos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stiffler is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Koukodimos.
Koukodimos content just to control the position here.
Koukodimos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stiffler's face.
Koukodimos lands with some strikes.
Stiffler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Koukodimos.
Koukodimos controlling the pace for now.
Koukodimos with a couple of short strikes.
Stiffler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Koukodimos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stiffler looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koukodimos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charalabos Koukodimos dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koukodimos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koukodimos stalling.
Stiffler has hold of Koukodimos's hands but Koukodimos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koukodimos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stiffler defending well though.
Koukodimos is controlling the pace.
Koukodimos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Koukodimos controlling the pace.
Koukodimos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stiffler wants to get back to his feet.
Koukodimos controlling the action here.
Koukodimos is trying to control the action in half guard but Stiffler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Koukodimos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Despite being in the dominant position, Charalabos Koukodimos just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koukodimos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiffler.
Stiffler misses with a double jab.
Koukodimos pushes Stiffler up against the cage in a clinch.
Koukodimos has picked Stiffler up - he's going for a ride! Koukodimos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koukodimos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Charalabos Koukodimos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler tries to kick Koukodimos off but Koukodimos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koukodimos trying to control the pace.
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.
Let's hope that Koukodimos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charalabos Koukodimos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koukodimos 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charalabos Koukodimos!
Charalabos Koukodimos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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