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TUOW 15: 265 lbs Tournament PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagert has chosen Michael Jackson - Earth Song as his entrance music. Rainer Hagert will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rainer Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jakhotia finds it's way round the side to connect with Hagert's head.
Jakhotia loads up on a big right hand but Hagert slips the punch.
A combination from Jakhotia does no damage.
Hagert defending well as Jakhotia loads up on a big left hand.
Hagert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hagert scores with a leg kick.
Dinesh Jakhotia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakhotia misses with a wild body shot.
Hagert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakhotia. That did some damage!
Hagert lands a head kick that stumbles Jakhotia and the fighters go to the mat.
Jakhotia is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakhotia wants to sweep here but Hagert controlling him for the moment.
Oh Jakhotia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hagert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jakhotia seems to have got his legs back now.
Hagert decides to stand back up.
Jakhotia is breathing heavily.
Hagert lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hagert.
Jakhotia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hagert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakhotia's sensitive parts.
Hagert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hagert scores with a push kick.
Hagert scores with a leg kick.
Hagert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jakhotia's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagert cracks the inside of Jakhotia's front leg.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hagert throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jakhotia is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rainer Hagert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Slaerop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeroen Slaerop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaerop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeroen Slaerop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaerop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaerop has closed the distance and engaged Svenson in a clinch.
Svenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slaerop wants to break free but Svenson has control.
Svenson goes for a takedown attempt but Slaerop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slaerop throws a hook but Svenson avoids it easily.
Svenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slaerop lands with a straight right. Svenson didn't see that one coming.
Svenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaerop circles away from the clinch attempt
so Slaerop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson working for a triangle but Slaerop defends it easily.
Svenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Svenson, not yet.
Svenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Svenson wants to stand and escape but Slaerop is having none of it.
Slaerop stands up from Svenson's guard - Slaerop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Slaerop looks to clinch
and Svenson counters with a single leg into guard. Slaerop didn't expect that.
Svenson stops Slaerop from standing up.
Slaerop is adopting a defensive guard.
Slaerop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaerop tries to get out of the position.
Slaerop is looking to stand up but Svenson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson throwing strikes from guard but Slaerop blocks nicely.
Svenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slaerop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svenson is controlling him.
Slaerop is breathing heavily.
Svenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaerop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Svenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slaerop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svenson won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaerop stands up.
Slaerop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svenson shoots in but Slaerop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Svenson with a poor takedown
and Slaerop counters by moving into the clinch.
Jeroen Slaerop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Svenson.
Svenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slaerop manages to break the clinch.
Slaerop blocks a head kick by Svenson.
Slaerop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaerop avoids the head kick by Svenson.
Slaerop drives through and clinches with Svenson against the cage.
Slaerop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaerop takes a swing at Svenson's ribcage but misses.
Svenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Slaerop doesn't manage to clinch there - Svenson circles away.
Svenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeroen Slaerop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Svenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaerop darts in trying to clinch
and Svenson counters by clinching up.
Svenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slaerop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaerop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svenson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenson stalling in the clinch but Slaerop improves position.
Slaerop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slaerop breaks the clinch.
Svenson is breathing heavily.
Slaerop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svenson manages to avoid it.
Slaerop cracks a nice hook into Svenson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaerop sends Svenson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slaerop is motioning to the referee to let Svenson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like David Svenson has been cut.
Slaerop closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Svenson! Slaerop dives in looking to finish! Svenson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeroen Slaerop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yassir Morabet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reinar comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark. Yassir Morabet struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs 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. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yassir Morabet!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reinar tries to clinch up but Morabet circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Reinar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morabet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Reinar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Reinar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morabet tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Reinar avoids the damage to the body.
Morabet missing with knees to the body.
Von Reinar misses with a knee strike.
Von Reinar manages to break the clinch.
Morabet stuffs the takedown.
Von Reinar looks for a takedown but Morabet sprawls well.
Von Reinar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morabet is looking to regain half guard here but Von Reinar keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Reinar advances to mount.
Von Reinar stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Reinar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Reinar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morabet closes the distance and clinches.
Von Reinar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morabet has had enough of the clinch but Von Reinar keeps him there for the moment.
Morabet is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Reinar has double underhooks.
Morabet trying to land knees to the body.
Von Reinar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Von Reinar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morabet stalls.
Von Reinar has clasped his hands together around Morabet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morabet tries to improve position but can't.
Morabet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morabet is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Von Reinar pulls his head out easily.
Morabet looks gassed!
Von Reinar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Reinar stands up and beckons Morabet to join him on the feet.
Von Reinar throws a sloppy head kick and Morabet moves out of range easily.
Morabet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar misses with a double jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Reinar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar darts in and clinches Morabet up against the cage.
Morabet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Reinar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch.
Von Reinar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morabet's waist but Morabet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Reinar off to one side.
Von Reinar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Reinar is pushing Morabet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morabet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Reinar shoots in for a double leg but Morabet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Morabet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Reinar moves into the clinch.
Morabet has had enough of the clinch but Von Reinar keeps him there for the moment.
Von Reinar manages to break the clinch.
Morabet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Reinar throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Reinar shoots in for a takedown but Morabet shows good takedown defense.
Morabet wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morabet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Reinar instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Reinar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Von Reinar.
Morabet crunches a lovely knee into Von Reinar's ribcage.
Morabet is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Reinar has double underhooks.
Morabet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Von Reinar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Reinar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morabet with the active half guard here but Von Reinar passes nicely into side control.
Morabet tries to improve position but can't.
Von Reinar advances to full mount.
Von Reinar with good strikes from the mount here!
Morabet has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Morabet is breathing heavily.
Morabet holding both Von Reinar 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reinar controlling from the back.
Morabet tries to roll but Von Reinar sticks to his back.
Von Reinar is riding his opponent, not letting Morabet buck him off.
Morabet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morabet grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Morabet tries to escape but Von Reinar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Reinar is riding his opponent, not letting Morabet buck him off.
Morabet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Von Reinar keeps control of the position easily here as Morabet tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Allan Von Reinar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Von Reinar wants to clinch but Morabet slips to the side
and Morabet moves into the clinch.
Morabet is trying to break free.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Reinar is looking to land body kicks.
Von Reinar moves into range and clinches up with Morabet.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Reinar.
Morabet tries a body shot but Von Reinar blocks it.
Von Reinar managing to block the knees to the body from Morabet.
Von Reinar tries to pull guard but Morabet won't allow it.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Reinar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar stands up and beckons Morabet to his feet.
Von Reinar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morabet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Reinar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morabet's head.
It looks like Yassir Morabet has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morabet swings for the body but Von Reinar moves out of range.
Von Reinar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morabet's waist but Morabet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Reinar off to one side.
Von Reinar throws a body kick that misses.
Von Reinar throws a sloppy head kick
and Morabet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morabet is trying to break the clinch but Von Reinar has him pressed against the cage.
Von Reinar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Reinar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Reinar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yassir Morabet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Reinar closes the distance but Morabet moves to the side
and Morabet moves into the clinch.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Reinar scores with a takedown into Morabet's guard.
Morabet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Von Reinar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Reinar stops Morabet from getting back to his feet.
Von Reinar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morabet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morabet is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reinar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morabet tries to buck Von Reinar off but he can't manage it.
Von Reinar controlling his opponent.
Von Reinar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morabet to take his back!
Morabet trying to get back to his feet but Von Reinar is in full control for now.
Morabet is in bad spot here.
Von Reinar biding his time, controlling Morabet.
Allan Von Reinar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Allan Von Reinar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Von Reinar shoots in but Morabet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Reinar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morabet tries to bench press Von Reinar off him but Von Reinar keeps the position.
Von Reinar decides to stand back up.
Von Reinar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morabet trying to keep a closed guard but Von Reinar is proving a slippery customer.
Morabet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Von Reinar preventing the sweep.
Morabet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Reinar controls the pace.
Morabet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Reinar is controlling him.
Morabet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yassir Morabet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allan Von Reinar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Reinar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Von Reinar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Reinar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Von Reinar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Nweave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Hughes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kane Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Nweave!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Hughes pushes Nweave up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes is working for takedown but Nweave is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes feints and as Nweave raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nweave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nweave had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hughes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nweave Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hughes's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is really stuck here.
Nweave looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes turns into Nweave and is now in his guard.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but Nweave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Nweave passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
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.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nweave looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Nweave stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nweave stuffs the takedown.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes scores with a takedown into Nweave's guard.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nweave has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hughes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nweave has tightened it up now! Hughes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Nweave!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Nycz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Hilavitku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Nycz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilavitku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hilavitku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nycz has eaten all the pies!
Hilavitku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilavitku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilavitku passes Nycz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hilavitku prevents Nycz from standing back up.
Hilavitku is looking to advance position but Nycz won't allow it.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
Nycz is looking to improve his position.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nycz wants to get back to his feet.
Hilavitku is pressing down on Nycz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nycz is holding on for now.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
Hilavitku is thwarting Nycz's attempts to control the position.
Nycz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hilavitku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nycz holds on and takes a little breather.
Nycz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Nycz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hilavitku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nycz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nycz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilavitku.
Hilavitku seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilavitku seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nycz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nycz is doing well to control the position and prevent Hilavitku from advancing to side control.
Hilavitku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nycz is looking to improve his position.
Hilavitku seems to be working for a kimura but Nycz defends the submission attempt.
Hilavitku wants to work for an arm triangle but Nycz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hilavitku is breathing heavily.
Hilavitku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hilavitku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hilavitku wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nycz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nycz tries to hold on but Hilavitku pushes him away.
Hilavitku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hilavitku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nycz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nycz and Hilavitku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hilavitku swings around for an armbar but Nycz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hilavitku's guard.
Hilavitku has his foot on Nycz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nycz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nycz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilavitku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nycz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Hilavitku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nycz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hilavitku's guard.
Hilavitku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nycz.
Hilavitku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilavitku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nycz manages to get himself to full guard.
Hilavitku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilavitku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilavitku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nycz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilavitku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hilavitku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nycz!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nycz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hilavitku.
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nycz is on top in guard.
Nycz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hilavitku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nycz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nycz trying to control but Hilavitku is working from the bottom.
Hilavitku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nycz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hilavitku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nycz is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilavitku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nycz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hilavitku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nycz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hilavitku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilavitku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hilavitku tries to move to mount but Nycz blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nycz is looking for a sweep.
Hilavitku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nycz!
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Niko Hilavitku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilavitku looking for a guillotine from mount but Nycz is having none of it.
Hilavitku seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nycz is holding on tight.
Nycz is looking to get to half guard.
Hilavitku takes Nycz's back.
Hilavitku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nycz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Hilavitku dominated that second round.
That's time! Hilavitku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hilavitku tries for a takedown but Nycz circles away easily
and Nycz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hilavitku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nycz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nycz's back!
Hilavitku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Hilavitku let's go of the attempt for now.
Nycz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hilavitku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nycz trying to control the hands but Hilavitku won't let him.
Hilavitku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Hilavitku let's go of the attempt for now.
Nycz is trying to stand back up.
Hilavitku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nycz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitku controlling well, preventing Nycz from escaping the position.
Hilavitku is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nycz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Hilavitku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Stongarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Huima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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23
230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilhelm Stongarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimo Huima!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Huima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stongarm throws a low kick, looking for Huima's leg but Huima calmly moves out of range.
Huima tries to bum rush Stongarm with a series of wild strikes but Stongarm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stongarm has a takedown stuffed.
Stongarm lands a body shot.
Huima misses with an uppercut.
Stongarm is looking to clinch.
A combination from Huima does no damage.
Stongarm throws a head kick that misses.
Huima shoots for a double leg takedown but Stongarm sprawls well. He's pushed Huima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stongarm.
Stongarm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huima is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stongarm landing a few strikes.
Huima is looking to reverse the position.
Stongarm is putting a hurting on Huima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stongarm lands a few punches from side control.
Stongarm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stongarm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stongarm in the domination position with Huima hanging on.
Stongarm wants to control but Huima is keeping him busy.
Stongarm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huima, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stongarm trying to control the action but Huima is working from the bottom.
Huima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Huima manages to get to full guard.
Huima looking for a sweep. Not yet Huima, not yet.
Huima controls Stongarm momentarily but Stongarm frees himself.
Huima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stongarm throws a strike but Huima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stongarm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huima trying to control but Stongarm is working from the bottom.
Huima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stongarm wants to control but Huima postures up.
Huima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stongarm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huima wants to control but Stongarm is keeping him busy.
Huima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stongarm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huima's guard! Nice work there by Stongarm!
Huima looking for a guillotine here but Stongarm defends easily.
Huima looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stongarm passes into half guard.
Huima is staying active underneath Stongarm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stongarm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stongarm throwing shots but Huima is blocking nicely.
Stongarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stongarm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huima tries to get to full guard but Stongarm has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Stongarm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stongarm slips a jab and a cross from Huima.
Stongarm wants to clinch.
Huima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stongarm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stongarm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huima.
Huima keeps the fight on the outside.
Huima throws a lazy right hand but Stongarm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huima scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Wilhelm Stongarm has been cut.
Huima thows a body shot but no joy.
Heimo Huima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stongarm.
Huima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima looks to land a combination but Stongarm avoids it well.
Huima misses with a double jab
and Stongarm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Heimo Huima has been cut.
Stongarm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stongarm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huima shoots in but Stongarm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilhelm Stongarm's cut is getting worse.
Huima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huima wants to pass to mount but Stongarm is defending the position.
Huima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stongarm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stongarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Stongarm, not yet.
Stongarm is looking for a triangle but Huima pushes his legs off easily.
Huima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stongarm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stongarm is not content to let Huima control the position.
Huima wants to pass to mount but Stongarm is defending the position.
Huima is looking to take a break and control but Stongarm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stongarm is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Huima pulls his head out easily.
Stongarm wants to improve his position but Huima is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Huima misses.
Huima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huima misses with the combination.
Huima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stongarm at a distance.
Huima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stongarm to the mat! Stongarm manages to get full guard.
Huima stands and throws Stongarm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stongarm misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Huima cracks Stongarm with a big right hand but Stongarm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Huima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stongarm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stongarm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huima cracks Stongarm with a big right hand but Stongarm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stongarm is looking to regain half guard here but Huima keeps moving and retains side control.
Huima tries to move to mount but Stongarm blocks the move with his legs.
Huima lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Huima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Huima cracks Stongarm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huima swings around for an armbar but Stongarm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Huima's guard.
Stongarm advances position into side control!
Huima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Huima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huima misses with a combination
and Stongarm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stongarm lands a slapping body shot.
Huima throws a series of punches but Stongarm avoids them all with ease.
Huima avoids the head kick by Stongarm.
Stongarm slips a jab and a cross from Huima.
Stongarm tries to close the distance and clinch but Huima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stongarm takes a swing at Huima's ribcage but misses.
Stongarm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stongarm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huima throws a series of punches but Stongarm moves out of range.
Huima throws a series of punches but Stongarm avoids them all with ease.
Huima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stongarm counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stongarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huima looks to throw the jab but Stongarm is out of range.
A combination from Huima does no damage.
Huima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stongarm tries to avoid it but Huima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stongarm to the ground. Stongarm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Stongarm with that takedown attempt.
Stongarm is looking to clinch but Huima is avoiding it.
Huima keeps the fight on the outside.
Huima misses with a double jab
letting Stongarm counter with a right hand.
Huima misses with the combination.
Stongarm swings for the body but Huima moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stongarm.
Huima 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.
Stongarm throws an overhand right that lands on Huima's shoulder, as Huima tries to avoid the shot.
Stongarm throws a nice looking combination but Huima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stongarm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stongarm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stongarm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Huima trying to control the position from guard on top but Stongarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stongarm has his foot on Huima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huima works his way back into a safe position though.
Huima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huima wants to control from the top but Stongarm keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stongarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stongarm is looking for a triangle but Huima pushes his legs off easily.
Huima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huima trying to pass the guard but Stongarm defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Huima coming out on top.
Stongarm wants to clinch.
Huima has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stongarm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Huima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stongarm.
Stongarm blocks a jab.
Stongarm wants to land a leg kick but Huima is out of range.
Stongarm is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stongarm. No joy for Huima on that attempt.
Wilhelm Stongarm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Huima.
Stongarm lands a nice hook to Huima's body. Huima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stongarm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huima throws a series of punches but Stongarm avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Huima misses its intended target.
Stongarm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stongarm counters with a takedown into side control.
Huima is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilhelm Stongarm.
I think Stongarm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Stongarm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juilius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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235 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juilius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar shoots in and drives through. Sorsa sprawls well.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sorsa passes to full mount!
Caesar tries to lock up and control but Sorsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caesar is trying desperately to improve position.
Caesar is bucking up trying to escape but Sorsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Juilius Caesar has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa landing punches.
Sorsa working for a submission but Caesar is keeping him at bay.
Sorsa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Caesar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Caesar!
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sorsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorsa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sorsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Sorsa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorsa, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorsa is on top in guard.
Sorsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Caesar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorsa slips nicely into half guard.
Sorsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Caesar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is trying to control but Sorsa manages to pass to mount!
Caesar is working to get back to half guard.
Caesar wants to hold on but Sorsa pushes him away.
Sorsa blocks Caesar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sorsa is going olschool here, as he tries to force Caesar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Caesar shrugs it off.
Sorsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caesar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caesar looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Caesar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sorsa landing strikes from the mount and Caesar is in trouble!
Caesar can't escape the position.
Sorsa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar is bucking up trying to escape but Sorsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sorsa trying to control but Caesar is having none of it.
Sorsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juilius Caesar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caesar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sorsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorsa.
Sorsa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sorsa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Caesar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sorsa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Repe Sorsa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Pukkila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pukkila has chosen It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls as his entrance music. Harry Schilt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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307 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Pukkila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schilt.
Schilt misses with a head kick.
Jaska Pukkila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukkila lands with a nice body punch.
Pukkila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilt moves away.
Pukkila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukkila.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schilt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Pukkila.
Schilt is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukkila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pukkila tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Schilt. No joy for Pukkila on that attempt.
Pukkila throws a head kick but Schilt moves out of range.
Pukkila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big head kick from Pukkila and Schilt is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Schilt is rocked!
It looks like Harry Schilt has been cut.
Pukkila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Schilt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukkila content to control rather than advance.
Schilt seems to have got his legs back now.
Schilt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukkila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pukkila controlling his opponent.
Pukkila lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schilt hang on?
Pukkila scoring with strikes but Schilt is staying in there.
Pukkila tries to control but Schilt wriggling away.
Pukkila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schilt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pukkila on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt tries to hold on but Pukkila postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukkila lands a heavy elbow.
Pukkila looking to finish Schilt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schilt!
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!
Schilt tries to reverse the position but Pukkila maintains control.
Pukkila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pukkila controlling his opponent.
Pukkila cracks Schilt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pukkila lands a big shot there that rocks Schilt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukkila cracks Schilt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pukkila has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schilt's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schilt is squirming around, avoiding Pukkila's attempts to control the action.
Pukkila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pukkila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukkila wants to control the pace but Schilt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pukkila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pukkila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pukkila has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schilt's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukkila landing strikes from the mount.
Pukkila postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Schilt out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Pukkila goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaska Pukkila!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Sparks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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292 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crouch Ouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch stuffs the takedown.
Sparks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ouch has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ouch.
Sparks looking for a takedown.
Crouch Ouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Sparks.
Ouch prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch looking to throw knees to the head but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Ouch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sparks looks gassed!
Ouch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ouch breaks from the clinch.
Sparks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Ouch.
Ouch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sparks is rocked!
Ouch is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sparks flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sparks is out cold! Ouch holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crouch Ouch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rami Ilotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Murikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murikka has chosen Rock'n'Rolla as his entrance music. Jussi Murikka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Ilotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Murikka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murikka throws out a powerful jab.
Ilotalo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murikka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murikka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murikka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murikka has a closed guard, preventing Ilotalo from standing up.
Murikka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murikka keeping full guard, as Ilotalo tries to pass.
Ilotalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murikka keeping moving, preventing Ilotalo from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murikka lands a brutal head kick. Ilotalo looks out on his feet and Murikka throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jussi Murikka!
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