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H.F.C.C. 13 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jihad Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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177 cm
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154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pouta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jihad Joe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Pouta's head back.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Pouta on that attempt.
Joe slips a jab from Pouta.
Pouta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pouta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joe missing with punches from the bottom.
Pouta is looking for a kimura here.
Joe gets full guard.
Joe looking for subs off his back but Pouta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pouta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joe missing with punches from the bottom.
Joe is looking for a sweep. Pouta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pouta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joe is pressing down on Pouta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pouta working some strikes from top position.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pouta is breathing heavily.
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.
Joe is looking for a triangle but Pouta pushes his legs off easily.
Pouta wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta landing with the ground and pound.
Pouta connects with a couple of short punches.
Pouta postures up.
Pouta works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pouta scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pouta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Pouta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pouta.
Pouta advances to full mount.
Joe wants to control but Pouta is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is squirming around, avoiding Pouta's attempts to control the action.
Pouta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joe wants to hold on but Pouta pushes him away.
Joe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pouta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joe hang on?
Joe tries to lock up and control but Pouta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pouta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Pouta. Pouta gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pouta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pouta is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Joe manages to get to full guard.
Pouta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouta's guard.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Pouta is trying to keep Joe in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pouta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Pouta motions for Joe to come forward. Pouta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pouta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Joe there.
Pekka Pouta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pouta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Joe.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pouta circles away quickly and effectively.
Pouta misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe throws a one two combo.
Joe looks to land a combination but Pouta avoids it well.
Pouta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouta drops his hands momentarily and Joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Pouta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Joe has his foot on Pouta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouta works his way back into a safe position though.
Pouta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pouta!
Pouta tries to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe looking to secure an arm triangle but Pouta defends it well.
Pouta wants to control but Joe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a nice shot to the head.
Pouta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouta is looking to improve his position but Joe isn't that keen on the idea.
Joe looking for a guillotine from mount but Pouta is having none of it.
Pouta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pouta is looking to improve his position but Joe isn't that keen on the idea.
Joe unloading with bombs!
Joe landing shots from mount.
Joe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Joe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pouta blocking the ground and pound.
Pouta tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.
Pouta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouta is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.
Joe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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 Pekka Pouta 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!
Joe swinging wilding here.
Pouta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joe is out of range and Pouta settles back down.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pouta moves into the clinch.
Joe lands a shoulder strike.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pouta throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouta shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Pouta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pouta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Joe scores with a four punch combination!
Joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Joe.
Pouta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pouta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pouta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pouta.
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pouta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joe's body to avoid the submission. Joe has instead reached around Pouta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jihad Joe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Esa Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Caholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Caholic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Caholic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caholic takes one on the button.
A combination from Caholic does no damage.
Vasara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caholic throws out the jab.
Vasara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caholic.
Caholic fails to land with a series of punches.
Caholic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caholic momentarily.
Caholic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasara throws a body punch but Caholic moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vasara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caholic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasara misses with a straight left.
Vasara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caholic.
Vasara throws out a loose jab but Caholic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caholic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caholic.
Caholic slips a jab and a cross from Vasara.
Vasara throws a hook but Caholic avoids it easily.
Caholic misses with a wild combination.
Vasara swinging wilding here.
Esa Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Caholic finds it's target.
Vasara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasara misses with a double jab
and Caholic counters with a left and a right that stings Vasara.
Vasara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caholic.
Caholic connects with a nice looking jab.
Caholic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caholic scores with a nice head shot.
Vasara dances in with a quick combination. Caholic is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Vasara snaps Caholic's head back. Caholic stumbles backwards against the ropes. Vasara steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Caholic's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Caholic just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Esa Vasara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamarainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to sleep. Nothing has chosen Vegan Reich - The Way It Is as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Kamarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarainen closes the distance and clinches.
Kamarainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Nothing pulls guard.
Nothing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nothing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamarainen's guard.
Nothing tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamarainen is retaining full guard.
Kamarainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nothing wants to pass the guard but Kamarainen is keeping the position.
Nothing won't allow Kamarainen to sweep him here.
Nothing slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nothing seems content to control.
Nothing trying to control from half guard but Kamarainen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing not doing much here.
Nothing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nothing 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.
Nothing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nothing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nothing looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nothing looking to control but Kamarainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nothing content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, All or Nothing just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamarainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nothing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamarainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Nothing circles away.
Kamarainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nothing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamarainen throws out a leg kick but Nothing moves out of range and Kamarainen only half commits.
Nothing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasi Kamarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamarainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamarainen is breathing heavily.
Nothing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kamarainen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing get's back to his feet.
Kamarainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nothing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nothing slows the pace down in half guard.
Nothing wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamarainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nothing is trying to control. Kamarainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamarainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamarainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamarainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nothing on the ground.
Kamarainen tries to kick Nothing off in order to stand up. Nothing Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nothing trying to control the action but Kamarainen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamarainen struggling a bit here.
Kamarainen is looking to regain half guard here but Nothing keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All or Nothing dominated that round.
That's time! Kamarainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamarainen with a poor takedown
and Nothing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nothing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nothing is trying to control. Kamarainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nothing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamarainen is just riding it out for now. Nothing eventually gives up the hold.
Nothing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamarainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nothing.
Nothing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nothing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamarainen wants to get back to his feet.
Nothing is thwarting Kamarainen's attempts to control the position.
Nothing in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kamarainen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nothing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). All or Nothing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Bennett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emil Costas's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Costas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costas tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Costas.
A punch combination from Costas misses.
Kenny Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costas tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Costas settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costas.
Bennett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Costas counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costas.
Costas is looking to clinch.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Costas is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costas wants to clinch but Bennett slips to the side
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bennett moves into the clinch.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costas misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bennett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costas.
Costas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costas throws a head punch that misses.
Costas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bennett stalling in the clinch.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Bennett landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costas blocks it with crossed arms.
Costas missing with knees to the body.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Costas blocks it.
Bennett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costas misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costas blocks it with crossed arms.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Costas.
Costas holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Costas keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costas.
Costas darts in and clinches Bennett up against the ropes.
Costas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
Costas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Costas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett being controlled against the ropes.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Costas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costas blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, Costas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the ropes.
Bennett wants to break free but Costas has control.
Costas tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Costas prevents Bennett from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costas.
Costas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Costas.
Costas lands a nice knee to the body.
Costas misses with a knee to the head.
Costas controlling the action here for a moment.
Costas manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Costas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Costas throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Costas only half commits.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Costas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett throws a right hand that Costas ducks under and follows up with a left that Costas also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Costas tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bennett lands a jab to Costas's midsection.
Kenny Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costas momentarily.
Costas misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Costas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bennett's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Costas avoids them all with ease.
Costas moves away from the strike by Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Costas is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennett gets an underhook and turns Costas into the ropes.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costas blocks it with crossed arms.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Costas blocks with his arms.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Costas gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the ropes.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Costas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costas looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Costas won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Costas tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett wants to clinch.
Costas slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Costas works the jab nicely.
Costas tries to clinch up
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costas circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Costas tries to clinch up
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Costas tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Costas scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Costas.
Costas wants to clinch
and Bennett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
Costas wants to clinch
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Costas throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Costas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Costas darts in trying to clinch
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Bennett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bennett tries to clinch but Costas is having none of it.
Bennett throws a jab when Costas was well out of range.
Costas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Costas tries to clinch but Bennett moves away
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costas counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Costas avoids nicely.
Costas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennett counters with a three punch combo that has Costas backing up. Costas nods at Bennett to acknowledge the strikes.
Costas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Costas counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from Costas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Costas blocks with his arms.
Costas taking a breather.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Costas misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Costas has double underhooks.
Costas looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett with a knee to the head.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costas holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Costas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Costas keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett stalling the fight.
Bennett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costas as Bennett tries to tie him up.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costas looking to slow down the pace here.
Costas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Costas landing knees to the head.
Bennett wants to break free but Costas has control.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Costas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costas lands a knee to the body.
Bennett tries a knee to the head but Costas blocks it.
Costas scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costas.
Costas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Costas.
Costas landing knees to the head.
Costas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennett's face.
Costas tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Costas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Costas is trying to stall.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Costas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costas taking a breather.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Costas.
I think Costas 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Costas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietari Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labatt BlueRox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietari Manninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Labatt BlueRox!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BlueRox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BlueRox as he avoids it easily.
BlueRox looks to throw the jab but Manninen is out of range.
BlueRox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BlueRox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manninen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming BlueRox to the mat! BlueRox manages to get full guard.
Manninen 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.
BlueRox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manninen is controlling him.
Manninen drops back looking for a leg! BlueRox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BlueRox manages to kick Manninen off! Manninen jumps back into BlueRox's guard.
Manninen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlueRox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manninen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manninen 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.
Manninen wants to control from the top but BlueRox keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manninen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manninen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manninen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manninen is breathing heavily.
Manninen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but BlueRox sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, BlueRox has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manninen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BlueRox is just riding it out for now. Manninen eventually gives up the hold.
Manninen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlueRox looks like he's trying to stand up.
BlueRox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice uppercut there from BlueRox.
Labatt BlueRox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manninen moves out of range of the strikes.
BlueRox lands a lovely overhand right.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown but BlueRox shows good takedown defense.
Manninen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
BlueRox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BlueRox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manninen at a distance.
BlueRox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BlueRox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manninen circles away quickly and effectively.
BlueRox takes a swing at Manninen's ribcage but misses.
BlueRox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manninen closes this distance looking for a takedown but BlueRox circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietari Manninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BlueRox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BlueRox throws a hook but Manninen blocks it.
Manninen scores with a hook.
BlueRox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manninen moves away.
Manninen lands a right hook to the body.
BlueRox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manninen is looking to clinch.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BlueRox as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Manninen misses.
BlueRox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manninen counters with a straight right hand.
BlueRox sizes up Manninen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manninen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manninen misses with the combination.
BlueRox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown but BlueRox shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietari Manninen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
BlueRox lands a head kick!
BlueRox connects with a looping right hand.
Manninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manninen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manninen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BlueRox.
BlueRox lands with a kick to the temple. Manninen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manninen thows a body shot but no joy.
Manninen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manninen there as he acknowledges the shot.
BlueRox misses with a series of wild punches.
BlueRox throws a nice looking combination but Manninen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manninen shoots in but no luck this time.
Manninen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BlueRox scores with a jab. Manninen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BlueRox throws a hook to the side of Manninen's head but Manninen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BlueRox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlueRox drops his hands momentarily and Manninen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manninen lands a nice looking body shot.
Manninen scores with a one two! BlueRox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manninen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manninen throws a right hand that BlueRox ducks under and follows up with a left that BlueRox also avoids with ease.
BlueRox lands a jab-cross combination.
Manninen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manninen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - BlueRox scores with a four punch combination!
BlueRox throws a series of punches but Manninen avoids them all with ease.
Manninen is looking to clinch but BlueRox is avoiding it.
Labatt BlueRox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BlueRox swinging wilding here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manninen.
BlueRox fails to land with a series of punches.
Manninen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietari Manninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BlueRox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BlueRox but BlueRox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Manninen.
BlueRox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BlueRox slips a jab and a cross from Manninen.
BlueRox lands a with a good body shot.
Manninen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BlueRox tries to avoid it but Manninen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BlueRox to the ground. BlueRox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Manninen does no damage.
BlueRox feints and then cracks Manninen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manninen down.
BlueRox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manninen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as BlueRox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manninen doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manninen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manninen is looking to clinch but BlueRox is avoiding it.
BlueRox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manninen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manninen shoots in looking for a takedown. BlueRox tries to sprawl out of it but Manninen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. BlueRox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manninen misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from BlueRox.
Manninen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manninen lands a really nice looking cross but BlueRox seems unphased.
BlueRox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BlueRox throws a head kick but Manninen moves out of range.
Manninen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by BlueRox.
Manninen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BlueRox's waist but BlueRox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manninen off to one side.
BlueRox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manninen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manninen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BlueRox throws a leg kick but Manninen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manninen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BlueRox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manninen.
BlueRox throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manninen misses with a combination
and BlueRox counters with a series of strikes. Manninen will be more careful next time no doubt.
BlueRox jabs at Manninen's body.
A swing and a miss from Manninen.
BlueRox misses with a low kick.
Good work by Manninen as he checks the leg kick.
BlueRox misses with a looping left.
Manninen throws a solid leg kick but BlueRox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manninen.
Manninen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from BlueRox.
BlueRox stuffs the takedown.
Manninen shoots in looking for a takedown. BlueRox tries to sprawl out of it but Manninen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. BlueRox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BlueRox misses with a double jab
letting Manninen counter with a right hand.
Manninen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manninen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BlueRox.
Manninen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BlueRox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Labatt BlueRox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
BlueRox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietari Manninen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BlueRox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BlueRox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
BlueRox checks a leg kick nicely.
Manninen closes the distance and clinches up with BlueRox, looking for a takedown. Manninen pushes BlueRox against the ropes but BlueRox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BlueRox lands a high kick!
BlueRox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manninen throws a left and a right that both miss
and BlueRox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Labatt BlueRox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from BlueRox misses.
Manninen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BlueRox.
A big right from BlueRox misses.
Manninen throws a nice looking combination but BlueRox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Manninen.
Manninen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BlueRox.
BlueRox's corner calls for a 1-2. BlueRox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BlueRox lands with a hook. Manninen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manninen lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlueRox misses with a double jab
and Manninen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manninen shoots in but no luck this time.
Manninen shoots in and drives through. BlueRox sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietari Manninen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BlueRox falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Manninen counter with a right hand.
Manninen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Manninen misses.
BlueRox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BlueRox scores with a nice body kick.
Manninen avoids a punch combination nicely.
BlueRox misses with a few strikes there.
BlueRox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manninen misses with a series of wild punches.
BlueRox tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Manninen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manninen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manninen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manninen cracks BlueRox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BlueRox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and BlueRox duly obliges.
BlueRox misses with a double jab
and Manninen counters with a stiff right hand.
BlueRox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from BlueRox as Manninen shoots in.
BlueRox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manninen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BlueRox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manninen throws a big shot that misses.
BlueRox tries to bum rush Manninen with a series of wild strikes but Manninen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BlueRox defending well as Manninen loads up on a big left hand.
BlueRox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manninen shoots in but no luck this time.
BlueRox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BlueRox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BlueRox throws a sloppy head kick and Manninen moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manninen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BlueRox misses with a two punch combination.
Manninen lands with a nice combination. BlueRox backs away looking to recover.
BlueRox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manninen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BlueRox is out of range.
BlueRox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manninen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manninen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BlueRox is fending him off so far but Manninen persists. Nope, BlueRox circles away and we're back to standing.
BlueRox misses with a wild combination.
Manninen has a takedown stuffed.
BlueRox throws a right and a left that both miss.
BlueRox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manninen was well out of range. Poor timing from BlueRox.
BlueRox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manninen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BlueRox.
A head kick misses from BlueRox.
BlueRox misses with a combination
and Manninen counters with a left to the body.
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.
BlueRox throws a sloppy head kick and Manninen moves out of range easily.
Manninen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BlueRox misses with a few strikes there.
Manninen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BlueRox.
BlueRox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manninen shoots in looking for a takedown. BlueRox tries to sprawl out of it but Manninen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. BlueRox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from BlueRox.
Manninen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BlueRox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manninen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manninen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
BlueRox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manninen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BlueRox as he avoids it easily.
BlueRox misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labatt BlueRox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BlueRox 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Labatt BlueRox!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Hegg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James scores with a takedown into Hegg's guard.
James drops back looking for a leg! Hegg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hegg manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Hegg's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
James won't allow Hegg to sweep him here.
Hegg wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hegg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hegg keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hegg tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hegg to the ground. Hegg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is breathing heavily.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Hegg sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hegg to the mat! Hegg manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James postures up.
James looking to pass the guard.
Hegg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hegg has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hegg is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James tries for a takedown but Hegg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Hegg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hegg fails with the takedown
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James trying to control but Hegg is working from the bottom.
Hegg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hegg trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hegg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hegg is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James wants to control but Hegg is keeping him busy.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hegg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James 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.
James is trying to control the position but Hegg postures up.
Hegg wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Hegg is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hegg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James trying to hold on to Hegg's head to control him but Hegg postures up.
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hegg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hegg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James swings for the body but Hegg moves out of range.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hegg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to get to full guard but Hegg has control of the leg.
Hegg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to improve his position.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johan Hegg has got the better of the ground game so far.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Hegg trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hegg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hegg keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Hegg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hegg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James tries to reverse the position but Hegg maintains control.
Hegg wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Hegg working James over with strikes here.
James tries to lock up and control but Hegg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Hegg.
Hegg trying to control but James is having none of it.
James is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James looking to control.
James wants to sweep here but Hegg controlling him for the moment.
Hegg trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James has his foot on Hegg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hegg works his way back into a safe position though.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James has an active guard here but Hegg has managed to pass into half guard.
Hegg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James is trying to control but can't.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a nice looking combination but Hegg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
Hegg wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James has hold of Hegg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hegg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James working for a submission but Hegg is keeping him at bay.
James stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James is trying to control. Hegg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Hegg wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Hegg wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James trying to control the action but Hegg is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hegg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hegg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hegg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Hegg is controlling his hands well.
Hegg just trying to survive but James is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
James is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hegg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James gets his hands free as Hegg looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
James looking for the choke but no joy.
James working for the choke.
James avoiding Hegg 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has got one arm under Hegg's chin. This could be trouble... Hegg trying to control the other hand but James gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hegg has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesse James!
Jesse James is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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| 190 cm
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255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wikstrom.
Lashley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wikstrom throws a hook to the side of Lashley's head but Lashley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wikstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley staying out of range there.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley tries to move into range but Wikstrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Wikstrom.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wikstrom but Wikstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lashley staying out of range there.
Wikstrom lands an overhand right.
Wikstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lashley in his tracks.
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley slips a jab from Wikstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lashley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wikstrom finish him?
Wikstrom throws an overhand right that drops Lashley like a sack of potatoes! Wikstrom dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volmar Wikstrom!
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FIGHT
RATING
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