 |
NFC 11 Virtanen vs Topohanta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prashanth Maadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Needadis Shepard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Prashanth Maadala!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard forces Maadala back against the cage and clinches.
Shepard prevents Maadala from breaking the clinch.
Shepard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shepard has Maadala pressed against the cage.
Maadala throws a punch but it's blocked by Shepard.
Maadala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maadala can't break the clinch.
Shepard breaks the clinch.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch but Maadala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maadala tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Maadala does no damage.
Maadala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maadala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maadala misses with an uppercut.
Shepard rushes Maadala and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Maadala.
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maadala looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
It looks like Prashanth Maadala has been cut.
Shepard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maadala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shepard with a knee to the head.
Shepard has Maadala pressed against the cage.
Shepard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maadala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Shepard.
Shepard breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shepard landing knees to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Shepard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shepard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maadala is rocked!
Shepard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maadala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maadala is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Shepard jerks Maadala's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Maadala drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shepard goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shepard because Maadala was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Needadis Shepard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tysooni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysooni has chosen Cantina Song as his entrance music. Mikko Tysooni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Tysooni!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Six both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mikko Tysooni has been cut.
Tysooni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Six counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tysooni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Six is controlling him.
Six slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Six has an Americana. Tysooni didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Six is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Six hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Syntha Six!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
176 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dickson has an Americana. Stevens didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dickson is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dickson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Dickson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickimardo Flairianio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickimardo Flairianio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 220 cm
23
290 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
202 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickimardo Flairianio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtanen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Flairianio - he's out on his feet here! Virtanen follows up with another monster hook that separates Flairianio from consciousness! Flairianio falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Virtanen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artturi Virtanen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breki Hundur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbof Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
200 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breki Hundur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbof Slice!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hundur tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hundur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice lands with a straight right. Hundur didn't see that one coming.
Kimbof Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Slice misses.
Hundur slips a jab and a cross from Slice.
Hundur dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice connects with a nice cross there... Hundur is looking wobbly and Slice recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hundur to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Slice jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbof Slice!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Momson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Momson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Momson wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Momson forces Larsen back against the cage and clinches.
Larsen digs a right hand into Momson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Momson's gas tank.
Momson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Momson takes a shot to the head.
Momson takes a shot to the head.
Larsen presses Momson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Momson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Momson defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Momson.
It looks like Oloff Larsen has been cut.
Momson wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Momson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Momson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Momson looks gassed!
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!
Larsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larsen feints and as Momson raises his hands in defense, Larsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Larsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen is working to tighten is grip on Momson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Momson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Larsen is really squeezing tight and eventually Momson passes out! Larsen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oloff Larsen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rannanjarvi Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti has chosen Eminem- Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rannanjarvi Antti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antti throws a head kick that Ahlberg semi-blocks.
Antti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antti motions for Ahlberg to come forward. Antti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti tries to work over Ahlberg's front leg with a kick but Ahlberg checks it.
Antti motions for Ahlberg to come forward. Antti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahlberg has a takedown stuffed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antti.
Antti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Antti scoring well with a low kick there.
Antti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Ahlberg.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has been cut.
Antti looks gassed!
Ahlberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahlberg is out of range and Antti settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick and Ahlberg moves out of range easily.
No luck for Ahlberg with that takedown attempt.
Ahlberg shoots in and drives through. Antti sprawls well.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Ahlberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antti tries to avoid it but Ahlberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antti to the ground. Antti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahlberg tries for a takedown but Antti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti is looking to slow Ahlberg down with leg kicks.
Antti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antti.
Antti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antti throws a leg kick which misses Ahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahlberg tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antti connects with a high kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ahlberg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Antti lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rannanjarvi Antti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Antti lands a two punch combo.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antti but Antti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antti throws a hook to the side of Ahlberg's head but Ahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antti throws a wild body kick that Ahlberg sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti is breathing heavily.
Ahlberg blocks a head kick by Antti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown but Antti sprawls well.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antti as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlberg has a takedown stuffed.
Ahlberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Antti sprawls well. He's pushed Ahlberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antti misses with a body kick.
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.
A good leg kick by Antti.
Ahlberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antti swivels and escapes.
Antti tries to bum rush Ahlberg with a series of wild strikes but Ahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antti as he avoids it easily.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Antti misses with a double jab.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antti throws a nice looking combination but Ahlberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Antti.
A head kick misses from Antti.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ahlberg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antti is fending him off so far but Ahlberg persists. Nope, Antti circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti throws a nice head kick!
Ahlberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Antti sprawls well. He's pushed Ahlberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antti throws a head kick that misses.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg blocks a leg kick.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg shoots in for a double leg but Antti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown but Antti sprawls well.
Ahlberg shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rannanjarvi Antti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Antti wants to slow Ahlberg down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahlberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Ahlberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Antti.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Antti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Ahlberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Antti which made him look bad.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Antti throws a leg kick which misses Ahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahlberg tries to avoid it.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown but Antti shows good takedown defense.
Antti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahlberg.
A head kick from Antti lands but Ahlberg takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahlberg shoots for a takedown but Antti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Ahlberg blocks a head kick by Antti.
A clash of legs there as Ahlberg blocks the low kick.
Ahlberg misses with a takedown attempt - Antti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahlberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Rannanjarvi Antti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antti but Antti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahlberg circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rannanjarvi Antti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Antti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rannanjarvi Antti!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silakka has chosen Blood for Blood - Aint like you as his entrance music. Timo Silakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
22
283 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dille misses with a series of wild punches.
Dille avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dille tries to clinch but Silakka is having none of it.
Silakka throws a hook to the side of Dille's head but Dille sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses.
Silakka connects with a single shot there.
It looks like James Dille has been cut.
Dille fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka tries to bum rush Dille with a series of wild strikes but Dille uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silakka tries to clinch up but Dille circles away and keeps his distance.
Dille has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dille there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dille dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dille throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dille sends Silakka down but not out. Dille dives into side control looking to finish.
Silakka looks gassed!
Dille tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Silakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dille thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silakka can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silakka has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dille wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silakka, who protects the arm well.
Silakka struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silakka is trying to get back to half guard.
Silakka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silakka tries to clinch but Dille moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silakka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dille shoots in and bounces Silakka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dille 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.
Dille 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.
Dille has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silakka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dille can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dille is pushing down on Silakka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silakka is fighting to maintain full guard but Dille has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dille sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silakka defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dille pulls his head out easily.
Dille is working for a kimura but Silakka is defending it quite comfortably.
Dille is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silakka defends it well.
Silakka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dille's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dille's back!
Dille is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silakka wants to control but Dille is keeping busy.
Silakka looking to break Dille's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dille remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silakka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dille manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silakka's guard. Nice work there by Dille.
Dille passes Silakka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is refusing to be controlled, as Dille sits in half guard.
Dille prevents Silakka from improving his position.
Silakka trying to control here.
Dille controlling the action here.
Dille wants to control but Silakka is keeping him busy.
Silakka actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dille scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silakka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dille is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dille.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dille dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Nice shot by Dille.
Dille fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Timo Silakka's cut even more.
Dille lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Dille scores with a shot to the body.
Dille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silakka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dille.
Dille shoots in but no luck this time.
Silakka waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dille.
Silakka throws a sloppy body shot
and Dille counters with a straight right hand.
Dille has closed the distance and engaged Silakka in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Dille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dille dodges the punch combination from Silakka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dille lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dille fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silakka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dille counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dille is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silakka shoots in for a takedown but Dille shows good takedown defense.
Dille lands a nice hook to Silakka's body. Silakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dille closes the distance and clinches.
Dille fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silakka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dille blocks it with crossed arms.
Dille wants to get back to striking at distance but Silakka won't allow it.
Silakka is trying to stall.
Dille can't break the clinch.
Silakka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dille blocks it with crossed arms.
Silakka taking a breather.
Dille is looking to break free of the clinch but Silakka has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dille wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silakka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dille wants to break free but Silakka has control.
Silakka tries to pull guard but Dille won't allow it.
Dille escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silakka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dille throws a right and a left that Silakka avoids nicely.
Silakka darts in trying to clinch
and Dille counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silakka has Dille up against the cage in a clinch.
Silakka prevents Dille from breaking the clinch.
Dille wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silakka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Dille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Silakka.
Silakka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dille avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dille breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dille lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silakka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Dille to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dille tries to bum rush Silakka with a series of wild strikes but Silakka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dille shoots in but Silakka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silakka clinches.
Silakka keeps control of Dille as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silakka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dille regains guard immediately.
Dille escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silakka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dille has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silakka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dille.
Silakka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dille manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dille won't allow Silakka to pass to mount.
Dille controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dille regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dille working for a triangle but Silakka defends it easily.
Silakka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dille has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silakka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dille is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dille dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dille's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silakka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James Dille is winning the standup battle so far.
Silakka throws a shot from downtown. Dille moves away and avoids it.
Dille moves in looking to clinch but Silakka pushes him off.
Silakka throws a big shot that misses.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses.
Dille lands a jab-cross combination.
Dille shoots in and drives through. Silakka sprawls well.
Dille tries to clinch but Silakka is having none of it.
Silakka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dille to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dille closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dille lands in his opponent's guard.
Silakka 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.
Dille passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silakka tries to roll over but Dille keeps him under control.
Dille moves into full mount! Silakka won't be happy about that!
Dille working for a submission but Silakka is keeping him at bay.
Silakka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silakka can do to turn this around?
Silakka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dille jumps into side control!
Dille tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silakka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is keen to just control but Dille is a slippery customer.
Dille makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dille.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silakka drops back looking for a leg! Dille is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dille manages to kick Silakka off! Silakka jumps back into Dille's guard.
Dille is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dille striking off his back but it's not causing Silakka any problems.
Dille can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silakka controls the pace.
Silakka gets to his feet - Dille follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dille throws a series of strikes that have Silakka backpedaling.
The cut above Timo Silakka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Dille swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silakka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dille looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silakka is fending him off so far but Dille persists. Nope, Silakka circles away and we're back to standing.
Silakka tries to clinch but Dille is having none of it.
Dille throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silakka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dille tries to clinch but Silakka is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Silakka or perhaps it was just good defense by Dille which made him look bad.
Dille tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dille!
Timo Silakka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Silakka throws an overhand right that lands on Dille's shoulder, as Dille tries to avoid the shot.
Dille lands a jab-cross combination.
Dille wants to clinch.
Silakka is looking to clinch but Dille is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dille looks to land a combination but Silakka avoids it well.
Silakka is looking to clinch but Dille is avoiding it.
Silakka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dille manages to get back to half guard.
Silakka blocks the strikes from Dille.
Silakka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silakka trying to mount his opponent but Dille defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silakka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dille actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dille 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dille!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loman is trying to get an arm triangle but Tuominen is defending well.
Loman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Loman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tuominen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Loman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuominen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen wants to get back to full guard.
Loman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tuominen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tuominen tries to roll over but Loman keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuominen to the mat! Tuominen manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman looking to sit in guard and control but Tuominen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loman pulls Tuominen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuominen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuominen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuominen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is in trouble now - Tuominen has advanced to mount!
Loman is looking to get to half guard.
Loman wants to control but Tuominen is having none of it.
Loman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Tuominen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Loman tries to reverse the position but Tuominen maintains control.
Loman tries to hold on but Tuominen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuominen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loman slows the pace down.
Tuominen is trying to get back to half guard.
Loman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuominen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tuominen fails with the takedown
and Loman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tuominen's guard.
Tuominen keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman pushing down on Tuominen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is looking for a sweep. Loman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Loman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tuominen is now in Loman's guard. A big mistake from Loman there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuominen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuominen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuominen 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.
Loman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loman wants to control from the top but Tuominen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuominen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loman's guard! Nice work there by Tuominen!
Loman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman 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.
Loman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loman is looking for a kimura but Tuominen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loman to get the leverage.
Loman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loman trying to control the pace.
Tuominen is trying to get back to full guard.
Loman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tuominen is just riding it out for now. Loman eventually gives up the hold.
Loman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tuominen is defending against the submission attempts here by Loman.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuominen is looking to improve his position.
Loman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman is trying to control. Tuominen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loman trying to control the pace.
Loman passes to side control.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuominen tries to bench press Loman off him but Loman keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loman trying to control the position but Tuominen is working away.
Loman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tuominen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tuominen can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuominen is looking to regain half guard here but Loman keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman really dominated that round.
That's time! Tuominen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuominen with a lazy takedown attempt
so Loman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loman trying to control but Tuominen is working from the bottom.
Loman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Teuvo Loman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuominen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tuominen's guard.
Loman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuominen is keeping the position for now.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman controlling from the top position.
Tuominen keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tuominen has locked up a guillotine! Tuominen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Loman is holding on here and Tuominen must be using up a lot of energy. Loman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tuominen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oiva Tuominen!
Oiva Tuominen retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
201 cm
23
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdullah Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Topohanta closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topohanta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Virtanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Topohanta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Virtanen tries to work over Topohanta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topohanta throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Topohanta.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it misses.
Topohanta lands an elbow that stopped Virtanen in his tracks for a moment.
Abdullah Virtanen's cut is getting worse.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
Abdullah Virtanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Virtanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch but Topohanta keeps him there for the moment.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Topohanta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topohanta throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Topohanta has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Topohanta avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Topohanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topohanta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Abdullah Virtanen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdullah Virtanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Topohanta!
Pekka Topohanta is the new heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
