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NFC 13 Ekbom vs Peto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jussi Apila has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Apila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkari misses with a looping left.
Apila keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tikkari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tikkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tikkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tikkari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tikkari wants to clinch.
Apila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tikkari sprawls well initially but Apila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet.
Apila thows a huge punch but Tikkari dodges it nicely.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tikkari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tikkari has hold of Apila's hands but Apila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apila stops Tikkari from getting back to his feet.
Apila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Apila throwing shots but Tikkari is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tikkari is just riding it out for now. Apila eventually gives up the hold.
Apila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet.
Apila drops an elbow to the side of Tikkari's head.
Apila trying to pass the guard but Tikkari defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apila connects with a nice short shot to Tikkari's temple.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet.
Apila lands strikes from half guard.
Tikkari is trying to stand up here but Apila is controlling him well.
Apila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Apila is pressing down on Tikkari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tikkari is holding on for now.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila is looking for a kimura but Tikkari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apila to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Apila there.
Apila prevents Tikkari from standing back up.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Tikkari tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apila manages to move to mount!
Apila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tikkari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tikkari tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Apila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikkari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Apila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tikkari?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Apila lands a big shot there that rocks Tikkari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Apila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Apila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tikkari looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apila landing strikes from the mount.
Tikkari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apila on the ground.
Apila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tikkari looks a forlorn figure.
Tikkari is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Apila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Apila lands a heavy elbow.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Apila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tikkari?
Tikkari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Apila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Apila landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Apila working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tikkari is in a horrible position here. Apila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tikkari is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Apila landing shots from mount.
Tikkari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Apila landing strikes from the mount.
Apila with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Tikkari really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apila unloading with bombs!
Apila dominating with strikes here.
Apila working Tikkari over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila landing shots from mount.
Apila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Apila raining down shots from the mount!
Tikkari is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Apila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Apila or perhaps it was just good defense by Tikkari which made him look bad.
Apila lands an overhand right.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkari is looking to clinch but Apila is avoiding it.
Apila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tikkari circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tikkari as Apila shoots in.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Apila.
Tikkari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apila tightens his grip and picks Tikkari up, before dumping him to the ground. Tikkari manages to land in guard.
Jussi Apila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apila is controlling him.
Tikkari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Apila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tikkari wants to stand up but Apila is controlling him.
Apila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila looking to pass the guard.
Apila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apila stops Tikkari from standing up.
Apila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apila throwing strikes but missing.
Apila lands a couple of elbows.
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apila is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Apila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apila is working Tikkari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apila postures up in Tikkari's guard and throws a big left but Tikkari blocks it.
Apila prevents Tikkari from getting back to his feet.
Apila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tikkari wants to stand up but Apila is controlling him.
Apila stands and throws Tikkari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tikkari on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Apila scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tikkari to see if he's OK.
Tikkari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Apila punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Apila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tikkari tries to buck Apila off but he can't manage it.
Apila cracks Tikkari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apila unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari really wants to buck Apila off and get back to his feet.
Apila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tikkari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Apila dominating with strikes here.
Tikkari really wants to buck Apila off and get back to his feet.
Apila cracks Tikkari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apila looking to finish Tikkari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tikkari!
Apila working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tikkari trying desperately to get to his feet.
Apila cracks Tikkari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Apila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tikkari squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Apila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Apila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila thowing shots but they're missing.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet.
Apila with shots to the head and body - Tikkari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Apila is landing with some decent strikes but Tikkari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tikkari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Apila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Apila with shots to the head and body - Tikkari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Apila landing punches.
Tikkari trying desperately to get to his feet.
Apila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tikkari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tikkari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Apila.
Apila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Apila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Tikkari dodges the punch combination from Apila.
Apila throws a nice looking combination but Tikkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tikkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apila scores a takedown into full mount!
Tikkari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Apila is going olschool here, as he tries to force Tikkari to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tikkari shrugs it off.
Tikkari avoids a series of strikes thrown by Apila.
Tikkari tries to buck Apila off but he can't manage it.
Apila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tikkari taking shots to the head.
Tikkari wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tikkari tries to buck Apila off but he can't manage it.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Apila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Apila lands with some strikes.
Apila landing strikes from the mount and Tikkari is in trouble!
Tikkari really wants to buck Apila off and get back to his feet.
Tikkari is bucking up trying to escape but Apila cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Apila.
Tikkari trying desperately to get to his feet.
Apila landing strikes from the mount and Tikkari is in trouble!
Apila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Apila is landing with some decent strikes but Tikkari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raimo Tikkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Apila scoring with strikes but Tikkari is staying in there.
Tikkari is bucking up trying to escape but Apila cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tikkari is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Apila lands a nice shot to the head.
Apila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Apila has hold of Tikkari's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tikkari manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tikkari is trying to stand.
Apila connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tikkari is trying to stand up.
Apila with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Tikkari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari is trying to stand.
Apila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Apila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tikkari is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Apila raining down shots from the mount!
Apila working the ground and pound effectively.
Tikkari is trying to stand.
Apila lands a big shot there that rocks Tikkari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Apila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tikkari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Apila working Tikkari over with strikes here.
Tikkari holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Apila tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tikkari really wants to buck Apila off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apila postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tikkari looks a forlorn figure.
Apila landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Tikkari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Apila.
Apila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tikkari avoids a series of strikes thrown by Apila.
Apila misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Apila sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Apila is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jussi Apila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Tikkari really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Apila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Apila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Apila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jana Kristin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thalonius Agorakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jana Kristin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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151 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jana Kristin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thalonius Agorakis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agorakis shoots in for a takedown but Kristin shows good takedown defense.
Agorakis throws a sloppy head kick and Kristin moves out of range easily.
Agorakis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Agorakis stands up.
Agorakis tries to clinch but Kristin moves out of range.
Kristin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agorakis shoots for a takedown but Kristin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kristin. No joy for Agorakis on that attempt.
Jana Kristin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thalonius Agorakis.
Kristin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agorakis looks for a takedown but Kristin sprawls well.
Agorakis moves forwards but Kristin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kristin instigates a clinch.
Kristin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agorakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kristin smiles and moves away.
Kristin lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agorakis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kristin sprawls well. He's pushed Agorakis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agorakis shoots for a takedown but Kristin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kristin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kristin.
Kristin throws a shot to the body.
Agorakis looks gassed!
Agorakis blocks a head kick by Kristin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Agorakis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kristin moves into the clinch.
Kristin with a knee to the head.
Agorakis misses with a body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agorakis. Kristin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristin scores with a shot to the body.
Kristin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kristin lands a glancing blow to the side of Agorakis's head.
Agorakis is rocked!
Kristin dances in with a quick combination. Agorakis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kristin snaps Agorakis's head back. Agorakis stumbles backwards against the cage. Kristin steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Agorakis'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. Agorakis just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jana Kristin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Koivusalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Noah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koivusalo comes to the cage accompanied by SMC Hoodrats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Koivusalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Noah!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noah misses with a takedown attempt - Koivusalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koivusalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jussi Koivusalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivusalo throws a jab when Noah was well out of range.
Koivusalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koivusalo connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Noah to the floor! Koivusalo dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Adam Noah has been cut.
Noah is looking to control Koivusalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noah avoid being mounted?
Koivusalo prevents Noah from improving his position.
Noah works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivusalo controlling from the top position.
Koivusalo advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noah is not content to let Koivusalo control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah is trying to get back to half guard.
Koivusalo wants to control but Noah is keeping him busy.
Noah is looking for a sweep.
Noah is not content to let Koivusalo control the position.
Koivusalo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noah can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Koivusalo.
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.
Koivusalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noah shoots in for a double leg but Koivusalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koivusalo!
Noah throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koivusalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Noah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koivusalo tries to lock up and control but Noah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noah trying to control but Koivusalo is having none of it.
Koivusalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo tries to hold on but Noah pushes him away.
Koivusalo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Noah throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koivusalo wants to control but Noah is having none of it.
Koivusalo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Noah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koivusalo is desperately trying to improve his position but Noah has a good base and remains in mount.
Koivusalo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Noah.
Noah unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noah avoids the attempt from Koivusalo to control.
Koivusalo is working to get back to half guard.
Noah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noah prevents Koivusalo from getting the reversal.
Koivusalo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Noah thows a huge punch but Koivusalo dodges it nicely.
Noah is thwarting Koivusalo's attempts to control the position.
Noah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noah is trying to control the action in half guard but Koivusalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koivusalo is trying to control but can't.
Noah looks to land a strike but Koivusalo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Koivusalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Noah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noah shoots in but no luck this time.
Koivusalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koivusalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivusalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noah.
Noah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noah throws a nice head kick!
Noah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koivusalo but Koivusalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noah shoots in and drives through. Koivusalo sprawls well.
Jussi Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Noah.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivusalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Noah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noah feints and as Koivusalo raises his hands in defense, Noah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noah being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koivusalo is trying to control the position but Noah postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo keeping full guard, as Noah tries to pass.
Noah trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivusalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivusalo is pulling down on Noah's head to control his posture.
Koivusalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noah moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koivusalo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noah is working for takedown but Koivusalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koivusalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koivusalo tries for a takedown but Noah manages to get underhooks.
Noah jumps guard and drags Koivusalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koivusalo won't allow Noah to sweep him here.
Noah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koivusalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Noah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivusalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koivusalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Noah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Noah stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Koivusalo follows into mount!
Koivusalo tries to control but Noah wriggling away.
Noah tries to reverse the position but Koivusalo maintains control.
Koivusalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koivusalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koivusalo prevents Noah from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo looking to control but Noah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivusalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Noah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivusalo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koivusalo tries to control but Noah wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jussi Koivusalo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Koivusalo wants to clinch but Noah slips to the side
and Noah counters with a big head kick but Koivusalo shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Koivusalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Noah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Noah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koivusalo's waist but Koivusalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noah off to one side.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses
so Noah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Noah stays in close to Koivusalo's body and controls the position.
Noah trying to control but Koivusalo is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivusalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivusalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koivusalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koivusalo is working an open guard so Noah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koivusalo throws a head kick that misses
enabling Noah to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Koivusalo misses
and Noah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivusalo looking for a guillotine here but Noah defends easily.
Noah trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivusalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koivusalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noah controls the pace.
Noah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivusalo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Noah is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Koivusalo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Noah's back instead.
Noah is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Noah has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koivusalo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noah turns into Koivusalo and is now in his guard.
Noah trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivusalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noah chips away with some ground and pound.
Koivusalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Koivusalo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koivusalo is keeping the position for now.
Koivusalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noah shoots in but Koivusalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noah looks for a takedown but Koivusalo sprawls well.
Jussi Koivusalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Noah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivusalo.
Jussi Koivusalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koivusalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivusalo not doing much here.
Adam Noah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivusalo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Noah for as long as he can get away with.
Jussi Koivusalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koivusalo is thwarting Noah's attempts to control the position.
Koivusalo trying to control from half guard but Noah is working away.
Noah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Noah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koivusalo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Koivusalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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290 lbs
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284 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fat Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard drops Tiger with a nice combination! Bastard dives into Tiger's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Tony Tiger has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger is controlling Bastard's posture.
Bastard won't allow Tiger to sweep him here.
Tiger wants to get back to his feet but Bastard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tiger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is staying active underneath Tiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Tiger is controlling well.
Bastard moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger tries to stand but Bastard is controlling from the bottom.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiger controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Tiger stands up from Bastard's guard - Tiger perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Bastard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tiger out cold! Tiger corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fat Bastard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yu Kanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yu Kanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Lettu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lettu misses with a two punch combination.
Lettu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kanda shoots and misses
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lettu walks away with a smile on his face. Kanda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kanda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Kanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lettu loads up on a big right hand but Kanda slips the punch.
Kanda has his takedown stuffed
and Lettu counters with a huge left! Kanda is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lettu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kanda from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lettu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Lettu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franciscus Shamrogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomari Stapelstaden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciscus Shamrogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Franciscus Shamrogue has been cut.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that Shamrogue avoids nicely.
Stapelstaden lands a body shot.
Stapelstaden looks to land a combination but Shamrogue avoids it well.
Stapelstaden throws a series of punches but Shamrogue moves out of range.
Shamrogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stapelstaden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrogue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stapelstaden but Stapelstaden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrogue is breathing heavily.
Shamrogue tries to clinch up.
Stapelstaden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stapelstaden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stapelstaden lands a jab to Shamrogue's midsection.
Nice cross by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands a nice shot to the body.
Stapelstaden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrogue rather than just go for the knockout.
Stapelstaden lands with a cross.
Shamrogue is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrogue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrogue drops his hands momentarily. Stapelstaden doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Shamrogue staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Shamrogue doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tuomari Stapelstaden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Letter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Ventura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Letter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letter lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Letter misses.
A swing and a miss from Letter.
Letter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letter throws a series of punches but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ventura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ventura moves out of range of the leg kick from Letter.
Ventura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Letter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ventura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Letter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letter misses with a two punch combination.
Letter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ventura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ventura.
Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Letter dives on top into guard.
Letter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Letter passes Ventura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Letter slows the pace down in half guard.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura is trying to get back to full guard.
Letter not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is not content to let Letter control the position.
Ventura punching from the bottom.
Ventura has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Letter. Oh but Ventura has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Letter goes limp - he's gone! Ventura jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ace Ventura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - I Got. Costa has chosen Stratovarius - Dreamweaver as his entrance music. Jose Costa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Quik's chin.
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183 lbs
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Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Costa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quik takes the fight into the clinch.
Quik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Quik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quik was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Quik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Quik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Costa.
Quik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quik wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Quik.
Quik scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one.
Quik closes the distance and clinches.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Quik, against the cage.
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Costa takes a swing at Quik's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik scores with a body shot.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
Quik misses with a straight left.
Quik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quik.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Quik has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Quik - that landed with a thud.
Quik throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Quik.
Quik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Quik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quik throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quik trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quik into the cage.
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Quik blocks a jab.
Quik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Quik forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Quik prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Costa avoiding damage as Quik throws knees to the body.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Quik controls the action.
Quik is trying to maintain a safe position but Costa gets an underhook and turns Quik into the cage.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Costa.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Quik has him pressed against the cage.
Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Quik has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Quik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is pushing Quik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costa.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Quik moved out of range nicely.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Quik tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Quik back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Quik to the mat.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costa working for a triangle but Quik defends it easily.
Costa looks gassed!
Quik passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Quik dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Quik misses with a wild body shot.
Costa scores with a shot to the body.
Quik tries to land a leg kick but Costa saw it coming and moves away.
Quik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quik backs up against the cage.
Quik throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa rushes Quik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa wants to break free but Quik has control.
Costa avoids a wild elbow strike from Quik.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quik or not.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quik or not.
Quik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa tries to stall but Quik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quik blocks an uppercut.
Quik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quik smiles and moves away.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quik was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
A combination from Quik does no damage.
Costa misses with a body shot
and Quik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quik darts in trying to clinch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik throws a leg kick but Costa checks it.
Quik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Quik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quik tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Quik back against the cage.
Quik misses with a punch to the body.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Quik.
Costa lands a left hand.
Costa tries to stall but Quik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quik misses with an elbow strike.
Quik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quik throws an elbow but it misses.
Quik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quik has his back to the cage.
Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quik backwards.
Quik wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quik or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quik struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Costa.
A head punch on the inside from Quik fails to land.
Quik manages to break the clinch.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quik rather than just go for the knockout.
Costa takes a swing at Quik's ribcage but misses.
Quik wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa tries to clinch there but Quik circles away.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Quik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa darts in and clinches Quik up against the cage.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quik digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Quik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands with a right to the head.
Quik managing to block the knees to the body from Costa.
Quik is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quik has him pressed against the cage.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quik backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Costa.
Costa slowing the pace effectively.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Quik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Quik throws an elbow that misses.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Quik's ribcage. Quik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa tries for a takedown but Quik manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quik at a distance.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa lands a shoulder strike.
Quik is rocked!
Costa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Quik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Quik seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Quik as the two fighters clinch.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa wants to clinch up but Quik keeps it at a distance.
Quik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jose Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa takes one to the chin there.
Quik cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quik is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
Quik looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quik clinches.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa lands an uppercut.
Quik throws a head punch that misses.
Costa keeps control of Quik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quik missing with knees to the body.
Quik prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Quik has double underhooks.
Quik looking to stall.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quik or not.
Quik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Costa.
Quik misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Quik.
Costa avoids a wild elbow strike from Quik.
Costa blocking some punches.
Quik misses with a punch to the body.
Costa pushes Quik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quik digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Quik.
Costa tries to clinch up but Quik circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quik missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quik tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Quik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quik digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Quik looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Costa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quik tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Quik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costa doesn't seem phased though.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quik.
Quik throws and low kick but Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quik counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quik throws an elbow that misses.
Costa keeps control of Quik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Quik, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Quik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa wants to stall.
Quik breaks the clinch.
Quik misses with a looping right.
Jamal Quik is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quik.
Quik tries to clinch
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quik wants to clinch
and Costa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Costa avoiding damage.
Costa manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Quik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Quik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostaja comes to the cage accompanied by SMC Hoodrats. Kozlov has chosen Test of a Man - Dash as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kostaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladamir Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Kostaja misses
and Kozlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Kostaja thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostaja prevents it.
Kozlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kozlov gets underhooks to prevent Kostaja's takedown attempt.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostaja throws out the jab.
Kostaja misses with a wild body shot.
Kalevi Kostaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostaja gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlov tries to improve position but can't.
Kozlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kostaja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kozlov wants to stand up but Kostaja is controlling him.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Kostaja decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kozlov, up you get!
Kostaja shoots and misses
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kostaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalevi Kostaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladamir Kozlov.
Kostaja cracks Kozlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kostaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostaja's knee momentarily.
Kostaja is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kalevi Kostaja has been cut.
Kostaja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostaja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kozlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kostaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in and bounces Kostaja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kostaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kostaja tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kostaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kostaja wants to clinch but Kozlov slips to the side
and Kozlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kozlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kostaja prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kozlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kostaja takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kostaja as he jumps to the side.
Kostaja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostaja.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Kostaja moves out of range.
Kozlov slips a jab from Kostaja.
Kostaja misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Kostaja gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kozlov works over Kostaja's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Kostaja throws a combination that misses
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov looks to land a combination. Kostaja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalevi Kostaja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kostaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Kostaja connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Wladamir Kozlov has been cut.
Wladamir Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostaja misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kozlov.
Kostaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov lands a head kick. Kostaja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kostaja as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlov cracks Kostaja with a good jab.
Kostaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kostaja misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Kostaja was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov rushes Kostaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kostaja is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kostaja down to the mat. Kostaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalevi Kostaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladamir Kozlov.
Kozlov clinches up with Kostaja and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostaja dodges an elbow strike from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kostaja letting Kozlov take a breather here.
Kostaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kostaja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Kostaja keeps him there for the moment.
Kostaja goes for a takedown attempt but Kozlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozlov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kostaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Kostaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Kostaja is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Kostaja.
Kozlov is working for takedown but Kostaja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kozlov jumps guard but Kostaja stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostaja throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Kostaja, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Kostaja against the cage but Kostaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands with a kick to the temple. Kostaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kostaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
Kostaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostaja's sensitive parts.
Kozlov cracks Kostaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov lands a head kick. Kostaja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kostaja darts in trying to clinch
and Kozlov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladamir Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kostaja misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Kostaja.
Kostaja throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Kostaja misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Kostaja misses
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Kostaja was not able to check.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kostaja!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kostaja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kozlov decides to stand back up.
Kalevi Kostaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaja looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to stall but Kostaja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Kostaja holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kostaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
Kostaja throws a shot to the body.
Kostaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Kostaja keeps him there for the moment.
Kozlov leaning against his opponent.
Kostaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Kostaja.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov pushes Kostaja away with a front kick.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalevi Kostaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov drives through and clinches with Kostaja against the cage.
Kozlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Kostaja's body. Kostaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostaja misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kozlov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kostaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostaja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kozlov counters with a two punch combo.
Kozlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Kozlov fails to pull guard.
Kostaja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but Kostaja blocks it.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Kozlov is trying to drag Kostaja to the mat but Kostaja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kostaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Kostaja misses
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kostaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostaja.
Kalevi Kostaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov scores with a kick to the body.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wladamir Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wladamir Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kozlov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladamir Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Ekbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - Talvisota . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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, Tomi Ekbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekbom moves in looking to clinch but Peto pushes him off.
Peto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekbom, pushing him back against the cage.
Peto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peto stops a takedown attempt from Ekbom.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peto.
Peto trying to land knees to the body.
Ekbom is working for takedown but Peto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peto misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekbom has picked Peto up - he's going for a ride! Ekbom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peto kicks off Ekbom and gets to his feet.
Ekbom throws a right and a left that Peto avoids nicely.
Peto clinches but Ekbom breaks the clinch
and Ekbom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekbom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekbom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekbom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekbom throwing strikes but missing.
Ekbom stops Peto from standing up.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekbom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ekbom passes Peto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekbom is pressing down on Peto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peto is holding on for now.
Peto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ekbom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peto moves into full guard.
Ekbom is standing up over Peto. Peto looks to escape but Ekbom dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ekbom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ekbom is breathing heavily.
Peto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ekbom looks to land a combination but Peto avoids it well.
Ekbom throws a series of punches but Peto moves out of range.
Peto clinches up with Ekbom and pushes him back against the cage.
Ekbom goes for a takedown attempt but Peto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Ekbom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peto connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ekbom is desperately trying to improve his position but Peto has a good base and remains in mount.
Peto stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ekbom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peto doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekbom circles away.
Ekbom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peto finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekbom's head.
Peto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekbom, pushing him back against the cage.
Peto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peto clinches but Ekbom breaks the clinch
and Ekbom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peto thinking.
Peto tries to clinch there but Ekbom circles away.
Peto clinches.
Nice elbow from Peto.
Peto lands an elbow inside that Ekbom shrugs off.
Peto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peto lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Peto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto lands a nice elbow.
Ekbom jumps guard but Peto stands there with Ekbom around his waist. Ekbom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peto gets underhooks to prevent Ekbom's takedown attempt.
Peto lands a left hand.
Peto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekbom backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peto misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peto.
Peto lands a damaging elbow.
Peto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peto connects with a knee to the head.
Ekbom blocks an elbow strike from Peto.
Peto is trying to trip Ekbom. He has hold of a leg but Ekbom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ekbom 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.
Peto stands and steps away. Ekbom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peto is looking to clinch but Ekbom is avoiding it.
Peto wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekbom misses with a few strikes there.
Peto moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Peto dominated that round.
That's time! Ekbom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peto looks to clinch
and Ekbom counters with a right hand to the body.
Peto slips under a jab.
Tomi Ekbom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekbom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekbom scores with a three punch combo!
Ekbom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ekbom wants to improve his position but Peto is controlling well.
Peto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peto has closed the distance and engaged Ekbom in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peto manages to break the clinch.
Peto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peto stands up from Ekbom's guard - Peto perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto looks for a takedown but Ekbom sprawls well.
Ekbom lands a really nice looking cross but Peto seems unphased.
Peto clinches up with Ekbom and pushes him back against the cage.
Ekbom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peto smiles and moves away.
Pertti Peto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peto is looking to clinch but Ekbom is avoiding it.
Ekbom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peto counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbom fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekbom is looking for a triangle but Peto pushes his legs off easily.
Peto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ekbom clinches but Peto breaks the clinch
and Peto counters with a single leg into guard. Ekbom didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbom working for a triangle but Peto defends it easily.
Peto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peto gets to his feet. Ekbom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ekbom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peto throws a big shot that misses.
Peto tries to clinch there but Ekbom circles away.
Peto looks for a takedown but Ekbom sprawls well.
Ekbom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekbom showed some decent athleticism there.
Ekbom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peto's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peto pushes Ekbom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peto tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Peto as Ekbom shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Ekbom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekbom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekbom.
Ekbom keeps the fight on the outside.
Peto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekbom swats away the attempt to clinch by Peto.
Peto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peto walks into a jab.
Ekbom misses with a takedown attempt
and Peto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ekbom's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ekbom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peto manages to get himself to full 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!
Ekbom wants to pass the guard but Peto is keeping the position.
Ekbom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peto dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ekbom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Peto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Peto fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekbom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peto landing knees to the body.
Ekbom is trying to break the clinch but Peto has him pressed against the cage.
Peto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peto trying to land knees to the body.
Ekbom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ekbom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peto forces Ekbom back against the cage and clinches.
Peto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekbom is looking to break free of the clinch but Peto has double underhooks.
Peto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Peto connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peto lands an elbow that stopped Ekbom in his tracks for a moment.
Peto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekbom backwards.
Peto just leaning against Ekbom, taking a breather.
Peto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ekbom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peto is looking to escape.
Ekbom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekbom is working away from the top position though.
Peto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peto tries to get to full guard but Ekbom has control of the leg.
Peto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ekbom passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ekbom is trying to get an arm triangle but Peto is defending well.
Ekbom wants to control but Peto is keeping him busy.
Peto parries the strikes from Ekbom easily there. Ekbom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peto to escape.
Peto pushes Ekbom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ekbom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peto bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Peto slips a jab and a cross from Ekbom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto has closed the distance and engaged Ekbom in a clinch.
Peto lands a takedown into guard.
Ekbom has a closed guard, preventing Peto from standing up.
Ekbom looking for a guillotine here but Peto defends easily.
Peto stands up from Ekbom's guard - Peto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekbom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekbom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pertti Peto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto closes the distance and pushes Ekbom back into the cage.
Peto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peto moves into the clinch.
Ekbom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomi Ekbom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peto moves into the clinch.
Peto connects with a knee to the head.
Peto pulls guard effortlessly.
Peto pulls Ekbom in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peto controls Ekbom momentarily but Ekbom frees himself.
Ekbom postures up in Peto's guard and throws a big left but Peto blocks it.
Peto pushes Ekbom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Peto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peto 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Peto!
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