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H.F.C.C, 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aniket Dhadphale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes to the ring accompanied by Rotten Sound - Maggots. Dhadphale has chosen Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aniket Dhadphale!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush takes a swing at Dhadphale's ribcage but misses.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Dhadphale's shoulder, as Dhadphale tries to avoid the shot.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Dhadphale moved out of range nicely.
Dhadphale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Bush misses.
Dhadphale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dhadphale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dhadphale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bush closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dhadphale out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Bush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silakka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dragunov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dragunov is looking to take a break and control but Silakka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dragunov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silakka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dragunov yanks on the arm and Silakka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dragunov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Dragunov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Loppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brettzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brettzky has chosen Time is Now as his entrance music. Arttu Loppi had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Loppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Brettzky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loppi 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.
Loppi stopping the sweep attempt from Brettzky.
Loppi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loppi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brettzky trying to keep a closed guard but Loppi is proving a slippery customer.
Loppi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brettzky is keeping the position for now.
Loppi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brettzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brettzky is trying to keep Loppi in close.
Brettzky seems keen to control Loppi's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loppi fails to land the takedown.
Loppi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loppi shoots in but no luck this time.
Brettzky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loppi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brettzky advances to full mount.
Brettzky is going olschool here, as he tries to force Loppi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loppi shrugs it off.
Brettzky wants to control the pace but Loppi is squirming around nicely.
Brettzky lands a nice shot to the head.
Brettzky lands with some strikes.
Brettzky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Loppi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brettzky trying to control from half guard but Loppi is working away.
Loppi actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Brettzky there.
Loppi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brettzky pulls his head out easily.
Loppi tries to roll over but Brettzky keeps him under control.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Brettzky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brettzky duly obliges.
Loppi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brettzky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Loppi!
Brettzky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Loppi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Loppi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brettzky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loppi is looking to escape.
Loppi is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brettzky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brettzky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loppi can't escape the position.
Brettzky with shots to the head and body - Loppi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brettzky with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loppi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brettzky looking to control but Loppi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brettzky with a couple of short strikes.
Brettzky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Brettzky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brettzky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loppi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loppi is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brettzky scoring with punches from side control.
Loppi gets back to half guard.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loppi tries to get to full guard but Brettzky has control of the leg.
Brettzky trying to control from half guard but Loppi is working away.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
Brettzky lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brettzky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loppi actively working from the bottom here.
Brettzky controlling the action here.
Loppi is looking to improve his position.
Brettzky winds up and cracks Loppi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brettzky is nestled in close to Loppi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loppi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brettzky pulls his head out easily.
Loppi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loppi is refusing to be controlled, as Brettzky sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loppi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loppi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Brettzky there.
Brettzky wants to take a breather but Loppi is having none of it.
Brettzky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loppi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Brettzky connects with a nice short shot to Loppi's temple.
Brettzky working Loppi over with strikes.
Loppi is trying to get back to full guard.
Brettzky working the head and body with strikes.
Brettzky slows the pace down in half guard.
Brettzky prevents Loppi from improving his position.
Brettzky working the head and body with strikes.
Wayne Brettzky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brettzky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brettzky decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Loppi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brettzky moves into range and clinches up with Loppi.
Loppi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brettzky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loppi wants a takedown.
Brettzky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loppi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loppi prevents the takedown attempt.
Loppi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brettzky keeping full guard, as Loppi tries to pass.
Brettzky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Loppi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loppi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loppi drops back looking for a leg! Brettzky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brettzky manages to kick Loppi off! Loppi jumps back into Brettzky's guard.
Brettzky looking for a sweep. Not yet Brettzky, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Brettzky 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!
Loppi with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loppi has a takedown stuffed.
Brettzky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Loppi sprawls well initially but Brettzky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loppi has hold of Brettzky's hands but Brettzky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brettzky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.
Loppi actively working from the bottom here.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brettzky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loppi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brettzky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brettzky trying to control but Loppi is working from the bottom.
Brettzky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loppi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brettzky trying to control the position from guard on top but Loppi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loppi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brettzky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Loppi.
Loppi is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky is looking to take a break and control but Loppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loppi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brettzky's best efforts.
Brettzky trying to control from half guard but Loppi is working away.
Loppi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loppi looking for submissions off his back.
Loppi wants to improve his position but Brettzky is controlling well.
Brettzky wants to free his trapped foot but Loppi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Loppi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brettzky sprawls well initially but Loppi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brettzky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loppi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brettzky sees it coming and defends easily.
Loppi is working for a kimura but Brettzky is defending it quite comfortably.
Brettzky tries to roll over but Loppi keeps him under control.
Loppi wants to work for an arm triangle but Brettzky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arttu Loppi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brettzky looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky trying to control here.
Loppi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brettzky tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Loppi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arttu Loppi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Dmitrejv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akmetzhan Kirgizbaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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131 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Dmitrejv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akmetzhan Kirgizbaev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrejv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirgizbaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirgizbaev connects with a high kick.
Kirgizbaev tries to clinch up.
Kirgizbaev pushes Dmitrejv up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kirgizbaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dmitrejv blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirgizbaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirgizbaev tries to clinch but Dmitrejv moves out of range.
Kirgizbaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirgizbaev dodges the punch combination from Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dmitrejv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kirgizbaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dmitrejv lands with a straight right. Kirgizbaev didn't see that one coming.
Dmitrejv lands with a cross.
Kirgizbaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dmitrejv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirgizbaev tries to clinch there but Dmitrejv circles away.
Kirgizbaev tries to clinch but Dmitrejv is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirgizbaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirgizbaev walks into a stiff left hand from Dmitrejv.
Kirgizbaev tries to clinch up.
Kirgizbaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirgizbaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitrejv misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Kirgizbaev.
Dmitrejv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dmitrejv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirgizbaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirgizbaev moves in looking to clinch but Dmitrejv pushes him off.
Dmitrejv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirgizbaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dmitrejv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dmitrejv throws a left that rocks Kirgizbaev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dmitrejv dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kirgizbaev regain composure!
Kirgizbaev is rocked!
Dmitrejv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kirgizbaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Dmitrejv finish him?
Kirgizbaev looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dmitrejv connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kirgizbaev - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandr Dmitrejv!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul The Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Yhdistys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paha Yhdistys has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul The Ribber's chin.
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul The Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Yhdistys!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Yhdistys with that takedown attempt.
Yhdistys looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yhdistys looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yhdistys stops The Ribber from getting back to his feet.
Yhdistys with the ground and pound but The Ribber uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Ribber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yhdistys is controlling him.
The Ribber wants to sweep but no luck.
The Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Ribber has Yhdistys up against the ropes in a clinch.
The Ribber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yhdistys lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber lands a damaging elbow.
The Ribber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
The Ribber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yhdistys being controlled here, momentarily.
Yhdistys looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Ribber is one step ahead there.
Yhdistys can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Ribber controls the pace.
The Ribber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber moves into the clinch.
The Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Ribber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Ribber showed some decent athleticism there.
Yhdistys taking some punishment here, with The Ribber in his half guard.
The Ribber working Yhdistys over with strikes.
The Ribber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yhdistys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Ribber postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yhdistys to stand up.
The Ribber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - The Ribber scores with a four punch combination!
Yhdistys gets caught flat footed, as The Ribber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Ribber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yhdistys on the ground.
The Ribber wants to control from the top but Yhdistys keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yhdistys looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Ribber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Ribber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yhdistys tries to strike from the bottom.
The Ribber wants to control from the top but Yhdistys keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yhdistys throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Ribber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Ribber wanted to stand there but Yhdistys had control of the position.
Yhdistys being controlled here, momentarily.
The Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Yhdistys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul The Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yhdistys tries to keep at a distance but The Ribber has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Ribber prevents the takedown attempt.
The Ribber leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The Ribber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ribber scores with a one two! Yhdistys had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Ribber rushes Yhdistys and presses him up against the ropes.
The Ribber is trying to trip Yhdistys. He has hold of a leg but Yhdistys is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Ribber persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Yhdistys is breathing heavily.
The Ribber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Ribber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber moves into range and clinches up with Yhdistys.
The Ribber manages to break the clinch.
The Ribber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yhdistys is not content to let The Ribber control the position.
Yhdistys seems a little lost for a moment, as The Ribber dominates the positioning.
Paul The Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Ribber trying to control the action but Yhdistys is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul The Ribber just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Ribber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Ribber lands in his opponent's guard.
The Ribber wants to get up but he can't break Yhdistys's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Ribber trying to control but Yhdistys is working from the bottom.
The Ribber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yhdistys, up you get!
The Ribber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yhdistys to the mat! Yhdistys manages to get full guard.
Yhdistys looking for a sweep. Not yet Yhdistys, not yet.
The Ribber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yhdistys's guard.
Yhdistys doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yhdistys keeping moving, preventing The Ribber from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yhdistys is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yhdistys looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Ribber is one step ahead there.
The Ribber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Ribber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Ribber manages to break the clinch.
The Ribber feints and as Yhdistys raises his hands in defense, The Ribber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Yhdistys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yhdistys wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yhdistys is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yhdistys can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Ribber controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ribber trying to control but Yhdistys is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul The Ribber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Ribber forces Yhdistys back against the ropes and clinches.
The Ribber has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yhdistys is trying to keep an underhook but The Ribber manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like The Ribber is going to stand back up.
Yhdistys taking some punishment here, with The Ribber in his half guard.
The Ribber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yhdistys is just riding it out for now. The Ribber eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Ribber in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yhdistys is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber wants to free his trapped foot but Yhdistys is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Ribber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Ribber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Ribber wants to control from the top but Yhdistys keeps moving.
The Ribber is really struggling to control Yhdistys but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yhdistys looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Ribber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yhdistys not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yhdistys wants to sweep but no luck.
The Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Yhdistys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Ribber's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Ribber duly obliges.
The Ribber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Ribber trying to control from half guard but Yhdistys is working away.
Yhdistys is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber uses his free foot to push down on Yhdistys's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yhdistys.
The Ribber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Ribber looking to control but Yhdistys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Ribber is landing with some decent strikes but Yhdistys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Ribber tries to control but Yhdistys wriggling away.
Yhdistys keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Ribber content just to control the position here.
Paha Yhdistys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Ribber cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Ribber wants to control the pace but Yhdistys is squirming around nicely.
Yhdistys really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yhdistys is trying to reverse the position but instead The Ribber has taken his back - oops!
Will The Ribber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paul The Ribber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I really don't envy Yhdistys right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul The Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul The Ribber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Laatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Bittbull (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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227 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Laatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Bittbull!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Bittbull throws a head kick that misses.
Bittbull darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bittbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bittbull controlling the action here.
Bittbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laatta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bittbull content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laatta is working hard here to advance position.
Bittbull wants to control but Laatta is keeping him busy.
Laatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Laatta is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bittbull slips a jab and a cross from Laatta.
No joy there for Laatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bittbull looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Laatta!
Bittbull with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull controlling the pace for now.
Laatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bittbull cracks Laatta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bittbull looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bittbull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bittbull working Laatta over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laatta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bittbull scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bittbull prevents Laatta from getting the reversal.
Bittbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittbull landing shots from mount.
Bittbull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bittbull trying to control but Laatta is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laatta is working to get back to half guard.
Bittbull in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bittbull with shots to the head and body - Laatta looks very uncomfortable down there.
Laatta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bittbull can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laatta is looking to escape.
Bittbull lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laatta hang on?
Bittbull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bittbull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bittbull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Frank Laatta has been cut.
Bittbull shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bittbull was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bittbull wants to control the pace but Laatta is squirming around nicely.
Laatta tries to lock up and control but Bittbull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bittbull tries to control but Laatta wriggling away.
Bittbull controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jose Bittbull just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laatta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bittbull trying to control but Laatta is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laatta is trying to keep Bittbull in close.
Bittbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bittbull postures up.
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.
Laatta keeping moving, preventing Bittbull from controlling successfully.
Bittbull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laatta working for a triangle but Bittbull defends it easily.
Bittbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bittbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Laatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull cracks Laatta with a solid left hand.
Laatta trying to strike off his back.
Laatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Bittbull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bittbull lands a couple of elbows.
Bittbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bittbull stopping the sweep attempt from Laatta.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bittbull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull is looking to take a break and control but Laatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laatta wants to get back to full guard.
Laatta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bittbull has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bittbull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bittbull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bittbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Laatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bittbull clinches.
Laatta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laatta has his takedown stuffed
and Bittbull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bittbull displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laatta up against the ropes.
Bittbull lands a nice uppercut.
Laatta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bittbull.
Bittbull lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittbull jumps guard.
Laatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bittbull is looking to stand up but Laatta isn't so interested in that idea.
Laatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laatta thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bittbull pulls Laatta in close to prevent any damage.
Bittbull wants to sweep here but Laatta controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bittbull has wrist control.
Laatta thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bittbull pushes Laatta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bittbull wants the takedown. Laatta is fighting it off but Bittbull persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laatta's guard against the ropes.
Laatta looking to control.
Laatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bittbull controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laatta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laatta is trying to keep Bittbull in close.
Bittbull wants to get up but he can't break Laatta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bittbull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bittbull wants to stand but Laatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jose Bittbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bittbull circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bittbull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jose Bittbull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bittbull in particular looking to stall.
Frank Laatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Laatta gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull wants to control from the top but Laatta keeps moving.
Laatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laatta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Laatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laatta keeping moving, preventing Bittbull from controlling successfully.
Laatta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laatta looking for a guillotine here but Bittbull defends easily.
Laatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bittbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Bittbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bittbull 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Bittbull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: False Pretense by Red Jumpsuit Aparatus. 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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160 lbs
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156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Kontiovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kontiovaara tries to avoid it but Tyler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kontiovaara to the ground. Kontiovaara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kontiovaara swivels and escapes.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Kontiovaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kontiovaara circles away.
Ilpo Kontiovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Kontiovaara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyler prevents Kontiovaara from improving position.
Kontiovaara has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tyler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kontiovaara yanks on the arm and Tyler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kontiovaara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilpo Kontiovaara!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamazuki Munahiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munahiki comes to the ring accompanied by JMT - Kublai Khan. Thor Svenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamazuki Munahiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munahiki scores a takedown into full mount!
Munahiki wants to control the pace but Svenson is squirming around nicely.
Munahiki throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Svenson has his hands clasped together but Munahiki breaks the hold and Svenson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Munahiki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamazuki Munahiki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's entrance music is Still Unbroken - Lynyrd Skynyrd. A fine choice. Dragunov has chosen National anthem as his entrance music. Ivan Dragunov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zac Zimmerman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zac Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Zac Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Dragunov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragunov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragunov tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragunov to the ground. Dragunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Dragunov, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Dragunov against the ropes but Dragunov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragunov lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragunov swivels and escapes.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragunov's waist but Dragunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Dragunov sprawls well.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragunov tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dragunov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Dragunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zimmerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragunov tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dragunov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Dragunov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragunov is holding on for now.
Dragunov is looking to improve his position.
Dragunov is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.
Dragunov wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dragunov keeping control of the position.
Dragunov is trying to control but can't.
Zimmerman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Dragunov stuffs the takedown.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Dragunov, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Dragunov against the ropes but Dragunov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragunov sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman shoots in but Dragunov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragunov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragunov but Dragunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dragunov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragunov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dragunov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zimmerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dragunov prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Zimmerman taking some punishment here, with Dragunov in his half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to get back to full guard here but Dragunov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dragunov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zimmerman tries to get out of the position.
Dragunov controlling the position easily from mount.
Dragunov landing strikes from the mount.
Dragunov tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away.
Zimmerman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Dragunov's attempts to control the action.
Dragunov controlling from the full mount.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragunov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dragunov is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragunov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragunov's back!
Zimmerman lands punches and elbows.
Dragunov can't escape the position.
Dragunov avoids the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zimmerman.
Dragunov trying to control the action but Zimmerman just sinks the hooks in.
Zimmerman lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Zimmerman scores with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zimmerman throwing sloppy strikes.
Dragunov just trying to survive but Zimmerman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zimmerman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dragunov could be in trouble here!
Zimmerman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dragunov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dragunov biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Zimmerman is trying to stick to Dragunov's back but Dragunov is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dragunov.
Zimmerman wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dragunov manages to get himself to full guard.
Dragunov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dragunov is breathing heavily.
Dragunov working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Dragunov is keeping the position.
Dragunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zimmerman distracts Dragunov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zimmerman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zimmerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dragunov's head.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dragunov pulls Zimmerman in to control the position.
Zimmerman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragunov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragunov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zac Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zimmerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragunov's guard.
Dragunov has control of Zimmerman's left arm, preventing Zimmerman from doing any damage.
Zimmerman thows a big elbow that misses.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragunov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dragunov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zimmerman manages to get himself to full guard.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dragunov wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Zimmerman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Dragunov controlling him for the moment.
Dragunov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Dragunov controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zimmerman has his takedown stuffed
and Dragunov counters by moving into the clinch.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragunov leaning against his opponent.
Dragunov lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dragunov.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dragunov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragunov.
Dragunov effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dragunov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragunov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragunov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zimmerman is trying to keep an underhook but Dragunov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragunov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Dragunov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragunov content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragunov has a good base and remains in mount.
Dragunov wants to finish this one by submission but Zimmerman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragunov.
Zimmerman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragunov controlling the position easily from mount.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dragunov controlling from the full mount.
Dragunov wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely.
Dragunov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zimmerman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragunov really dominated that round.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragunov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimmerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragunov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zimmerman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dragunov to the mat. Dragunov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragunov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragunov keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman cracks Dragunov with a solid left hand.
Zimmerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zimmerman scoring with some ground and pound.
Dragunov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dragunov is pulling down on Zimmerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zimmerman, at least for the moment.
Dragunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov pulls Zimmerman in close to his closed guard and prevents Zimmerman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dragunov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragunov, not yet.
Dragunov keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dragunov!
Zimmerman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dragunov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dragunov tries to hold on but Zimmerman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman with the ground and pound from mount.
Dragunov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dragunov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dragunov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dragunov trying to control here.
Dragunov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dragunov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman lands strikes from half guard.
Dragunov won't allow Zimmerman to pass to mount.
Dragunov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dragunov is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.
Zimmerman throwing shots but Dragunov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragunov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zimmerman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zimmerman cracks Dragunov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zimmerman working the body and head with strikes.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but Dragunov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman manages to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragunov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragunov's back!
Zimmerman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zimmerman cracks Dragunov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dragunov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dragunov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Zimmerman's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is throwing shots to the body but Dragunov manages to wriggle free. Zimmerman pounces on him again and ends up in Dragunov's guard.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragunov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragunov is on top in guard.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
Dragunov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zimmerman had his way with Ivan Dragunov in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zimmerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragunov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragunov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragunov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragunov trying to control the position but instead, Zimmerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dragunov into the ropes.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragunov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Dragunov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
A hook to the body from Dragunov.
Dragunov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragunov is trying to trip Zimmerman. He has hold of a leg but Zimmerman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dragunov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dragunov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dragunov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov works his way into side control.
Dragunov tries to move to mount but Zimmerman blocks the move with his legs.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Dragunov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmerman is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dragunov manages to get himself to full guard.
Dragunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dragunov trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman advances position into side control!
Dragunov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dragunov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zimmerman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dragunov some visible discomfort.
Zimmerman landing strikes.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zimmerman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zimmerman working away.
Zimmerman cracks Dragunov with a big elbow.
Dragunov holding on.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dragunov to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov parries the strikes from Zimmerman easily there. Zimmerman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dragunov to escape.
Zimmerman throws an elbow but Dragunov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dragunov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman is thwarting Dragunov's attempts to control the position.
Dragunov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragunov's head.
Zimmerman postures up in Dragunov's guard and throws a big left but Dragunov blocks it.
Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Dragunov controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dragunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragunov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dragunov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ishe Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Method Man & Redman - How Bout Dat. Ishe Sithole had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishe Sithole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole misses with a head kick.
Laitela shoots for a takedown but Sithole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sithole misses with a body kick.
Laitela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sithole's guard.
Laitela prevents Sithole from getting back to his feet.
Sithole tries to strike from the bottom.
Sithole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sithole keeping full guard, as Laitela tries to pass.
Laitela forces his way into half guard.
Laitela has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sithole is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitela has a good base and remains in mount.
Sithole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sithole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitela throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laitela.
Laitela thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sithole is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sithole holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laitela tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sithole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laitela is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sithole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laitela wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Laitela is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sithole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laitela is going olschool here, as he tries to force Sithole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sithole shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying desperately to get to his feet.
Laitela working for a guillotine from mount but Sithole is in no mood to give up.
Sithole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Laitela with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Laitela looks gassed!
Laitela working for a guillotine from mount but Sithole is in no mood to give up.
Laitela wants to take Sithole's back here but Sithole is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sithole trying to control from the bottom.
Laitela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sithole is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitela wants to take a breather but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole punching from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sithole is trying to stand up here but Laitela is controlling him well.
Sithole won't allow Laitela to pass to mount.
Laitela is trying to control. Sithole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sithole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laitela.
Sithole scores with a shot to the body.
Laitela keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sithole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sithole misses with a low kick.
Laitela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sithole throws a nice looking combination but Laitela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laitela shoots in looking for a takedown. Sithole tries to sprawl out of it but Laitela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sithole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishe Sithole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela gets a takedown into half guard.
Sithole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laitela looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Laitela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laitela blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Both fighters circling a little - Sithole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laitela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sithole looks for the body kick but Laitela saw that one coming.
Sithole throws a combination. Laitela tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ishe Sithole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laitela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sithole swivels and escapes.
Laitela looks for a takedown but Sithole sprawls well.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
Sithole lands a jab-cross combination.
Laitela is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole moves into range and clinches up with Laitela.
Sithole pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sithole throws a head kick that misses.
Sithole lands a high kick to the side of Laitela's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sithole dives into guard, looking to finish.
Laitela is still in real trouble! Can Sithole finish him?
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Laitela is keeping the position.
Sithole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laitela's head.
Laitela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sithole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitela working for submissions but it's allowed Sithole to get to half guard.
Sithole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laitela on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole slips a nice elbow through Laitela's hands, connecting with Laitela's forehead.
Laitela trying to control but Sithole postures up.
Laitela seems to have recovered his senses.
Sithole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sithole prevents Laitela from improving his position.
Laitela is refusing to be controlled, as Sithole sits in half guard.
Laitela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitela is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sithole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laitela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sithole.
Sithole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laitela. That did some damage!
Sithole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laitela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sithole swivels and escapes.
Ishe Sithole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laitela.
Laitela fails with a takedown attempt.
Sithole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laitela's calf.
Sithole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Sithole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ishe Sithole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sithole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sithole lands a slapping body shot.
Sithole lands a head kick. Laitela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Sithole misses.
Sithole waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Laitela.
Sithole misses with a two punch combination.
Sithole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laitela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laitela throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sithole throwing hammer fists to the chest of Laitela. What's that going to do exactly?
Sithole squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishe Sithole dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Laitela scores a takedown into full mount!
Laitela trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitela has hold of Sithole's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sithole manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laitela throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sithole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sithole has given up his back. Will we see Laitela going for some submissions?
Ismo Laitela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sithole controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sithole tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Laitela go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sithole just trying to survive but Laitela is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sithole wants to get back to his feet.
Laitela is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Sithole with him. Sithole is trying to defend but Laitela has an arm under the chin now! Sithole grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ismo Laitela!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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