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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strange comes to the ring accompanied by Adam Strange - Traveller. al Sayidul Mursaleen has chosen Sokht Lalazar-e-man as his entrance music. Adam Strange has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Strange! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - al Sayidul Mursaleen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from al Sayidul Mursaleen does it's job there. Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strange decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Strange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Strange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. al Sayidul Mursaleen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strange. al Sayidul Mursaleen is trying to stand.
al Sayidul Mursaleen is defending against the submission attempts here by Strange.
The fighters are battling for position here. al Sayidul Mursaleen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strange lands a couple of decent looking shots. al Sayidul Mursaleen wants to control but Strange passes easily into half guard.
al Sayidul Mursaleen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. al Sayidul Mursaleen wants to get back to his feet.
al Sayidul Mursaleen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strange. al Sayidul Mursaleen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strange. Strange works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Strange prevents al Sayidul Mursaleen from getting the reversal. Strange working the ground and pound effectively.
Strange is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. al Sayidul Mursaleen is in real trouble.
al Sayidul Mursaleen can't escape the position.
Strange is working for a rear naked choke. al Sayidul Mursaleen is not defending it well and Strange has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! al Sayidul Mursaleen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of al Sayidul Mursaleen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Strange!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho has chosen Lookin' Out My Backdoor as his entrance music. Simo Silakka had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexi Laiho! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silakka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Alexi Laiho has been cut. Silakka lands a slapping body shot.
Silakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silakka cracks a nice hook into Laiho's ribs. Silakka tries to clinch there but Laiho circles away.
Silakka is looking to clinch. Laiho slips a jab from Silakka. Silakka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laiho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silakka misses with a jab to the body
and Laiho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silakka thinking. Silakka throws a series of strikes that have Laiho backpedaling.
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! Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silakka misses with a looping right. Silakka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silakka wants to clinch up but Laiho keeps it at a distance. Silakka misses with a jab to the body
and Laiho counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice body punch from Laiho. Silakka is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Laiho drops Silakka with a straight right hand, right on the button! Laiho follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teo Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Meri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me. Teo Pliskin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Veijo Meri's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teo Pliskin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Meri! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pliskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meri circles away quickly and effectively. Meri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pliskin swivels and escapes. Pliskin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meri moves in looking to clinch but Pliskin pushes him off. Pliskin throws a right and a left that Meri avoids nicely. Pliskin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meri is rocked! A clash of legs there as Meri blocks the low kick. Meri is looking to clinch. Pliskin throws a right and a left that Meri avoids nicely. Meri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pliskin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pliskin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meri. Meri fails in his attempt to clinch. Meri looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pliskin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Meri. Pliskin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teo Pliskin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Eatthedragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tham Boon Yodsuwan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Eatthedragon! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yodsuwan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eatthedragon slips under a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Yodsuwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Eatthedragon staying out of range there. Good standup being displayed there by Yodsuwan as he connects with a hook. Yodsuwan throws the left hand but Eatthedragon avoids the punch easily. Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yodsuwan tries to clinch there but Eatthedragon circles away.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Eatthedragon feints and as Yodsuwan raises his hands in defense, Eatthedragon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Eatthedragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eatthedragon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Yodsuwan is pulling down on Eatthedragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Eatthedragon, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eatthedragon sitting in guard here, content to control. Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving.
That's two 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. Yodsuwan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodsuwan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Eatthedragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Yodsuwan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Eatthedragon trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom. Eatthedragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Eatthedragon just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Yodsuwan throws a looping overhand right but Eatthedragon ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Eatthedragon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yodsuwan throws the kick towards the body but Eatthedragon avoids it. Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Eatthedragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Eatthedragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eatthedragon taking a breather here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Yodsuwan pushes Eatthedragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eatthedragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Eatthedragon stalls from top position. Yodsuwan sneaks back into half guard. Eatthedragon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Eatthedragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yodsuwan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eatthedragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Eatthedragon wants to control but Yodsuwan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yodsuwan tries to get to full guard but Eatthedragon has control of the leg. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Eatthedragon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Yodsuwan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eatthedragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Eatthedragon fails with a takedown attempt. Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Eatthedragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Yodsuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Eatthedragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yodsuwan moves in looking to clinch but Eatthedragon pushes him off. Yodsuwan thows a left - swing and a miss! Yodsuwan is looking to clinch. Eatthedragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Eatthedragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Yodsuwan. Bob Eatthedragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eatthedragon checks a leg kick. Tham Boon Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eatthedragon moves away from the strike by Yodsuwan. Eatthedragon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan obviously looking to wear him down.
Eatthedragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yodsuwan to the mat! Yodsuwan manages to get full guard. Eatthedragon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving. Eatthedragon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Yodsuwan wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eatthedragon drives through with a takedown into guard. Eatthedragon trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom. Eatthedragon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Eatthedragon thows a big elbow that misses. Yodsuwan keeping moving, preventing Eatthedragon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yodsuwan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodsuwan has control of Eatthedragon's left arm, preventing Eatthedragon from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Eatthedragon has a takedown stuffed. Yodsuwan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eatthedragon is able to avoid easily. Yodsuwan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eatthedragon keeps the fight on the outside. Yodsuwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eatthedragon manages to avoid it. Eatthedragon gets a takedown into half guard. Tham Boon Yodsuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Eatthedragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Eatthedragon is keen to just control but Yodsuwan is a slippery customer. Bob Eatthedragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Eatthedragon trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Eatthedragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Eatthedragon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Eatthedragon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Peitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil' Wayne Ft. Gucci Mane-We Be Steady Mobbin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Peitsi's choice of entrance music: Seitsemän kertaa seitsemän. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ramirez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peitsi! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peitsi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Peitsi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Peitsi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Peitsi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peitsi. Ramirez drops Peitsi with a big left hand and mounts him. Peitsi is in big trouble!
It looks like Pekka Peitsi has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramirez content just to control the position here. Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Peitsi tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramirez controlling from the full mount. Peitsi tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Peitsi wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it. Ramirez controlling his opponent.
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. Ramirez prevents Peitsi from getting the reversal. Peitsi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peitsi tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ramirez content just to control the position here. Peitsi is looking to get to half guard. Ramirez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peitsi. Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ramirez throws a series of punches but Peitsi avoids them all with ease. Ramirez gets a clinch. Ramirez holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Peitsi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Danny Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Peitsi. Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez lands a left and a right that sends Peitsi crashing to the canvas! Ramirez dives into mount looking to finish! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramirez controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ramirez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pekka Peitsi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Peitsi avoids nicely. Ramirez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Pekka Peitsi's cut even more. Ramirez tries for a takedown but Peitsi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Peitsi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Peitsi persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing. Ramirez drives through and clinches with Peitsi against the ropes.
Peitsi is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peitsi has a takedown stuffed. Danny Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Peitsi. Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there. Peitsi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peitsi feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, Peitsi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ramirez is looking to stand up but Peitsi isn't so interested in that idea. Peitsi has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peitsi's guard. Peitsi has a closed guard, preventing Ramirez from standing up. Ramirez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramirez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peitsi is proving hard to escape from. Ramirez cracks Peitsi with a solid left hand. Ramirez stays in close to Peitsi's body and controls the position. Peitsi looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Peitsi is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peitsi keeps working. Ramirez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peitsi. Peitsi wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control. Peitsi looking for submissions off his back. Peitsi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ramirez manages to move to mount!
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ramirez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pekka Peitsi's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses. Peitsi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peitsi checks a low kick from Ramirez. Ramirez throws a series of punches but Peitsi avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez darts in and clinches Peitsi up against the ropes. Peitsi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peitsi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peitsi looking to stall.
Peitsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Peitsi tries to pull guard but Ramirez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Peitsi drops back down to his feet.
Danny Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Peitsi. Peitsi wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peitsi has him pressed against the ropes. Ramirez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peitsi up against the ropes. Peitsi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peitsi tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
Peitsi tries to pull guard but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peitsi has him pressed against the ropes. Peitsi pulls guard effortlessly.
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. Peitsi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Peitsi tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it. A control attempt from Peitsi but he's now mounted! Peitsi wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. Ramirez prevents Peitsi from getting the reversal. Peitsi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Peitsi is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramirez is standing up, even though he is in mount. Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ramirez cracks Peitsi with a nice body shot. Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danny Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peitsi's waist but Peitsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side. Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss. Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pekka Peitsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez swings for the body but Peitsi moves out of range.
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Peitsi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Peitsi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Peitsi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ramirez 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunni Nelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunni Nelsson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Gunni Nelsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nelsson is looking to clinch but Ruohonen is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ruohonen has managed to clinch.
Nelsson has Ruohonen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ruohonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ruohonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelsson prevents it.
Nelsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ruohonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ruohonen circles away from the clinch attempt and Ruohonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ruohonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruohonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nelsson is breathing heavily. Nelsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Ruohonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelsson misses with a short punch on the inside. Nelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruohonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruohonen lands an elbow inside. Ruohonen stalling in the clinch.
Ruohonen manages to break the clinch.
Nelsson looks to clinch and Ruohonen moves into the clinch. Ruohonen stalling.
Ruohonen lands with a short shot to the head. Ruohonen connects with a knee to the head.
Ruohonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Nelsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruohonen is struggling to control the position. Nelsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruohonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelsson up against the ropes. Ruohonen lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruohonen has double underhooks. Ruohonen cracks Nelsson with a nice body shot. Ruohonen successfully pulls guard.
Ruohonen wants to stand up but Nelsson is controlling him. Ruohonen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nelsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Nelsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ruohonen clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Ruohonen. Nelsson gets underhooks to prevent Ruohonen's takedown attempt.
Ruohonen manages to pull guard.
Ruohonen keeping full guard, as Nelsson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. Ruohonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ruohonen wants to get back to his feet but Nelsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ruohonen has control of Nelsson's left arm, preventing Nelsson from doing any damage. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ruohonen. Nelsson wants to pass the guard but Ruohonen is keeping the position. Ruohonen kicks Nelsson off and gets to his feet. Ruohonen clinches. Ruohonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruohonen moves into range and clinches up with Nelsson. Ruohonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen lands a hook to the side of the head. Ruohonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelsson goes for a takedown attempt but Ruohonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nelsson. No joy for Ruohonen on that attempt. Ruohonen closes the distance and clinches. Nelsson goes for a takedown attempt but Ruohonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruohonen closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ruohonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruohonen has Nelsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruohonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Nice elbow from Ruohonen. Nelsson takes an elbow to the temple. Ruohonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ruohonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nelsson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ruohonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruohonen. Ruohonen gets control of Nelsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruohonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ruohonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ruohonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ruohonen is looking to stand up but Nelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruohonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ruohonen is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Nelsson looking for a takedown. Ruohonen landing knees to the head.
Ruohonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ruohonen manages to break the clinch.
Ruohonen has managed to clinch.
Ruohonen lands with a left to the head. Ruohonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruohonen lands a damaging elbow. Ruohonen wants the takedown. Nelsson is fighting it off but Ruohonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nelsson's guard against the ropes. Ruohonen 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. Ruohonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ruohonen content to stall in guard here. Nelsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruohonen has picked Nelsson up and slammed him! Nelsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruohonen manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruohonen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Ruohonen decides to stand back up. Ruohonen clinches with his opponent.
Ruohonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nelsson tries to keep at a distance but Ruohonen has taken the fight into the clinch. Nelsson lands a body punch. Ruohonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelsson's face.
Ruohonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruohonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Nelsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruohonen pushes Nelsson up against the ropes in a clinch. Nelsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ruohonen closes the distance and clinches. A knee to the head by Ruohonen.
Nelsson working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Ruohonen. Ruohonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ruohonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruohonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelsson's face.
Ruohonen lands a nice knee to the body. Ruohonen is working Nelsson over against the ropes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ruohonen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruohonen scores with a knee to the head.
Ruohonen has Nelsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nelsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ruohonen scores with a nice hook to the head. Ruohonen lands an elbow that stopped Nelsson in his tracks for a moment. Knees in the clinch landing for Ruohonen.
Ruohonen connects with a knee to the head.
Ruohonen scores with a shoulder strike. Ruohonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruohonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ruohonen moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Ruohonen scores with a nice short uppercut. Ruohonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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. The crowd are getting on Ruohonen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pasi Ruohonen. Ruohonen drives through and clinches with Nelsson against the ropes.
Nelsson is working for takedown but Ruohonen is calmly controlling the position for now. Ruohonen stalling the fight.
Ruohonen gets control of Nelsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruohonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Ruohonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Pasi Ruohonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruohonen wants to stand but Nelsson is controlling his posture from full guard. Nelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ruohonen escapes and throws Nelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Nelsson looking for a sweep but Ruohonen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Ruohonen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ruohonen closes the distance and clinches. Nelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruohonen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruohonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ruohonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelsson, pushing him back against the ropes. Ruohonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruohonen lands an elbow just above Nelsson 's eye. Gunni Nelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruohonen uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Ruohonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nelsson throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Pasi Ruohonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ruohonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Ruohonen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuai Lai! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siilasvuo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lai lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Hjalmar Siilasvuo has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lai. Lai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siilasvuo misses with some punches.
Lai connects with a knee to the head.
Lai lands an elbow inside that Siilasvuo shrugs off. Lai lands with a short shot to the head. Siilasvuo is breathing heavily. Lai scores with a knee to the head.
Lai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Siilasvuo's defenses.
Siilasvuo is rocked! Lai lands a big knee to the head and Siilasvuo goes down! Lai pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuai Lai!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Let's get Retarded" by Black Eyed Peas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devon Collins! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Good shot there by Silakka.
It looks like Devon Collins has been cut. Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silakka. Timo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silakka throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Collins defending well as Silakka loads up on a big left hand. Silakka lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silakka. Silakka drops Collins with a right and a left! Silakka comes rushing in but Collins regains his composure and manages to keep Silakka in guard.
Collins is rocked!
That has opened up Devon Collins's cut even more. Silakka tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom. Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Silakka wants to get back to his feet.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silakka's head. Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silakka sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silakka looking for submissions off his back. Silakka looking for submissions off his back. 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. Silakka tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Collins is looking to take a break and control but Silakka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Collins stops Silakka from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Silakka looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely. Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Silakka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Silakka is breathing heavily. Silakka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Devon Collins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target. Collins clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Collins missing with knees to the body.
Silakka takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut. Collins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silakka's face.
Collins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silakka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collins lands a nice elbow. Collins tries a knee to the head but Silakka blocks it.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Silakka gets an underhook and turns Collins into the ropes. Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Collins missing with knees to the body.
Silakka avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silakka blocks an uppercut.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins keeps control of Silakka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silakka is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes. Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
Silakka is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks. Collins missing with knees to the body.
Collins tries to land knees in the clinch but Silakka avoids the damage to the body. Silakka avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Silakka wants to break free but Collins has control.
Silakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silakka throws a one two combo.
Devon Collins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Silakka punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch. Silakka cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Collins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Silakka!
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