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H.F.C.C. 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arm Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Von Dusseldorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Von Dusseldorf looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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270 lbs
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285 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arm Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Von Dusseldorf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr closes the distance and pushes Von Dusseldorf back into the ropes.
Barr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Dusseldorf keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Dusseldorf gets caught flat footed, as Barr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barr trying to control but Von Dusseldorf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Von Dusseldorf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Dusseldorf is looking for a triangle but Barr pushes his legs off easily.
Von Dusseldorf wants to sweep here but Barr controlling him for the moment.
Von Dusseldorf managing to control the position.
Von Dusseldorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Dusseldorf looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf is looking for a triangle but Barr pushes his legs off easily.
Von Dusseldorf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barr 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 Von Dusseldorf.
Von Dusseldorf can't do much from the bottom here.
Barr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Von Dusseldorf to his feet.
Von Dusseldorf blocks a head kick by Barr.
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.
Von Dusseldorf gets caught flat footed, as Barr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barr trying to control but Von Dusseldorf is working from the bottom.
Von Dusseldorf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Von Dusseldorf won't let Barr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barr working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf trying to control but Barr is having none of it.
Barr is trying to stand.
Barr working to try and regain half guard.
Barr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Von Dusseldorf.
Barr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Von Dusseldorf thowing shots but they're missing.
Von Dusseldorf misses with a head shot.
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.
Von Dusseldorf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barr is now in Von Dusseldorf's guard. A big mistake from Von Dusseldorf there, giving up the dominant position!
Von Dusseldorf had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Dusseldorf Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barr's back instead.
Von Dusseldorf is looking for the choke from the back position but Barr is controlling his hands well.
Von Dusseldorf has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barr wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arm Barr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Barr wants to clinch.
Von Dusseldorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Dusseldorf swats away the attempt to clinch by Barr.
Barr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr wants to clinch up but Von Dusseldorf keeps it at a distance.
Von Dusseldorf keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr moves in looking to clinch but Von Dusseldorf pushes him off.
Von Dusseldorf looks to throw the jab but Barr is out of range.
Von Dusseldorf throws a body punch but Barr moves out of range.
Barr doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Dusseldorf circles away.
Arm Barr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barr shoots for a takedown but Von Dusseldorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Dusseldorf 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.
Von Dusseldorf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Dusseldorf wants to pass the guard but Barr is keeping the position.
Von Dusseldorf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf stops Barr from standing up.
Von Dusseldorf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Von Dusseldorf looking for subs off his back but Barr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Von Dusseldorf throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barr trying to control from half guard but Von Dusseldorf is working away.
Von Dusseldorf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barr is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Von Dusseldorf wants to get back to full guard.
Von Dusseldorf missing with punches from the bottom.
Von Dusseldorf wants to get back to full guard but Barr has mounted him!
Von Dusseldorf is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Von Dusseldorf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergei Von Dusseldorf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barr shoots and misses
and Von Dusseldorf counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barr!
Von Dusseldorf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Von Dusseldorf throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barr because Von Dusseldorf loaded up on that one.
Barr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Von Dusseldorf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barr has worked his arm free - good work by Barr!
Barr prevents Von Dusseldorf from improving position.
Von Dusseldorf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Dusseldorf's guard! Nice work there by Barr!
Barr really is a fat lump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Dusseldorf working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr trying to control but Von Dusseldorf is working from the bottom.
Von Dusseldorf looking for a guillotine here but Barr defends easily.
Von Dusseldorf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Dusseldorf has his foot on Barr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barr works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Dusseldorf trying to strike off his back.
Von Dusseldorf is looking for a triangle but Barr pushes his legs off easily.
Von Dusseldorf had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Dusseldorf Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barr's back instead.
Von Dusseldorf thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Von Dusseldorf is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barr is defending well though. Von Dusseldorf let's go of the attempt for now.
Von Dusseldorf looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf is throwing shots to the body but Barr manages to wriggle free. Von Dusseldorf pounces on him again and ends up in Barr's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Dusseldorf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barr shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Dusseldorf sprawls well. He's pushed Barr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arm Barr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Dusseldorf 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.
Von Dusseldorf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barr's guard.
Von Dusseldorf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Dusseldorf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barr sees it coming and defends easily.
Von Dusseldorf seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Dusseldorf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Dusseldorf is working for a kimura but Barr is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barr is refusing to be controlled, as Von Dusseldorf sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Von Dusseldorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Dusseldorf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Von Dusseldorf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogerio Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fernandez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Rogerio Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but Manhoef is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manhoef has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoef's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernandez is trying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernandez trying to control the pace.
Manhoef might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manhoef's head.
Fernandez wants to take a breather but Manhoef is having none of it.
Fernandez prevents Manhoef from standing back up.
Fernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manhoef punching from the bottom.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Manhoef is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Manhoef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoef is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manhoef has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
Manhoef stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Manhoef closes the distance and pushes Fernandez back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Fernandez trying to control the position but instead, Manhoef has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandez into the ropes.
Manhoef drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manhoef lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernandez.
Manhoef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but Fernandez avoids them all with ease.
Manhoef bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manhoef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manhoef rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manhoef gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez tries to keep at a distance but Manhoef has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef lands a knee to the body.
Fernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Fernandez.
A nice left hand lands by Manhoef.
Manhoef unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manhoef turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manhoef manages to end up in side control.
Manhoef connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Fernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manhoef working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fernandez tries to keep at a distance but Manhoef has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Fernandez clinches with his opponent.
Manhoef is looking to control Fernandez's arms but Fernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manhoef has his back to the ropes.
Fernandez wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manhoef fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez stalks Manhoef and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manhoef's face. Manhoef staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Fernandez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Manhoef is having none of it.
Fernandez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manhoef wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernandez in particular looking to stall.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez slips a nice elbow through Manhoef's hands, connecting with Manhoef's forehead.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.
Fernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manhoef closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhoef can't get the takedown.
Manhoef has Fernandez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manhoef.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manhoef wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Manhoef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manhoef wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Fernandez is trying to keep Manhoef in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez stands and steps away. Manhoef gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fernandez feints and as Manhoef raises his hands in defense, Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manhoef lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fernandez!
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manhoef lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef avoids the attempt from Fernandez to control.
Fernandez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fernandez tries to lock up and control but Manhoef gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manhoef working Fernandez over with strikes here.
Fernandez is trying to escape the mount.
Fernandez wants to control but Manhoef is having none of it.
Fernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fernandez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Manhoef working Fernandez over with strikes here.
Fernandez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Manhoef prevents Fernandez from getting the reversal.
Fernandez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but Manhoef maintains control.
Fernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manhoef lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Manhoef landing punches.
Melvin Manhoef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoef working Fernandez over with strikes here.
Manhoef lands with some strikes.
Fernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manhoef landing shots from mount.
Fernandez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Manhoef. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manhoef cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Fernandez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Fernandez moves away
and Fernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manhoef's guard.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez's guard.
Manhoef lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoef passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fernandez tries to strike from the bottom.
Fernandez kicks Manhoef off and gets to his feet.
Manhoef closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernandez wants to control but Manhoef postures up.
Fernandez tries to bench press Manhoef off him but Manhoef keeps the position.
Fernandez parries the strikes from Manhoef easily there. Manhoef is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernandez to escape.
Fernandez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fernandez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manhoef's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fernandez trying to hold on to Manhoef's head to control him but Manhoef postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Fernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez is working an open guard so Manhoef takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manhoef gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Manhoef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez prevents Manhoef from getting back to his feet.
Manhoef 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Manhoef.
Manhoef moves into the clinch.
Manhoef breaks the clinch.
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.
Manhoef is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Manhoef darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the ropes.
Manhoef prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manhoef throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manhoef pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manhoef prevents the takedown attempt.
Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fernandez cracks Manhoef with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manhoef seems a little lost for a moment, as Fernandez dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hannu Niinivaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niinivaara swivels and escapes.
Niinivaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roger is breathing heavily.
Roger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jerry Roger has been cut.
Niinivaara connects with a nice cross there... Roger is looking wobbly and Niinivaara recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Roger to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Niinivaara jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Jakola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Jakola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakola wants to get back to his feet but Virtanen drags him back down.
Virtanen is looking to take a break and control but Jakola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen working the head with strikes.
Virtanen is working to tighten is grip on Jakola's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jakola has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Virtanen is really squeezing tight and eventually Jakola passes out! Virtanen breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jussi Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayman Ironchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ironchin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Glamorous. Ruutana is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayman Ironchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ruutana coming out on top.
Ruutana thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruutana swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironchin.
Ruutana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironchin manages to avoid it.
Ironchin defending well as Ruutana loads up on a big left hand.
Ironchin moves in looking to clinch but Ruutana pushes him off.
Ironchin wants to clinch.
Ruutana throws a series of punches but Ironchin moves out of range.
Ironchin has managed to clinch.
Ironchin scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Armas Ruutana has been cut.
Ironchin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ironchin ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ironchin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ironchin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruutana trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana wanted to stand there but Ironchin had control of the position.
Ruutana wants to stand and escape but instead Ironchin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ironchin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ironchin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruutana wants to get back to his feet but Ironchin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruutana 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.
Ironchin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironchin slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutana keeps working.
Ironchin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruutana looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ironchin wants to stand up but Ruutana is controlling the position.
Ironchin is looking for a kimura here.
Ruutana tries to roll over but Ironchin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ironchin controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ironchin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruutana?
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.
Ironchin avoids the attempt from Ruutana to control.
Ironchin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruutana has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana wants to control but Ironchin is having none of it.
Ruutana is working to get back to half guard.
Ruutana looks gassed!
Ironchin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ruutana is bucking up trying to escape but Ironchin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayman Ironchin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armas Ruutana's cut.
That's time! Ironchin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruutana swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironchin.
Ironchin tries to clinch up but Ruutana circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ruutana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruutana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruutana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ironchin lands with a kick to the temple. Ruutana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ironchin takes one to the chin there.
Ruutana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ironchin instigates a clinch.
Ironchin with a knee to the head.
Ironchin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ironchin has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ironchin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruutana!
Ruutana is rocked!
Ruutana is breathing heavily.
Ironchin wants to control the pace but Ruutana is squirming around nicely.
Ironchin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruutana hang on?
Ruutana is looking to improve his position but Ironchin isn't that keen on the idea.
Ironchin looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruutana defends it well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ironchin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruutana can't escape the position.
Ironchin scoring with strikes but Ruutana is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana is looking to get to half guard.
Ironchin avoids the attempt from Ruutana to control.
Ironchin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ruutana has his hands clasped together but Ironchin breaks the hold and Ruutana is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ironchin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayman Ironchin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gendun Metohkangmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metohkangmi comes to the ring accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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282 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gendun Metohkangmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metohkangmi.
Laitela looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Metohkangmi.
No joy there for Metohkangmi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metohkangmi moves into range and clinches up with Laitela.
Metohkangmi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metohkangmi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metohkangmi lands a head kick that stumbles Laitela and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Ismo Laitela has been cut.
Metohkangmi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Metohkangmi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metohkangmi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Metohkangmi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laitela if he has to take too many more of those.
Metohkangmi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metohkangmi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metohkangmi throws a leg kick that misses.
Metohkangmi lands with a straight right. Laitela didn't see that one coming.
Metohkangmi scores with a spinning back kick!
Metohkangmi swings for the body but Laitela moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metohkangmi scores with a kick to the body.
Laitela takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gendun Metohkangmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metohkangmi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metohkangmi throws a front kick aimed at Laitela's knee but Laitela avoids it well.
Gendun Metohkangmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metohkangmi throws a lazy right hand but Laitela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metohkangmi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laitela.
Metohkangmi throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Metohkangmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Laitela swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Metohkangmi is now in Laitela's guard. A big mistake from Laitela there, giving up the dominant position!
Metohkangmi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metohkangmi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi wants to control from the top but Laitela keeps moving.
Laitela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metohkangmi is one step ahead there.
Laitela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metohkangmi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laitela looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitela, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitela working a defensive guard here.
Metohkangmi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metohkangmi stopping the sweep attempt from Laitela.
Metohkangmi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Metohkangmi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Laitela to his feet.
Laitela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metohkangmi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Metohkangmi tests Laitela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metohkangmi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metohkangmi can't do much from the bottom here.
Metohkangmi tries to bench press Laitela off him but Laitela keeps the position.
Laitela tries to move to mount but Metohkangmi blocks the move with his legs.
Metohkangmi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitela's best efforts.
Metohkangmi wants to control but Laitela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metohkangmi wants to improve his position but Laitela is controlling well.
Metohkangmi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laitela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metohkangmi cracks Laitela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendun Metohkangmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismo Laitela's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metohkangmi scores with a jab.
Metohkangmi misses with a looping left.
Laitela drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metohkangmi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Metohkangmi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metohkangmi wants to sweep here but Laitela controlling him for the moment.
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.
Laitela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metohkangmi's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metohkangmi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metohkangmi tries to roll over but Laitela keeps him under control.
Metohkangmi is trying to maintain the position but Laitela is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metohkangmi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Metohkangmi thumps Laitela with a low kick.
Laitela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laitela fails to land the takedown.
Metohkangmi throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi misses with a hook.
Laitela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown but Metohkangmi shows good takedown defense.
Laitela checks the leg kick.
Metohkangmi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laitela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metohkangmi as he avoids it easily.
Gendun Metohkangmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laitela takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Laitela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Metohkangmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metohkangmi misses with a leg kick.
Metohkangmi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laitela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laitela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metohkangmi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metohkangmi misses with a wild body shot.
Metohkangmi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metohkangmi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laitela slips a straight right by Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi loads up on a big right hand but Laitela slips the punch.
Laitela gets a takedown into half guard.
Laitela trying to control from half guard but Metohkangmi is working away.
Metohkangmi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laitela on the ground.
Metohkangmi tries to roll over but Laitela keeps him under control.
Laitela stops Metohkangmi from getting back to his feet.
Metohkangmi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laitela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metohkangmi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metohkangmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laitela can do to turn this around?
Metohkangmi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metohkangmi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metohkangmi is working an open guard so Laitela takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Metohkangmi misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Metohkangmi.
Metohkangmi throws a leg kick but Laitela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laitela blocks a jab.
Metohkangmi throws out a loose jab but Laitela uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Laitela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ismo Laitela's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Laitela slips under a jab.
Metohkangmi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laitela shoots in but no luck this time.
Metohkangmi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Metohkangmi!
Ismo Laitela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metohkangmi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metohkangmi tests Laitela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metohkangmi throws a leg kick which misses Laitela's front leg but catches the back leg as Laitela tries to avoid it.
Metohkangmi throws an overhand right that lands on Laitela's shoulder, as Laitela tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laitela checks a leg kick.
Metohkangmi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laitela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laitela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metohkangmi swivels and escapes.
Gendun Metohkangmi is winning the standup battle so far.
Metohkangmi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metohkangmi connects with a body shot.
Laitela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metohkangmi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metohkangmi scores with a body shot.
Metohkangmi throws a push kick but Laitela slaps the foot to one side.
Metohkangmi keeps Laitela at a distance using the push kick.
Metohkangmi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laitela. That did some damage!
Laitela looks for a takedown but Metohkangmi sprawls well.
Gendun Metohkangmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela needs to keep his hands up - Metohkangmi had a free shot at his head there.
Metohkangmi misses with a hook.
Metohkangmi misses with a wild body shot.
Metohkangmi misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metohkangmi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laitela.
Laitela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metohkangmi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laitela's calf.
Laitela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metohkangmi throws a shot to the body.
Laitela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metohkangmi throws a hook but Laitela blocks it.
Metohkangmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metohkangmi misses with a looping right.
Metohkangmi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metohkangmi throws the left hand but Laitela avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laitela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laitela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metohkangmi sprawls well initially but Laitela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metohkangmi is staying active underneath Laitela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metohkangmi trying to control from the bottom.
Metohkangmi is looking to improve his position.
Laitela controlling the action here.
Laitela is thwarting Metohkangmi's attempts to control the position.
Metohkangmi is trying to stand.
Laitela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metohkangmi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laitela.
Laitela is thwarting Metohkangmi's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metohkangmi connects with a right hand. Laitela shakes it off.
Metohkangmi throws the kick towards the body but Laitela avoids it.
Laitela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metohkangmi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laitela shoots for a double leg takedown but Metohkangmi sprawls well. He's pushed Laitela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metohkangmi thows a body kick. Laitela tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Laitela.
Both fighters circling a little - Metohkangmi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Metohkangmi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laitela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Metohkangmi!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gendun Metohkangmi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metohkangmi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gendun Metohkangmi!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaapo Hannuksela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Vainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannuksela's entrance music is The Sex Pistols - Submission. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
198 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Hannuksela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Vainio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannuksela swats away the attempt to clinch by Vainio.
No luck for Hannuksela with that takedown attempt.
Vainio stuffs the takedown.
Vainio tries to clinch up.
Vainio shoots in and bounces Hannuksela off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Vainio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vainio lands a couple of elbows.
Hannuksela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vainio is one step ahead 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.
Hannuksela looking for a guillotine here but Vainio defends easily.
Hannuksela looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vainio is defending well. Hannuksela quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vainio has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hannuksela celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaapo Hannuksela!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Yabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yabal comes to the ring accompanied by New Divide, Linkin Park. Esa Vasara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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139 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Yabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara swings for the body but Yabal moves out of range.
Vasara waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Yabal. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yabal to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Yabal wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yabal's guard.
Vasara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yabal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yabal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yabal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yabal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vasara!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasara can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Yabal tries to control but Vasara wriggling away.
Yabal punching from mount but Vasara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vasara is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yabal locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vasara is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannu Yabal!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uij Ustj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Sunshine . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anderson Silva enters the ring!
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uij Ustj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pushes Ustj up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Ustj blocks with his arms.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Ustj in his tracks for a moment.
Ustj jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ustj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ustj has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ustj has tightened it up now! Silva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uij Ustj!
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