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SISU 67: Molo vs Baaf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prusel Gammarix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hiltunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gammarix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Punttisali. Tommi Hiltunen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 cm
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300 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prusel Gammarix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hiltunen! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hiltunen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gammarix as he avoids it easily. Gammarix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiltunen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gammarix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiltunen keeps working. Gammarix looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hiltunen is avoiding damage well.
Gammarix misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hiltunen regains half guard. Hiltunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gammarix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hiltunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hiltunen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiltunen keeping moving, preventing Gammarix from controlling successfully. Hiltunen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gammarix. Hiltunen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hiltunen wants to sweep but no luck. Hiltunen trying to strike off his back.
Hiltunen 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nice straight punches there by Gammarix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gammarix.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gammarix fails in his attempt to clinch. Gammarix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gammarix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ground and pound from Gammarix seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hiltunen is trying to get back to half guard. Gammarix working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hiltunen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gammarix. Gammarix working the ground and pound from side control. Gammarix lands a few punches from side control. Hiltunen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gammarix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gammarix tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hiltunen's legs. Gammarix throws an elbow but Hiltunen slips to the side and avoids it well. Hiltunen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Gammarix fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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. Hiltunen is trying to get back to half guard. Hiltunen taking a bit of punishment here - Gammarix scoring with strikes. Gammarix prevents Hiltunen from escaping the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hiltunen tries to improve position but can't. Hiltunen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gammarix throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gammarix is chipping away with strikes.
Gammarix working the ground and pound but Hiltunen is defending the strikes. Gammarix is putting a hurting on Hiltunen here, landing some big shots from side control. Gammarix is working Hiltunen over with some ground and pound from side control. Hiltunen is looking for a sweep. Hiltunen looks gassed! Gammarix cracks Hiltunen with a big elbow. Check out the look on Gammarix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gammarix trying to control the action but Hiltunen is working from the bottom. Hiltunen tries to strike but it doesn't land. Hiltunen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gammarix is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix punishing his opponent with strikes. Gammarix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hiltunen?
Hiltunen can't escape the position.
Gammarix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gammarix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gammarix working Hiltunen over with strikes here. Gammarix wants to control the pace but Hiltunen is squirming around nicely. Hiltunen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gammarix. What's that going to do exactly? Hiltunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prusel Gammarix dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gammarix sizes up Hiltunen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gammarix instigates a clinch. Hiltunen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gammarix works his way to full guard. Good work. Hiltunen working some strikes from top position. Hiltunen preventing the sweep. Gammarix controls Hiltunen momentarily but Hiltunen frees himself. Gammarix looking for subs off his back but Hiltunen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hiltunen working Gammarix over with strikes. Hiltunen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hiltunen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gammarix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gammarix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiltunen. Hiltunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gammarix's head. Gammarix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hiltunen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hiltunen looking to pass the guard. Gammarix throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiltunen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gammarix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gammarix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiltunen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hiltunen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hiltunen is working Gammarix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hiltunen works over Gammarix with some ground and pound from guard. Hiltunen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gammarix has wrist control. Hiltunen with a flurry of punches that miss. Gammarix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hiltunen is squirming around, avoiding Gammarix's attempts to control the action. Hiltunen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gammarix working the ground and pound effectively.
Hiltunen wants to control but Gammarix is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiltunen is trying desperately to improve position. Gammarix scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hiltunen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gammarix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hiltunen?
Gammarix working away from the top, dropping strikes. BOOM! Gammarix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hiltunen is squirming around, avoiding Gammarix's attempts to control the action. Gammarix with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix punishing his opponent with strikes. Gammarix is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hiltunen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gammarix throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Hiltunen throwing punches despite being mounted. Hiltunen working to try and regain half guard.
Gammarix misses with a head shot. Hiltunen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hiltunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiltunen is in a horrible position here. Gammarix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Hiltunen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Prusel Gammarix will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gammarix is looking to clinch but Hiltunen is avoiding it.
Gammarix misses with the combination.
Gammarix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiltunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gammarix counters with a shoot takedown. Hiltunen fights it but they end up in guard. Hiltunen has his foot on Gammarix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gammarix works his way back into a safe position though. Gammarix trying to control but Hiltunen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hiltunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gammarix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gammarix cracks Hiltunen with a solid left hand. Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiltunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gammarix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gammarix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gammarix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hiltunen keeping moving, preventing Gammarix from controlling successfully. Gammarix connects with a couple of short punches. Hiltunen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Hiltunen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiltunen wants to sweep but no luck. Prusel Gammarix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Hiltunen tries to strike from the bottom.
Gammarix wants to control from the top but Hiltunen keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gammarix rushes Hiltunen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Gammarix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Hiltunen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiltunen gets underhooks to prevent Gammarix's takedown attempt.
Gammarix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gammarix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gammarix has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiltunen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gammarix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prusel Gammarix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Hiltunen. Gammarix gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hiltunen regains guard.
Gammarix trying to control but Hiltunen is working from the bottom. Hiltunen wants to sweep here but Gammarix controlling him for the moment. Hiltunen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gammarix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hiltunen keeping moving, preventing Gammarix from controlling successfully. Gammarix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gammarix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiltunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hiltunen tries to move into range but Gammarix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hiltunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gammarix counters with a body kick that stops Hiltunen in his tracks momentarily. Hiltunen shoots and misses and Gammarix counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Prusel Gammarix showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gammarix 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 29:28 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prusel Gammarix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Shmoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Along The Watchtower. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 cm
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Shmoe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ross! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shmoe circles away quickly and effectively. Ross tries to clinch up but Shmoe circles away and keeps his distance. Nice combo by Shmoe! Oh, that's hurt him - Ross falls to the canvas and Shmoe follows him into side control.
Ross is rocked!
It looks like Jordan Ross has been cut. Shmoe scores with a couple of short elbows. Ross is still in real trouble! Can Shmoe finish him? Ross tries to improve position but can't. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shmoe tries to stand but Ross is controlling his head. Ross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Ross seems to have recovered his senses. Ross is trying to maintain the position but Shmoe is very close to passing his half guard. Ross looks gassed! Shmoe winds up and cracks Ross with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Shmoe wants to stand up but Ross is controlling the position.
Shmoe lands strikes from half guard. Ross wants to get back to his feet. Shmoe slips a nice elbow through Ross's hands, connecting with Ross's forehead. Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shmoe scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Shmoe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shmoe wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shmoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shmoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working. Ross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shmoe. Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shmoe scores with a couple of nice shots. Shmoe tries to stand and escape but Ross is controlling the position. Shmoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ross walks into a stiff left hand from Shmoe. A jab lands there for Shmoe. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shmoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross walks into a jab. Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Shmoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance.
Shmoe cracks Ross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shmoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shmoe lands a two punch combo.
Shmoe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shmoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shmoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross avoids the head kick by Shmoe.
Shmoe works over Ross's head and body with a nice combination. 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! Ross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shmoe throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Shmoe. Shmoe throws a head kick that misses. Shmoe swinging wilding here.
Good exchange - Shmoe coming out on top. Shmoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross misses with the combination.
Shmoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ross on the side of the head. Shmoe digs a good hook to Ross's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross slips a jab and a cross from Shmoe.
Shmoe misses with a two punch combination.
Shmoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shmoe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shmoe trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Shmoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Shmoe tries to kick Ross off but Ross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ross is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shmoe has managed to free his arm - good work. Shmoe is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ross throws a right and a left that both miss. Ross throws a hook but Shmoe avoids it easily. Shmoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shmoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ross has time to react. Shmoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shmoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Shmoe throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters circle momentarily. Ross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Shmoe lands a jab-cross combination. Shmoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ross's head. Ross staying out of range there. Shmoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shmoe pinned against the cage. Shmoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shmoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice uppercut there from Shmoe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shmoe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jordan Ross'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.
Ross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ross lands in his opponent's guard. Shmoe is looking to stand up but Ross isn't so interested in that idea. Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Shmoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shmoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Shmoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Shmoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Shmoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shmoe winds up and cracks Ross with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shmoe scoring with strikes to the body and head. Shmoe slips a nice elbow through Ross's hands, connecting with Ross's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shmoe lands a nice short elbow. 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. Ross looking for submissions off his back. Ross is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shmoe pulls his head out easily. Ross has hold of Shmoe's hands but Shmoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Shmoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Shmoe lands. Shmoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shmoe jabs at Ross's body. Shmoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Shmoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shmoe misses with a combination
and Ross counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ross takes one on the button. Shmoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ross momentarily.
Shmoe throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely. Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross avoids the head kick by Shmoe.
Shmoe throws a combination that misses and Ross counters with a series of strikes. Shmoe will be more careful next time no doubt. Shmoe thows a left - swing and a miss! Shmoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shmoe with a hook. Ross tries to clinch but Shmoe is having none of it. Shmoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shmoe momentarily.
Shmoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shmoe misses with a double jab
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into guard. Shmoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shmoe striking off his back but it's not causing Ross any problems. Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Shmoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shmoe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Shmoe is retaining full guard. Shmoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Shmoe, not yet. Ross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Shmoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shmoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shmoe misses with a double jab.
Ross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shmoe momentarily.
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. A left and a right from Shmoe both land. Nice combination. Shmoe slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Shmoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Joe Shmoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shmoe throws a combination that misses and Shmoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Joe Shmoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shmoe throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely. Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Shmoe tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch. Shmoe gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Shmoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Left hook, right uppercut from Shmoe. Shmoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Shmoe misses with a wild combination.
Shmoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ross counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Shmoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ross scores a takedown into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jordan Ross's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shmoe closes the distance and lands a one-two. Ross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ross lands in his opponent's guard. Shmoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Shmoe uses his free foot to push down on Ross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ross. Shmoe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shmoe working for a guillotine from mount but Ross is in no mood to give up. Shmoe cracks Ross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ross blocking the ground and pound. Ross tries to hold on but Shmoe pushes him away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice elbow there by Shmoe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross is desperately trying to improve his position but Shmoe has a good base and remains in mount. Ross throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Shmoe landing strikes, looking to finish! Shmoe working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ross tries to hold on but Shmoe pushes him away. Ross is desperately trying to improve his position but Shmoe has a good base and remains in mount. Ross wants to hold on but Shmoe pushes him away. Shmoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ross tries to hold on but Shmoe pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Shmoe working Ross over with strikes here. Ross is looking to get to half guard. Shmoe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ross hang on? Ross tries to lock up and control but Shmoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Shmoe with shots to the head and body - Ross looks very uncomfortable down there. Shmoe trying to control but Ross is having none of it. Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross tries to lock up and control but Shmoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Shmoe working the ground and pound effectively.
Shmoe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ross hang on? Shmoe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shmoe is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ross regains half guard. Ross is pressing down on Shmoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ross looking for a guillotine here but Shmoe defends easily.
Ross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shmoe! Shmoe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shmoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Shmoe is looking to escape. Shmoe wants to control but Ross is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Shmoe is defending well.
Shmoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jordan Ross. I think Ross 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuisku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Levoton. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dutch Schulz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Tuisku! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tuisku shoots in and drives through. Schulz sprawls well. Tuisku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schulz to the mat! Schulz manages to get full guard. Schulz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Schulz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schulz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuisku won't allow Schulz to sweep him here. Tuisku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tuisku tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulz is retaining full guard. Tuisku thows a big elbow that misses. Schulz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tuisku rolls with it to try and escape but Schulz cranks on the arm and Tuisku is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dutch Schulz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paha Henki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hujoppi has chosen Juelz Santana - Kill Em' as his entrance music. Hemmo Hujoppi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Henki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Hujoppi! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Hujoppi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Henki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hujoppi throws a head kick but Henki moves out of range.
Hujoppi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hujoppi misses with an uppercut. Henki saw that one coming. Hujoppi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hujoppi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henki is out of range. Henki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hujoppi swivels and escapes. Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hujoppi thuds his shin into the meat of Henki's side. Hujoppi lands with a slapping head kick. Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi. Henki blocks a head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Henki moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henki avoids a kick to the body.
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hujoppi throws a push kick but Henki slaps the foot to one side. Henki shoots in and drives through. Hujoppi sprawls well. Henki fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Henki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Henki avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a high kick. A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Henki takes it in his stride. A telegraphed right hand from Hujoppi misses the target. Henki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Henki wants to finish this one by submission but Hujoppi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henki with a couple of short strikes. Henki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hujoppi has worked his arm free - good work by Hujoppi!
Hujoppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Henki swings around for an armbar but Hujoppi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henki's guard. Henki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hujoppi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Henki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hujoppi's back instead. Henki is breathing heavily. Henki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hujoppi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. 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. Hujoppi avoids the strikes from Henki. Hujoppi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Hujoppi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hujoppi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hujoppi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hujoppi wants to stand but Henki is controlling his posture from full guard. Hujoppi controlling from the top position. Hujoppi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Henki tries for a takedown but Hujoppi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Hujoppi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hujoppi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hujoppi throws a head kick but Henki moves out of range.
Henki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hujoppi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A jab from Hujoppi misses. Hujoppi scores with a head kick.
Hujoppi throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Paha Henki has been cut. Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Henki moves out of range easily. Henki shoots in and drives through. Hujoppi sprawls well. Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henki slips a jab from Hujoppi. Hujoppi misses with a kick to the body.
Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hujoppi as Henki shoots in. Hujoppi thuds his shin into the meat of Henki's side. Hujoppi swings for the body but Henki moves out of range.
Henki avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Henki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hujoppi is breathing heavily. Henki gets the takedown into side control. Henki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Henki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Henki is trying to get an arm triangle but Hujoppi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hujoppi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henki's guard! Nice work there by Hujoppi! Henki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hujoppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hujoppi sitting in guard, not really doing much. Henki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hujoppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. Henki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hujoppi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hujoppi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hujoppi wants to get up but he can't break Henki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Hujoppi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hujoppi tries to free his leg and advance position but Henki is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Hujoppi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paha Henki's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hujoppi tries to land a front kick but Henki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hujoppi scores with a nice body kick.
Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
Henki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hujoppi throws a head kick but Henki moves out of range.
Hujoppi swinging wilding here.
Henki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hujoppi's waist but Hujoppi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henki off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henki avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi lands with a kick to the temple. Henki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round. Hujoppi looks to score with a jab to the body but Henki is just out of range. Hujoppi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hemmo Hujoppi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hujoppi thows a body kick. Henki tries to catch it but that hurt him. Henki shoots in but no luck this time. Nice body kick there by Hujoppi. Henki ducks under a wild hook from Hujoppi. A head kick misses from Hujoppi. Henki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hujoppi. That one must have hurt. Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hujoppi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Henki avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
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. Henki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Henki. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Hujoppi. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hujoppi - the referee stops the clock and Henki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hujoppi. Henki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Henki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Henki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Hujoppi. That's going to slow Henki down. Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hujoppi lands with a slapping head kick. Hujoppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Henki. Henki avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Henki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hujoppi throws out a loose jab but Henki uses good head movement to avoid it. Henki shoots in for a double leg but Hujoppi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Henki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hujoppi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hujoppi lands a front kick. Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hujoppi lands a high kick!
Henki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Henki working for a submission but Hujoppi is keeping him at bay. Henki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hujoppi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Paha Henki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hemmo Hujoppi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Henki won't let Hujoppi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Hemmo Hujoppi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hujoppi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Hujoppi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mikki Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touko Pouko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mikki Hiiri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Touko Pouko! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pouko shoots in and bounces Hiiri off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Pouko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pouko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiiri swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hiiri throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pouko is pushing down on Hiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Pouko has managed to sneak the leg through. Hiiri regains full guard. Nicely done. Pouko with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Hiiri pulls Pouko in close to prevent any damage. Pouko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hiiri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiiri is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pouko won't allow Hiiri to sweep him here. Pouko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hiiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hiiri has escaped and now he's on top! Pouko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hiiri looking to pass the guard. Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet. Hiiri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pouko working for a triangle but Hiiri defends it easily.
Hiiri trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom. Hiiri won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hiiri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Pouko is working an open guard so Hiiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Pouko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Pouko shoots in but Hiiri avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pouko looks gassed! Pouko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hiiri is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard. Hiiri wants to improve his position but Pouko is controlling well.
Pouko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hiiri is trying to get back to full guard. Hiiri is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiiri avoid being mounted? Pouko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiiri trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Pouko misses with a takedown attempt - Hiiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. mikki Hiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Pouko. Hiiri gets a takedown into half guard. Pouko tries to get to full guard but Hiiri has control of the leg. Hiiri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hiiri wants to control but Pouko is keeping him busy. Hiiri stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hiiri is looking for a kimura here.
Pouko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Pouko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hiiri tries to stand but Pouko is controlling from the bottom. Pouko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod. 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.
Hiiri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hiiri working the body and head with strikes. Pouko is looking for a sweep. Pouko manages to get back to half guard. Hiiri thows a huge punch but Pouko dodges it nicely.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Hiiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Hiiri there. Hiiri thows a huge punch but Pouko dodges it nicely.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Hiiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hiiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pouko keeps working. Pouko trying to control but Hiiri postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Pouko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hiiri counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hiiri landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hiiri looking to pass the guard. Pouko is breathing heavily. Hiiri sitting in guard here, content to control. Pouko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hiiri is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pouko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hiiri's back instead. Pouko is not going to allow Hiiri to sit and survive in this position. Hiiri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Pouko is working for a guillotine from mount but Hiiri frees his head quite easily.
Hiiri is trying to escape the mount.
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. Hiiri throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pouko. What's that going to do exactly? Hiiri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pouko looking to control but Hiiri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Pouko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hiiri is desperately trying to improve his position but Pouko has a good base and remains in mount. Pouko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hiiri is surviving well by controlling Pouko's body position as best he can. Hiiri is looking to improve his position but Pouko isn't that keen on the idea. Hiiri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Hiiri tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiiri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiiri. Hiiri looking to control.
Hiiri looking for a guillotine here but Pouko defends easily.
Pouko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hiiri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Pouko is pushing down on Hiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Pouko has managed to sneak the leg through. Hiiri is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pouko is looking to advance position but Hiiri won't allow it. Hiiri is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pouko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hiiri tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control. Hiiri works his way to full guard. Good work. Pouko advances position into side control! Pouko working away. Hiiri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
mikki Hiiri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hiiri is trying to control Pouko's posture but Pouko avoids it. Pouko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mikki Hiiri dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hiiri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pouko doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hiiri counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Still in half guard, Hiiri seems content to control. Pouko manages to get to full guard.
Hiiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pouko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiiri is one step ahead there. Hiiri controls from within his opponent's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pouko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hiiri trying to control from the bottom.
Pouko prevents Hiiri from improving his position. Hiiri wants to sweep but Pouko has passed to side control! Pouko grinds an elbow into Hiiri's temple. Pouko trying to control the position but Hiiri is working away. Pouko grinds an elbow into Hiiri's temple. Pouko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hiiri is trying to escape and Pouko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hiiri is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pouko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Touko Pouko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosse Grepp is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good chin |
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosse Grepp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Conway! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grepp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conway sprawls well initially but Grepp persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Grepp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grepp pulls his head out easily. Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Grepp tries to pass to full mount but Conway defends it. Conway is not content to let Grepp control the position. Grepp wants to pass the guard but Conway is defending well. Conway looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Conway is refusing to be controlled, as Grepp sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Grepp clinches. Grepp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Conway is trying to buck Grepp off. Grepp wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conway being controlled for a moment. Conway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grepp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Conway is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grepp asserts his dominance and retains side control. Grepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conway keeps working. Conway is being controlled here. Conway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Grepp has just dragged him back down to the mat. 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Grepp shoots in and bounces Conway off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Conway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conway can't keep his opponent in guard - Grepp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Grepp content to control rather than advance. Grepp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grepp. Grepp wants to pass to mount but Conway is defending the position. Conway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grepp pulls his head out easily. Still in half guard, Grepp seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grepp wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy. Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Conway looks gassed! Conway looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Grepp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grepp tries to advance to mount but can't. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Grepp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Conway gets back to half guard. Still in half guard, Grepp seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grepp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Grepp is looking to advance position but Conway won't allow it. Grepp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Grepp tries to pass to full mount but Conway defends it. Grepp wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Grepp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Conway! Conway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Grepp is controlling the pace.
Conway is not content to let Grepp control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Grepp dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Conway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grepp but Grepp pushes him off and we're back to square one. Grepp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Grepp manages to get to full guard.
Grepp is controlling Conway's posture. Grepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Grepp, not yet. Grepp controls Conway momentarily but Conway frees himself. Conway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Conway is looking to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Conway is breathing heavily. A jab from Conway misses. Grepp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conway's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grepp sitting in guard, not really doing much. Conway can't keep his opponent in guard - Grepp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Conway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Grepp is controlling the pace.
Grepp seems to be looking for submissions.
Conway wants to get back to full guard. Grepp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Conway looking for submissions off his back.
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. Conway looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Grepp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Grepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grepp wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving. Grepp slips nicely into half guard. Grepp works his way into side control. Conway prevents Grepp from moving into mount. Conway is looking to reverse the position. Conway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grepp wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy. Grepp controlling from side mount. Grepp has knee on belly and moves into mount. Conway is trying to escape the mount.
Conway is trying to escape the mount but Grepp keeps good control and instead manages to take Conway's back.
Conway wants to escape the position.
Conway is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grepp gets his way!
Grepp looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grepp doesn't have the hooks in and Conway manages to turn into his guard.
Grepp keeping full guard, as Conway tries to pass. Grepp is trying to control the position but Conway postures up. Conway is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grepp has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Conway is looking to defend but Grepp has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Conway! Grepp pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Conway taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bosse Grepp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Siili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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216 lbs
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213 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Siili! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fasaani throws a right and a left that Siili avoids nicely. A head kick misses from Siili. Siili is looking to clinch but Fasaani is avoiding it.
Fasaani throws out a loose jab but Siili uses good head movement to avoid it. Fasaani drops Siili with a beautiful combination! Siili stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fasaani is looking for the KO!
It looks like Roni Siili has been cut. Siili knocks Fasaani to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Tammelan Fasaani has been cut. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siili tries to stand but Fasaani is controlling his head. Fasaani is looking for a sweep. Fasaani is working hard here to advance position. Siili tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Siili decides to stand back up. A head kick misses from Siili. Siili throws a nice inside leg kick. Fasaani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Siili is trying to stand up here but Fasaani is controlling him well. Fasaani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siili is trying to stand.
Fasaani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fasaani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siili does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fasaani wants to pass to mount but Siili is defending the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fasaani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Siili is not content to let Fasaani control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Fasaani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Roni Siili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fasaani keeps the fight on the outside. Siili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fasaani throws a right hand that Siili ducks under and follows up with a left that Siili also avoids with ease. Good shot there by Fasaani. A solid leg kick lands there for Siili.
Fasaani is breathing heavily. Siili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fasaani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fasaani takes a swing at Siili's ribcage but misses. Siili throws a combination. Fasaani tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Siili has Fasaani up against the ropes in a clinch.
Siili breaks the clinch.
Fasaani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Siili. Siili thuds a left hand into Fasaani's body. Siili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Roni Siili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Siili! Fasaani is out on his feet! Siili rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fasaani is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fasaani is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roni Siili!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Verelea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Verelea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Verelea throws an overhand right that lands on Flashlighter's shoulder, as Flashlighter tries to avoid the shot. Flashlighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Flashlighter slips under a jab. Flashlighter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flashlighter. Flashlighter throws a hook but Verelea blocks it. Verelea misses with a body shot.
Flashlighter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verelea. Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Verelea moves out of range easily. Flashlighter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verelea's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Flashlighter trying to control but Verelea is working from the bottom. Verelea trying to control the position.
Verelea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flashlighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Verelea is retaining full guard. Flashlighter sitting in guard here, content to control. Flashlighter postures up in Verelea's guard and throws a big left but Verelea blocks it. Flashlighter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Verelea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verelea keeping moving, preventing Flashlighter from controlling successfully. Verelea has his foot on Flashlighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flashlighter works his way back into a safe position though.
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. Verelea keeping moving, preventing Flashlighter from controlling successfully. Verelea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flashlighter. Flashlighter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Flashlighter trying to control the position but Verelea is working away. A lull in the action here. Verelea tries to get back to half guard but can't. Flashlighter trying to control the position but Verelea is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flashlighter in side control, throwing shots but Verelea defends. Flashlighter working the ground and pound but Verelea is defending the strikes. Flashlighter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flashlighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Verelea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Verelea stumbling back into the ropes. Verelea is breathing heavily. Verelea misses with a straight left. Flashlighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Flashlighter controlling the pace. Flashlighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flashlighter connects with a nice short shot to Verelea's temple. Verelea looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Flashlighter trying to control from half guard but Verelea is working away. Flashlighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Flashlighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Flashlighter throwing shots but Verelea is blocking nicely. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Flashlighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Flashlighter lands with a punch from half guard. Verelea is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Verelea misses with a hook. Flashlighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verelea moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Flashlighter lands a head kick that stumbles Verelea and the fighters go to the mat. Flashlighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Verelea trying to control the position.
Flashlighter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Verelea wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flashlighter is now in half guard. Verelea is looking for a sweep. Flashlighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Verelea has hold of Flashlighter's hands but Flashlighter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Flashlighter trying to control the action but Verelea is working from the bottom. Flashlighter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Flashlighter wants to control the pace but Verelea is squirming around nicely. Flashlighter working the ground and pound effectively.
Flashlighter working away from the top, dropping strikes. Verelea is trying to escape the mount.
Flashlighter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Flashlighter wants to control the pace but Verelea is squirming around nicely. Flashlighter landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flashlighter landing strikes, looking to finish! Flashlighter trying to control but Verelea is having none of it. Verelea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flashlighter dominating with strikes here. Flashlighter landing strikes from the mount.
Verelea is rocked! Oooooh, big shot lands for Flashlighter! Verelea is hurt baaadly! Flashlighter is firing away with more strikes - Verelea is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felix Flashlighter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen the game nice as his entrance music. 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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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Silva! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jakoavain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakoavain circles away. Jakoavain's corner calls for a 1-2. Jakoavain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jakoavain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva. Jakoavain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut there from Silva. A slow jab from Jakoavain misses its intended target. Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jakoavain but Jakoavain pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jakoavain connects with a single shot there. Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jakoavain as he jumps to the side. Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Silva. Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jakoavain.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva fails to land the takedown. Silva shoots in for a takedown but Jakoavain shows good takedown defense. Silva looks gassed! A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Jakoavain avoids the head kick by Silva.
Jakoavain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards. Nice takedown defense from Jakoavain. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jakoavain digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Jakoavain lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand. Jakoavain cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. 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! Jakoavain sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jakoavain is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silva is rocked! Jakoavain works Silva's body with a nice hook. Jakoavain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakoavain finish him? Jakoavain walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jakoavain swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Jakoavain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molo comes to the ring accompanied by Nitro Circus. Baaf has chosen 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baaf lands with a right hand. Molo slips a straight right by Baaf. Baaf throws a looping overhand right but Molo ducks down to avoid it. Molo lands a glancing blow to the side of Baaf's head. Baaf throws a low kick, looking for Molo's leg but Molo calmly moves out of range. Molo closes the distance and clinches. Baaf trying to control the position but instead, Molo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baaf into the ropes. Baaf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molo. Molo is trying to drag Baaf to the mat but Baaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Molo prevents Baaf from breaking the clinch. Molo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Molo taking a breather. Baaf breaks the clinch.
Baaf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Molo misses with the combination.
Molo scores with a head kick.
Baaf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Molo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Baaf stalling in the clinch but Molo improves position. Baaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baaf throws the kick towards the body but Molo avoids it. The fight stays on the outside here - Molo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Baaf takes a shot right to the bread basket. Molo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Molo lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Molo.
Molo works on Baaf's body with a couple of short punches. Baaf tries to break the clinch but Molo is controlling the position. Molo is trying to maintain a safe position but Baaf gets an underhook and turns Molo into the ropes. Molo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baaf up against the ropes. Molo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Molo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Molo throws a punch but it's blocked by Baaf. Baaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baaf. Molo lands a hook that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baaf as Molo tries to tie him up. Molo letting Baaf take a breather here. Baaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molo's elbow. Molo scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baaf missing with knees to the body.
Molo misses with some punches.
Baaf manages to break the clinch.
Molo misses with a straight left. Baaf lands with a kick to the temple. Molo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Molo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Molo duly obliges. Molo fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Molo. Molo scores with a jab to the head.
Baaf throws a chopping leg kick but Molo manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Baaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molo.
Baaf misses with a body kick. The fight moves into the clinch position. Baaf breaks the clinch.
Molo ducks under a wild hook from Baaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Baaf. Molo cracks Baaf with an open hand slap. Baaf thows a leg kick but Molo checks it and Molo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molo shoots in but Baaf avoids the takedown attempt easily. Molo avoids the head kick by Baaf.
Molo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Baaf throws the kick towards the body but Molo avoids it. Baaf blocks a head kick by Molo.
Molo lands with a nice combination. Baaf backs away looking to recover. Molo tries to clinch but Baaf is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Molo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Molo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baaf is out of range and Molo settles back down. Molo misses with a two punch combination.
Baaf thows a leg kick but Molo checks it letting Molo counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martti Molo will probably get the nod. That's time! Molo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Molo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Martti Molo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Molo. Molo tries to clinch but Baaf is having none of it. Molo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Molo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baaf walks into a jab. Molo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baaf. Baaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baaf gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Molo counter with a right hand. Molo connects with the punch. Martti Molo is winning the standup battle so far. Molo clinches up with Baaf and pushes him back against the ropes. Molo scores with a shoulder strike. Molo is leaning against Baaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Molo lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Molo. Molo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A hook to the body from Molo.
Baaf is breathing heavily. Molo lands a left hand.
Molo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baaf taking a breather. Baaf blocks an elbow strike. Molo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Baaf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Molo pushes Baaf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Molo leaning against his opponent.
Molo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baaf avoids the damage to the body. Baaf has had enough of the clinch but Molo keeps him there for the moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from Molo. Molo has Baaf pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Molo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Molo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Molo fails to land. Molo looking to stall.
Molo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Molo has double underhooks. Baaf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Baaf is looking to control Molo's arms but Molo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baaf has his back to the ropes. Molo tries to stall but Baaf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baaf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Molo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molo tries to stall but Baaf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baaf trying to control the position but instead, Molo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baaf into the ropes. Molo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baaf looking to stall.
Baaf throws a head punch that misses. The referee calls for Molo to work.
Baaf misses with a punch to the body.
Baaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Molo up against the ropes. Molo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaf backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Molo pressing his opponent against the ropes. Baaf wants to stall.
Molo leaning his opponent against the ropes. Baaf trying to control the position but instead, Molo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baaf into the ropes. Molo lands a hook that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Baaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Molo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baaf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baaf is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baaf misses with a leg kick letting Molo counter with a right hand. Molo clobbers Baaf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Baaf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Molo lands a high kick!
Molo scores with a leg kick.
Molo throws a sloppy head kick and Baaf moves out of range easily. Molo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Molo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Molo stalling the fight.
Molo is leaning against Baaf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Baaf is looking to control Molo's arms but Molo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baaf has his back to the ropes. Molo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Molo has Baaf pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baaf looking to slow down the pace here. Molo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Baaf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molo has him pressed against the ropes. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Baaf can't find room to land a body shot as Molo controls the action.
Molo pushes Baaf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Molo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Baaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Molo won't allow it.
Molo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Molo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Molo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Molo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab, jab by Molo - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molo throws a combination. Baaf tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Baaf thows a body shot but no joy. Baaf looks to land a body kick but Molo moved away. Baaf throws a lazy head kick enabling Molo to counter with a crisp jab. Baaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Molo clinches up with Baaf and pushes him back against the ropes. Molo slows down the pace here.
Baaf is trying to break free. Baaf prevents the takedown attempt.
Baaf tries to stall but Molo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molo pushes Baaf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Molo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Molo lands a shoulder strike. Molo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Baaf lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Molo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Baaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Molo as Baaf tries to tie him up. Molo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Baaf stalling in the clinch but Molo improves position. Molo stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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. Baaf has had enough of the clinch but Molo keeps him there for the moment. A short body shot lands from Molo as the two fighters clinch.
Baaf stalling in the clinch but Molo improves position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allowin Baaf. Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Baaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Molo scoring well with a low kick there.
Baaf thows a leg kick but Molo checks it and Molo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baaf really felt that one! Molo throws a head kick that misses enabling Baaf to counter with a crisp jab. Baaf throws a lazy body kick enabling Molo to counter with a crisp jab. Baaf avoids a kick to the body.
Molo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molo misses with a wild body shot. Molo throws a head kick that misses. Molo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baaf, pushing him back against the ropes. Molo prevents a body shot from Baaf. A short right hand to the side of the head by Molo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo clearly takes that round. That's time! Molo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baaf lands with a kick to the temple. Molo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Molo stalks Baaf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baaf's face. Baaf staggers backwards, shaken. Baaf throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Molo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Molo cracks Baaf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Molo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baaf momentarily.
Baaf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Baaf throws a head kick that misses. Baaf takes one on the button. Molo wants to clinch but Baaf slips to the side and Baaf counters with a nice body kick.
Molo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baaf counters with a left to the body. A lazy left from Molo finds it's target. Molo misses the jab. Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Molo tries to move into range but Baaf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Baaf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. 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! Molo avoids the head kick by Baaf.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baaf tries to land a leg kick but Molo saw it coming and moves away.
Molo lands a jab to Baaf's midsection. Molo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Baaf gets off balance looking for a body kick and Molo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Molo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Molo 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.
Molo throws a series of punches but Baaf avoids them all with ease. A low kick from Baaf is predictable there letting Molo counter with a right hand. Molo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Molo moves out of range as Baaf strikes. Molo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baaf doesn't seem bothered though. Molo jabs Baaf right on the nose. Baaf blinks but takes it well. Baaf throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Baaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baaf. Baaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Baaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molo's sensitive parts. Baaf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Molo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Baaf thows a leg kick but Molo checks it and Molo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Molo throws a series of strikes that have Baaf backpedaling.
Molo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Molo misses with a straight left. Molo scores with a jab to the body. Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but Baaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Molo misses with a head kick.
Baaf throws a lazy right hand but Molo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Baaf moves forwards but Molo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Molo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baaf. That one must have hurt. Baaf looks for the body kick but Molo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baaf misses with a leg kick and Molo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baaf is lucky that one didn't land flush. Baaf on the wrong end of a nice jab. Baaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Baaf scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Baaf misses and Molo counters with a shoot takedown. Baaf fights it but they end up in guard. Molo trying to control the position from guard on top but Baaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baaf managing to control the position. Baaf throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molo looking to pass the guard. Molo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Baaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molo is one step ahead there. Baaf pulls Molo in to control the position. Molo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baaf is keeping the position for now. Baaf wants to get back to his feet but Molo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Baaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Molo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Martti Molo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baaf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molo can pounce on him.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses and Molo counters with a nice body kick.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molo lands a body shot.
Molo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Molo is looking to clinch but Baaf is avoiding it.
Molo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Molo moves into range and connects with a jab. Crunch! Molo slams his shin into Baaf's torso. Baaf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Baaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Molo fails to land with a series of punches.
Molo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Molo gets a clinch. Baaf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Molo - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molo. Good body shot from Molo.
Molo digs a right hand into Baaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baaf's gas tank. Molo lands a shoulder strike. Molo can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Molo lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Molo. Molo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Baaf looking to slow down the pace here. Molo is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Molo keeps control of Baaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Baaf is looking to control Molo's arms but Molo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baaf has his back to the ropes. Martti Molo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Molo just leaning against Baaf, taking a breather. Molo lands with a light punch inside. Baaf looking to slow down the pace here. Molo has Baaf pressed against the ropes.
Baaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Molo pushes Baaf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Molo. Allowin Baaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Baaf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Molo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A low kick from Baaf misses and Molo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baaf thinking. Baaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Molo lands. Baaf avoids the head kick by Molo.
Baaf misses with a hook to the body
and Molo counters with a stiff right hand. Baaf takes a kick to the side of the head. Molo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Molo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A short right from Molo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molo scores with a shot to the side of Baaf's head. Baaf trying to control the position but instead, Molo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baaf into the ropes. Baaf leaning against his opponent.
Molo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Baaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Molo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baaf backwards. Baaf tries to stall but Molo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Molo is struggling to control the position. Molo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Molo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Martti Molo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Molo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molo! Martti Molo is the new welterweight champion!
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