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SISU 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid has chosen Friends and Traitors by RAISED FIST as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid tests Supermies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid throws a combination. Supermies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asteroid gets caught flat footed, as Supermies shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Asteroid keeps moving.
Supermies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Supermies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asteroid pushes Supermies off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Supermies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asteroid defends it nicely.
Asteroid throws a shot to the body.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Supermies with a series of wild strikes but Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supermies dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Supermies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Supermies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a body shot.
No luck for Supermies with that takedown attempt.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid tests Supermies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Supermies.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supermies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Asteroid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asteroid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asteroid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Supermies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asteroid!
Supermies is rocked!
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!
Asteroid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Supermies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asteroid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid misses with the combination.
Supermies seems to have got his legs back now.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice hook to Supermies's body. Supermies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asteroid works over Supermies's head and body with a nice combination.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Supermies's head back.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid misses with a two punch combination.
Supermies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asteroid feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Supermies sprawling to the canvas! Supermies rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asteroid finish him?!
Asteroid fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Supermies to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Supermies looks to clinch but Asteroid throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Supermies taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anabol Asteroid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi has chosen Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ragnarok Laturi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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276 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnarok Laturi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laturi circles away.
Laturi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stevenson if he has to take too many more of those.
Laturi drops Stevenson with a nice combination! Laturi dives into Stevenson's guard, looking to finish!
Stevenson is rocked!
It looks like Steve Stevenson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson working a defensive guard but Laturi passes into half guard.
Oh Stevenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laturi unloads with some huge strikes here! Stevenson is out! Laturi wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ragnarok Laturi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Vaihoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Swinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaihoja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swinger thows a body shot but no joy.
Swinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaihoja.
Vaihoja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swinger.
Vaihoja stuffs the takedown attempt from Swinger. Swinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Swinger has a takedown stuffed.
Swinger throws a nice looking combination but Vaihoja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaihoja just misses with a punch to the body.
Swinger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vaihoja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vaihoja lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Trent Swinger has been cut.
Vaihoja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vaihoja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swinger is rocked!
Vaihoja fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Swinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swinger misses with a shot to the body
and Vaihoja counters with a three punch combo that has Swinger backing up. Swinger nods at Vaihoja to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swinger fails with the takedown
and Vaihoja scores with a counter punch that sends Swinger to the canvas! Vaihoja smells blood - he's punishing Swinger with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Swinger has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Vaihoja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo's entrance music is Battle Metal by Turisas. A fine choice. Randleman has chosen UNBREAKABLE as his entrance music. The key to victory for Antti Isotalo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman staying out of range there.
Isotalo throws a nice looking combination but Randleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Isotalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Isotalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Isotalo, not yet.
Isotalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Isotalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randleman's guard.
Randleman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Isotalo throwing strikes from guard but Randleman blocks nicely.
Isotalo 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.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Isotalo from controlling successfully.
Isotalo won't allow Randleman to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Isotalo cracks Randleman with a solid left hand.
Isotalo looking to pass the guard.
Isotalo trying to control but Randleman is working from the bottom.
Isotalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Isotalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Isotalo stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Randleman trying to keep a closed guard but Isotalo is proving a slippery customer.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Isotalo from controlling successfully.
Isotalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Isotalo fakes the leg kick and cracks Randleman in the body.
Randleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isotalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isotalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Isotalo scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Randleman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Isotalo - the referee stops the clock and Randleman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Isotalo. Randleman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randleman looks gassed!
Isotalo lands a body shot.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Isotalo.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Isotalo.
Isotalo swinging wilding here.
Isotalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Isotalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Isotalo throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Isotalo throws a sloppy head kick and Randleman moves out of range easily.
Isotalo thows a body shot but no joy.
Isotalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Isotalo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman blocks the strikes from Isotalo.
Isotalo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Randleman wants to take a breather but Isotalo is having none of it.
Isotalo gets full guard.
Isotalo striking off his back but it's not causing Randleman any problems.
Isotalo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Isotalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randleman's guard.
Isotalo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Isotalo forces his way into half guard.
Isotalo lands strikes from half guard.
Randleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Isotalo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randleman tries to roll over but Isotalo keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Isotalo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Isotalo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randleman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randleman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Randleman is looking to improve his position.
Randleman is trying to control but can't.
Randleman is in trouble now - Isotalo has advanced to mount!
Isotalo breaks from Randleman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Isotalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Isotalo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Randleman?
Isotalo content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Isotalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Isotalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isotalo stuffs the takedown.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isotalo throws a series of punches but Randleman moves out of range.
Isotalo misses with a hook.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Antti Isotalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Randleman.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Isotalo throws out the jab.
Isotalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Isotalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman fails with the takedown.
Isotalo scores with the left hand. Randleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Isotalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Isotalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo looks to land a combination. Randleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Isotalo throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Isotalo.
Isotalo throws a series of punches but Randleman moves out of range.
Isotalo misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Isotalo does no damage.
Randleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Isotalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Isotalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isotalo scores with a nice right hand.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Isotalo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randleman backs up against the ropes.
Randleman dodges the punch combination from Isotalo.
Isotalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isotalo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Isotalo loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Isotalo misses with a body shot.
Randleman feints and as Isotalo raises his hands in defense, Randleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Isotalo controls Randleman momentarily but Randleman frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randleman is in close to Isotalo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Isotalo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Randleman controlling from the top position.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Isotalo has wrist control.
Isotalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
Isotalo has his foot on Randleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Randleman is working Isotalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Isotalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Isotalo is really struggling to control Randleman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Randleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Isotalo tries to strike from the bottom.
Isotalo is looking for a triangle but Randleman pushes his legs off easily.
Randleman is working Isotalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Isotalo has momentary wrist control but Randleman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to strike off his back.
Isotalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Isotalo, not yet.
Isotalo is working hard here to advance position.
Randleman stands up over Isotalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randleman won't allow Isotalo to sweep him here.
Randleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isotalo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randleman with a nice head shot there.
Randleman lands a couple of elbows.
Randleman trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Isotalo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo controls Randleman momentarily but Randleman frees himself.
Isotalo striking off his back but it's not causing Randleman any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Isotalo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Isotalo misses with a head kick.
Randleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Randleman with a nice head shot there.
Randleman trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Isotalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Isotalo drops an elbow to the side of Randleman's head.
Randleman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Isotalo trying to control from half guard but Randleman is working away.
Isotalo moves nicely into side control.
Randleman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randleman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Isotalo.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo working away.
Randleman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Isotalo connects with a decent elbow.
Isotalo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Isotalo 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.
Randleman is not content to let Isotalo control the position.
Isotalo working away.
Isotalo is looking to take a break and control but Randleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman struggling a bit here.
Isotalo in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randleman keeps Isotalo under control for a moment.
Isotalo is looking to take a break and control but Randleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman is trying to control Isotalo's posture but Isotalo avoids it.
Isotalo working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Isotalo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Isotalo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Isotalo working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman struggling a bit here.
Isotalo in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to control the action but Randleman is working from the bottom.
Isotalo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Randleman!
Randleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randleman tries to hold on but Isotalo postures up.
Randleman is desperately trying to improve his position but Isotalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Randleman is in a horrible position here. Isotalo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Isotalo.
Isotalo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Isotalo scoring with strikes but Randleman is staying in there.
Isotalo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo trying to control but Randleman is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Isotalo.
Isotalo raining down shots from the mount!
Kevin Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Isotalo.
Isotalo has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Randleman's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman is desperately trying to improve his position but Isotalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Isotalo raining down shots from the mount!
Randleman tries to lock up and control but Isotalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Randleman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Isotalo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Randleman is surviving well by controlling Isotalo's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Isotalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Isotalo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Isotalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnoldo Paulakorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulakorpi has chosen Volbeat -Sad Mans Tongue as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulakorpi scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Paulakorpi down.
Paulakorpi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost avoids the head kick by Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Paulakorpi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paulakorpi sprawls well initially but Frost persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost blocks the strikes from Paulakorpi.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frost wants to take a breather but Paulakorpi is having none of it.
Paulakorpi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost not doing much here.
Paulakorpi wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Frost there.
Paulakorpi tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Frost decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paulakorpi did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Paulakorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulakorpi looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulakorpi keeps working.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulakorpi is pressing down on Frost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulakorpi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulakorpi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frost is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paulakorpi is trying to get back to half guard.
Paulakorpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Frost decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Paulakorpi throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Paulakorpi throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Paulakorpi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paulakorpi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulakorpi scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Frost lands but Paulakorpi takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paulakorpi's efforts to push away.
Paulakorpi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulakorpi backwards.
Paulakorpi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulakorpi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Frost takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paulakorpi lands a head kick!
Paulakorpi throws a head kick that misses
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulakorpi's guard.
Paulakorpi keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to stand but Paulakorpi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paulakorpi wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Paulakorpi is working from the bottom.
Paulakorpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulakorpi looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnoldo Paulakorpi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paulakorpi lands a head kick!
Paulakorpi connects with a high kick.
Paulakorpi tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paulakorpi lands with a right hand.
Paulakorpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost blocks a head kick by Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi cracks Frost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paulakorpi, as that shot connected.
Paulakorpi misses with a head kick.
Paulakorpi stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paulakorpi leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Paulakorpi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulakorpi scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi scores with a shot to the body.
Paulakorpi misses with a head kick.
Paulakorpi lands with a nice body punch.
Paulakorpi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Paulakorpi keeps moving.
Frost passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Frost trying to control the action but Paulakorpi is working from the bottom.
Paulakorpi is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulakorpi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frost throwing shots but Paulakorpi is blocking nicely.
Paulakorpi wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paulakorpi misses with a double jab.
Paulakorpi throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost shoots in and bounces Paulakorpi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Frost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulakorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulakorpi working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulakorpi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to stand up but Paulakorpi won't let him.
Frost wants to control from the top but Paulakorpi keeps moving.
Frost is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulakorpi has wrist control.
Frost wants to stand but Paulakorpi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paulakorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Paulakorpi's legs - danger averted.
Frost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paulakorpi is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulakorpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulakorpi is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost wants to get up but he can't break Paulakorpi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paulakorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Paulakorpi's legs - danger averted.
Paulakorpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paulakorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Paulakorpi's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paulakorpi sprawls well. Paulakorpi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulakorpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Paulakorpi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Paulakorpi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paulakorpi lands a high kick!
Paulakorpi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulakorpi throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paulakorpi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost wants to take a breather but Paulakorpi is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulakorpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Frost.
Frost prevents Paulakorpi from improving his position.
Paulakorpi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paulakorpi digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paulakorpi jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Paulakorpi lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulakorpi misses with a head kick.
Paulakorpi scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paulakorpi.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulakorpi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Paulakorpi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost blocks a head kick by Paulakorpi.
Frost lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids the head kick by Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi misses with the combination.
Paulakorpi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paulakorpi taking some punishment here, with Frost in his half guard.
Paulakorpi actively working from the bottom here.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frost trying to control from half guard but Paulakorpi is working away.
Paulakorpi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paulakorpi is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paulakorpi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paulakorpi is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulakorpi.
Paulakorpi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Paulakorpi shows good takedown defense.
Paulakorpi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost avoids the head kick by Paulakorpi.
Frost dives in and grabs Paulakorpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paulakorpi pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulakorpi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulakorpi.
Maximus Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulakorpi lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Arnoldo Paulakorpi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulakorpi misses with a straight left.
Paulakorpi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Paulakorpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paulakorpi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Paulakorpi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Koivikorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomb has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Nyrkilla Tapettava Huora as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koivikorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Tomb!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomb fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Koivikorpi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Koivikorpi looks to clinch but Tomb throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Koivikorpi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Tomb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cockx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Mielikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Mielikanen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Cockx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Mielikanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockx slips under a jab.
Mielikanen avoids the body shot from Cockx.
Scott Cockx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mielikanen moves into range and clinches up with Cockx.
Cockx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mielikanen breaks from the clinch.
Cockx pushes Mielikanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cockx throws an elbow but it misses.
Mielikanen blocks an elbow strike.
Cockx tries to circle away but Mielikanen has him pinned against the ropes.
Mielikanen lands an elbow inside that Cockx shrugs off.
It looks like Scott Cockx has been cut.
Cockx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mielikanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cockx lands with a nice body punch.
Mielikanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockx lands with a straight right. Mielikanen didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Marko Mielikanen has been cut.
Cockx scores with a kick to the body.
Mielikanen tries to clinch up but Cockx circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Cockx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mielikanen misses with a low kick as Cockx jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Cockx misses the target.
Mielikanen misses with a kick to the body.
Mielikanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mielikanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mielikanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cockx scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cockx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockx misses with an elbow strike.
Mielikanen keeps control of Cockx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cockx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mielikanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cockx is breathing heavily.
Mielikanen catches Cockx napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cockx to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockx wants to stand but Mielikanen is controlling the position.
Mielikanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mielikanen gets to his feet - Cockx follows without any prompting.
A good leg kick by Mielikanen.
Cockx tries to keep at a distance but Mielikanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cockx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mielikanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cockx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scott Cockx's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Mielikanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cockx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mielikanen with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cockx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mielikanen tries a knee to the head but Cockx blocks it.
Cockx throws a punch but it's blocked by Mielikanen.
Cockx misses with an elbow strike.
Mielikanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cockx managing to block the knees to the body from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen misses with a knee strike.
Cockx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mielikanen throws a wild body kick that Cockx sees coming a mile off.
Mielikanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mielikanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mielikanen throws a head kick that misses.
Cockx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mielikanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cockx avoids the damage to the body.
Cockx tries a body shot but Mielikanen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen is pressed up against the ropes. Cockx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mielikanen down to the mat. Mielikanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mielikanen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mielikanen closes the distance and clinches.
Mielikanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cockx backwards.
Cockx wants to break free but Mielikanen has control.
Mielikanen keeps control of Cockx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mielikanen working Cockx over with knees to the body.
Mielikanen landing knees to the head.
Scott Cockx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mielikanen landing knees to the head.
Cockx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mielikanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mielikanen misses with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mielikanen lands a damaging elbow.
Mielikanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cockx avoiding damage as Mielikanen throws knees to the body.
Mielikanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockx misses with an elbow over the top.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cockx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockx tries a knee to the head but Mielikanen blocks it.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cockx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cockx missing with knees to the body.
Cockx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mielikanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cockx avoids the damage to the body.
Mielikanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Cockx won't want to take too many of those.
Cockx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cockx connects with a knee to the head.
Mielikanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mielikanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Cockx takes an elbow to the temple.
Cockx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mielikanens head.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cockx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mielikanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mielikanen working Cockx over with knees to the body.
Cockx blocks an elbow strike.
Cockx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockx throws a head kick that misses.
Mielikanen misses with a wild combination.
Mielikanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockx throws a hook to the side of Mielikanen's head but Mielikanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mielikanen lands a high kick!
Cockx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cockx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mielikanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mielikanen misses with a double jab.
Cockx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cockx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cockx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marko Mielikanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mielikanen drops Cockx with a beautiful combination! Cockx stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mielikanen is looking for the KO!
Mielikanen scores with a leg kick.
Marko Mielikanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mielikanen.
Mielikanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mielikanen throws a right and a left that Cockx avoids nicely.
Mielikanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mielikanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mielikanen misses with a kick to the body.
Cockx tries to clinch but Mielikanen is having none of it.
Mielikanen throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mielikanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mielikanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mielikanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mielikanen lands an elbow just above Cockx 's eye.
Jeez, Scott Cockx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Marko Mielikanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mielikanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mielikanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mielikanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cockx or not.
Cockx takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Cockx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Mielikanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyoshi Kazuhide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by the game nice. Kazuhide has chosen 'Samurai' by Shurik'n 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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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miyoshi Kazuhide!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Kazuhide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Kazuhide missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuhide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazuhide.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nate Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuhide dodges the punch combination from Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Kazuhide ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kazuhide.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazuhide circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Kazuhide is out of range.
Kazuhide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Kazuhide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazuhide trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazuhide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazuhide accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kazuhide works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Kazuhide scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kazuhide lands a couple of digs.
Silva wants to stand up but Kazuhide is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kazuhide landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazuhide working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to sweep here but Kazuhide controlling him for the moment.
Kazuhide scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Kazuhide content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kazuhide chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazuhide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazuhide is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva looking to control but Kazuhide passes into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Kazuhide off but Kazuhide keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Kazuhide is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Kazuhide won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Kazuhide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Kazuhide with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Kazuhide is proving a slippery customer.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazuhide is controlling him.
Kazuhide works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazuhide lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazuhide is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Kazuhide is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control the action here but instead Kazuhide manages to pass to full mount!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva wants to control but Kazuhide is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyoshi Kazuhide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kazuhide slips a jab from Silva.
Silva slips a straight right by Kazuhide.
Kazuhide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Kazuhide is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazuhide stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva cracks Kazuhide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kazuhide looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Kazuhide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Kazuhide shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazuhide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Kazuhide works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kazuhide landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kazuhide breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva regains half guard.
Kazuhide thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazuhide lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is looking to control Kazuhide's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Kazuhide prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazuhide keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazuhide advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuhide sits in half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Kazuhide keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazuhide landing shots from mount.
Silva tries to hold on but Kazuhide postures up.
Kazuhide scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Kazuhide unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva really wants to buck Kazuhide off and get back to his feet.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Kazuhide is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kazuhide lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kazuhide trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Kazuhide isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuhide avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Kazuhide working Silva over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyoshi Kazuhide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva throws a combination. Kazuhide tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kazuhide slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Kazuhide throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuhide with a hook.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Kazuhide counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazuhide lands a couple of digs.
Kazuhide landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazuhide landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Kazuhide slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazuhide landing with the ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Kazuhide has moved into half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Miyoshi Kazuhide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is looking to stand up but Kazuhide isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuhide wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Kazuhide landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazuhide won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Kazuhide works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazuhide lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazuhide keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva landing strikes from the bottom.
Kazuhide not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is not content to let Kazuhide control the position.
Kazuhide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazuhide trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazuhide won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Kazuhide is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Kazuhide is having none of it.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kazuhide from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva keeping full guard, as Kazuhide tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazuhide cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Kazuhide scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Kazuhide shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva avoids the body shot from Kazuhide.
Kazuhide misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kazuhide counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Kazuhide lands with some strikes.
Kazuhide punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Kazuhide isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazuhide postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nate Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyoshi Kazuhide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazuhide avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyoshi Kazuhide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazuhide has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyoshi Kazuhide!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes to the ring accompanied by 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. Flashlighter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf is looking to score with low kicks.
Baaf defending well as Flashlighter loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Flashlighter.
Baaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flashlighter manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baaf, right into the meat.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Flashlighter moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flashlighter.
Baaf tries to break the clinch but Flashlighter is controlling the position.
Baaf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baaf takes an elbow to the temple.
Baaf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flashlighter has him pressed against the ropes.
Baaf manages to break the clinch.
Baaf throws a front kick that sends Flashlighter stumbling back into the ropes.
Baaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Baaf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
Baaf cracks the inside of Flashlighter's front leg.
Baaf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Flashlighter misses.
Baaf tries to land a leg kick but Flashlighter saw it coming and moves away.
Flashlighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baaf. Baaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Flashlighter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baaf is out of range and Flashlighter settles back down.
Baaf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter rushes Baaf and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Baaf tries to circle away but Flashlighter has him pinned against the ropes.
Flashlighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flashlighter leaning against his opponent.
Flashlighter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flashlighter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flashlighter as Baaf tries to tie him up.
Flashlighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baaf is defending well for now.
Flashlighter crunches a lovely knee into Baaf's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baaf as Flashlighter tries to tie him up.
Baaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flashlighter tries to score a body lock takedown but Baaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baaf is fighting off a takedown attempt but Flashlighter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baaf to the mat. Baaf regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Flashlighter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flashlighter won't allow Baaf to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter wants to control from the top but Baaf keeps moving.
Flashlighter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flashlighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Baaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flashlighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baaf pushes Flashlighter off and gets back to his feet.
Baaf is looking to chop away at Flashlighter's legs.
Baaf slips a jab and a cross from Flashlighter.
Baaf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flashlighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baaf.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter darts in and clinches Baaf up against the ropes.
Flashlighter taking a breather.
Flashlighter slows down the pace here.
Baaf is trying to force a seperation but Flashlighter has the dominant position.
Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baafs head.
Flashlighter gets through Baaf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baaf is trying to force a seperation but Flashlighter has the dominant position.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flashlighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flashlighter looking to throw knees to the head but Baaf is blocking nicely.
Flashlighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaf backwards.
Flashlighter throws an elbow that misses.
Flashlighter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baaf is trying to break the clinch but Flashlighter has him pressed against the ropes.
Flashlighter keeps control of Baaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flashlighter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Flashlighter is looking to control Baaf's arms but Baaf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flashlighter has his back to the ropes.
Baaf is trying to break the clinch but Flashlighter has him pressed against the ropes.
Flashlighter crunches a lovely knee into Baaf's ribcage.
Baaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flashlighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flashlighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Baaf catches Flashlighter right on the button with a cross.
Baaf misses with a low kick.
Baaf tries to land a front kick but Flashlighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flashlighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flashlighter blocks a head kick by Baaf.
Flashlighter looks to throw a body kick
and Baaf counters with an inside leg kick.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Flashlighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flashlighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Flashlighter tries to bum rush Baaf with a series of wild strikes but Baaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baaf.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Flashlighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Baaf circles away.
Flashlighter misses with a head kick.
Baaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baaf feints and then cracks Flashlighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flashlighter down.
Flashlighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flashlighter swinging wilding here.
Baaf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flashlighter throws a lazy body kick
and Baaf counters with a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter avoids a kick to the body.
Baaf takes a swing at Flashlighter's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf feints and then cracks Flashlighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flashlighter down.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Baaf moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flashlighter is breathing heavily.
Baaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flashlighter checks it well.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Baaf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter.
Baaf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flashlighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baaf can pounce on him.
Allowin Baaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baaf.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flashlighter's calf.
Flashlighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baaf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baaf scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baaf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
Baaf scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Baaf.
Flashlighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flashlighter blocks the body kick.
Baaf swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
A good leg kick by Baaf.
Flashlighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Baaf.
Baaf lands a head kick!
Flashlighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Baaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baaf.
Baaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baaf, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baaf.
Baaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Flashlighter misses with a head kick.
Flashlighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baaf.
Flashlighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baaf connects with a right hand. Flashlighter shakes it off.
Flashlighter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baaf to score with a decent uppercut.
Flashlighter throws a low kick, looking for Baaf's leg but Baaf calmly moves out of range.
Baaf scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flashlighter 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.
Flashlighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Flashlighter as he checks the leg kick.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Baaf moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baaf.
Baaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Baaf scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Baaf.
Flashlighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baaf misses the shot to the body.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flashlighter misses with a head kick.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baaf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Baaf scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allowin Baaf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Baaf. That's going to slow Flashlighter down.
Flashlighter is looking to clinch but Baaf is avoiding it.
Flashlighter wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Flashlighter. That snapped Baaf's head back.
Baaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter sizes up Baaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baaf avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Baaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baaf.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flashlighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter lands a jab to Baaf's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flashlighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baaf can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf throws a leg kick but Flashlighter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flashlighter's calf.
Baaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baaf scores with a push kick.
Baaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baaf walks into a stiff left hand from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baaf walks into a stiff left hand from Flashlighter.
Baaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Baaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flashlighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baaf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baaf crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flashlighter - the referee stops the clock and Baaf gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flashlighter. Baaf manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Baaf catches Flashlighter right on the button with a cross.
Baaf misses with a kick to the body
and Flashlighter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baaf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baaf is trying to break the clinch but Flashlighter has him pressed against the ropes.
Baaf is trying to break the clinch but Flashlighter has him pressed against the ropes.
Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Baaf avoids the damage to the body.
Baaf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baaf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flashlighter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flashlighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baaf's efforts to push away.
Flashlighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flashlighter stalls.
Baaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Flashlighter won't allow it.
Flashlighter digs a right hand into Baaf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baaf's gas tank.
Flashlighter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Flashlighter controlling the action here for a moment.
Flashlighter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flashlighter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flashlighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baaf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baaf blocks a jab.
Baaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up but Baaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baaf.
Baaf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flashlighter on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baaf throws a hook but Flashlighter blocks it.
Flashlighter avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baaf.
Flashlighter is looking to clinch.
Baaf throws a leg kick
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick as Baaf jumps back.
Baaf looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Baaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Flashlighter avoids the head kick by Baaf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flashlighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baaf breaks the clinch.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flashlighter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baaf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allowin Baaf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allowin Baaf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Reki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bullet For My Valentine - Hand Of Blood. Monstra has chosen Slayer - Hate Worldwide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Reki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra tests Reki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monstra takes a swing at Reki's ribcage but misses.
Monstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monstra moves out of range of the body kick from Reki.
Reki tries to clinch up.
Reki tries to clinch up.
Reki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monstra.
Reki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reki misses with an uppercut.
Reki tries to clinch up.
Monstra throws a looping overhand right but Reki ducks down to avoid it.
Monstra keeps the fight on the outside.
Monstra jabs Reki right on the nose. Reki blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Kimmo Reki has been cut.
Monstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reki.
Reki moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki slips a straight right by Monstra.
Monstra avoids a kick to the body.
Monstra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reki.
Reki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monstra scores with a jab.
Reki throws an overhand right that lands on Monstra's shoulder, as Monstra tries to avoid the shot.
Reki wants to clinch.
Monstra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reki misses the jab.
Reki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monstra scores with a nice head shot.
Monstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Reki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monstra misses with a body shot.
Monstra fails to land with a series of punches.
Monstra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monstra throws a right and a left that Reki avoids nicely.
Reki dodges the punch combination from Monstra.
Reki takes one on the button.
Monstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reki on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Reki misses its intended target.
Reki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monstra tries to keep at a distance but Reki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Monstra.
Reki takes a shot to the head.
Monstra blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Monstra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monstra is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monstra is trying to stall.
Reki misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reki backwards.
Reki throws a punch but it's blocked by Monstra.
Reki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monstra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reki throws a head punch that misses.
Monstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monstra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reki's head.
Monstra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Reki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Reki.
Reki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monstra blocks a head kick by Reki.
Reki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monstra is looking to improve his position.
Monstra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reki working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monstra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monstra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monstra keeping moving, preventing Reki from controlling successfully.
Monstra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monstra pulls Reki in close to his closed guard and prevents Reki from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Reki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.
Monstra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reki.
Reki tries to clinch but Monstra moves out of range.
Reki tries to clinch but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra swinging wilding here.
Marcus Monstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monstra lands an overhand right.
Reki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reki shoots in for a double leg but Monstra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monstra scores with a one two! Reki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
A slow jab from Reki misses its intended target.
Marcus Monstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monstra checks a leg kick.
Monstra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monstra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Monstra.
Reki ducks right into an uppercut from Monstra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monstra throws a series of punches but Reki avoids them all with ease.
Monstra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reki momentarily.
Monstra drops Reki with a beautiful combination! Reki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monstra is looking for the KO!
Reki is rocked!
Monstra lands a jab to Reki's midsection.
Monstra cracks Reki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monstra finish him?
Oh Reki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimmo Reki's cut is getting worse.
Reki is holding his hands too far apart here. Monstra throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Reki is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Monstra!
Marcus Monstra is the new heavyweight champion!
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