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UEC9# Baptista vs Seagrave PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Kuun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Stone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Kuun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Stone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuun shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuun circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuun did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Kuun is working away.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Kuun's head.
Stone trying to control the pace.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuun defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stalling.
Kuun looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Kuun is working away.
Kuun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuun keeps working.
Kuun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuun is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Kuun keeps moving.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone is standing up over Kuun. Kuun looks to escape but Stone dives into side control.
Kuun dodges the ground and pound from Stone.
Kuun tries to escape but Stone is in control.
Stone scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuun wants to control but Stone postures up.
Stone just content to control the position.
Stone taking a break here but Kuun is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kuun is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Kuun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone throws a strike but Kuun avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Kuun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuun trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Kuun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuun off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kuun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Kuun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stone is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kuun to the mat. Kuun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Kuun.
Stone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stone avoids the attempt from Kuun to control.
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Kuun bucks and avoids them well.
Stone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stone working Kuun over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kuun?
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuun hang on?
Kuun is rocked!
Stone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Kuun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuun seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuun taking shots to the head.
Stone misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Stone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone lands a big elbow.
Kuun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stone looking to land elbow strikes but Kuun uses the position to regain half guard.
Stone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuun!
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws some wild stikes that Kuun manages to avoid easily.
Kuun is working to get back to half guard.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kuun because Stone loaded up on that one.
Stone prevents Kuun from getting the reversal.
Kuun tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Stone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stone misses with a head shot.
Stone prevents Kuun from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoids the attempt from Kuun to control.
Stone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stone is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone breaks from Kuun's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stone is stalling here but it's allowed Kuun to get half guard.
Stone is keen to just control but Kuun is a slippery customer.
Stone throwing shots but Kuun is blocking nicely.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Alexis Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Kuun is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuun wants to get back to full guard but Stone has mounted him!
Kuun wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Kuun bucks and avoids them well.
Kuun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kuun because Stone loaded up on that one.
Kuun working to try and regain half guard.
Stone throwing strikes here but Kuun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuun working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone throwing strikes here but Kuun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kuun covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Stone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Vorg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorg fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vorg.
Pikkarainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pikkarainen trying to mount his opponent but Vorg defends it.
Pikkarainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pikkarainen trying to pass the guard but Vorg defending well.
Vorg is trying to stand back up but Pikkarainen is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorg is refusing to be controlled, as Pikkarainen sits in half guard.
Vorg is defending against the submission attempts here by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vorg is staying active underneath Pikkarainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorg tries to kick Pikkarainen off but Pikkarainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pikkarainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pikkarainen is keen to just control but Vorg is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vorg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vorg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimitri Vorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorg scores with a one two! Pikkarainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pikkarainen is rocked!
Pikkarainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vorg to the mat! Vorg manages to get full guard.
Vorg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pikkarainen dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vorg wants to get back to his feet but Pikkarainen drags him back down.
Pikkarainen is trying to ground and pound but Vorg uses the momentary lack of control by Pikkarainen to regain half guard.
Pikkarainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vorg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pikkarainen 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.
Vorg won't allow Pikkarainen to pass to mount.
Vorg is in trouble now - Pikkarainen has advanced to mount!
Pikkarainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vorg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vorg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorg wants to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen lands some shots froms side control.
Pikkarainen prevents Vorg from escaping the position.
Pikkarainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vorg is trying to buck Pikkarainen off.
Pikkarainen tries for a kimura but Vorg is defending well.
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.
Vorg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pikkarainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pikkarainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vorg is pushing Pikkarainen's head away, looking to escape. Pikkarainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Pikkarainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Vorg is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen swings around for an armbar but Vorg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pikkarainen's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petri Pikkarainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vorg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorg misses with a straight right.
Vorg throws a right and a left that Pikkarainen avoids nicely.
Vorg scores with a jab to the head.
Pikkarainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vorg is looking to escape.
Vorg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pikkarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pikkarainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pikkarainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vorg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vorg is trying to stand up here but Pikkarainen is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorg is not content to let Pikkarainen control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vorg wants to stand and escape but Pikkarainen is having none of it.
Vorg can't keep his opponent in guard - Pikkarainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vorg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pikkarainen is thwarting Vorg's attempts to control the position.
Pikkarainen is keen to just control but Vorg is a slippery customer.
Pikkarainen tries to pass to full mount but Vorg defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vorg is trying to stand.
Vorg is not content to let Pikkarainen control the position.
Vorg is trying to control but can't.
Vorg wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vorg wants to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen wants to take a breather but Vorg is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorg is trying to maintain the position but Pikkarainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pikkarainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vorg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vorg pushes Pikkarainen off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vorg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pikkarainen tries for a kimura but Vorg is defending well.
Pikkarainen tries for a kimura but Vorg is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vorg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pikkarainen but great work by Vorg.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep.
Vorg stands up.
A punch combination from Vorg misses.
Pikkarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vorg.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pikkarainen feints and as Vorg raises his hands in defense, Pikkarainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Petri Pikkarainen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vorg misses the shot to the body.
Vorg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vorg fails to land with a series of punches.
Pikkarainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vorg to the mat! Vorg manages to get full guard.
Pikkarainen is pushing down on Vorg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorg is fighting to maintain full guard but Pikkarainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pikkarainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vorg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pikkarainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pikkarainen trying to mount his opponent but Vorg defends it.
Vorg is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vorg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pikkarainen is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is looking for a kimura here.
Pikkarainen wants to pass the guard but Vorg is defending well.
Vorg is holding on to half guard well.
Pikkarainen wants to pass to mount but Vorg is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorg is refusing to be controlled, as Pikkarainen sits in half guard.
Pikkarainen moves nicely into side control.
Vorg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pikkarainen's best efforts.
Pikkarainen wants to stand up but Vorg is controlling the position.
Pikkarainen wants to pass the guard but Vorg is defending well.
Vorg is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vorg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorg pushes Pikkarainen off and gets back to his feet.
Vorg misses with the combination.
Vorg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pikkarainen.
Vorg misses with a double jab.
Pikkarainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pikkarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vorg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vorg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pikkarainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vorg trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pikkarainen seems to be working for a kimura but Vorg defends the submission attempt.
Vorg is defending against the submission attempts here by Pikkarainen.
Dimitri Vorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikkarainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorg is looking to escape.
Petri Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pikkarainen slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petri Pikkarainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pikkarainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petri Pikkarainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Niinivaara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinivaara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jon Silakka has been cut.
Niinivaara misses with a body shot.
Silakka swings for the body but Niinivaara moves out of range.
Silakka tries to move into range but Niinivaara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niinivaara drops Silakka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silakka looks back up at him and smiles so Niinivaara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silakka is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niinivaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silakka.
Silakka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niinivaara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silakka slips a jab from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara checks a low kick from Silakka.
Silakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silakka looks gassed!
Silakka leaves his chin hanging out and Niinivaara seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Silakka crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare's entrance music is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. A fine choice. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Lare is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa wants to pass the guard but Lare is keeping the position.
Lare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiilopaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lare is retaining full guard.
Lare wants to sweep here but Kiilopaa controlling him for the moment.
Kiilopaa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lare is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lare has escaped and now he's on top!
Lare works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Lare.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lare lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiilopaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
Lare cracks Kiilopaa with a solid left hand.
Lare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lare prevents Kiilopaa from improving his position.
Lare working the head and body with strikes.
Lare slips a nice elbow through Kiilopaa's hands, connecting with Kiilopaa's forehead.
Ground and pound from Lare.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lare scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Lare is controlling well.
Lare seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lare working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lare connects with a nice short shot to Kiilopaa's temple.
Lare lands strikes from half guard.
Kiilopaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lare scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiilopaa scores with a few weak punches.
Kiilopaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Lare there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lare lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Lare there.
Lare winds up and cracks Kiilopaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lare.
Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lare 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.
Lare working the head and body with strikes.
Lare working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lare prevents Kiilopaa from standing back up.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep. Lare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiilopaa is trying to control but can't.
Lare landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lare winds up and cracks Kiilopaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lare lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa taking some punishment here, with Lare in his half guard.
Lare working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lare working Kiilopaa over with strikes.
Kiilopaa taking some punishment here, with Lare in his half guard.
Lare frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lare working the ground and pound effectively.
Lare is landing with some decent strikes but Kiilopaa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiilopaa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lare unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiilopaa taking shots to the head.
Lare lands a nice shot to the head.
Kiilopaa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lare working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luimunaama Lare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiilopaa tries to keep at a distance but Lare has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lare breaks from the clinch.
Kiilopaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiilopaa.
Lare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiilopaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Kiilopaa tries to land a front kick but Lare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lare misses with a straight left.
Lare is looking to clinch.
Kiilopaa throws a chopping leg kick but Lare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lare moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiilopaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lare misses with an uppercut.
Kiilopaa walks into a stiff left hand from Lare.
Lare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiilopaa as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lare dives in and grabs Kiilopaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiilopaa pushes down on Lare's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kiilopaa duly obliges.
Kiilopaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lare as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lare misses the target.
Kiilopaa shoots in and bounces Lare off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiilopaa cracks Lare with a solid left hand.
Kiilopaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiilopaa throws and elbow that misses. Lare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiilopaa's guard. Nice move by Lare!
Lare with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lare landing with the ground and pound.
Lare scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lare makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lare with a nice head shot there.
Lare landing with the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiilopaa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lare connects with a couple of short punches.
Lare stands and steps away. Kiilopaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiilopaa takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Lare.
Lare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiilopaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Pertti Kiilopaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lare gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiilopaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Kiilopaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lare is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is looking for a triangle but Lare pushes his legs off easily.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lare passes Kiilopaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lare escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kiilopaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lare as he jumps to the side.
Lare doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiilopaa circles away.
Lare jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lare.
Kiilopaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lare cracks Kiilopaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiilopaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lare throws an overhand right that lands on Kiilopaa's shoulder, as Kiilopaa tries to avoid the shot.
Lare throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Kiilopaa.
A swing and a miss from Lare.
Kiilopaa ducks under a wild hook from Lare.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lare misses with a looping right.
Lare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lare throws a looping overhand right but Kiilopaa ducks down to avoid it.
Lare tests Kiilopaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luimunaama Lare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Kiilopaa.
Lare throws a lazy right hand but Kiilopaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiilopaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lare scores with a jab to the head.
Kiilopaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiilopaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lare scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiilopaa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lare's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kiilopaa actively working from the bottom here.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Lare is controlling well.
Lare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiilopaa can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa taking some punishment here, with Lare in his half guard.
Lare working the head and body with strikes.
Lare working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Luimunaama Lare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lare working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiilopaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lare gets to his feet. Kiilopaa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed right hand from Lare misses the target.
Lare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kiilopaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiilopaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lare lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lare's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lare lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiilopaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lare chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiilopaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lare has managed to get both his arms back between Kiilopaa's legs - danger averted.
Lare lands a couple of digs.
Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lare defends well.
Lare stands up over Kiilopaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lare lands a couple of digs.
Lare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luimunaama Lare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Lare.
Lare throws a series of strikes that have Kiilopaa backpedaling.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lare did well to prevent Kiilopaa getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lare trying to control from the bottom.
Lare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lare wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiilopaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiilopaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lare wants to stand but Kiilopaa is controlling the position.
Kiilopaais looking to pass into half guard but Lare pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lare is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lare is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luimunaama Lare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lare scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luimunaama Lare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luimunaama Lare!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Tuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuco has chosen Frank Dell� - Pound Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Okko Ukkonen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Tuco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurstr�m and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ukkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Ukkonen misses its intended target.
Ukkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkonen moves out of range of the body kick from Tuco.
A head kick misses from Ukkonen.
A shot to de liver by Ukkonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ukkonen slips under a jab from Tuco.
Tuco wants to clinch.
Ukkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ukkonen somewhat.
Ukkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuco sprawls well. He's pushed Ukkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ukkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ukkonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ukkonen shoots for a takedown but Tuco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okko Ukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkonen wants to clinch.
Ukkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuco circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuco misses with a low kick as Ukkonen jumps back.
Tuco blocks a head kick by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuco can pounce on him.
Ukkonen is breathing heavily.
Ukkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tuco counters with a straight right hand.
Tuco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ukkonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ukkonen keeping moving, preventing Tuco from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuco.
Ukkonen looking for a guillotine here but Tuco defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tuco looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuco thows a big elbow that misses.
Tuco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuco wants to control from the top but Ukkonen keeps moving.
Tuco drops back looking for a leg! Ukkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ukkonen manages to kick Tuco off! Tuco jumps back into Ukkonen's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tuco moves out of range as Ukkonen strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuco.
Ukkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ukkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen tries to clinch up.
Ukkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Tuco counters with a shoot takedown. Ukkonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuco wants to control from the top but Ukkonen keeps moving.
Tuco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ukkonen controls Tuco momentarily but Tuco frees himself.
Tuco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ukkonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ukkonen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ukkonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen preventing the sweep.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen is pushing down on Tuco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuco is fighting to maintain full guard but Ukkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ukkonen wants to pass to mount but Tuco is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuco actively working from the bottom here.
Ukkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ukkonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tuco has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Tuco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuco tries a low kick but Ukkonen avoids it.
Ukkonen throws a looping overhand right but Tuco ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Tuco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ukkonen's guard.
Ukkonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tuco has picked Ukkonen up and slammed him! Ukkonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Tuco manages to pass to side control!
Ukkonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ukkonen tries to buck Tuco off but Tuco is having none of it.
Tuco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tuco working away.
Tuco taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuco pulls his head out easily.
Tuco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ukkonen!
Ukkonen wants to control but Tuco is having none of it.
Tuco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuco avoids the attempt from Ukkonen to control.
Tuco trying to control but Ukkonen is having none of it.
Ukkonen tries to hold on but Tuco pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ukkonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ukkonen actively working from the bottom here.
Tuco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tuco punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuco working the ground and pound effectively.
Tuco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuco goes for an armbar but Ukkonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ukkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tuco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ukkonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tuco pulls down on the head and he's put Ukkonen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valdemar Tuco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska has chosen 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales as his entrance music. Santeri Sikaniska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikaniska has Killemsoft up against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska is trying to break the clinch but Killemsoft is controlling him.
Sikaniska working hard to break the clinch.
Sikaniska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killemsoft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikaniska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killemsoft has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sikaniska clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Can Sikaniska hold on?! Killemsoft is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sikaniska is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Killemsoft 's hooks.
Sikaniska is bucking up trying to escape but Killemsoft cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sikaniska in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sikaniska is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killemsoft with good strikes from the mount here!
Sikaniska is rocked!
It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Killemsoft! Sikaniska is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olli Killemsoft!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franco Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Seagrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagrave has chosen Waitin on Hank - Dry County as his entrance music. Blaze Seagrave is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Baptista!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Seagrave!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagrave avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seagrave wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seagrave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baptista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seagrave scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seagrave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baptista circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baptista checks a leg kick.
Seagrave throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baptista.
Baptista avoids the head kick by Seagrave.
Baptista fails to land the takedown.
Baptista takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Franco Baptista has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Seagrave.
Seagrave misses with a double jab.
Baptista avoids the head kick by Seagrave.
Baptista shoots for a double leg takedown but Seagrave sprawls well. He's pushed Baptista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seagrave feints and then cracks Baptista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baptista down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagrave avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Baptista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baptista tries to clinch but Seagrave is having none of it.
Baptista takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seagrave looks to land a combination. Baptista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze Seagrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baptista avoids the head kick by Seagrave.
Seagrave throws a series of strikes that have Baptista backpedaling.
Baptista is rocked!
Seagrave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baptista circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Baptista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagrave lands with a big left! Baptista is wobbled badly! Seagrave comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Baptista to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blaze Seagrave!
Blaze Seagrave is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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