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SFL 4: Nettles vs. Tasalakki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ostias Comopanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Comopanes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Plush. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helter Skelter - The Beatles. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ostias Comopanes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up but Comopanes circles away and keeps his distance.
Comopanes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Comopanes tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson closes the distance but Comopanes moves to the side
and Comopanes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Comopanes is having none of it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Comopanes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Comopanes trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Comopanes prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Comopanes forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comopanes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Comopanes is controlling him well.
Comopanes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Comopanes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
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.
Comopanes clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ostias Comopanes has been cut.
Jackson cracks Comopanes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Comopanes moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Comopanes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Comopanes is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Comopanes dives into side control.
Comopanes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Comopanes unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson wants to hold on but Comopanes pushes him away.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Comopanes's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to improve his position but Comopanes has taken his back! Comopanes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Comopanes pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ostias Comopanes!
Ostias Comopanes retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Von Hellens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Von Hellens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Courtney Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Von Hellens!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hellens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wallace being controlled for a moment.
Von Hellens decides to stand back up.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Von Hellens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace wants to stand up but Von Hellens is controlling him.
Von Hellens tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Von Hellens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Hellens wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to control the position but Von Hellens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Von Hellens trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace wants to control but Von Hellens passes into side.
Wallace wants to control but Von Hellens postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Hellens counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
Wallace 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.
Von Hellens stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hellens throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Hellens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hellens looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Hellens has taken his back - oops!
Wallace turns into Von Hellens and is now in his guard.
Wallace trying to control but Von Hellens is working from the bottom.
Wallace wants to get up but he can't break Von Hellens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hellens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is really struggling to control Von Hellens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushes down on Von Hellens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Von Hellens is working away.
Von Hellens wants to get back to full guard.
Von Hellens is in trouble now - Wallace has advanced to mount!
Von Hellens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wallace.
Wallace throws some wild stikes that Von Hellens manages to avoid easily.
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.
Wallace trying to control but Von Hellens is having none of it.
Von Hellens is in a horrible position here. Wallace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wallace tries to control but Von Hellens wriggling away.
Wallace throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace trying to control but Von Hellens is having none of it.
Von Hellens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Von Hellens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Courtney Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wallace shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Hellens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Von Hellens persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Hellens counters by clinching up.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Hellens.
Von Hellens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtney Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Von Hellens circles away easily
and Von Hellens counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Courtney Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Hellens is looking to stand up but Wallace won't let him.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hellens's guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Von Hellens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hellens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace stands up from Von Hellens's guard - Wallace perhaps looking for a knockout.
Von Hellens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Hellens's head.
Von Hellens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Courtney Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Hellens walks into a left hand.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice sprawl there from Von Hellens as Wallace shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Hellens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
Von Hellens rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Hellens keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Hellens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Von Hellens has him pressed against the cage.
Von Hellens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wallace regains guard.
Von Hellens thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Hellens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Von Hellens dodges it nicely.
Von Hellens is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Von Hellens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Von Hellens is having none of it.
Von Hellens missing with punches from the bottom.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Hellens is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Von Hellens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wallace misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erik Von Hellens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Courtney Wallace's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wallace lunges at Von Hellens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Hellens's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Von Hellens. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Von Hellens misses with a double jab
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Hellens thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Hellens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
Von Hellens postures up.
Von Hellens wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard.
Von Hellens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Von Hellens postures up.
Wallace wants to stand but Von Hellens is controlling the position.
Von Hellens looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erik Von Hellens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Hellens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Wallace darts in trying to clinch
and Von Hellens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
Courtney Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Von Hellens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Hellens!
Wallace thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wallace looking to ground and pound but Von Hellens is blocking nicely.
Von Hellens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wallace.
Von Hellens is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws some wild stikes that Von Hellens manages to avoid easily.
Wallace with good strikes from the mount here!
Wallace thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wallace 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.
Wallace throwing strikes here but Von Hellens is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wallace tries to control but Von Hellens wriggling away.
Wallace thowing shots but they're missing.
Wallace prevents Von Hellens from getting the reversal.
Von Hellens wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
Von Hellens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wallace tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wallace trying to control but Von Hellens is having none of it.
Wallace throws some wild stikes that Von Hellens manages to avoid easily.
Wallace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wallace throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Von Hellens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Hellens 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Von Hellens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Tolbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Love has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lonnie Tolbert!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tolbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
Love blocks the strikes from Tolbert.
Love is thwarting Tolbert's attempts to control the position.
Tolbert punching from the bottom.
Love 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.
Nice strikes from Love there.
Tolbert is looking to control Love's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolbert avoid being mounted?
Love is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tolbert flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tolbert is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert trying to control but Love postures up.
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Love is working for a kimura but Tolbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Tolbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Love thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tolbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Love. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Love takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tolbert is looking to improve his position.
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. Love connects with a nice short shot to Tolbert's temple.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tolbert trying to control but Love postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tolbert!
Love is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tolbert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolbert is working to get back to half guard.
Tolbert wants to control but Love is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tolbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Love is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tolbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tolbert tries to hold on but Love pushes him away.
Love will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love landing strikes, looking to finish!
Love working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolbert throwing hammer fists to the chest of Love. What's that going to do exactly?
Love has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tolbert's face.
Love lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Tolbert that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tolbert is rocked!
Love is breathing heavily.
Love avoids the attempt from Tolbert to control.
Love connects with a bit shot that sees Tolbert covering up! More strikes from Love and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Love is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Love!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarret Beal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarret Beal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Ruoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Beal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beal throws out the jab.
Beal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruoska shoots in looking for a takedown. Beal tries to sprawl out of it but Ruoska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruoska throws a jab when Beal was well out of range.
Ruoska tries to clinch but Beal is having none of it.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Ruoska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beal defends it nicely.
Beal misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruoska waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Beal.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruoska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruoska closes the distance and clinches.
Beal wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruoska won't allow it.
Ruoska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Beal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beal working hard to break the clinch.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beal is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruoska has double underhooks.
Ruoska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska slips under a jab.
Ruoska shoots for a double leg takedown but Beal sprawls well. He's pushed Ruoska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Beal.
Beal lands with a right hand.
Beal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruoska.
Beal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruoska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beal.
Ruoska throws a head kick that misses.
Ruoska looks for a takedown but Beal sprawls well.
Beal with a nice cross.
Beal missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruoska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruoska is breathing heavily.
Beal wants to stand up but Ruoska is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska stands and throws Beal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Beal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
Beal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beal throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Beal misses.
Beal looks to land a combination but Ruoska avoids it well.
Ruoska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruoska rushes Beal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruoska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beal avoids it.
Beal tries to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling the position.
Ruoska jumps into guard, dragging Beal to the mat.
Ruoska will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruoska has a closed guard, preventing Beal from standing up.
Ruoska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruoska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beal wants to get up but he can't break Ruoska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruoska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beal is one step ahead there.
Beal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruoska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beal tries to stand but Ruoska is controlling from the bottom.
Ruoska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beal wants to get up but he can't break Ruoska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Beal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Beal.
Ruoska defending well as Beal loads up on a big left hand.
Ruoska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruoska defending well as Beal loads up on a big left hand.
Ruoska fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Beal.
Ruoska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruoska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Ruoska stalls.
Beal is trying to force a seperation but Ruoska has the dominant position.
Ruoska pulls guard successfully.
Beal wants to stand but Ruoska has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruoska 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beal wants to stand and escape but instead Ruoska has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruoska slips nicely into half guard.
Beal is staying active underneath Ruoska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beal is trying to stand up here but Ruoska is controlling him well.
Ruoska working over Beal with some ground and pound. Beal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beal tries to kick Ruoska off but Ruoska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pekka Ruoska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beal throws an overhand right that lands on Ruoska's shoulder, as Ruoska tries to avoid the shot.
Beal throws a jab when Ruoska was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beal avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beal as he jumps to the side.
Ruoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Beal there.
Ruoska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beal.
Beal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruoska is defended easily by Beal.
Ruoska staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beal throws a hook but Ruoska blocks it.
Ruoska throws a head kick but Beal moves out of range.
Ruoska slips a jab from Beal.
Beal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruoska blocks a jab.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Beal.
Beal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruoska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beal looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.
Ruoska rushes Beal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Beal is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruoska has double underhooks.
Beal can't break the clinch.
Ruoska can't get the takedown.
Ruoska keeps control of Beal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska has him pressed against the cage.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Beal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruoska working Beal over with knees to the body.
Beal tries to circle away but Ruoska has him pinned against the cage.
Beal tries to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling the position.
Beal can't break the clinch.
Ruoska breaks the clinch.
Beal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
Jarret Beal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Beal. No joy for Ruoska on that attempt.
Beal misses with an uppercut.
Beal misses with a two punch combination.
Ruoska is looking to clinch but Beal is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Beal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Beal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruoska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beal.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Beal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ruoska tries to control but Beal wriggling away.
Ruoska landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruoska is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beal is trying to stand up.
Ruoska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beal really wants to buck Ruoska off and get back to his feet.
Beal is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ruoska has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruoska's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Beal is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Beal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruoska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beal misses with a straight right.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Beal. No joy for Ruoska on that attempt.
Beal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beal punishes Ruoska's body with a nice straight punch.
Beal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruoska.
Jarret Beal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beal scores with a jab. Ruoska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beal lands a head shot.
Jarret Beal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ruoska.
Beal lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruoska is defended easily by Beal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruoska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beal cracks Ruoska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruoska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarret Beal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beal lands a nice hook to Ruoska's body. Ruoska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beal lunges at Ruoska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruoska's hand.
Ruoska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beal lands a jab to the nose.
Ruoska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruoska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beal.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Beal.
Beal fails to land with a series of punches.
Beal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruoska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruoska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beal connects with a single shot there.
Ruoska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruoska takes one to the chin there.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown but Beal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beal scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruoska drops his hands momentarily and Beal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beal lands with an overhand left.
Beal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Beal.
Ruoska walks into a jab.
Beal jabs Ruoska right on the nose. Ruoska blinks but takes it well.
Ruoska fails with a takedown attempt.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Beal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruoska doesn't seem phased though.
Pekka Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruoska shoots in but Beal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarret Beal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarret Beal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Crenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentong Baliskad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darryl Crenshaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darryl Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bentong Baliskad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baliskad tries to clinch up but Crenshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baliskad throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Baliskad moves out of range.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Baliskad blocks it.
Baliskad wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baliskad.
Crenshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crenshaw has closed the distance and engaged Baliskad in a clinch.
Baliskad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baliskad has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Baliskad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baliskad tries to clinch up.
Baliskad has managed to clinch.
Crenshaw can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw goes for a takedown attempt but Baliskad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baliskad wants to clinch up but Crenshaw keeps it at a distance.
Crenshaw cracks Baliskad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crenshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Baliskad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baliskad tries to clinch there but Crenshaw circles away.
Baliskad tries to clinch up but Crenshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Baliskad connects with a right hand. Crenshaw shakes it off.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Baliskad moves out of range.
Whack! Baliskad lands a heavy head kick that drops Crenshaw. The ref tackles Baliskad to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Crenshaw was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bentong Baliskad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nettles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Nettles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Nettles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nettles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tasalakki is looking to land body kicks.
Tasalakki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nettles pushes Tasalakki off looking to stand but Tasalakki dives back in and keeps control.
Nettles kicks Tasalakki off and gets back to his feet.
Tasalakki moves into the clinch successfully.
Tasalakki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nettles's efforts to push away.
Tasalakki lands with a left to the head.
Tasalakki lands a takedown into guard.
Tasalakki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasalakki 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.
Nettles is looking to stand up but Tasalakki isn't so interested in that idea.
Nettles being controlled here, momentarily.
Nettles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nettles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tauno Tasalakki has been cut.
Tasalakki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nettles sprawls well initially but Tasalakki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tasalakki thows a huge punch but Nettles dodges it nicely.
Nettles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nettles tries to get out of the position.
Nettles won't allow Tasalakki to pass to mount.
Tasalakki prevents Nettles from standing back up.
Tasalakki trying to pass the guard but Nettles defending well.
Tasalakki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nettles is not content to let Tasalakki control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki stops Nettles from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki works his way into full mount!
Tasalakki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nettles is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasalakki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tasalakki with shots to the head and body - Nettles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tasalakki wants to control the pace but Nettles is squirming around nicely.
Tasalakki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettles is trying to stand.
Tasalakki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tasalakki controlling his opponent.
Nettles is trying to stand up.
Tasalakki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tasalakki won't let Nettles get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nettles is squirming around, avoiding Tasalakki's attempts to control the action.
Tasalakki working for a guillotine from mount but Nettles is in no mood to give up.
Tasalakki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tasalakki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nettles has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tasalakki looks gassed!
Tasalakki trying to control but Nettles is having none of it.
Tasalakki working for a submission but Nettles is keeping him at bay.
Tasalakki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tasalakki won't let Nettles get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauno Tasalakki's cut.
That's time! Nettles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nettles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tasalakki counters with a shoot takedown. Nettles fights it but they end up in guard.
Tasalakki postures up in Nettles's guard and throws a big left but Nettles blocks it.
Tasalakki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nettles's head.
Nettles keeping moving, preventing Tasalakki from controlling successfully.
Nettles wants to get back to his feet but Tasalakki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nettles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tasalakki trying to control but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Tasalakki scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nettles wants to stand up but Tasalakki is controlling him.
Tasalakki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nettles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tasalakki is controlling him.
Tasalakki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tasalakki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tasalakki wants to control from the top but Nettles keeps moving.
Tasalakki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tasalakki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tasalakki is breathing heavily.
Nettles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasalakki moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Tasalakki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tasalakki wants to control from the top but Nettles keeps moving.
Nettles wants to stand up but Tasalakki is controlling him.
Tasalakki is in close to Nettles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasalakki trying to control but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Tasalakki won't allow Nettles to get back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to control but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Tasalakki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nettles as he avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nettles, who protects the arm well.
Nettles pushes Tasalakki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tasalakki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tasalakki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nettles keeps working.
Nettles wants to get back to his feet but Tasalakki drags him back down.
Nettles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tasalakki on the ground.
Tasalakki trying to control the position but Nettles is working away.
Nettles tries to escape but Tasalakki is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tasalakki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nettles down.
Tasalakki is trying to get an arm triangle but Nettles is defending well.
Tauno Tasalakki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tasalakki trying to control the position but Nettles is working away.
Nettles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tasalakki is controlling him well.
Tasalakki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tasalakki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nettles keeps working.
Nettles defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tauno Tasalakki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nettles as he avoids it easily.
Nettles works the jab nicely.
Tasalakki throws a leg kick but Nettles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tasalakki moves into the clinch.
Nettles dodges an elbow strike from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nettles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tasalakki trying to control from half guard but Nettles is working away.
Tasalakki prevents Nettles from standing back up.
Tasalakki is trying to control. Nettles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nettles tries to clinch up.
Nettles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tasalakki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nettles.
Tasalakki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nettles.
Nettles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tasalakki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tasalakki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nettles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tasalakki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tasalakki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nettles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tasalakki moves to the back position.
Tasalakki cracks Nettles with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nettles from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tasalakki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nettles is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tasalakki tries to get the hooks in deep but Nettles pushed the leg off.
Nettles is trying to stand back up.
Tasalakki is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Nettles with him. Nettles is trying to defend but Tasalakki has an arm under the chin now! Nettles grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tauno Tasalakki!
Tauno Tasalakki is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susi Solmunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solmunen has chosen Blood Is Thicker Than Water as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Susi Solmunen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solmunen 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.
Solmunen pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Solmunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Solmunen throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace pushes Solmunen off looking to stand but Solmunen dives back in and keeps control.
Solmunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Solmunen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wallace is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Susi Solmunen!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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