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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilpo Larha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Larha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larha takes the fight into the clinch.
Larha has picked Kim up - he's going for a ride! Larha dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Larha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Larha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Larha thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim is staying active underneath Larha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larha wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Larha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larha showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larha.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Larha sits in half guard.
Larha misses with a head shot. Kim uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larha working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larha wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larha is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larha tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larha stands and steps away. Kim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Larha shoots in and bounces Kim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Larha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Larha from controlling successfully.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Larha preventing the sweep.
Larha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim keeping full guard, as Larha tries to pass.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Larha from controlling successfully.
Larha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim can't keep his opponent in guard - Larha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Larha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larha moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Larha blocks with his arms.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Larha throwing strikes but missing.
Larha tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Larha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Larha stands up over Kim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larha scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Larha tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larha passes into half guard.
Larha is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larha thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Larha passes to side control.
Larha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larha works to advance to full mount. Kim defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larha looking for a guillotine from mount but Kim is having none of it.
The referee warns Kim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Larha throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kim because Larha loaded up on that one.
Larha scoring with strikes but Kim is staying in there.
Larha trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Ilpo Larha has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Larha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Larha landing shots from mount.
Larha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Larha working for a submission but Kim is keeping him at bay.
Larha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Larha with good strikes from the mount here!
Kim has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Larha controls the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Larha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Larha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larha is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larha lands some shots froms side control.
Kim is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Larha is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larha in side control, throwing shots but Kim defends.
Larha looks up at the clock and then as Kim takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Larha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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.
Kim tries to bench press Larha off him but Larha keeps the position.
Larha is working Kim over with some ground and pound from side control.
Larha advances nicely into full mount.
Larha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Larha with the ground and pound from mount.
Larha landing shots from mount.
Larha controlling his opponent.
Larha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Larha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larha controlling his opponent.
Larha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Larha breaks from Kim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larha wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
Kim really wants to buck Larha off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larha has control of Kim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kim regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larha has control of Kim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kim regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kim taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilpo Larha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilpo Larha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichlas Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nichlas Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieminen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
Nieminen with a hook.
It looks like Nichlas Jensen has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Nieminen. No joy for Jensen on that attempt.
Nieminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jensen swivels and escapes.
Nieminen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jensen as he avoids it easily.
Nieminen is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.
Nieminen misses with a takedown attempt - Jensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Nieminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieminen tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nieminen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jensen.
Jensen shoots in and drives through. Nieminen sprawls well.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nieminen defends it nicely.
Nieminen misses with a takedown attempt - Jensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Nieminen closes the distance and clinches.
Jensen jumps guard but Nieminen stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nieminen.
Nieminen jumps guard.
Nieminen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jensen controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is trying to control the position but Jensen postures up.
Nieminen wants to stand but Jensen is controlling the position.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Nieminen working for a triangle but Jensen defends it easily.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nieminen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jensen cracks Nieminen with a solid left hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jensen keeps working.
Nieminen is really struggling to control Jensen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
Nieminen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jensen to get to his feet.
Nieminen wants to land a leg kick but Jensen is out of range.
Nichlas Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen tries to clinch there but Nieminen circles away.
Nieminen misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jensen shoots and misses
and Nieminen counters with a takedown into side control.
Nieminen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jensen is defending well.
Nieminen working the body and head with strikes.
Jensen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jensen tries to buck Nieminen off but Nieminen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen is looking to take a break and control but Jensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Nieminen keeps moving and retains side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Nieminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nichlas Jensen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nieminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nieminen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nieminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Nieminen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nieminen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nieminen keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieminen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nieminen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen trying to control but Nieminen is working from the bottom.
Nieminen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jensen dives into side control.
Jensen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Nieminen, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Nieminen against the cage but Nieminen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jensen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nieminen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Nieminen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nichlas Jensen.
Nieminen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jensen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nieminen postures up.
Nieminen is pushing down on Jensen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jensen is fighting to maintain full guard but Nieminen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jensen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jensen trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nieminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nieminen looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jensen tries to lock up and control but Nieminen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jensen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jensen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nieminen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen tries to escape but Nieminen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nieminen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nieminen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nieminen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nieminen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
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.
Nieminen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nieminen throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nieminen defending well though.
Nieminen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nieminen.
Jensen postures up in Nieminen's guard and throws a big left but Nieminen blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Nieminen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nichlas Jensen'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!
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nieminen sprawls well. Nieminen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jensen fails to land the takedown.
Nieminen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nieminen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nieminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nieminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nieminen lands a nice short elbow.
Nieminen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieminen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jensen punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jensen misses with a combination
and Nieminen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nieminen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nichlas Jensen.
Nieminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nieminen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nieminen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nieminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nieminen gets underhooks to prevent Jensen's takedown attempt.
Nieminen gets control of Jensen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nieminen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nieminen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nieminen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jensen has managed to get both his arms back between Nieminen's legs - danger averted.
Jensen throws and elbow that misses. Nieminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jensen's guard. Nice move by Nieminen!
Nieminen won't allow Jensen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet.
Nieminen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arttu Nieminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nieminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jensen keeps working.
An elbow from Nieminen crashes against the mat.
Nieminen wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nieminen counters by clinching up.
Nieminen jumps into guard, dragging Jensen to the mat.
Nieminen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jensen advances to half guard.
Nieminen wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Nieminen is looking to escape.
Nieminen is trying to maintain the position but Jensen is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichlas Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arttu Nieminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieminen tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Nieminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nieminen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arttu Nieminen!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Haapasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santtu Leinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santtu Leinonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antti Haapasalo's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Haapasalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santtu Leinonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapasalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leinonen in his tracks.
Leinonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasalo circles away.
Haapasalo thuds a left hand into Leinonen's body.
Haapasalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haapasalo gets underhooks to prevent Leinonen's takedown attempt.
Leinonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch but Leinonen keeps him there for the moment.
Leinonen trying to control the position but instead, Haapasalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leinonen into the cage.
Haapasalo is pressed up against the cage. Leinonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haapasalo down to the mat. Haapasalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leinonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haapasalo as he jumps to the side.
Antti Haapasalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santtu Leinonen.
Haapasalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leinonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leinonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapasalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haapasalo tries to clinch there but Leinonen circles away.
Leinonen misses with a kick to the body.
Leinonen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasalo tries to break free but Leinonen pushes him back against the cage.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pushed against the cage.
Haapasalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haapasalo letting Leinonen take a breather here.
Haapasalo pushes Leinonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leinonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haapasalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Leinonen won't allow it.
Leinonen keeps control of Haapasalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haapasalo tries to break free but Leinonen pushes him back against the cage.
Leinonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leinonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasalo circles away.
Haapasalo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leinonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haapasalo stops a takedown attempt from Leinonen.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leinonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasalo's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leinonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haapasalo is keeping busy.
Leinonen stalling the fight.
Leinonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leinonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Leinonen looks gassed!
Leinonen jumps into guard, dragging Haapasalo to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasalo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haapasalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haapasalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leinonen wants to clinch
and Haapasalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haapasalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leinonen walks into a stiff left hand from Haapasalo.
Antti Haapasalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Haapasalo - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leinonen takes one on the button.
Haapasalo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haapasalo clinches with his opponent.
Haapasalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leinonens head.
Haapasalo is trying to break the clinch but Leinonen is controlling him.
Haapasalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haapasalo.
Haapasalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haapasalo tries to circle away but Leinonen has him pinned against the cage.
Haapasalo gets underhooks to prevent Leinonen's takedown attempt.
Haapasalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leinonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasalo's efforts to push away.
Leinonen tries to pull guard but Haapasalo won't allow it.
Haapasalo is trying to break the clinch but Leinonen is controlling him.
Haapasalo tries to break the clinch but Leinonen is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leinonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haapasalo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haapasalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haapasalo is trying to force a seperation but Leinonen has the dominant position.
Haapasalo lands with a light punch inside.
Haapasalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haapasalo pushes Leinonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pressed against the cage, preventing Haapasalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch but Leinonen keeps him there for the moment.
Haapasalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The is referee keeping an eye on Haapasalo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haapasalo tries to break the clinch but Leinonen is controlling the position.
Haapasalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haapasalo lands a right hand.
Haapasalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leinonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Haapasalo gets an underhook and turns Leinonen into the cage.
Haapasalo can't break the clinch.
Leinonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Haapasalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leinonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leinonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haapasalo rushes Leinonen and presses him up against the cage.
Haapasalo stalling.
Haapasalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leinonen goes for a takedown attempt but Haapasalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haapasalo lands with a shot to the body.
Antti Haapasalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapasalo scores with a jab. Leinonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haapasalo moves into range and clinches up with Leinonen.
Leinonen is breathing heavily.
Leinonen is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haapasalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Leinonen won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haapasalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haapasalo can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leinonen is trying to stall.
Leinonen jumps guard but Haapasalo stands there with Leinonen around his waist. Leinonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haapasalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pressed against the cage.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch but Leinonen keeps him there for the moment.
Leinonen keeps control of Haapasalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haapasalo tries to break the clinch but Leinonen is controlling the position.
Leinonen tries to pull guard but Haapasalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Leinonen drops back down to his feet.
Antti Haapasalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santtu Leinonen.
Haapasalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leinonen looking to stall.
Leinonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haapasalo just leaning against Leinonen, taking a breather.
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.
Leinonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haapasalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haapasalo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leinonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haapasalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leinonen keeps control of Haapasalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leinonen looking to stall.
Leinonen can't break the clinch.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pressed against the cage, preventing Haapasalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haapasalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Leinonen has double underhooks.
Leinonen is looking to control Haapasalo's arms but Haapasalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leinonen has his back to the cage.
Haapasalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haapasalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haapasalo working hard to break the clinch.
Leinonen wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasalo throws a series of punches but Leinonen avoids them all with ease.
Leinonen is looking to clinch but Haapasalo is avoiding it.
Leinonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haapasalo gets a clinch.
Haapasalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haapasalo as Leinonen tries to tie him up.
Haapasalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leinonen breaks the clinch.
Haapasalo rushes Leinonen and presses him up against the cage.
Haapasalo taking a breather.
Leinonen wants a takedown.
Haapasalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Leinonen won't allow it.
Leinonen taking a breather.
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.
Leinonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasalo's efforts to push away.
Haapasalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haapasalo wants to break free but Leinonen has control.
Leinonen is trying to stall.
Haapasalo tries to circle away but Leinonen has him pinned against the cage.
Haapasalo working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leinonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haapasalo is keeping busy.
Haapasalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapasalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haapasalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leinonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haapasalo rushes Leinonen and presses him up against the cage.
Haapasalo pushes Leinonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leinonen is trying to drag Haapasalo to the mat but Haapasalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Haapasalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Haapasalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Haapasalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haapasalo lands a really nice looking cross but Leinonen seems unphased.
Leinonen tries to clinch but Haapasalo moves away
and Haapasalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haapasalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leinonen darts in trying to clinch
and Haapasalo moves into the clinch.
Haapasalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leinonen trying to stall but Haapasalo improves his position.
Leinonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haapasalo is trying to break the clinch but Leinonen has him pressed against the cage.
Leinonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haapasalo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasalo 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.
Leinonen is taking a breather. Haapasalo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haapasalo is trying to stand up here but Leinonen is controlling him well.
Leinonen prevents Haapasalo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haapasalo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leinonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leinonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haapasalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haapasalo tries to get out of the position.
Haapasalo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leinonen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Haapasalo closes the distance and pushes Leinonen back into the cage.
Leinonen tries to pull guard but Haapasalo won't allow it.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pressed against the cage, preventing Haapasalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leinonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Haapasalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Leinonen has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Haapasalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haapasalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Haapasalo.
Haapasalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haapasalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leinonen.
Leinonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haapasalo walks away with a smile on his face. Leinonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antti Haapasalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santtu Leinonen.
Haapasalo keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haapasalo.
Haapasalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haapasalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leinonen moves into the clinch.
Leinonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Haapasalo gets an underhook and turns Leinonen into the cage.
Antti Haapasalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Haapasalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leinonen has Haapasalo pressed against the cage, preventing Haapasalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santtu Leinonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leinonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapasalo's efforts to push away.
Haapasalo lands with a light punch inside.
Haapasalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Haapasalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haapasalo, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen 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... Antti Haapasalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka has chosen Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Sachz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka fails with a takedown attempt.
Sokka feints and as Sachz raises his hands in defense, Sokka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sachz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokka has managed to get both his arms back between Sachz's legs - danger averted.
Sachz keeping full guard, as Sokka tries to pass.
Sokka preventing the sweep.
Sokka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokka throws a big right hand that misses.
Sachz is controlling Sokka's posture.
Sachz keeping full guard, as Sokka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sachz throws a right and a left that Sokka avoids nicely.
Sachz throws a body punch but Sokka moves out of range.
Sachz misses the shot to the body.
Sachz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokka has time to react.
Sachz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sachz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sachz gets caught flat footed, as Sokka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sachz looking for a sweep. Not yet Sachz, not yet.
Sokka won't allow Sachz to get back to his feet.
Sokka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sachz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokka, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz wants to stand but Sokka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sokka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sachz defends well.
Sachz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sokka's guard.
Sokka 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.
Sokka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sokka looks gassed!
Sachz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokka is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz wants to stand and escape but instead Sokka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sokka stops Sachz from standing up.
Sokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sachz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokka tries to free his leg and advance position but Sachz is retaining full guard.
Sokka working some strikes from top position.
Sokka throws a strike but Sachz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sachz stands and steps away. Sokka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sachz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokka manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sokka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sokka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sachz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sokka misses with the ground and pound.
Sokka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sachz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokka.
Sachz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sokka moves out of range as Sachz strikes.
Sachz tries to bum rush Sokka with a series of wild strikes but Sokka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Sachz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sachz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sachz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sachz tries to bum rush Sokka with a series of wild strikes but Sokka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sachz misses with a looping left.
Sachz throws a series of punches but Sokka avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sokka has clasped his hands together around Sachz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sokka is breathing heavily.
Sokka is looking to take a break and control but Sachz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokka throwing strikes but Sachz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sachz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sachz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sokka manages to get back to half guard.
Sachz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sokka is just riding it out for now. Sachz eventually gives up the hold.
Sokka wants to control but Sachz is keeping busy.
Sachz is looking for a kimura here.
Sokka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sachz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokka is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokka is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokka.
Sokka passes into half guard.
Sokka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sachz is just riding it out for now. Sokka eventually gives up the hold.
Sokka is looking for a kimura here.
Sokka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sachz wants to control but Sokka is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sokka shoots in and bounces Sachz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sachz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokka throwing strikes but missing.
Sachz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokka thows a big elbow that misses.
Sokka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka wants to pass the guard but Sachz is keeping the position.
Sokka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sachz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sokka's half guard.
Antti Sokka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sachz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sachz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sokka controls his leg.
Sokka wants to control but Sachz is keeping busy.
Sokka looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is looking for a kimura but Sokka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sachz to get the leverage.
Sachz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sokka manages to get to full guard.
Sachz wants to get up but he can't break Sokka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sokka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sachz swings for the body but Sokka moves out of range.
Sokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sachz.
Sachz misses with the combination.
Sokka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sokka cracks Sachz with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sachz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sokka manages to get himself to full guard.
Sokka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sachz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sokka has a closed guard, preventing Sachz from standing up.
Sokka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sachz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sachz throws a nice looking combination but Sokka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sachz thows a body shot but no joy.
Sokka clinches.
Sokka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sokka seems to be working for a kimura but Sachz defends the submission attempt.
Sachz kicks Sokka off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sokka 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Seppuuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Seppuuken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarmo Laine!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppuuken throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Seppuuken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seppuuken.
Seppuuken cracks Laine with a good jab.
It looks like Jarmo Laine has been cut.
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!
Seppuuken throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Seppuuken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seppuuken closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Seppuuken pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seppuuken sprawls well initially but Laine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Seppuuken tries to kick Laine off in order to stand up. Laine Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seppuuken is looking to reverse the position.
Seppuuken takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Laine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Seppuuken is looking to get back to his feet here but Laine is keeping cool and he's managed to take Seppuuken's back.
Seppuuken has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Laine lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Laine.
Seppuuken is taking damage to the body and head.
Laine lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Seppuuken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Seppuuken.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Seppuuken is trying to get back to his feet but Laine has full control of the position and if anything, Seppuuken has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppuuken is breathing heavily.
Laine scores with strikes from the back.
Laine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Seppuuken trying to get back to his feet but Laine is in full control for now.
Seppuuken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laine on the ground.
Laine scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Laine is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at Seppuuken as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Laine!
Seppuuken is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine has good solid back control here.
Oh Seppuuken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine lands a series of strikes from the back and Seppuuken goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmo Laine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Siilasvuo!
Potku lands a heavy elbow.
Potku landing punches.
The referee warns Siilasvuo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Potku lands a heavy elbow.
Siilasvuo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big strike lands for Potku! That's really hurt Siilasvuo and he's turned his back - Potku keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Potku Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauno Potku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, YMCA. Nothing has chosen Vegan Reich - The Way It Is as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jarkko Ruutu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, All or Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nothing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nothing trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Nothing looking to pass the guard.
Ruutu is trying to keep Nothing in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruutu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutu, not yet.
Nothing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruutu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nothing is aware though and is defending well.
Nothing is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruutu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruutu has escaped and now he's on top!
Ruutu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nothing throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruutu trying to control but Nothing is working from the bottom.
Nothing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nothing working for a triangle but Ruutu defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nothing looks gassed!
Ruutu tries to free his leg and advance position but Nothing is retaining full guard.
Ruutu trying to control but Nothing is working from the bottom.
Nothing has his foot on Ruutu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruutu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruutu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nothing is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruutu, into his guard.
Ruutu looking for a guillotine here but Nothing defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nothing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruutu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ruutu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nothing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nothing.
Nothing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Nothing tries to pass.
Nothing cracks Ruutu with a solid left hand.
Ruutu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ruutu with a poor takedown
and Nothing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nothing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruutu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nothing, into his guard.
Ruutu wants to stand but Nothing is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nothing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nothing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ruutu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nothing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ruutu's back instead.
Ruutu is trying to stand back up.
Nothing looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nothing is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruutu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruutu for a finish.
Ruutu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ruutu 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nothing patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
All or Nothing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nothing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nothing tries for a kimura but Ruutu is defending well.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
Ruutu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nothing has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nothing throws an elbow but Ruutu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruutu can't do much from the bottom here.
Nothing is looking to take a break and control but Ruutu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruutu is trying to buck Nothing off.
Ruutu prevents Nothing from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nothing shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruutu is trying to defend but Nothing finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruutu has one foot on Nothing's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ruutu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruutu misses with a takedown attempt
and Nothing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nothing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruutu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruutu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nothing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nothing working away.
Nothing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruutu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutu sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nothing trying to mount his opponent but Ruutu defends it.
Nothing prevents Ruutu from standing back up.
Nothing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nothing is looking to take a break and control but Ruutu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruutu actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nothing there.
Nothing tries to pass to full mount but Ruutu defends it.
Nothing trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Ruutu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ruutu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nothing to the mat! Nothing manages to get full guard.
Nothing keeping moving, preventing Ruutu from controlling successfully.
Nothing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruutu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruutu stopping the sweep attempt from Nothing.
Ruutu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu passes into half guard.
Nothing is refusing to be controlled, as Ruutu sits in half guard.
Nothing won't allow Ruutu to pass to mount.
Ruutu misses with a head shot. Nothing uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruutu wants to stand but Nothing is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruutu wants to control from the top but Nothing keeps moving.
Nothing is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ruutu rolls with it to try and escape but Nothing cranks on the arm and Ruutu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). All or Nothing!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ilmeinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ilmeinen's choice of entrance music: The Imperial March. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Solid boxing
Self confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turbo Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ilmeinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negro throws a nice looking combination but Ilmeinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ilmeinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Negro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmeinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Negro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmeinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilmeinen moves out of range as Negro strikes.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown but Negro shows good takedown defense.
Negro misses with a double jab.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ilmeinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Negro wants to stand and escape but Ilmeinen is having none of it.
Ilmeinen thows a big elbow that misses.
Negro seems keen to control Ilmeinen's posture.
Negro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmeinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Negro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ilmeinen is controlling him.
Ilmeinen throwing strikes but missing.
Negro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ilmeinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Negro, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmeinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Negro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Negro misses with the combination.
Ilmeinen darts in and clinches Negro up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Negro controls his hands.
Negro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Negro tries to bum rush Ilmeinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmeinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Negro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilmeinen.
Negro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmeinen.
Negro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Negro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmeinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ilmeinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Negro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Negro has hold of Ilmeinen's hands but Ilmeinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmeinen is looking to advance position but Negro won't allow it.
Ilmeinen stops Negro from getting back to his feet.
Ilmeinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmeinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Negro pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmeinen is thwarting Negro's attempts to control the position.
Ilmeinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmeinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmeinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ilmeinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Negro's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro is looking for a sweep. Ilmeinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Negro wants to get back to his feet.
Negro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Negro misses with an uppercut. Ilmeinen saw that one coming.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up.
Ilmeinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ilmeinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negro.
Jab, jab by Negro - just one landing.
Negro cracks Ilmeinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ilmeinen slips a jab and a cross from Negro.
Ilmeinen moves in looking to clinch but Negro pushes him off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Ilmeinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Negro misses the jab.
Negro loads up on a big right hand but Ilmeinen slips the punch.
Negro scores with a body shot.
Ilmeinen ducks under a wild hook from Negro.
Ilmeinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Negro sprawls well. He's pushed Ilmeinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Negro is trying to get back to full guard.
Negro is looking to escape.
Negro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen prevents Negro from standing back up.
Ilmeinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Negro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmeinen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro wants to control but Ilmeinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmeinen working over Negro with some ground and pound. Negro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Negro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmeinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Negro defending well though.
Negro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmeinen.
Negro trying to control here.
Ilmeinen thows a huge punch but Negro dodges it nicely.
Negro won't allow Ilmeinen to pass to mount.
Ilmeinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmeinen wants to control but Negro is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilmeinen stopping the sweep attempt from Negro.
Ilmeinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Negro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmeinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Negro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmeinen prevents Negro from standing back up.
Ilmeinen 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.
Negro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Negro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ilmeinen blocks a jab.
Ilmeinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ilmeinen is breathing heavily.
Ilmeinen is looking to clinch.
Ilmeinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Negro throws a looping overhand right but Ilmeinen ducks down to avoid it.
Negro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmeinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro throws a jab when Ilmeinen was well out of range.
Turbo Negro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmeinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilmeinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmeinen loads up on a big right hand but Negro slips the punch.
Negro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmeinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Negro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmeinen ducks under a wild hook from Negro.
Horrible takedown by Ilmeinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Negro which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ilmeinen is looking to clinch but Negro is avoiding it.
Negro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ilmeinen misses with a body punch
and Negro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmeinen moves out of range as Negro strikes.
Negro scores with a punch to the head.
Ilmeinen fails with the takedown
and Negro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ilmeinen darts in trying to clinch
enabling Negro to counter with a crisp jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Negro dominated that second round.
That's time! Negro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Negro misses with a two punch combination.
Negro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmeinen manages to avoid it.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up
and Negro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negro cracks Ilmeinen with an open hand slap.
A jab from Negro misses.
Turbo Negro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ilmeinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Negro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ilmeinen slips a straight right by Negro.
Ilmeinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Negro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro scores with a jab. Ilmeinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Negro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Negro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Negro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Negro scores with a jab.
Ilmeinen shoots and misses
enabling Negro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilmeinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Negro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmeinen is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ilmeinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Negro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Negro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turbo Negro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ilmeinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Negro clobbers Ilmeinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ilmeinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Negro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen fails with the takedown
enabling Negro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilmeinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Negro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Negro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Negro misses.
Negro throws a body punch but Ilmeinen moves out of range.
Negro looks to throw the jab but Ilmeinen is out of range.
Ilmeinen slips a jab from Negro.
Ilmeinen takes one on the button.
Negro looks to throw the jab but Ilmeinen is out of range.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up
enabling Negro to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Negro misses with a looping left.
Ilmeinen defending well as Negro loads up on a big left hand.
Negro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ilmeinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Negro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Negro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilmeinen swings for the body but Negro moves out of range.
Ilmeinen has his takedown stuffed
and Negro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Negro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Negro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Negro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raised Fist - Killing It. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Johannes.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Johannes swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNulty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johannes!
McNulty throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johannes because McNulty loaded up on that one.
Johannes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNulty unloading with bombs!
Johannes is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McNulty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McNulty wants to finish this one by submission but Johannes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McNulty.
Johannes blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by McNulty.
Poor strikes thrown by McNulty there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johannes is trying desperately to improve position.
McNulty goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Johannes turns into him and now he's in McNulty's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNulty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johannes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty wants to pass the guard but Johannes is keeping the position.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
Johannes wants to stand but McNulty is controlling the position.
Johannes is striking off his back. McNulty thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
McNulty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johannes is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNulty blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Good shot there by Johannes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johannes lands a high kick!
Johannes misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
Johannes falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosti Johannes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Johannes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johannes swinging wilding here.
Johannes fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNulty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johannes lands the left hand.
Johannes misses with a two punch combination.
Johannes clinches up against the cage.
McNulty being controlled against the cage.
Johannes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johannes.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosti Johannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johannes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNulty at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Johannes.
Johannes blocks a jab.
Johannes is looking to clinch.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
McNulty thows a body shot but no joy.
McNulty checks a leg kick.
McNulty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johannes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNulty somewhat.
Johannes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McNulty.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Johannes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver McNulty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNulty misses with an uppercut.
Johannes scores with a punch to the head.
McNulty takes one to the chin there.
McNulty throws a shot to the body.
McNulty is looking to wear down Johannes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McNulty throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
McNulty throws a hook but Johannes blocks it.
Johannes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johannes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannes scores with a shot to the body.
McNulty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johannes misses with a double jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johannes was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty.
A big left from McNulty misses.
Johannes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosti Johannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNulty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johannes is trying to get back to full guard.
Johannes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McNulty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johannes tries to kick McNulty off but McNulty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannes can do anything to dispel that myth.
McNulty working the head and body with strikes.
Johannes wants to improve his position but McNulty is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannes wants to control but McNulty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McNulty throwing shots but Johannes is blocking nicely.
McNulty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes trying to hold on to McNulty's head to control him but McNulty postures up.
McNulty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from McNulty there.
Johannes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johannes keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
Johannes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNulty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johannes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNulty manages to get himself to full guard.
Johannes is stalling in the full guard.
Johannes trying to control but McNulty is working from the bottom.
Johannes wanted to stand there but McNulty had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johannes defends well.
McNulty has a closed guard, preventing Johannes from standing up.
McNulty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNulty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johannes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McNulty is tightening it up a little... Johannes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johannes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johannes taps out! nice BJJ there by McNulty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carver McNulty!
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