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KoH 6: Jutila vs. Ryti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van der lie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katu Pommittaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van der lie silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katu Pommittaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva scores a takedown into full mount!
silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pommittaja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pommittaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. silva is working away from the top position though.
silva trying to control from half guard but Pommittaja is working away.
Pommittaja pushes silva off looking to stand but silva dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pommittaja trying to control here.
silva trying to mount his opponent but Pommittaja defends it.
Pommittaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pommittaja.
Pommittaja has his hands on silva's head, controlling the position.
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.
silva stands up and waves to Pommittaja to follow him.
Pommittaja with a poor takedown
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pommittaja is looking to break free of the clinch but silva has double underhooks.
silva tries a knee to the head but Pommittaja blocks it.
Pommittaja taking a breather.
silva is struggling to control the position.
silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pommittaja should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pommittaja misses with a takedown attempt
and silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pommittaja looks gassed!
silva stands up from Pommittaja's guard - silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pommittaja, up you get!
silva throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Katu Pommittaja has been cut.
Pommittaja wants to clinch
and silva counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
silva decides to stand and escape the position.
silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja is trying to control but can't.
silva is trying to work for a kimura but Pommittaja is defending well.
silva is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van der lie silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katu Pommittaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pommittaja tries to get to full guard but silva has control of the leg.
silva is thwarting Pommittaja's attempts to control the position.
silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pommittaja is just riding it out for now. silva eventually gives up the hold.
Pommittaja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pommittaja is looking to improve his position.
Van der lie silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Pommittaja wants to get back to full guard but silva has mounted him!
Pommittaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Pommittaja frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from silva.
silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pommittaja to take his back!
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.
Pommittaja turns into silva and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pommittaja trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
silva gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but Pommittaja is blocking nicely.
Pommittaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. silva smiles and moves away.
Pommittaja throws a head kick that misses
and silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pommittaja has an active guard here but silva has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van der lie silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katu Pommittaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pommittaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pommittaja won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Pommittaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
silva controls the position.
silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pommittaja tries to buck silva off but silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pommittaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick from silva lands but Pommittaja takes it in his stride.
silva has Pommittaja up against the cage in a clinch.
silva landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pommittaja blocks it with crossed arms.
silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pommittaja backwards.
silva landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pommittaja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pommittaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
silva manages to break the clinch.
Pommittaja throws a sloppy head kick
and silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pommittaja is trying to control but silva manages to pass to mount!
silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
silva postures up.
Pommittaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pommittaja is trying to control but silva passes into side control!
silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pommittaja wants to control but silva postures up.
silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
silva decides to stand back up. silva steps back and let's Pommittaja get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van der lie silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well silva 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 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van der lie silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan de Madrid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kasvovaurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan de Madrid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Kasvovaurio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvovaurio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but de Madrid avoids it really well and circles away.
Kasvovaurio tries to land a front kick but de Madrid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasvovaurio closes the distance and clinches up with de Madrid, looking for a takedown. Kasvovaurio pushes de Madrid against the cage but de Madrid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses.
de Madrid throws a head kick that misses.
de Madrid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasvovaurio avoids the head kick by de Madrid.
Kasvovaurio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kasvovaurio blocks a head kick by de Madrid.
de Madrid tries to clinch there but Kasvovaurio circles away.
de Madrid throws a body kick that misses.
de Madrid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
de Madrid gets caught flat footed, as Kasvovaurio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasvovaurio throwing strikes from guard but de Madrid blocks nicely.
de Madrid is breathing heavily.
Kasvovaurio wants to pass the guard but de Madrid is keeping the position.
de Madrid keeping moving, preventing Kasvovaurio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvovaurio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasvovaurio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kasvovaurio lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasvovaurio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed de Madrid's head.
Kasvovaurio drops an elbow to the side of de Madrid's head.
Kasvovaurio wants to pass to mount but de Madrid is defending the position.
Kasvovaurio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasvovaurio wants to pass to mount but de Madrid is defending the position.
de Madrid trying to control but Kasvovaurio postures up.
Kasvovaurio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Madrid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasvovaurio is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Madrid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasvovaurio.
Kasvovaurio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Madrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasvovaurio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasvovaurio works his foot free and advances to mount.
de Madrid really is a fat lump.
Kasvovaurio landing strikes from the mount.
Kasvovaurio landing strikes from the mount.
de Madrid is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasvovaurio unloads with some vicious shots from mount and de Madrid wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kasvovaurio celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Kasvovaurio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between OJ Spelgoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notion. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nelson Rockefeller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, OJ Spelgoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Spelgoth avoids the punch easily.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Spelgoth moved out of range nicely.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spelgoth.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spelgoth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spelgoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spelgoth dives in and grabs Rockefeller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockefeller pushes down on Spelgoth's head and hops out.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Rockefeller shoots and misses
and Spelgoth counters with a single leg into guard. Rockefeller didn't expect that.
Rockefeller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spelgoth is controlling him.
Spelgoth postures up in Rockefeller's guard and throws a big left but Rockefeller blocks it.
Spelgoth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spelgoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockefeller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spelgoth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spelgoth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller working for a triangle but Spelgoth defends it easily.
Rockefeller has his foot on Spelgoth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spelgoth works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller looks gassed!
Spelgoth throws a big right hand that misses.
Spelgoth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spelgoth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spelgoth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spelgoth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rockefeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spelgoth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spelgoth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spelgoth chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Spelgoth distracts Rockefeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spelgoth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spelgoth trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Spelgoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spelgoth cracks Rockefeller with a solid left hand.
Spelgoth with a nice head shot there.
Spelgoth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spelgoth drops back looking for a leg! Rockefeller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockefeller manages to kick Spelgoth off! Spelgoth jumps back into Rockefeller's guard.
Spelgoth working some strikes from top position.
Spelgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spelgoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spelgoth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spelgoth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spelgoth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spelgoth landing with the ground and pound.
Rockefeller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spelgoth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spelgoth trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Spelgoth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spelgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spelgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries for a takedown but Spelgoth circles away easily
and Spelgoth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OJ Spelgoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Rockefeller.
Spelgoth moves nicely into side control.
Spelgoth tries for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spelgoth off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spelgoth trying to control the position but Rockefeller manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockefeller keeps control of the position as Spelgoth tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Spelgoth 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.
Rockefeller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spelgoth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spelgoth.
Spelgoth is stalling in the full guard.
Rockefeller is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Spelgoth frees his head nicely. Oh but Rockefeller has switched to an armbar! Spelgoth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nelson Rockefeller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustine Grimli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Neumann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. Olavi Neumann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustine Grimli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grimli.
Grimli gets a takedown into half guard.
Grimli is taking a breather. Neumann 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.
Neumann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimli's back!
Grimli can't escape the position.
Grimli trying to control the action but Neumann just sinks the hooks in.
Neumann wants to control but Grimli is keeping busy.
Neumann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grimli hold on?
Grimli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Neumann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grimli on the ground.
Neumann trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimli just trying to survive but Neumann is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grimli looks gassed!
Neumann lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grimli staying busy and making it hard for Neumann to control.
Neumann doesn't have the hooks in and Grimli manages to turn into his guard.
Grimli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neumann wants to stand up but Grimli is controlling him.
Grimli trying to control but Neumann is working from the bottom.
Grimli prevents Neumann from getting back to his feet.
Neumann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Neumann rushes Grimli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimli tries to stall but Neumann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neumann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grimli's defenses.
Neumann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Neumann tries a knee to the head but Grimli blocks it.
Neumann tries to land a knee to the head but Grimli blocks with his arms.
Grimli avoiding damage as Neumann throws knees to the body.
Grimli blocks an elbow strike from Neumann.
Neumann connects with a knee to the head.
Neumann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Neumann obliges.
Neumann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neumann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neumann misses with a knee to the head.
Neumann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Neumann stalling in the clinch but Grimli improves position.
Grimli trying to control the position but instead, Neumann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grimli into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neumann.
Neumann lands an elbow inside that Grimli shrugs off.
Neumann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Neumann.
Neumann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimli is trying to maintain a safe position but Neumann gets an underhook and turns Grimli into the cage.
Neumann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimli wants to clinch
and Neumann counters with a good low kick that Grimli was not able to check.
Neumann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neumann misses with a double jab.
Neumann misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Grimli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neumann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grimli rushes Neumann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Neumann tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimli avoids the damage to the body.
Grimli looking to stall.
Neumann tries a knee to the head but Grimli blocks it.
Grimli working hard to break the clinch.
Neumann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neumann tries a knee to the head but Grimli blocks it.
Grimli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grimli avoiding damage as Neumann throws knees to the body.
Neumann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grimli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neumann smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Neumann dominated that round.
That's time! Neumann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neumann throws a series of punches but Grimli moves out of range.
Grimli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neumann moves into the clinch successfully.
Neumann prevents a body shot from Grimli.
Grimli looking to stall.
Grimli wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimli takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Neumann scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann breaks the clinch.
Neumann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grimli backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimli shoots in for a takedown but Neumann shows good takedown defense.
Neumann lands a head shot.
Grimli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neumann forces Grimli back against the cage and clinches.
Neumann tries to land a knee to the head but Grimli blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olavi Neumann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimli fails with the takedown
and Neumann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olavi Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustine Grimli.
Neumann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimli at a distance.
Grimli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neumann moves out of range as Grimli strikes.
Neumann throws a nice looking combination but Grimli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimli tries to clinch but Neumann moves away
enabling Neumann to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neumann.
Grimli misses with a body shot.
Grimli throws a leg kick but Neumann moved away.
Donk. Neumann catches Grimli right on the button with a cross.
Grimli doesn't manage to clinch there - Neumann circles away.
Grimli tries to clinch but Neumann is having none of it.
Neumann tests Grimli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neumann tests Grimli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimli tries to clinch but Neumann moves out of range.
Neumann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neumann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like Neumann is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grimli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimli pulls Neumann in close to prevent any damage.
Grimli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neumann!
Grimli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Grimli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neumann wants to get back to his feet.
Grimli has hold of Neumann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Neumann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grimli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimli prevents Neumann from getting the reversal.
Grimli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neumann tries to hold on but Grimli pushes him away.
Grimli looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neumann really wants to buck Grimli off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Neumann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grimli tries a head kick but it misses.
Neumann throws a series of strikes that have Grimli backpedaling.
Neumann cracks the inside of Grimli's front leg.
Neumann works over Grimli's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann gets a clinch.
Neumann looking to throw knees to the head but Grimli is blocking nicely.
Neumann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neumann scores with a leg kick.
Neumann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimli clinches but Neumann breaks the clinch
and Neumann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neumann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olavi Neumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neumann wants to stand but Grimli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grimli managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimli looking to control.
Neumann is looking to stand up but Grimli won't let him.
Neumann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neumann tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimli is retaining full guard.
Neumann tries to stand but Grimli is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grimli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimli rushes Neumann and presses him up against the cage.
Neumann lands a nice uppercut.
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.
Neumann looking to throw knees to the head but Grimli is blocking nicely.
Grimli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimli blocks the elbow strike.
Neumann scores with a hook to the body.
Grimli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grimli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neumann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neumann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neumann!
Neumann wants to stand but Grimli has his arm trapped.
Grimli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimli is looking to control Neumann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimli avoid being mounted?
Grimli actively working from the bottom here.
Grimli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimli is trying to maintain the position but Neumann is very close to passing his half guard.
Neumann tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grimli.
Grimli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimli pulls Neumann in close to his closed guard and prevents Neumann from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Neumann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grimli is proving hard to escape from.
Grimli pulls Neumann in close to his closed guard and prevents Neumann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olavi Neumann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustine Grimli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Neumann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neumann 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Neumann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perus Venkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venkula comes to the cage accompanied by Wrong Hole. Bums Bi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perus Venkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venkula slips a jab from Bi.
Venkula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bi!
Venkula with good strikes from the mount here!
Bi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venkula.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bi pulls Venkula in close to prevent any damage.
Bi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venkula manages to get himself to full guard.
Venkula 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.
Venkula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Venkula tries to get out of the position.
Bi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bi drops back looking for a leg! Venkula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venkula manages to kick Bi off! Bi jumps back into Venkula's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venkula has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bi has passed into side control.
Venkula is trying to get back to half guard.
Venkula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venkula is trying to work for a sweep but Bi has mounted him!
Bi unloads with some shots from mount but Venkula bucks and avoids them well.
Bi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Venkula can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venkula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venkula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bi on the ground.
Bi unloads with some shots from mount but Venkula bucks and avoids them well.
Venkula has given up his back.
Bi controls the position.
Venkula is in bad spot here.
Bi working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bi keeps control of the position as Venkula tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi looking for the choke from the back.
Bi has the hooks in. Venkula is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bi trying to control.
Bi looking for the RNC.
Bi has the hooks in. Venkula is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Venkula controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bi scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venkula is really stuck here.
Venkula is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Venkula could be in trouble here!
Venkula fending off the submission attempt from Bi.
Well, with Bi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Venkula is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bi scores with punches to the body.
Bi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Venkula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venkula just trying to survive but Bi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Venkula knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Venkula for a finish.
Venkula defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bi's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bums Bi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Venkula.
Bi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venkula lands a head kick. Bi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Venkula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bi avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Bi with that takedown attempt.
Venkula slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bi looks to throw the jab but Venkula is out of range.
Bi blocks a head kick by Venkula.
Venkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venkula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Venkula wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi misses with a straight right.
Venkula misses with a takedown attempt
and Bi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bi thows a big elbow that misses.
Venkula keeping moving, preventing Bi from controlling successfully.
Venkula throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Venkula 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.
Venkula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bi thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venkula throws a jab when Bi was well out of range.
Venkula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venkula manages to avoid it.
Venkula with a poor takedown
and Bi counters with a shoot takedown. Venkula fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venkula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bi.
Bi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venkula's guard.
Bi trying to control the action but Venkula is working from the bottom.
Venkula wants to get back to full guard.
Bi is looking to take a break and control but Venkula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venkula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bi scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Venkula!
Bi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bi tries to control but Venkula wriggling away.
Bi has control of Venkula's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Venkula regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Venkula throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bi. What's that going to do exactly?
Bi is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Venkula is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Venkula flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bi anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Venkula and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bi slips an arm under Venkula chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bi has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bi is squeezing on Venkula like an anaconda would it's prey. Venkula fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bums Bi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Patteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miikka Milhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milhouse has chosen Scorpions Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Miikka Milhouse was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Patteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miikka Milhouse!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Milhouse is just out of range.
Patteri looks to throw the jab but Milhouse is out of range.
Patteri throws a push kick but Milhouse slaps the foot to one side.
Milhouse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Milhouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patteri sees it coming and defends easily.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Milhouse 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.
Patteri pushes Milhouse off looking to stand but Milhouse dives back in and keeps control.
Milhouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milhouse prevents Patteri from standing back up.
Milhouse working over Patteri with some ground and pound. Patteri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Milhouse.
Patteri tries to kick Milhouse off but Milhouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Milhouse winds up and cracks Patteri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patteri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patteri 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milhouse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Milhouse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Milhouse drops an elbow to the side of Patteri's head.
Patteri is trying to stand back up but Milhouse is controlling him
Milhouse is looking to advance position but Patteri won't allow it.
Milhouse is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Patteri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Milhouse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Milhouse looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patteri pushes Milhouse off but Milhouse dives into side control.
Patteri is trying to get back to his feet.
Patteri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Milhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Patteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patteri lands a slapping body shot.
Milhouse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Patteri!
Milhouse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Milhouse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patteri hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patteri is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Milhouse is landing with some decent strikes but Patteri is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Milhouse postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patteri looks a forlorn figure.
Milhouse lands a nice shot to the head.
Patteri bucks Milhouse off and manages to get back to his feet!
Patteri lands a glancing blow to the side of Milhouse's head.
Patteri looks to land a combination but Milhouse avoids it well.
Milhouse clinches up with Patteri and pushes him back against the cage.
Patteri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Milhouse is trying to drag Patteri to the mat but Patteri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Milhouse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patteri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milhouse tries for a takedown but Patteri manages to get underhooks.
Klaus Patteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miikka Milhouse.
Milhouse tries to pull guard but Patteri holds him up against the cage and eventually Milhouse drops back down to his feet.
Milhouse tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patteri is trying to break the clinch but Milhouse is controlling him.
Milhouse has Patteri pressed against the cage, preventing Patteri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patteri tries to break free but Milhouse pushes him back against the cage.
Patteri is looking to break free of the clinch but Milhouse has double underhooks.
Milhouse looking to stall.
Patteri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milhouse has Patteri pressed against the cage, preventing Patteri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patteri tries to break the clinch but Milhouse is controlling the position.
Patteri is trying to break the clinch but Milhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Milhouse keeps control of Patteri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milhouse with a knee to the head.
Milhouse throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Patteri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patteri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milhouse tries to pull guard but Patteri holds him up against the cage and eventually Milhouse drops back down to his feet.
Patteri has had enough of the clinch but Milhouse keeps him there for the moment.
Patteri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Milhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Patteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Milhouse slips a jab from Patteri.
Milhouse tries for a takedown but Patteri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Patteri misses its intended target.
Patteri misses with a body shot.
Milhouse shoots in for a takedown but Patteri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milhouse moves away from the strike by Patteri.
Milhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patteri throws a body punch but Milhouse moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Patteri.
Milhouse tries for a takedown but Patteri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klaus Patteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miikka Milhouse.
Milhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patteri circles away.
Milhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patteri.
Patteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Patteri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milhouse at a distance.
Milhouse is breathing heavily.
Patteri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klaus Patteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patteri leaves Milhouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Milhouse dodges the punch combination from Patteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patteri scores with a three punch combo!
Patteri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Miikka Milhouse has been cut.
A jab from Patteri misses.
Patteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patteri misses with a series of wild punches.
Patteri misses with a two punch combination.
Milhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patteri sprawls well. Patteri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Milhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Patteri stalks Milhouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Milhouse's face. Milhouse staggers backwards, shaken.
Patteri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patteri.
Milhouse closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Patteri can't fight it off and eventually Milhouse manages to take the fight to the floor. Patteri looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patteri pushes Milhouse off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patteri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patteri misses with a straight left.
Klaus Patteri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patteri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milhouse.
Patteri tries to bum rush Milhouse with a series of wild strikes but Milhouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Milhouse.
Milhouse is looking to take a break and control but Patteri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patteri is trying to buck Milhouse off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patteri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Milhouse.
Milhouse throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milhouse moves into full mount!
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Miikka Milhouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milhouse landing shots from mount.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
Patteri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milhouse on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patteri is bucking up trying to escape but Milhouse cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patteri squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Patteri is bucking up trying to escape but Milhouse cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patteri is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Milhouse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Patteri hang on?
Patteri wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patteri taking shots to the head.
Patteri is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Patteri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miikka Milhouse'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!
Milhouse has managed to clinch.
Patteri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patteri is trying to break the clinch but Milhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Milhouse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Patteri tries to break the clinch but Milhouse is controlling the position.
Milhouse has Patteri pressed against the cage, preventing Patteri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patteri has had enough of the clinch but Milhouse keeps him there for the moment.
Patteri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milhouse keeps control of Patteri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patteri is trying to break the clinch but Milhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Milhouse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milhouse pressing his opponent against the cage.
Milhouse jumps guard but Patteri stands there with Milhouse around his waist. Milhouse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milhouse fails to pull guard.
Klaus Patteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miikka Milhouse.
Patteri breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Milhouse.
Milhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patteri.
A nice combination there by Patteri.
Patteri throws a right hand that Milhouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Milhouse also avoids with ease.
Patteri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milhouse.
Milhouse gets a takedown into half guard.
Milhouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Milhouse connects with a nice short shot to Patteri's temple.
Patteri has hold of Milhouse's hands but Milhouse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patteri tries to kick Milhouse off but Milhouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Milhouse working over Patteri with some ground and pound. Patteri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milhouse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Patteri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Patteri pushes Milhouse off looking to stand but Milhouse dives back in and keeps control.
Milhouse slips a nice elbow through Patteri's hands, connecting with Patteri's forehead.
Patteri is trying to stand back up but Milhouse is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Milhouse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milhouse scores a takedown into full mount!
Milhouse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Patteri's face.
Milhouse in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milhouse working for a guillotine from mount but Patteri is in no mood to give up.
Patteri wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Patteri really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Milhouse in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Milhouse breaks from Patteri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Patteri is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Milhouse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Milhouse lands a nice shot to the head.
Patteri avoids a strike by Milhouse and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Milhouse's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patteri stands and steps away. Milhouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Milhouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patteri is looking to break free of the clinch but Milhouse has double underhooks.
Patteri is trying to break the clinch but Milhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Milhouse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patteri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patteri cracks Milhouse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patteri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Milhouse with that takedown attempt.
Patteri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milhouse.
Klaus Patteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milhouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patteri wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miikka Milhouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miikka Milhouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Uusitalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Uusitalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusitalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown
and Uusitalo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredriksson is looking for a triangle but Uusitalo pushes his legs off easily.
Uusitalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredriksson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusitalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Uusitalo throws a big right hand that misses.
Uusitalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredriksson scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Uusitalo is working Fredriksson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fredriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusitalo manages to get himself to full guard.
Uusitalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusitalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fredriksson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control but Uusitalo postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fredriksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uusitalo passes into half guard.
Fredriksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fredriksson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uusitalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uusitalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Uusitalo tries to pass.
Uusitalo is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uusitalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Uusitalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredriksson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uusitalo has managed to get both his arms back between Fredriksson's legs - danger averted.
Uusitalo wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uusitalo wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uusitalo scores with a few weak punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the action in half guard but Uusitalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fredriksson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uusitalo is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Uusitalo tries to roll over but Fredriksson keeps him under control.
Uusitalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uusitalo tries to get out of the position.
Uusitalo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredriksson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fredriksson working over Uusitalo with some ground and pound. Uusitalo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusitalo won't allow Fredriksson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fredriksson uses his free foot to push down on Uusitalo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uusitalo.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound effectively.
Fredriksson trying to control but Uusitalo is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fredriksson looking to finish Uusitalo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Uusitalo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uusitalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uusitalo has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uusitalo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredriksson regains guard.
Fredriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uusitalo manages to get himself to full guard.
Fredriksson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fredriksson advances to full mount.
Fredriksson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uusitalo tries to hold on but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uusitalo working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Janne Uusitalo has been cut.
Fredriksson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Uusitalo?
Fredriksson tries to control but Uusitalo wriggling away.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Janne Uusitalo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janne Uusitalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mega Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rorst Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Koo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buttons. Koo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kiss - God of Thunder. Pasi Koo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rorst Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rorst Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Koo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koo but Koo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Koo. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Koo rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koo lands an elbow inside.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorst Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koo tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Koo instigates a clinch.
Koo working Gracie over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Koo.
Koo has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Koo lands a nice elbow.
Koo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie avoiding damage as Koo throws knees to the body.
Koo trying to land knees to the body.
Koo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koo regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Koo has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Koo to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Koo in his guard.
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.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Koo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koo controlling from the top position.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Koo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Koo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Koo is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Koo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Koo.
Koo breaks from the clinch.
Koo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Koo stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Koo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorst Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koo gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right hand that Koo ducks under and follows up with a left that Koo also avoids with ease.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koo.
Rorst Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in but Koo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koo stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koo moves into the clinch.
Koo landing knees to the head.
Koo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koo crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Koo is just out of range.
Koo tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Koo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koo sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Koo keeping control of the position.
Koo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie looking to control but Koo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Koo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorst Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koo drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Koo breaks from the clinch.
Koo wants to clinch.
Pasi Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koo rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Koo tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Koo tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie won't allow Koo to sweep him here.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Koo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koo!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Koo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Koo takes the fight into the clinch.
Koo lands a body punch.
A short right from Koo.
Koo just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorst Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koo is looking to clinch.
A combination from Koo does no damage.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Koo.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koo is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Koo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koo moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Koo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koo with a knee to the head.
Koo presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koo lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koo.
Koo slows down the pace here.
Koo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Koo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie has Koo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koo has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koo lands a knee to the head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Koo manages to get underhooks.
Pasi Koo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koo landing knees to the body.
Koo missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie has hold of one of Koo's legs. Koo is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koo controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Koo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Koo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jari Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Ryti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jutila comes into the arena with The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter blaring out of the sound system. Jari Jutila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Jutila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Ryti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jutila.
Jutila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryti throws out the jab.
Jutila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jutila throws a lazy right hand but Ryti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jutila tries to move into range but Ryti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jutila throws a jab when Ryti was well out of range.
Ryti misses with a double jab.
Ryti misses with an uppercut.
Jutila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryti wants to get back to his feet.
Jutila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jutila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryti defending well though.
Ryti is trying to stand.
Ryti has one foot on Jutila's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ryti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jutila looks for a takedown but Ryti sprawls well.
Jutila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jutila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryti is fending him off so far but Jutila persists. Nope, Ryti circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Jutila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jutila scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Reijo Ryti has been cut.
Jutila shoots in for a double leg but Ryti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jutila shoots in for a takedown but Ryti shows good takedown defense.
Jutila is breathing heavily.
Jutila throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryti was covering up waiting for the punch and Jutila finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jutila trying to control but Ryti is working from the bottom.
Ryti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ryti misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jutila or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryti which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jutila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryti misses with a double jab
and Jutila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jutila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryti avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryti misses with the combination.
Reijo Ryti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ryti does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryti as he connects with a hook.
Ryti connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ryti finds it's way through Jutila's defenses.
Ryti scores with a punch to the head.
Jutila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jutila - he's out on his feet here! Ryti follows up with another monster hook that separates Jutila from consciousness! Jutila falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ryti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reijo Ryti!
Reijo Ryti is the new welterweight champion!
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