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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ukkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaira.
Ukkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kaira misses the jab. Kaira throws a head kick that misses. Kaira takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kaira has closed the distance and engaged Ukkonen in a clinch.
Kaira stops a takedown attempt from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaira shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kaira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukkonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ukkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aamo Kaira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okko Ukkonen. Ukkonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ukkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ukkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kaira is looking to work some ground and pound but Ukkonen has wrist control. Kaira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kaira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ukkonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kaira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kaira with a nice head shot there. Kaira is in close to Ukkonen's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ukkonen controlling Kaira's posture. Ukkonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kaira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ukkonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kaira's back instead. Ukkonen looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kaira is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaira breaks Ukkonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ukkonen looking to control.
Kaira drops back looking for a leg! Ukkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ukkonen manages to kick Kaira off! Kaira jumps back into Ukkonen's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kaira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ukkonen is rocked! Kaira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ukkonen is still in real trouble! Can Kaira finish him? Kaira stands up over Ukkonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kaira lands a couple of digs. Kaira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kaira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaira gets to his feet and stands over Ukkonen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ukkonen felt that one! Kaira unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ukkonen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aamo Kaira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verneri Kynaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Orange could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Verneri Kynaniska's chin.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Orange! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Kynaniska! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orange connects with a crisp jab. Kynaniska misses with a kick to the body.
Kynaniska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orange misses with a wild combination.
Kynaniska needs to keep his hands up - Orange had a free shot at his head there. Orange throws out a powerful jab. Kynaniska tries to land a front kick but Orange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Orange cracks Kynaniska with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kynaniska looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orange finish him?
Kynaniska is rocked!
It looks like Verneri Kynaniska has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kynaniska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orange counters with a right hand from hell and Kynaniska is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Orange!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Jyrki Kapane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sikaniska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sikaniska defends it nicely. Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kapane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kapane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sikaniska would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kapane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sikaniska has passed into side control.
Sikaniska decides to take the fight back to the feet. Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Kapane. Kapane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikaniska slows down the pace here.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sikaniska tries to clinch there but Kapane circles away.
Kapane dives in and grabs Sikaniska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sikaniska pushes down on Kapane's head and hops out. Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane. Sikaniska slips under a jab. Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapane fails to pull guard.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Sikaniska clinches up with Kapane and pushes him back against the cage. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska clinches up against the cage. Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sikaniska gets a clinch. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kapane shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kapane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikaniska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kapane tries for a takedown but Sikaniska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kapane looks gassed! Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kapane is trying to break the clinch but Sikaniska is controlling him. Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Kapane misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo. Sikaniska clinches. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska. Kapane misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Kapane.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska lands with a nice combination. Kapane backs away looking to recover. Sikaniska pushes Kapane up against the cage in a clinch. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska. Sikaniska clinches up against the cage. Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sikaniska pulls guard effortlessly. Sikaniska manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sikaniska is working the combinations to good effect here. This has been an exciting period of action! Sikaniska gets a clinch. Kapane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kapane wants a takedown but no success here.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.
Kapane walks into a jab. Sikaniska clinches up with Kapane and pushes him back against the cage. Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kapane takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska. Kapane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A nice combination there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Kapane against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sikaniska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kapane tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round. That's time! Sikaniska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska. Good work by Sikaniska as he checks the leg kick. Sikaniska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kapane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sikaniska's guard now. Kapane won't allow Sikaniska to get back to his feet. Sikaniska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kapane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kapane shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kapane shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikaniska sprawls well. He's pushed Kapane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Kapane is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kapane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sikaniska prevents it.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane. Sikaniska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kapane is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Kapane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sikaniska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kapane somewhat. Sikaniska lands a two punch combo.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska. Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Kapane avoids it well. Kapane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska. Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sikaniska instigates a clinch. Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sikaniska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kapane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sikaniska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Left hook, right uppercut from Sikaniska. Sikaniska throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska clinches. Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Kapane back into the cage. Sikaniska scores with a shot to the side of Kapane's head. Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kapane. Santeri Sikaniska is winning the standup battle so far. Sikaniska slips a straight right by Kapane. Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sikaniska has Kapane pushed against the cage. Kapane is trying to stall.
Sikaniska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kapane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikaniska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sikaniska takes the fight into the clinch.
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. Sikaniska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kapane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kapane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sikaniska scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
A combination from Sikaniska does no damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A combination from Sikaniska does no damage. Sikaniska swinging wilding here.
Sikaniska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapane can do to turn this around? Sikaniska misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round. That's time! Sikaniska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sikaniska slaps away a takedown attempt from Kapane, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sikaniska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kapane fails with the takedown and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapane's head. Sikaniska avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sikaniska clinches. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska. A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska. Kapane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sikaniska throws a right and a left that both miss. Jyrki Kapane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
No joy there for Sikaniska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Kapane avoids it well. Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sikaniska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sikaniska pulls Kapane into guard.
Sikaniska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sikaniska pushes Kapane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged Kapane in a clinch.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Kapane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Kapane. Sikaniska gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Kapane back into the cage. Sikaniska lands with a short shot to the head. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Sikaniska.
Kapane tries to pull guard but Sikaniska won't allow it.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane. Sikaniska decides to pull guard. Sikaniska pushes Kapane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jyrki Kapane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sikaniska misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kapane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Kapane avoids them all with ease. Kapane throws a looping overhand right but Sikaniska ducks down to avoid it. A punch combination from Sikaniska misses. Kapane has his takedown stuffed and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Kapane against the cage.
Sikaniska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikaniska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Kapane. Kapane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sikaniska taking a breather. Sikaniska prevents the takedown attempt.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kapane with a lazy takedown attempt and Sikaniska counters by clinching up. Sikaniska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska. Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kapane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sikaniska just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Santeri Sikaniska showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sikaniska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Sikaniska!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Sergei Ivanovits has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pate Rakko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ivanovits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakko moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ivanovits cracks Rakko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ivanovits has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rakko to stand back up!
It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ivanovits pushes Rakko up against the cage in a clinch. Ivanovits creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rakko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rakko drops to his knees and Ivanovits pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ivanovits!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peitsi comes to the cage accompanied by Seitsemän kertaa seitsemän. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pekka Peitsi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pekka Peitsi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peitsi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiilopaa gets the takedown into side control. Peitsi struggling a bit here. Kiilopaa swings around for an armbar but Peitsi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiilopaa's guard. Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiilopaa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peitsi uses it to pass to side control.
Kiilopaa tries to improve position but can't. Peitsi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiilopaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kiilopaa tries to buck Peitsi off but Peitsi is having none of it. Peitsi controlling the position from side mount. Peitsi is working Kiilopaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Peitsi stalls from top position. Kiilopaa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Peitsi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Peitsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working. Peitsi works to advance to full mount. Kiilopaa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Peitsi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kiilopaa looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Peitsi! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pekka Peitsi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Tuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuco has chosen Frank Dellé - Pound Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Rendler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm
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150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Rendler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Tuco! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rendler throws a hook to the side of Tuco's head but Tuco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rendler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Rendler misses with a looping left. Rendler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuco is out of range. A swing and a miss from Rendler. Tuco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rendler sprawls well initially but Tuco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tuco is trying to work for a kimura but Rendler is defending well.
Tuco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tuco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tuco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tuco not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tuco wants to free his trapped foot but Rendler is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tuco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rendler's head. Rendler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tuco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rendler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuco.
Tuco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jack Rendler has been cut. Tuco lands with an overhand left. Rendler blocks a head kick by Tuco.
Tuco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tuco throws a nice inside leg kick. Rendler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuco. Tuco shoots in for a double leg but Rendler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tuco misses with a double jab.
Rendler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A leg kick checked by Rendler. Rendler throws the left hand but Tuco avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tuco cracks Rendler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jack Rendler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Tuco.
Rendler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuco counters with a right hand to the body. Rendler thows a left - swing and a miss! Tuco slips a jab from Rendler. Tuco shoots in for a takedown but Rendler shows good takedown defense. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tuco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rendler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuco. Jack Rendler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdemar Tuco. Tuco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuco scores with a jab. Tuco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tuco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rendler throws a right and a left that Tuco avoids nicely. A punch combination from Rendler misses. Tuco misses the shot to the body. Tuco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rendler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rendler wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rendler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tuco advances to half guard. Tuco wants to free his trapped foot but Rendler is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tuco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tuco trying to control the action but Rendler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tuco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Rendler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rendler working for a triangle but Tuco defends it easily.
Tuco wants to stand and escape but instead Rendler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Rendler stopping the sweep attempt from Tuco. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Tuco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Rendler'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.
Rendler tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tuco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A head kick by Rendler misses and Tuco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tuco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tuco wants to clinch up but Rendler keeps it at a distance. Tuco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rendler. Tuco scores with a leg kick.
Tuco tries to clinch there but Rendler circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tuco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rendler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Tuco.
Tuco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rendler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rendler moves out of range as Tuco strikes. Rendler misses with a takedown and Tuco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rendler's guard now. Rendler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rendler tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rendler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tuco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rendler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tuco's back instead. Tuco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tuco turns into Rendler and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tuco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rendler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Tuco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Tuco tries to free his leg and advance position but Rendler is retaining full guard. Tuco wants to control from the top but Rendler keeps moving. Tuco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rendler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Rendler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Tuco closes the distance and clinches up with Rendler, looking for a takedown. Tuco pushes Rendler against the cage but Rendler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rendler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuco's half guard. Tuco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuco. Rendler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuco swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tuco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tuco tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rendler works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tuco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tuco keeping full guard, as Rendler tries to pass. Rendler trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rendler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rendler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rendler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Valdemar Tuco has got the better of the ground game so far. Rendler is working Tuco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rendler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tuco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rendler manages to get himself to full guard.
Rendler keeping full guard, as Tuco tries to pass. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Tuco distracts Rendler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tuco trying to control but Rendler is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Tuco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jack Rendler's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rendler misses with a double jab
and Tuco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tuco dips to his left and cracks Rendler with an uppercut! Tuco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tuco is looking to clinch but Rendler is avoiding it.
Tuco closes the distance and clinches. Tuco gets underhooks to prevent Rendler's takedown attempt.
Tuco pressing his opponent against the cage. Tuco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tuco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Tuco trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tuco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rendler defends well. Tuco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tuco looking to secure an arm triangle but Rendler defends it well. Tuco trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tuco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Tuco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rendler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rendler! Rendler lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rendler chips away with some ground and pound. Tuco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rendler passes into half guard.
Tuco won't allow Rendler to pass to mount. Tuco punching from the bottom.
Tuco is trying to get back to full guard. Tuco is pressing down on Rendler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Tuco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rendler.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rendler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tuco 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. Rendler chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rendler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rendler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuco to the mat! Tuco manages to get full guard. Rendler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tuco working for a triangle but Rendler defends it easily.
Tuco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tuco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rendler won't allow Tuco to sweep him here. Rendler wants to control from the top but Tuco keeps moving. Tuco trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rendler darts in trying to clinch and Tuco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rendler's guard. Rendler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuco wants to control from the top but Rendler keeps moving. Tuco won't allow Rendler to sweep him here. Jack Rendler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Valdemar Tuco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tuco tries to free his leg and advance position but Rendler is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Valdemar Tuco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tuco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Tuco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Hannu Niinivaara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 cm
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212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Niinivaara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lare throws a hook but Niinivaara blocks it. Niinivaara defending well as Lare loads up on a big left hand. Niinivaara clinches with his opponent.
Lare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Niinivaara tries to work over Lare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lare blocks an elbow strike. Niinivaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lare breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lare is defended easily by Niinivaara. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Niinivaara connects with a solid leg kick. Niinivaara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Niinivaara cracks the inside of Lare's front leg. A jab from Niinivaara does it's job there.
It looks like Luimunaama Lare has been cut. Lare looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Lare finds it's way through Niinivaara's defenses. Lare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Niinivaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niinivaara. Lare postures up in Niinivaara's guard and throws a big left but Niinivaara blocks it. Lare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Niinivaara is pulling down on Lare's head. It's preventing any offense from Lare, at least for the moment. Niinivaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niinivaara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Niinivaara wants to sweep but no luck. Lare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Niinivaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Niinivaara, not yet. Niinivaara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Niinivaara tries to get out of the position. Niinivaara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lare manages to get himself to full guard.
Lare working a defensive guard here.
Niinivaara stops Lare from standing up. Lare tries to strike from the bottom.
Niinivaara throwing strikes from guard but Lare blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lare tries to land a sweep but no joy. Niinivaara trying to control but Lare is working from the bottom.
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. Niinivaara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A cross from Lare lands. Niinivaara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Niinivaara looks to land a right hand but Lare moved out of range. Lare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lare misses with a looping right. Niinivaara connects with a body shot. Niinivaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lare connects with a looping right hand.
Niinivaara has closed the distance and engaged Lare in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niinivaara. Lare tries to circle away but Niinivaara has him pinned against the cage. Niinivaara throws an elbow that misses.
Niinivaara misses with an elbow over the top. Lare wants to break free but Niinivaara has control.
Niinivaara lands a damaging elbow. Lare avoiding damage as Niinivaara throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Niinivaara misses. Niinivaara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lare throws a right and a left that Niinivaara avoids nicely. Luimunaama Lare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lare lunges at Niinivaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niinivaara's hand. Niinivaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lare, pushing him back against the cage. Lare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Niinivaara keeps control of Lare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lare tries to break the clinch but Niinivaara is controlling the position. Lare trying to stall but Niinivaara improves his position.
Niinivaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Niinivaara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lare backwards. Niinivaara misses with a short punch on the inside. Lare is trying to break the clinch but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage. Niinivaara lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lare has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niinivaara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hannu Niinivaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luimunaama Lare. Niinivaara lands an elbow inside that Lare shrugs off. Niinivaara throws an elbow but it misses.
Niinivaara lands a body punch in the clinch. Niinivaara misses with a short punch on the inside. Lare is trying to force a seperation but Niinivaara has the dominant position. Niinivaara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lare's defenses. Niinivaara misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niinivaara. Niinivaara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lare dodges an elbow strike from Niinivaara.
Lare is trying to break the clinch but Niinivaara is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lare is trying to break the clinch but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Niinivaara.
Lare is trying to force a seperation but Niinivaara has the dominant position. Nice elbow from Niinivaara. Niinivaara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short left from Niinivaara. Niinivaara scores with an uppercut up the middle. Niinivaara misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niinivaara.
Niinivaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lare.
Nice elbow from Niinivaara. Niinivaara lands a left hand.
Lare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niinivaara's elbow. Niinivaara gets a trip takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Niinivaara drops an elbow to the side of Lare's head. Niinivaara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lare with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lare tries to roll over but Niinivaara keeps him under control. Niinivaara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice strikes from Niinivaara there. Niinivaara working Lare over with strikes. Lare tries to roll over but Niinivaara keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Niinivaara dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luimunaama Lare'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.
Lare misses with a hook. Lare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niinivaara paws at him with a jab and circles away. Niinivaara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Niinivaara misses with a looping left. Niinivaara tests Lare's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lare scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lare throws a hook but Niinivaara avoids it easily. Niinivaara wants to land a leg kick but Lare is out of range. Niinivaara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Niinivaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Niinivaara misses with a hook. Niinivaara forces Lare back against the cage and clinches. Niinivaara misses with an elbow over the top. Niinivaara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lare.
Niinivaara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lare is trying to keep an underhook but Niinivaara manages to get the takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lare is trying to maintain the position but Niinivaara is very close to passing his half guard. Lare is trying to stand up here but Niinivaara is controlling him well. Niinivaara 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niinivaara wants to control but Lare is keeping him busy. Niinivaara working the head and body with strikes. Niinivaara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Niinivaara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lare punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Niinivaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Niinivaara takes a swing at Lare's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Niinivaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niinivaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A decent looking cross lands there for Lare. Niinivaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lare was well out of range. Poor timing from Niinivaara. Niinivaara misses the shot to the body. A jab from Niinivaara misses. Lare throws a jab but it's blocked by Niinivaara. Niinivaara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lare momentarily.
Lare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Niinivaara is holding on to half guard well. Lare is nestled in close to Niinivaara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lare thows a huge punch but Niinivaara dodges it nicely.
Niinivaara gets back to full guard.
Niinivaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lare's guard. Niinivaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lare has wrist control. Niinivaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Niinivaara's guard. Niinivaara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lare preventing the sweep. Lare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lare throwing strikes but missing. Lare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Niinivaara is proving hard to escape from. Lare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lare is looking to work some ground and pound but Niinivaara has wrist control. Niinivaara pulls Lare in close to prevent any damage. Niinivaara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lare waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Niinivaara. Niinivaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lare was well out of range. Poor timing from Niinivaara. Lare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Niinivaara tries to clinch up. Lare avoids the body shot from Niinivaara.
Lare misses with a hook. Niinivaara ducked under it nicely. Niinivaara moves into the clinch successfully.
Lare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Niinivaara misses with an uppercut. Lare saw that one coming. Lare lands a nice shot to the body.
Niinivaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lare waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Niinivaara. Lare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Niinivaara as Lare shoots in. Niinivaara lands the left hand. Lare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niinivaara. Lare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lare might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hannu Niinivaara is winning the standup battle so far. Nice defenses there by Lare. Niinivaara stuns Lare with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Niinivaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A telegraphed right hand from Lare misses the target. Niinivaara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Niinivaara pushes Lare up against the cage in a clinch. Niinivaara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Lare being controlled against the cage. Lare has Niinivaara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Niinivaara tumbling to the mat - Lare dives into Niinivaara's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lare working some strikes from top position. Lare tries to free his leg and advance position but Niinivaara is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Niinivaara dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luimunaama Lare's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Lare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niinivaara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niinivaara cracks Lare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lare misses the jab. Niinivaara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Niinivaara scores with a hook to the body. Lare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lare takes one on the button. Niinivaara dips to his left and cracks Lare with an uppercut! Lare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Niinivaara forces Lare back against the cage and clinches. Niinivaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Niinivaara lands an elbow inside that Lare shrugs off. Niinivaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Niinivaara missing with knees to the body.
Lare is looking to break free of the clinch but Niinivaara has double underhooks. Niinivaara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niinivaara thuds a left hand into Lare's body. Niinivaara moves out of range of the strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Niinivaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Niinivaara has Lare up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niinivaara wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niinivaara throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Niinivaara. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lare. Lare breaks the clinch.
Lare scores with the left hand. Niinivaara knows he should have avoided that one. Lare shoots in and bounces Niinivaara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Lare throwing strikes from guard but Niinivaara blocks nicely. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Niinivaara is on top in guard.
Lare is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Lare wants a takedown.
Lare is looking to break free of the clinch but Niinivaara has double underhooks. Niinivaara gets through Lare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lare gets underhooks to prevent Niinivaara's takedown attempt.
Lare breaks the clinch.
Niinivaara scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lare misses with a looping right. Lare takes one on the button. Niinivaara throws a hook but Lare avoids it easily. Niinivaara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lare misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Lare misses. Niinivaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Niinivaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Lare circles away.
Niinivaara clinches. Lare wants to get back to striking at distance but Niinivaara won't allow it.
Lare is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short body shot lands from Niinivaara as the two fighters clinch.
Niinivaara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lare or not. Niinivaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lare missing with a left hand there. Niinivaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Niinivaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lare, pushing him back against the cage. Lare dodges an elbow strike from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Niinivaara trying to stall but Lare improves his position.
Lare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niinivaara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hannu Niinivaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luimunaama Lare. Niinivaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lare swats away the attempt to clinch by Niinivaara. Lare shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niinivaara is trying to defend but Lare finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Niinivaara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lare. Lare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Niinivaara keeping control of the position. Niinivaara is looking to control Lare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niinivaara avoid being mounted? Lare throws a strike but Niinivaara avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Lare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Niinivaara throws a shot to the body.
Niinivaara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lare's sensitive parts. Niinivaara rushes Lare and presses him up against the cage. Lare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lare lands a nice uppercut. Niinivaara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niinivaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Niinivaara. Niinivaara lands on the inside with an uppercut. Niinivaara has Lare pressed against the cage, preventing Lare from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niinivaara just stands there and leans against the cage. Luimunaama Lare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Niinivaara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lare breaks the clinch.
Lare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niinivaara lands a head shot. Niinivaara wants to slow Lare down by chopping away at his legs. Niinivaara misses with a straight left. Niinivaara circles away from the clinch attempt and Niinivaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Hannu Niinivaara showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niinivaara, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Niinivaara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zerynchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Zerynchuk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Power closes the distance and pushes Zerynchuk back into the cage. Zerynchuk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zerynchuk is aware though and is defending well. Zerynchuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zerynchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zerynchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zerynchuk scoring with punches to the head and body. Zerynchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zerynchuk lands a couple of decent looking shots. Zerynchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now. Zerynchuk is working hard here to advance position. Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zerynchuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zerynchuk has Power in his guard. Zerynchuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Power stacks Zerynchuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Power!
That's one minute gone in the round. Zerynchuk tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position. Zerynchuk taking a bit of punishment here - Power scoring with strikes. Zerynchuk tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position. Power has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zerynchuk! Zerynchuk regains half guard. Power trying to mount his opponent but Zerynchuk defends it. Power is looking to take a break and control but Zerynchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Zerynchuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zerynchuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zerynchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerynchuk is keeping the position for now. Power looks gassed! Zerynchuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Power escapes and throws Zerynchuk's legs to the side, diving into side control! Zerynchuk prevents Power from improving position. Power has knee on belly and moves into mount. Zerynchuk is looking to improve his position but Power isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Power can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zerynchuk is looking to escape. Zerynchuk looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Zerynchuk tries to roll but Power sticks to his back.
Zerynchuk fending off the submission attempt from Power. Power is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zerynchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Zerynchuk breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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. Zerynchuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerynchuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Zerynchuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerynchuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Zerynchuk wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position. Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zerynchuk. Zerynchuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zerynchuk has Power in his guard. Zerynchuk is striking off his back. Power thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Power passes to full mount! Power blocks Zerynchuk's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Zerynchuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Zerynchuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Zerynchuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes. Zerynchuk fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zerynchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zerynchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zerynchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zerynchuk wants to clinch enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. Power is looking to score with low kicks. Zerynchuk fails with the takedown and Zerynchuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zerynchuk with a lazy takedown attempt and Power counters with a nice uppercut. Zerynchuk shoots and misses and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zerynchuk shoots and misses and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zerynchuk takes a shot right to the bread basket. Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook. Power is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Zerynchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vladimir Zerynchuk has been cut. Power lands with an overhand left.
Zerynchuk is rocked! Zerynchuk doesn't succeed with the takedown and Power counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Zerynchuk has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Power!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jingleheimer Shmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingleheimer Shmidt's entrance music is John Jacob Jingleheimer Shmidt. A fine choice. Anna Margret acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jingleheimer Shmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Margret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jingleheimer Shmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Margret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jingleheimer Shmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a shot from downtown. Margret moves away and avoids it. Jingleheimer Shmidt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Margret sprawls well. Margret wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jingleheimer Shmidt gets slowly back to his feet. Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with an uppercut. Margret saw that one coming. Jingleheimer Shmidt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Margret sprawls well. Margret wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jingleheimer Shmidt gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jingleheimer Shmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Margret avoids the head kick by Jingleheimer Shmidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Margret tries to land a leg kick but Jingleheimer Shmidt saw it coming and moves away.
Margret pushes Jingleheimer Shmidt up against the cage in a clinch. Jingleheimer Shmidt pushes Margret back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Margret stalling in the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt improves position. Margret is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jingleheimer Shmidt with a knee to the head.
Margret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee to the head. Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land. Margret wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jingleheimer Shmidt. A head punch on the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land. Jingleheimer Shmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jingleheimer Shmidt jumps guard but Margret stands there with Jingleheimer Shmidt around his waist. Jingleheimer Shmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a body shot but Margret blocks it.
Margret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margret is trying to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt is controlling him. Margret looking to stall.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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. Jingleheimer Shmidt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Margret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margret blocks an uppercut.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to throw a body punch but Margret avoids it by throwing Jingleheimer Shmidt back against the cage. Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a body punch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Jingleheimer Shmidt. Jingleheimer Shmidt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jingleheimer Shmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a knee to the head but Margret blocks it.
Margret wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is trying to maintain a safe position but Margret gets an underhook and turns Jingleheimer Shmidt into the cage. Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Margret uses good head movement to avoid it. Margret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margret's efforts to push away. Margret breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. John Jingleheimer Shmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Margret's waist but Margret gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jingleheimer Shmidt off to one side. Jingleheimer Shmidt fails with the takedown. Margret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jingleheimer Shmidt. Jingleheimer Shmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Margret counters with a crisp one two that drops Jingleheimer Shmidt! Margret thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jingleheimer Shmidt to his feet! Jingleheimer Shmidt is in big trouble! Anna Margret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jingleheimer Shmidt is breathing heavily. Jingleheimer Shmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margret throws out the jab. Some wild striking there from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Margret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is looking to clinch but Margret is avoiding it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with a poor takedown and Margret counters with a crisp one two that drops Jingleheimer Shmidt! Margret thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jingleheimer Shmidt to his feet! Jingleheimer Shmidt is in big trouble!
Jingleheimer Shmidt is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Margret throws a pinpoint strike between Jingleheimer Shmidt's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jingleheimer Shmidt crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Margret scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anna Margret!
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