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Duel: Power of Ten PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Kalske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Heat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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314 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Heat!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heat closes the distance and clinches up with Kalske, looking for a takedown. Heat pushes Kalske against the cage but Kalske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalske wants to land a leg kick but Heat is out of range.
Heat avoids a kick to the body.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalske is fending him off so far but Heat persists. Nope, Kalske circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalske delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalske can pounce on him.
Heat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalske pinned against the cage. Kalske gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hemmo Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Heat.
Kalske throws a leg kick but Heat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kalske.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalske.
Heat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalske bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kalske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heat looks gassed!
Kalske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heat's sensitive parts.
Kalske moves in looking to clinch but Heat pushes him off.
Heat moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske tries to clinch up.
Heat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalske sprawls well. Kalske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heat gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heat's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Kalske dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heat.
Hemmo Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske doesn't manage to clinch there - Heat circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throws a solid leg kick but Heat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalske.
Kalske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heat.
Kalske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalske wants it to stay on the feet.
Hemmo Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Heat.
Kalske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heat's calf.
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
Heat shoots for a takedown but Kalske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalske throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalske tries to clinch but Heat is having none of it.
Heat blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heat has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heat checks it well.
Heat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kalske is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Heat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heat closes the distance and clinches up with Kalske, looking for a takedown. Heat pushes Kalske against the cage but Kalske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heat checks a low kick from Kalske.
Kalske lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalske.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Kalske dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalske wants to clinch up but Heat keeps it at a distance.
Kalske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalske throws out a leg kick but Heat moves out of range and Kalske only half commits.
Heat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnny Heat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalske is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalske is looking to clinch but Heat is avoiding it.
Kalske keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heat closes the distance and clinches up with Kalske, looking for a takedown. Heat pushes Kalske against the cage but Kalske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hemmo Kalske is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Kalske tries to clinch but Heat moves out of range.
Kalske cracks the inside of Heat's front leg.
Heat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kalske. That one must have hurt.
Kalske thumps Heat with a low kick.
Heat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalske.
Kalske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske pushes Heat away with a front kick.
Heat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heat checks a leg kick.
Kalske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heat fails with the takedown.
Hemmo Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Heat.
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnny Heat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalske scores with a spinning back kick!
Kalske pushes Heat away with a front kick.
Kalske pushes Heat away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Kalske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalske 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Kalske!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarmo Laine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarmo Laine!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Laine.
A jab-cross combination lands for Laine and sends Svensson crashing to the mat! Laine follows him down to the mat - Svensson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Svensson is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
Laine prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Svensson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laine is stalling in the full guard.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine passes Svensson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is working hard here to advance position.
Laine slips nicely into half guard.
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Svensson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson gets full guard.
Laine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Svensson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Svensson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
Svensson takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarmo Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Svensson rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Laine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laine works his way into side control.
Svensson tries to buck Laine off but Laine is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
Svensson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laine trying to control the position but Svensson is working away.
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson is not content to let Laine control the position.
Svensson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo Laine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Laine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Svensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Laine counters with a big right hand! Oh Svensson is in trouble here! Laine follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmo Laine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Byron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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289 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIka misses with a few strikes there.
SIka throws a push kick but Byron slaps the foot to one side.
SIka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byron drops his hands momentarily and SIka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Byron takes the fight into the clinch.
SIka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Byron throws an elbow that misses.
SIka working hard to break the clinch.
SIka dodges an elbow strike from Byron.
SIka blocks an elbow strike from Byron.
SIka takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Paha SIka has been cut.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
SIka blocks an elbow strike from Byron.
SIka avoids a wild elbow strike from Byron.
SIka avoids a wild elbow strike from Byron.
SIka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on SIka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
SIka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka throws a body kick that misses.
SIka thows a body kick. Byron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
SIka lands a head kick. Byron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Byron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byron blocks a head kick by SIka.
SIka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SIka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
SIka lands with a shot to the body.
Byron is breathing heavily.
SIka tests Byron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SIka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron tries to clinch but SIka is having none of it.
SIka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byron circles away quickly and effectively.
SIka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Byron slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by SIka as he connects with a hook.
Byron blocks the body kick.
SIka lands a head shot.
SIka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from SIka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka with a hook.
A head kick misses from SIka.
A left and a right from SIka both land. Nice combination.
SIka scores with a hook.
SIka misses with a head kick.
SIka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Byron had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
SIka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SIka scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by SIka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from SIka.
SIka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
SIka lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SIka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from SIka does no damage.
SIka scores with a shot to the body.
SIka loads up on a big right hand but Byron slips the punch.
SIka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SIka lands with an uppercut that bounces Byron off the cage and back into rage.
Byron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka throws a right and a left that Byron avoids nicely.
SIka thuds a left hand into Byron's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha SIka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha SIka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SIka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
SIka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
SIka tests Byron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SIka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SIka lands a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by SIka.
SIka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SIka drops Byron with a left and a right! Oh, Byron is hurt - SIka dives into side control looking to finish!
SIka decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka jabs Byron right on the nose. Byron blinks but takes it well.
SIka tests Byron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for SIka.
SIka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from SIka.
SIka throws a head kick that misses.
Byron tries to clinch up but SIka circles away and keeps his distance.
SIka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SIka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
SIka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from SIka lands but Byron takes it in his stride.
SIka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for SIka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SIka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byron.
SIka lands a jab to Byron's midsection.
SIka with a nice cross.
Byron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Byron at a distance.
A left and a right from SIka both land. Nice combination.
SIka lands a high kick to the side of Byron's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! SIka dives into guard, looking to finish.
Byron is rocked!
SIka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paha SIka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SIka lands with a shot to the body.
Byron blocks a head kick by SIka.
A slapping leg kick lands for SIka.
SIka throws a one two combo.
SIka throws a head kick that half lands.
SIka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Byron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for SIka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIka throws a head kick but Byron moves out of range.
Byron seems to have got his legs back now.
SIka tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Byron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for SIka.
Tom Byron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SIka throws a right hand that Byron ducks under and follows up with a left that Byron also avoids with ease.
Byron avoids the head kick by SIka.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up but SIka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paha SIka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SIka scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha SIka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paha SIka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Byron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
SIka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byron.
SIka fails to land with a series of punches.
SIka misses with a wild combination.
Byron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
SIka misses with a head kick.
SIka misses with a head kick.
SIka misses with a series of wild punches.
Byron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SIka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SIka scores with a hook.
SIka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byron manages to avoid it.
SIka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
SIka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to de liver by SIka. Beautiful body shot.
SIka lands a body shot.
SIka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka cracks a nice hook into Byron's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SIka lands with an overhand left.
SIka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SIka lands with a nice body kick.
SIka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Byron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
SIka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SIka connects with the punch.
SIka lands a glancing blow to the side of Byron's head.
SIka digs a good body shot into Byron's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from SIka.
Byron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
SIka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SIka scores with a body shot.
SIka misses with a two punch combination.
A big head kick from SIka and Byron is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byron has a closed guard, preventing SIka from standing up.
SIka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byron's head backwards.
Paha SIka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
SIka lands a nice hook to Byron's body. Byron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
SIka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byron.
SIka scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
SIka thuds a left hand into Byron's body.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SIka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha SIka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got SIka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha SIka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canis Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Skinny Guy Tucked In A Fat Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupus comes to the cage accompanied by Wolf Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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312 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Canis Lupus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, A Skinny Guy Tucked In A Fat Midget!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Fat Midget misses with a takedown attempt - Lupus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from A Fat Midget is defended easily by Lupus.
A left lands for Lupus.
A Fat Midget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canis Lupus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A Skinny Guy Tucked In A Fat Midget.
Lupus clinches with his opponent.
Lupus connects with a nasty looking knee right to A Fat Midget's face.
Lupus lands an elbow inside.
It looks like A Skinny Guy Tucked In A Fat Midget has been cut.
A Fat Midget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupus lands a right hand.
Lupus lands a vicious elbow to the side of A Fat Midget's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Lupus tries to finish him with strikes but A Fat Midget still seems able to defend himself so Lupus steps back and lets A Fat Midget get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
A Fat Midget is rocked!
A Fat Midget looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lupus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A Fat Midget is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupus finish him?
Lupus scores a nice knee to the body.
A Fat Midget 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.
Lupus slows down the pace here.
A Fat Midget seems to have recovered his senses.
Knees to the body from Lupus.
Lupus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupus lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus cracks A Fat Midget on the chin with a massive knee to the head! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Canis Lupus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani tries to bum rush Muchacho with a series of wild strikes but Muchacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Fasaani misses.
Fasaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muchacho.
Fasaani scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.
Muchacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muchacho digs a good body shot into Fasaani's ribs.
Muchacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Muchacho both land. Nice combination.
Muchacho dips to his left and cracks Fasaani with an uppercut!
Fasaani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fasaani wants it to stay on the feet.
Fasaani misses with a hook to the body
and Muchacho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fasaani's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muchacho pushes down on Fasaani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Muchacho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muchacho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fasaani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fasaani.
Muchacho throwing strikes from guard but Fasaani blocks nicely.
Fasaani keeping moving, preventing Muchacho from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muchacho defends well.
Muchacho throwing strikes but missing.
Muchacho thows a big elbow that misses.
Fasaani wants to sweep but no luck.
Fasaani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muchacho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muchacho throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fasaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muchacho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fasaani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muchacho passes into half guard.
Fasaani wants to control but Muchacho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muchacho throwing shots but Fasaani is blocking nicely.
Muchacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fasaani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fasaani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muchacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muchacho lands a body shot.
Muchacho misses with a straight left.
Muchacho needs to keep his hands up - Fasaani had a free shot at his head there.
Fasaani lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice defenses there by Muchacho.
Muchacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muchacho misses with a wild body shot.
Fasaani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muchacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fasaani looks for a takedown but Muchacho sprawls well.
Muchacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Fasaani is just out of range.
Fasaani scores with a jab to the head.
Muchacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muchacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muchacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fasaani counters with a three punch combo that has Muchacho backing up. Muchacho nods at Fasaani to acknowledge the strikes.
Muchacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fasaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muchacho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fasaani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fasaani manages to avoid it.
Muchacho waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fasaani.
Muchacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fasaani misses the shot to the body.
Muchacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fasaani moves away.
Muchacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fasaani rather than just go for the knockout.
Muchacho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muchacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muchacho trying to control but Fasaani is working from the bottom.
Fasaani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muchacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fasaani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fasaani controls Muchacho momentarily but Muchacho frees himself.
Fasaani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muchacho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Muchacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fasaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muchacho.
Fasaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muchacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fasaani.
Muchacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fasaani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Muchacho finds it's target.
Muchacho needs to keep his hands up - Fasaani had a free shot at his head there.
Fasaani throws a nice looking combination but Muchacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muchacho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fasaani is looking to control Muchacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fasaani avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho winds up and cracks Fasaani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muchacho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muchacho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muchacho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muchacho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muchacho is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fasaani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fasaani is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muchacho is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muchacho lands a nice short elbow.
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. Muchacho connects with a nice short shot to Fasaani's temple.
Muchacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fasaani defending well though.
Muchacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fasaani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muchacho.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fasaani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muchacho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fasaani has control of Muchacho's left arm, preventing Muchacho from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muchacho throws a strike but Fasaani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muchacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fasaani.
Muchacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fasaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muchacho is pulling down on Fasaani's head to control his posture.
Fasaani tries to free his leg and advance position but Muchacho is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fasaani postures up.
Fasaani wants to pass the guard but Muchacho is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muchacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fasaani defends it nicely.
Fasaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muchacho shoots in and bounces Fasaani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fasaani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Muchacho is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Muchacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Muchacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fasaani works over Muchacho's head and body with a nice combination.
Fasaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fasaani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivan Muchacho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Fasaani.
Muchacho wants to control but Fasaani is keeping busy.
Muchacho gets back to full guard.
Muchacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fasaani looking to pass the guard.
Muchacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani throws and elbow that misses. Muchacho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fasaani's guard. Nice move by Muchacho!
Muchacho throws and elbow that misses. Fasaani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muchacho's guard. Nice move by Fasaani!
Fasaani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muchacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muchacho 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.
Muchacho has control of Fasaani's left arm, preventing Fasaani from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fasaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Muchacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muchacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fasaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muchacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muchacho trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fasaani staying out of range there.
Muchacho throws a hook to the side of Fasaani's head but Fasaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muchacho stuns Fasaani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fasaani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muchacho counters with a left and a right that stings Fasaani.
Muchacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to de liver by Muchacho. Beautiful body shot.
Fasaani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho wants to control but Fasaani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tammelan Fasaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fasaani content to control rather than advance.
Fasaani is thwarting Muchacho's attempts to control the position.
Ivan Muchacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fasaani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fasaani is nestled in close to Muchacho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fasaani is looking to advance position but Muchacho won't allow it.
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.
Fasaani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fasaani prevents Muchacho from improving his position.
Muchacho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fasaani.
Muchacho trying to control but Fasaani postures up.
Muchacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fasaani.
Muchacho tries to roll over but Fasaani keeps him under control.
Fasaani seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tammelan Fasaani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muchacho 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Muchacho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Akerfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ilmeinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akerfeldt comes to the cage accompanied by Opeth - Deliverance. Ilmeinen has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. Mikko Ilmeinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ilmeinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Akerfeldt as Ilmeinen shoots in.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt is having none of it.
Akerfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt looks to land a combination but Ilmeinen avoids it well.
Akerfeldt throws a series of punches but Ilmeinen moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ilmeinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Akerfeldt both land. Nice combination.
Akerfeldt lands with a straight right. Ilmeinen didn't see that one coming.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akerfeldt throws out a loose jab but Ilmeinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Ilmeinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerfeldt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilmeinen somewhat.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilmeinen.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt scores with a body shot.
Akerfeldt lands a with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerfeldt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerfeldt scores with a jab. Ilmeinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmeinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Akerfeldt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt lands a jab to the head.
Ilmeinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown by Ilmeinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt which made him look bad.
Ilmeinen takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up with Akerfeldt, looking for a takedown. Ilmeinen pushes Akerfeldt against the cage but Akerfeldt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akerfeldt scores with a three punch combo!
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a shot to the body.
Akerfeldt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerfeldt pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmeinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmeinen with the ground and pound but Akerfeldt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ilmeinen pushes down on Akerfeldt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akerfeldt pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmeinen is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmeinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akerfeldt tries to kick Ilmeinen off but Ilmeinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmeinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ilmeinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmeinen winds up and cracks Akerfeldt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akerfeldt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from standing back up.
Akerfeldt 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.
Ilmeinen working Akerfeldt over with strikes.
Ilmeinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akerfeldt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerfeldt tries to get out of the position.
Ilmeinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ilmeinen on the ground.
Ilmeinen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmeinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akerfeldt is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akerfeldt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ilmeinen is looking to clinch but Akerfeldt is avoiding it.
Ilmeinen misses with a shot to the body
and Akerfeldt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ilmeinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt tries to avoid it but Ilmeinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerfeldt to the ground. Akerfeldt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilmeinen is defended easily by Akerfeldt.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ilmeinen throws the left hand but Akerfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Akerfeldt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up with Akerfeldt, looking for a takedown. Ilmeinen pushes Akerfeldt against the cage but Akerfeldt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akerfeldt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerfeldt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akerfeldt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmeinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt defends it nicely.
Ilmeinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akerfeldt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilmeinen is breathing heavily.
Akerfeldt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikael Akerfeldt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt scores with a three punch combo!
Ilmeinen misses with a body punch
and Akerfeldt counters with a two punch combo.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up
and Akerfeldt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ilmeinen has his takedown stuffed
and Akerfeldt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akerfeldt throws out a powerful jab.
Ilmeinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a nice looking combination but Ilmeinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akerfeldt lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilmeinen's head.
Akerfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmeinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akerfeldt misses with a wild combination.
Ilmeinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerfeldt digs a good hook to Ilmeinen's body.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmeinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akerfeldt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Akerfeldt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akerfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Ilmeinen is trying to control. Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmeinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akerfeldt defending well though.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position.
Ilmeinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Ilmeinen works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Akerfeldt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ilmeinen fails with the takedown
letting Akerfeldt counter with a right hand.
Ilmeinen shoots in but Akerfeldt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akerfeldt slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmeinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerfeldt works Ilmeinen's body with a nice hook.
Akerfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmeinen needs to keep his hands up - Akerfeldt had a free shot at his head there.
Ilmeinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmeinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ilmeinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt leaves Ilmeinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmeinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well. He's pushed Ilmeinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmeinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akerfeldt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ilmeinen in his tracks.
Ilmeinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilmeinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerfeldt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerfeldt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akerfeldt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmeinen throws out the jab.
Ilmeinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerfeldt as he jumps to the side.
Akerfeldt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.
Ilmeinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerfeldt's waist but Akerfeldt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmeinen off to one side.
Akerfeldt throws a series of strikes that have Ilmeinen backpedaling.
Ilmeinen ducks right into an uppercut from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen has a takedown stuffed.
Akerfeldt sizes up Ilmeinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a series of punches but Ilmeinen avoids them all with ease.
Ilmeinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikael Akerfeldt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akerfeldt lands a jab-cross combination.
Ilmeinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerfeldt lands a two punch combo.
Akerfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerfeldt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ilmeinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ilmeinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilmeinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmeinen won't allow Akerfeldt to sweep him here.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from getting back to his feet.
Ilmeinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmeinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikko Ilmeinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akerfeldt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmeinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmeinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmeinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akerfeldt has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilmeinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akerfeldt has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akerfeldt stuns Ilmeinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akerfeldt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmeinen can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Akerfeldt both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Akerfeldt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akerfeldt, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Akerfeldt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erno Porilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porilainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simo Salminen - Pornolaulu. Carter has chosen La Roux - In For The Kill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erno Porilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porilainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porilainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Porilainen dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Porilainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Porilainen checks it well.
Porilainen checks a low kick from Carter.
Porilainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Porilainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porilainen connects with a body shot.
Porilainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Porilainen closes the distance and clinches.
Porilainen presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Porilainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Carter looks gassed!
Porilainen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porilainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
Porilainen scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Porilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Porilainen gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Porilainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter misses with the head strike.
A short right from Porilainen on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porilainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porilainen is working Carter over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Porilainen.
A short body shot lands from Porilainen as the two fighters clinch.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Porilainen as the two fighters clinch.
Porilainen avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Porilainen lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Porilainen.
Still in the clinch, Porilainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Porilainen.
Porilainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Porilainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porilainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
It looks like Mike Carter has been cut.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
Porilainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Porilainen lands a shot to the body.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
Porilainen is working Carter over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Porilainen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Porilainen - that landed with a thud.
Porilainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Porilainen lands a left hand.
Porilainen lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Porilainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
A right hook to the body lands for Porilainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porilainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Porilainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Porilainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Porilainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Porilainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porilainen.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porilainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Porilainen lands an uppercut.
Porilainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porilainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porilainen presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Porilainen avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Porilainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
Porilainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Still in the clinch, Porilainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Porilainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porilainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Porilainen avoids the damage to the body.
Porilainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Porilainen lands a shoulder strike.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porilainen backwards.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Porilainen avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Porilainen blocks it.
Porilainen lands with a light punch inside.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a shot to the body.
Porilainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Porilainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porilainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porilainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Porilainen as the two fighters clinch.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Porilainen's face.
Porilainen cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Porilainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erno Porilainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Carter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Porilainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porilainen.
Good leg kick by Porilainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mike Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porilainen lands with an overhand left.
Porilainen takes one to the side of the head.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Porilainen. Porilainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porilainen closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porilainen lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Porilainen.
Nice body punch from Porilainen - that landed with a thud.
Porilainen scores with a knee to the head.
Porilainen tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Porilainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porilainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short right from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porilainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Porilainen obliges.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Porilainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Porilainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
Porilainen scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Porilainen - that landed with a thud.
Porilainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Porilainen avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Porilainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porilainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Porilainen lands a knee to the body.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Porilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Porilainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Porilainen.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Porilainen is defending well for now.
Porilainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Porilainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Porilainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porilainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Porilainen lands with a light punch inside.
Porilainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Porilainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Porilainen gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porilainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Porilainen blocks a body shot from Carter.
Porilainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porilainen blocking some punches.
Porilainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porilainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porilainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porilainen backwards.
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Porilainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Porilainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porilainen avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Porilainen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Porilainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter trying to stall but Porilainen improves his position.
Porilainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porilainen.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Porilainen is defending well for now.
Porilainen landing knees to the head.
Porilainen lands with a right to the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porilainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porilainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porilainen blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Porilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Porilainen obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Porilainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Porilainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porilainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porilainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porilainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Porilainen lands a left hand.
Porilainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Porilainen as the two fighters clinch.
Porilainen lands with a light punch inside.
Porilainen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Porilainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.
Porilainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
Porilainen pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erno Porilainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porilainen counters with a big head kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Carter pushes Porilainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Porilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porilainen.
A short uppercut from Porilainen.
Porilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porilainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands an uppercut.
Porilainen avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Porilainen lands an uppercut.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porilainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Porilainen lands an uppercut.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porilainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Porilainen.
A right hook to the body lands for Porilainen.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Porilainen scores with a knee to the head.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Porilainen avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Erno Porilainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porilainen blocks an uppercut.
Porilainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porilainen lands a nice uppercut.
Porilainen landing knees to the head.
Porilainen digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Porilainen landing knees to the head.
Porilainen lands with a light punch inside.
Porilainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Porilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Porilainen.
Porilainen dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Porilainen's brow.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porilainen pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Porilainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porilainen gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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.
Porilainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Porilainen.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
Porilainen works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
A short right from Porilainen.
A left hand lands to the body for Porilainen.
A shot in the inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Porilainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Knees to the body from Porilainen.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porilainen scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Porilainen - that landed with a thud.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porilainen pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porilainen lands a body shot.
Porilainen landing knees to the body.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Porilainen's brow.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porilainen digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porilainen lands a knee to the head.
Porilainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Porilainen lands a body punch.
Porilainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Porilainen.
Porilainen scores a nice knee to the body.
Carter trying to stall but Porilainen improves his position.
Erno Porilainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Porilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Porilainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Porilainen with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Porilainen as Carter tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Porilainen.
Porilainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Porilainen avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Porilainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porilainen is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porilainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Porilainen connects with a knee to the head.
Mike Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porilainen lands a shoulder strike.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Porilainen pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porilainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porilainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Porilainen lands a takedown into guard.
Porilainen working some strikes from top position.
Carter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porilainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erno Porilainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porilainen 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 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erno Porilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Reki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunnas's entrance music is Palpan killi. A fine choice. Reki has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Hand Of Blood as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
270 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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25
264 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Kunnas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Reki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
Kunnas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kunnas tries to clinch up but Reki circles away and keeps his distance.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reki. That's going to slow Kunnas down.
Reki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
A clash of legs there as Reki blocks the low kick.
Kunnas throws a right and a left that Reki avoids nicely.
Kunnas tries to clinch but Reki moves out of range.
Kunnas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunnas.
Reki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunnas circles away.
Reki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kunnas's sensitive parts.
Kunnas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kunnas swinging wilding here.
Reki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
Kunnas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kunnas on the side of the head.
Reki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunnas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunnas fails to land with a series of punches.
Reki misses with a body shot.
Reki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mauri Kunnas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunnas misses with a shot to the body
and Reki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Reki.
Kunnas moves forwards but Reki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kunnas but Kunnas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reki fails to land the takedown.
Mauri Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Reki.
Kunnas darts in trying to clinch
and Reki counters with a low kick, right behind Kunnas 's knee.
Reki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reki, right into the meat.
Reki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kunnas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reki somewhat.
Reki cracks a nice hook into Kunnas's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reki tried to score with a low kick but Kunnas checks it.
Reki blocks a low kick nicely.
Reki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kunnas as he jumps to the side.
Reki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kunnas closes the distance but Reki moves to the side
and Reki counters with a left to the body.
Kunnas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kunnas looks to clinch
and Reki counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunnas avoids the head kick by Reki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reki moves into the clinch successfully.
Reki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reki misses with a punch to the body.
Reki misses with a punch on the inside.
Reki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Reki.
Reki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kunnas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunnas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reki.
A hook to the body from Reki.
Kunnas blocks an uppercut.
Reki misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kunnas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reki lands a takedown into guard.
Kunnas wants to sweep but no luck.
Reki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Reki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kunnas sprawls well. Kunnas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reki gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kunnas misses the target.
Mauri Kunnas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kunnas!
Reki throws a strike there. Kunnas manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Reki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kunnas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kunnas tries to get out of the position.
Reki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reki with the ground and pound but Kunnas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reki stopping the sweep attempt from Kunnas.
Reki throws and elbow that misses. Kunnas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reki's guard. Nice move by Kunnas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas stopping the sweep attempt from Reki.
Reki wants to stand and escape but Kunnas is having none of it.
Kunnas controlling from the top position.
Reki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kunnas defends it easily.
Reki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kunnas controls the pace.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reki is trying to keep Kunnas in close.
Kunnas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reki working for a triangle but Kunnas defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reki looking for a sweep. Not yet Reki, not yet.
Reki trying to control the position.
Reki working for a triangle but Kunnas defends it easily.
Reki is breathing heavily.
Kunnas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kunnas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kunnas stands up from Reki's guard - Kunnas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kunnas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
Kunnas throws a big shot that misses.
Reki lands with a nice body punch.
Kunnas misses the jab.
Kunnas misses with a hook. Reki ducked under it nicely.
Kunnas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kunnas lands with a straight right. Reki didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Reki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kunnas moves out of range as Reki throws a body kick.
Kunnas thumps Reki with a low kick.
Reki is looking to clinch but Kunnas is avoiding it.
Kunnas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reki closes the distance and clinches.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.
Reki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kunnas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kimmo Reki has been cut.
Reki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kunnas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kunnas missing with knees to the body.
Reki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kunnas crunches a lovely knee into Reki's ribcage.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Reki.
Reki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but Reki blocks with his arms.
Kunnas trying to stall but Reki improves his position.
A short left from Reki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Reki.
Reki lands with a right to the head.
Reki lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Reki.
A right hook to the body lands for Reki.
A head punch on the inside from Reki fails to land.
Reki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kunnas.
Reki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reki scores with a shot to the side of Kunnas's head.
Kunnas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reki avoids it.
Reki can't find room to land a body shot as Kunnas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reki.
Reki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kunnas missing with knees to the body.
Reki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kunnas.
Reki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reki.
Reki misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Reki.
Reki can't get the takedown.
Reki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kunnas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas avoiding damage as Reki throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reki pulls guard.
Reki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kunnas defends it easily.
Reki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kunnas is one step ahead there.
Kunnas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mauri Kunnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reki trying to keep a closed guard but Kunnas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reki is trying to keep Kunnas in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kunnas throws a leg kick
and Reki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kunnas rather than just go for the knockout.
Reki punishes Kunnas's body with a nice straight punch.
Reki wants to clinch up but Kunnas keeps it at a distance.
Kunnas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by Reki.
Reki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimmo Reki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reki is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Kunnas.
Kunnas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kunnas is pressed up against the cage. Reki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kunnas down to the mat. Kunnas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauri Kunnas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Reki.
Reki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunnas was well out of range. Poor timing from Reki.
Kunnas throws the left hand but Reki avoids the punch easily.
Reki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Reki misses
and Kunnas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kunnas clinches up with Reki and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Reki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Reki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Molo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nitro Circus. 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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21
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molo misses with a hook.
Molo lands the left hand.
A combination from Molo does no damage.
Molo throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Molo won't allow David to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molo won't allow David to pass to mount.
David slips a nice elbow through Molo's hands, connecting with Molo's forehead.
Molo keeping hold of David's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David thows a huge punch but Molo dodges it nicely.
Molo is trying to maintain the position but David is very close to passing his half guard.
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molo sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molo is defending against the submission attempts here by David.
David prevents Molo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molo wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David prevents Molo from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Molo misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
David takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Molo cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.
David closes the distance and clinches up with Molo, looking for a takedown. David pushes Molo against the cage but Molo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Molo misses.
Molo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Molo fails to land with a series of punches.
David slips a straight right by Molo.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molo leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
Martti Molo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molo tries to score with a low kick but David moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Molo.
David tries for a takedown but Molo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Molo.
Molo feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Molo thumps David with a low kick.
Molo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract David.
Molo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molo swinging wilding here.
Molo slaps away a takedown attempt from David, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David slips a straight right by Molo.
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.
David shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molo but Molo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molo.
David moves away from the strike by Molo.
Martti Molo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molo tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Molo tries to land a leg kick but David saw it coming and moves away.
David has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo lands a right hook to the body.
Molo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molo lands a nice looking body shot.
David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between David's hands.
Jab, jab by Molo - just one landing.
Molo misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molo thuds his shin into the meat of David's side.
Molo takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Molo misses with a low kick.
Molo stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David shoots for a double leg takedown but Molo sprawls well. He's pushed David's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Molo tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molo.
Molo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molo sprawls well. Molo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Molo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Molo.
Molo loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molo throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molo throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Molo.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
David shoots for a takedown but Molo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molo misses with a wild combination.
Molo just misses with a punch to the body.
David shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molo pinned against the cage. Molo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molo throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
Molo throws a front kick that sends David stumbling back into the cage.
David walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molo tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molo to the ground. Molo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David dodges the punch combination from Molo.
Molo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martti Molo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Molo tries to clinch up.
David closes the distance and clinches up with Molo, looking for a takedown. David pushes Molo against the cage but Molo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David staying out of range there.
Molo misses the shot to the body.
Martti Molo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molo tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molo misses with a two punch combination.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molo tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Flames - Crawl through knives. Pekko Persvako has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekko Persvako!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persvako takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ballantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persvako shoots in looking for a takedown. Ballantine tries to sprawl out of it but Persvako keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ballantine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballantine throws out a loose jab but Persvako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persvako looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballantine is fending him off so far but Persvako persists. Nope, Ballantine circles away and we're back to standing.
Persvako throws an overhand right that lands on Ballantine's shoulder, as Ballantine tries to avoid the shot.
Ballantine lands a lovely overhand right.
Ballantine staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Ballantine misses its intended target.
Persvako lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Persvako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Persvako.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Persvako fails with the takedown.
Persvako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballantine takes a swing at Persvako's ribcage but misses.
Persvako takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Persvako throws a nice looking combination but Ballantine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballantine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine throws a big shot that misses.
Persvako lands a nice hook to Ballantine's body. Ballantine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Persvako tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballantine swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako slips a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Persvako moves away from the strike by Ballantine.
The fighters circling - Ballantine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ballantine wants it to stay on the feet.
Persvako thuds his right hand into Ballantine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Persvako throws an overhand right that lands on Ballantine's shoulder, as Ballantine tries to avoid the shot.
Persvako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekko Persvako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Persvako is defended easily by Ballantine.
Persvako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako slips a straight right by Ballantine.
A big left from Persvako misses.
Persvako throws a lazy right hand but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine throws a looping overhand right but Persvako ducks down to avoid it.
Persvako closes the distance and clinches up with Ballantine, looking for a takedown. Persvako pushes Ballantine against the cage but Ballantine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Ballantine misses its intended target.
Persvako pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballantine defending well as Persvako loads up on a big left hand.
Persvako misses with a body shot
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pekko Persvako has been cut.
Ballantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persvako.
Ballantine tries to clinch but Persvako moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine looks to throw the jab but Persvako is out of range.
Persvako with a poor takedown
and Ballantine counters with a nice body shot.
Ballantine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persvako misses with an uppercut. Ballantine saw that one coming.
Ballantine tries to clinch up.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballantine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persvako defending well as Ballantine loads up on a big left hand.
Persvako thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekko Persvako's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Persvako throws a jab when Ballantine was well out of range.
Persvako misses with a shot to the body
letting Ballantine counter with a right hand.
Ballantine throws a hook but Persvako avoids it easily.
Ballantine scores with a punch to the head.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
Persvako moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Persvako.
Persvako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persvako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ballantine misses with a looping left.
Ballantine misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine scores with a decent looking hook.
Wayne Ballantine is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballantine lands a left and a right that send Persvako crashing to the mat, dazed. Ballantine thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Persvako might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ballantine has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Ballantine.
Ballantine works the jab nicely.
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!
Ballantine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persvako ducks under a wild hook from Ballantine.
Persvako misses the body punch
and Ballantine counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Persvako.
Ballantine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ballantine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persvako.
Persvako throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballantine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persvako is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ballantine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Persvako.
Persvako throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballantine.
Persvako darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Persvako.
Ballantine gets back to full guard.
Persvako working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballantine's head.
Persvako wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ballantine controlling the position.
Ballantine keeping full guard, as Persvako tries to pass.
Ballantine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Persvako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ballantine seems keen to control Persvako's posture.
Persvako stopping the sweep attempt from Ballantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ballantine keeping moving, preventing Persvako from controlling successfully.
Persvako is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballantine has wrist control.
Ballantine looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persvako throws and elbow that misses. Ballantine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Persvako's guard. Nice move by Ballantine!
Ballantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekko Persvako'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballantine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Persvako throws a lazy right hand but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine lands the left hand.
Ballantine misses with an uppercut. Persvako saw that one coming.
Ballantine misses with an uppercut. Persvako saw that one coming.
Ballantine staying out of range there.
Ballantine looks to land a combination but Persvako avoids it well.
A slow jab from Ballantine misses its intended target.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Persvako misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ballantine counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine gets a clinch.
Ballantine lands a hook that snaps the head of Persvako backwards.
Ballantine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ballantine has a couple of punches blocked by Persvako.
Ballantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballantine pushes Persvako back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Persvako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persvako is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballantine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ballantine on the inside.
Ballantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persvako can do to turn this around?
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ballantine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persvako keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persvako sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballantine loads up on a big right hand but Persvako slips the punch.
Ballantine misses with a hook.
Ballantine throws a hook to the side of Persvako's head but Persvako sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballantine moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persvako.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Persvako works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Persvako misses with a takedown
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persvako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Persvako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Persvako shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persvako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Persvako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine misses with an uppercut. Persvako saw that one coming.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
Pekko Persvako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with a hook. Persvako ducked under it nicely.
Ballantine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Ballantine.
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!
Persvako misses with a takedown
and Persvako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballantine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wayne Ballantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persvako throws a hook to the side of Ballantine's head but Ballantine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballantine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ballantine lands with a hook. Persvako tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Persvako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ballantine staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Ballantine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballantine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Ballantine!
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