 |
CEC 47 : Picked Apart PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Errol Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
|
200 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Errol Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mack Travis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schilt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travis, pushing him back against the cage.
Schilt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Travis.
Travis goes for a takedown attempt but Schilt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Travis needs to keep his hands up - Schilt had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Travis.
Errol Schilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Travis.
Schilt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travis, pushing him back against the cage.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt rushes Travis and presses him up against the cage.
Travis tries to score a body lock takedown but Schilt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schilt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Travis.
Travis looking for a takedown.
Travis wants a takedown.
Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Travis blocks a head kick by Schilt.
Schilt clinches up against the cage.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Travis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Travis looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet.
Schilt lands a jab-cross combination.
Schilt looks to land a combination. Travis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Travis is rocked!
It looks like Mack Travis has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Schilt has cracked Travis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Schilt lands another huge swinging hook and Travis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Travis, before Schilt can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Errol Schilt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steen Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christensen has chosen Xzibit - Alcoholic as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steen Christensen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Christensen as Hammer shoots in.
Christensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christensen connects with a superb combination that knocks Hammer out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Christensen before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steen Christensen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between train dummys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, train dummys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solmu throws a right and a left that dummys avoids nicely.
Solmu throws a nice looking combination but dummys bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solmu misses with a series of wild punches.
dummys has a takedown stuffed.
dummys looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
dummys throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solmu's waist but Solmu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dummys off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for train dummys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solmu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solmu wants it to stay on the feet.
Solmu tries to clinch but dummys is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dummys shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dummys has a takedown stuffed.
Solmu throws a series of punches but dummys moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by dummys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu throws a right and a left that dummys avoids nicely.
Solmu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dummys moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solmu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solmu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
dummys closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
dummys is keen to just control but Solmu is a slippery customer.
dummys is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solmu defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solmu looks gassed!
dummys is looking for a kimura but Solmu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for dummys to get the leverage.
dummys is trying to work for a kimura but Solmu is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dummys stalling.
dummys is looking for a kimura here.
dummys stops Solmu from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dummys seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Solmu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). train dummys!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli has chosen a-ha - Take On Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kuukkeli tumbling to the canvas! Wilhelm pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kuukkeli was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregor Wilhelm!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
13% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko pushes Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior wants the takedown. Puukko is fighting it off but Junior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Puukko's guard against the cage.
Junior distracts Puukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Junior stops Puukko from standing up.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puukko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Puukko avoids it really well and circles away.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puukko is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Puukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puukko swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puukko did well to prevent Junior getting side control.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Puukko tries to clinch up.
Puukko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko has managed to clinch.
Puukko wants a takedown.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Puukko tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Puukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puukko's waist but Puukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puukko defends it nicely.
Puukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries for a takedown but Puukko manages to get underhooks.
Puukko is pressed up against the cage. Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puukko down to the mat. Puukko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Puukko tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Puukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Puukko as Junior shoots in.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puukko but Puukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puukko tries to clinch up.
Puukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Puukko.
Puukko tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puukko counters with a one-two to the body.
Puukko misses with a wild combination.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Puukko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Puukko.
Puukko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Puukko misses with some punches.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior prevents a body shot from Puukko.
Junior is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puukko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puukko can't get the takedown.
Puukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Puukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puukko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Puukko looks gassed!
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Puukko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Puukko bucks Junior off and manages to get back to his feet!
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Puukko is trying to stand up here but Junior is controlling him well.
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior working over Puukko with some ground and pound. Puukko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Junior is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior working Puukko over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puukko has hold of Junior's hands but Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Puukko is trying to stand.
Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jones Junior will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puukko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puukko tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior scores a takedown into full mount!
Puukko tries to buck Junior off but he can't manage it.
Junior landing strikes from the mount and Puukko is in trouble!
Junior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Junior landing punches.
Puukko is breathing heavily.
Junior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Puukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puukko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior lands with some strikes.
Puukko tries to buck Junior off but he can't manage it.
Junior lands with some strikes.
Puukko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior lands a big elbow.
Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Junior.
Junior breaks from Puukko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Puukko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior with a couple of short strikes.
Junior connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Junior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puukko looks a forlorn figure.
Puukko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Junior dominating with strikes here.
Puukko is bucking up trying to escape but Junior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Puukko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Junior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Puukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Puukko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Junior working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Junior lands a heavy elbow.
Puukko is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Junior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Junior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Junior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puukko looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Junior.
Junior lands a big elbow.
Junior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Puukko?
Puukko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Junior looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Junior lands with some strikes.
Puukko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Junior breaks from Puukko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Puukko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Puukko taking shots to the head.
Puukko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Junior lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Junior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Puukko wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Puukko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puukko counters by clinching up.
Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puukko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko lands with a right to the head.
Junior gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Puukko is looking to escape.
Puukko kicks off Junior and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Puukko misses.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Puukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Puukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Junior regains guard.
Junior controlling Puukko's posture.
Puukko postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior pulls Puukko in to control the position.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Junior controlling the position.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puukko.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Puukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Puukko!
Junior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Puukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet.
Junior lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Puukko hang on?
Junior lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Puukko hang on?
Puukko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Junior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junior connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Junior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Puukko taking shots to the head.
Puukko wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Puukko wants to try and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Puukko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Junior looking to finish Puukko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puukko!
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Puukko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Junior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Puukko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee warns Puukko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Puukko somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Puukko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarno Puukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puukko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Puukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puukko tries to kick Junior off but Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puukko throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Junior!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markku Alarinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alarinne comes into the arena with Chiquita Ska Band - American Jesus blaring out of the sound system. Kumijalka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: compella & the twister - put ur weed up. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
22
174 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Alarinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarinne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alarinne.
Kumijalka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Alarinne misses
and Kumijalka counters with a head kick.
Alarinne looks to clinch
and Kumijalka counters with a left and a right that stings Alarinne.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumijalka throws a sloppy head kick
and Alarinne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alarinne throws a hook but Kumijalka avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Alarinne.
Alarinne closes the distance and pushes Kumijalka back into the cage.
Alarinne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alarinne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumijalka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alarinne jumps into guard, dragging Kumijalka to the mat.
Alarinne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alarinne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alarinne, up you get!
Kumijalka throws a sloppy head kick
and Alarinne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alarinne wants to control from the top but Kumijalka keeps moving.
Kumijalka wants to stand but Alarinne is controlling the position.
Kumijalka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alarinne trying to control but Kumijalka is working from the bottom.
Alarinne drops back looking for a leg! Kumijalka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kumijalka manages to kick Alarinne off! Alarinne jumps back into Kumijalka's guard.
Alarinne won't allow Kumijalka to get back to his feet.
Kumijalka keeping moving, preventing Alarinne from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumijalka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alarinne counters with a single leg into guard. Kumijalka didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alarinne is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumijalka has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alarinne.
Alarinne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kumijalka dives on top into guard.
Alarinne trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alarinne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumijalka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumijalka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alarinne is on top in guard.
Alarinne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alarinne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumijalka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumijalka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka keeping moving, preventing Alarinne from controlling successfully.
Alarinne stops Kumijalka from standing up.
Alarinne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kumijalka dives on top into guard.
Kumijalka stands up from Alarinne's guard - Kumijalka perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alarinne throws a leg kick but Kumijalka moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Alarinne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alarinne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kumijalka is looking to clinch.
Alarinne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kumijalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alarinne crunches a lovely knee into Kumijalka's ribcage.
Kumijalka is trying to break the clinch but Alarinne has him pressed against the cage.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Alarinne avoids the head kick by Kumijalka.
Alarinne fails to land the takedown.
Kumijalka tries a head kick but it misses.
Alarinne dodges the punch combination from Kumijalka.
Alarinne darts in trying to clinch
and Kumijalka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarinne is looking to clinch but Kumijalka is avoiding it.
Alarinne throws a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a two punch combo.
Kumijalka defending well as Alarinne loads up on a big left hand.
Alarinne avoids the head kick by Kumijalka.
Alarinne tries to clinch up
and Kumijalka counters with a big head kick but Alarinne shrugs it off.
Alarinne fails with the takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a good, hard body kick but Alarinne shrugs it off.
A head kick from Kumijalka lands but Alarinne takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne misses with a shot to the body
and Kumijalka counters with a left and a right that stings Alarinne.
Alarinne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kumijalka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alarinne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Alarinne misses.
Alarinne tries for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away easily
and Kumijalka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markku Alarinne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Alarinne.
Alarinne misses with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka is trying to force a seperation but Alarinne has the dominant position.
Kumijalka tries to break free but Alarinne pushes him back against the cage.
Alarinne lands a damaging elbow.
Kumijalka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kumijalka lands a knee to the head.
Alarinne looking to throw knees to the head but Kumijalka is blocking nicely.
Alarinne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alarinne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kumijalka is defending well for now.
Alarinne tries to pull guard but Kumijalka won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumijalka can't break the clinch.
Alarinne tries to land a knee to the head but Kumijalka blocks with his arms.
Kumijalka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alarinne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kumijalka avoids it.
Kumijalka landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kumijalka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that Alarinne semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumijalka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalevi Kumijalka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alarinne shoots and misses
and Kumijalka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick by Alarinne misses
and Kumijalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kumijalka has had enough of the clinch but Alarinne keeps him there for the moment.
Kumijalka connects with a knee to the head.
Alarinne tries a knee to the head but Kumijalka blocks it.
Kumijalka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alarinne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alarinne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kumijalka smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka stalls.
Kumijalka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alarinne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kumijalka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumijalka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alarinne throws a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a big head kick but Alarinne shrugs it off.
Kumijalka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kumijalka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alarinne.
Alarinne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kumijalka counters with a good, hard body kick but Alarinne shrugs it off.
A low kick from Alarinne misses
and Kumijalka counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Kumijalka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alarinne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alarinne closes the distance and clinches.
Kumijalka looking to stall.
Alarinne looking to throw knees to the head but Kumijalka is blocking nicely.
Kumijalka wants to stall.
Kumijalka tries to circle away but Alarinne has him pinned against the cage.
Alarinne tries a knee to the head but Kumijalka blocks it.
Alarinne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kumijalka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alarinne throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumijalka.
Kalevi Kumijalka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumijalka scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alarinne scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Alarinne misses
and Kumijalka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alarinne is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alarinne misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a head kick. That will keep Alarinne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumijalka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alarinne counters with a good low kick that Kumijalka was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kumijalka.
Alarinne tries for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away easily
and Kumijalka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alarinne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alarinne looks to throw a body kick
and Kumijalka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kumijalka misses with a head kick.
Alarinne tries to close the distance and clinch but Kumijalka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kumijalka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumijalka throws a right and a left that Alarinne avoids nicely.
Kumijalka wants to clinch
and Alarinne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kumijalka won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne wants to control for a moment but Kumijalka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alarinne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumijalka pulls his head out easily.
Kumijalka escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kumijalka throws a nice head kick!
Kumijalka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alarinne throws a lazy head kick
and Kumijalka counters with a solid body kick.
Alarinne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kumijalka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarinne misses with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alarinne has him pressed against the cage.
Kumijalka wants to break free but Alarinne has control.
Kumijalka is trying to break free.
Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kumijalka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alarinne.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alarinne tries to land a body kick
and Kumijalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kumijalka is trying to break the clinch but Alarinne is controlling him.
Alarinne has Kumijalka pressed against the cage, preventing Kumijalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kumijalka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alarinne keeps control of Kumijalka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Alarinne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kumijalka.
Kumijalka needs to keep his hands up - Alarinne had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alarinne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kumijalka!
Kumijalka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alarinne throws a wild left hand from mount and Kumijalka manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Alarinne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kumijalka defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alarinne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alarinne is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kumijalka is in real trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markku Alarinne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alarinne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markku Alarinne!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronn Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronn Moss!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Shadie has control of the leg.
Shadie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shadie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shadie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moss is staying active underneath Shadie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moss looking for subs off his back but Shadie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shadie winds up and cracks Moss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie is keen to just control but Moss is a slippery customer.
Shadie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moss is looking to improve his position.
Moss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shadie prevents Moss from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moss is refusing to be controlled, as Shadie sits in half guard.
Shadie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shadie is nestled in close to Moss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moss is looking to improve his position.
Shadie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shadie is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shadie to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie prevents Moss from improving his position.
Shadie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shadie has control of Moss's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moss regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shadie controlling from mount.
Moss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moss taking shots to the head.
Shadie looking for a guillotine from mount but Moss is having none of it.
Shadie has control of Moss's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moss regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is squirming around, avoiding Shadie's attempts to control the action.
Shadie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shadie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shadie extends the arm and Moss is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim Shadie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is National anthem. Ivan Dragunov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to D Day's chin.
|
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, D Day!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragunov sprawls well. Dragunov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragunov scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Dragunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragunov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov lands a couple of digs.
Dragunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragunov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dragunov defends well.
Dragunov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragunov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dragunov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dragunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dragunov passes Day's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dragunov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragunov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragunov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is controlling the pace.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dragunov wants to free his trapped foot but Day is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dragunov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dragunov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragunov is trying to work for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Dragunov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dragunov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dragunov there.
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Dragunov working the head and body with strikes.
Dragunov trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Day.
Day looks gassed!
Dragunov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Day keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
Dragunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dragunov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Dragunov is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragunov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is pressing down on Dragunov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
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!
Dragunov passes Day's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Day trying to hold on to Dragunov's head to control him but Dragunov postures up.
Dragunov is taking a breather. Day says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dragunov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragunov in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Dragunov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragunov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Day has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Dragunov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
168 cm
24
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Howard!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard drops Dynamite with a beautiful combination! Dynamite stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Howard is looking for the KO!
It looks like Napoleon Dynamite has been cut.
Howard cracks Dynamite with an uppercut from hell and Dynamite crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Howard's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Dynamite is rocked!
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh Dynamite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite has his hands on Howard's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a high kick!
Dynamite looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Dynamite lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
Dynamite thumps Howard with a low kick.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Dynamite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howard throws a shot from downtown. Dynamite moves away and avoids it.
Dynamite lands a head shot.
Dynamite plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howard. Howard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Howard finds it's way through Dynamite's defenses.
Dynamite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howard looks gassed!
Dynamite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dynamite lands a head kick. Howard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Howard takes one to the chin there.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dynamite thuds a left hand into Howard's body.
Dynamite lands with a kick to the temple. Howard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
A combination from Dynamite does no damage.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Dynamite counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Howard walks into a jab.
Dynamite throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Dynamite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dynamite blocks a jab.
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howard. Howard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dynamite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dynamite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dynamite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dynamite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Dynamite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dynamite thuds a left hand into Howard's body.
Howard cracks Dynamite with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard misses with a jab to the body
and Dynamite counters with a left and a right that stings Howard.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dynamite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dynamite jabs at Howard's body.
Howard missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
Howard misses the jab.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dynamite works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Howard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard walks into a straight right hand from Dynamite.
Howard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dynamite lands a nice shot that snaps Howard's head back.
A left and a right from Dynamite both land. Nice combination.
Dynamite throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the head.
Dynamite circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Howard drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dynamite follows Howard to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Dynamite!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Ramirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil' Wayne Ft. Gucci Mane-We Be Steady Mobbin. Rubert Kuminauha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Ramirez's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
25
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
195 cm
23
266 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Kuminauha against the cage.
Ramirez can't break the clinch.
Kuminauha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramirez prevents it.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuminauha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuminauha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramirez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ramirez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kuminauha scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ramirez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ramirez!
Ramirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuminauha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuminauha working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez stands up and waves to Kuminauha to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha scores a takedown into full mount!
Kuminauha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuminauha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ramirez turns into him and now he's in Kuminauha's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stands up from Kuminauha's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Kuminauha with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez lands a jab to the head.
Danny Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Kuminauha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuminauha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Kuminauha is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Kuminauha is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuminauha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuminauha at a distance.
Ramirez has Kuminauha up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ramirez swings for the body but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Kuminauha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramirez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuminauha won't allow Ramirez to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuminauha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Kuminauha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Kuminauha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuminauha is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
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.
Kuminauha working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Kuminauha pushes a forearm under Ramirez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ramirez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubert Kuminauha!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
