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NFC 34 Hallavaara vs Humahuta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yu Kanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yu Kanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruto tries a head kick but it misses.
Naruto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanda circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanda shoots in and drives through. Naruto sprawls well.
Naruto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naruto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kanda prevents Naruto from getting back to his feet.
Kanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanda stops Naruto from standing up.
Kanda with a nice head shot there.
Kanda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naruto keeping moving, preventing Kanda from controlling successfully.
Kanda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanda pushing down on Naruto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kanda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanda tries to pass to full mount but Naruto defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto wants to stand back up but Kanda manages to pass into side control.
Kanda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Naruto, who protects the arm well.
Kanda is looking to take a break and control but Naruto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naruto pushes Kanda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kanda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kanda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kanda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naruto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kanda is breathing heavily.
Naruto is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Kanda is looking to take a break and control but Naruto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kanda fails with a takedown attempt.
Kanda dodges the punch combination from Naruto.
Naruto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naruto tries to avoid it but Kanda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naruto to the ground. Naruto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Kanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanda slips a jab from Naruto.
Naruto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanda shoots in for a takedown but Naruto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naruto circles away.
Naruto loads up on a big right hand but Kanda slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kanda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Naruto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kanda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naruto is pushing Kanda's head away, looking to escape. Kanda manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kanda tries to score with some ground and pound. Naruto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kanda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Naruto, who protects the arm well.
Naruto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kanda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kanda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Naruto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naruto is trying to buck Kanda off.
Kanda cracks Naruto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kanda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kanda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naruto keeps working.
Naruto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Kanda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Naruto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Kanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Naruto wants to stand and escape but Kanda is having none of it.
Kanda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kanda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanda prevents Naruto from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruto wriggles free and stands up.
Naruto throws a head kick that misses.
Naruto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kanda.
Kanda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanda shoots in but Naruto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Kanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruto throws a sloppy head kick and Kanda moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kanda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kanda wants to finish this one by submission but Naruto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kanda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanda forces the positional change into back control.
Kanda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kanda wants to control but Naruto is keeping busy.
Naruto trying to get back to his feet but Kanda is in full control for now.
Kanda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Naruto trying to get back to his feet but Kanda is in full control for now.
Naruto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kanda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Naruto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kanda gets his way!
Naruto holding both Kanda 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kanda trying to control momentarily.
Naruto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kanda is looking for the choke from the back position but Naruto is controlling his hands well.
Kanda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Naruto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Naruto for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto is trying to stand back up.
Kanda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Naruto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Naruto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Naruto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kanda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Naruto's body.
Naruto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kanda's arms.
Naruto has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanda is persistently looking for the submission but Naruto is defending it well.
Kanda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Naruto is defending well though. Kanda let's go of the attempt for now.
Kanda looking to break Naruto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Naruto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kanda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naruto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Naruto prevents Kanda from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Kanda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Naruto misses with a hook.
Naruto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naruto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naruto wants it to stay on the feet.
Kanda wants to clinch up but Naruto keeps it at a distance.
Kanda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naruto.
Kanda slips a jab and a cross from Naruto.
Kanda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Kanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kanda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruto missing with a left hand there. Kanda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Naruto does no damage.
Naruto throws a right hand that Kanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanda also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kanda wants to free his trapped foot but Naruto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanda is working hard here to advance position.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
Kanda moves into full mount! Naruto won't be happy about that!
Kanda tries to control but Naruto wriggling away.
Kanda controlling from mount.
Naruto wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naruto is looking to escape.
Naruto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kanda forces the positional change into back control.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
Kanda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Naruto is defending well though. Kanda let's go of the attempt for now.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
Yu Kanda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanda is persistently looking for the submission but Naruto is defending it well.
Naruto holding both Kanda 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kanda missing with strikes from the back.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
Kanda working for the choke.
Kanda lands shots from the back.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
Naruto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kanda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruto holding both Kanda 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kanda looking for the RNC.
Naruto is trying to stand back up.
Kanda is working for a rear naked choke. Naruto is not defending it well and Kanda has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Naruto refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Naruto's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yu Kanda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilmo kolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and maximus meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC: Hells Bells. maximus meridius will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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267 lbs
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311 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmo kolho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, maximus meridius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for meridius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
kolho tries to close the distance and clinch but meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
meridius misses with a straight left.
kolho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? meridius is fending him off so far but kolho persists. Nope, meridius circles away and we're back to standing.
kolho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
kolho shoots in but no luck this time.
meridius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kolho was well out of range. Poor timing from meridius.
kolho leaves meridius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
kolho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
kolho tries to score a body lock takedown but meridius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmo kolho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kolho tries to score a body lock takedown but meridius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
meridius gets underhooks to prevent kolho's takedown attempt.
kolho has picked meridius up - he's going for a ride! kolho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
meridius controlling the position well.
Ground and pound from kolho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho wants to lay and pray for a moment but meridius keeps working.
kolho with the ground and pound but meridius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
kolho with a flurry of punches that miss.
kolho trying to control but meridius is working from the bottom.
kolho is looking to work some ground and pound but meridius has wrist control.
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.
kolho wants to control from the top but meridius keeps moving.
kolho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
kolho looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from meridius misses its intended target.
meridius misses with the combination.
meridius misses with a wild body shot.
kolho pushes meridius up against the cage in a clinch.
kolho tries for a takedown but meridius manages to get underhooks.
meridius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. kolho can't fight it off and eventually meridius manages to take the fight to the floor. kolho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
meridius cracks kolho with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
kolho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but kolho has wrist control.
kolho trying to control the position.
meridius throwing strikes from guard but kolho blocks nicely.
kolho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
kolho 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.
kolho thowing shots but they're missing.
kolho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kolho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
meridius is trying to stand up.
kolho throws some wild stikes that meridius manages to avoid easily.
meridius is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
meridius blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by kolho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
meridius looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kolho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kolho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho 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.
meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
meridius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches kolho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
meridius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with kolho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
meridius is putting a hurting on kolho here, landing some big shots from side control.
meridius working away.
kolho throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
kolho wants to get back to his feet but meridius drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
meridius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
kolho gets back to half guard.
meridius working over kolho with some ground and pound. kolho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
meridius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
meridius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
kolho looking for submissions off his back.
kolho connecting with a few gentle strikes.
meridius slips a nice elbow through kolho's hands, connecting with kolho's forehead.
kolho is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
meridius wants to pass to mount but kolho is defending the position.
kolho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if kolho tries to get out of the position.
kolho manages to get to full guard.
meridius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
kolho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
kolho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
kolho looking to finish with strikes here!
kolho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
meridius is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
meridius is squirming around, avoiding kolho's attempts to control the action.
kolho scoring with strikes but meridius is staying in there.
kolho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish meridius?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho throws some wild stikes that meridius manages to avoid easily.
kolho wants to control the pace but meridius is squirming around nicely.
kolho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because meridius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
meridius holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as kolho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
kolho thowing shots but they're missing.
maximus meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.
kolho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
kolho 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.
kolho throwing strikes here but meridius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
kolho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for meridius because kolho loaded up on that one.
kolho 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.
kolho looking to ground and pound but meridius is blocking nicely.
kolho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for meridius because kolho loaded up on that one.
meridius 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.
maximus meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
kolho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - kolho lands in his opponent's guard.
kolho trying to control but meridius is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as kolho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
kolho looking to pass the guard.
meridius pushes kolho off and gets back to his feet.
meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but meridius swivels and escapes.
kolho is trying hard to land a takedown here. meridius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ilmo kolho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from kolho. kolho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmo kolho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
meridius connects with a looping right hand.
meridius throws a series of punches but kolho moves out of range.
meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
kolho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? meridius is fending him off so far but kolho persists. Nope, meridius circles away and we're back to standing.
maximus meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
meridius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
meridius scores with a sloppy right hand. kolho should have avoided that one.
meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kolho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
meridius missing with a left hand there. kolho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
meridius throws a body punch but kolho moves out of range.
A jab from kolho misses.
meridius lands with a straight right. kolho didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
meridius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
kolho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but meridius pulls his head out easily.
kolho 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.
Ground and pound from meridius.
meridius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
kolho works his way to full guard. Good work.
kolho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
kolho is trying to control the action in half guard but meridius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
kolho wants to take a breather but meridius is having none of it.
It looks like kolho is going to stand back up.
meridius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from kolho.
kolho wants to control but meridius is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
meridius tries to bum rush kolho with a series of wild strikes but kolho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
kolho tries to clinch but meridius is having none of it.
kolho scores with a takedown into meridius's guard.
kolho postures up in meridius's guard and throws a big left but meridius blocks it.
meridius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kolho trying to control but meridius is working from the bottom.
kolho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kolho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
maximus meridius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think meridius 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... maximus meridius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Momson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Momson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Momson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Momson throws a push kick but Pasanen slaps the foot to one side.
Momson throws a sloppy head kick and Pasanen moves out of range easily.
Momson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Emil Pasanen has been cut.
Momson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Momson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momson looks to throw the jab but Pasanen is out of range.
Momson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Momson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pasanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Momson pushes Pasanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasanen can't get the takedown.
Pasanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Momson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Momson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Pasanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momson clinches with his opponent.
Pasanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emil Pasanen's cut is getting worse.
Pasanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Pasanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Momson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pasanen wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Momson wants to stand but Pasanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Momson looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pasanen avoids the head kick by Momson.
Momson fails to land with a series of punches.
Momson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momson tries to clinch but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pasanen closes the distance and clinches up with Momson, looking for a takedown. Pasanen pushes Momson against the cage but Momson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Momson tries to clinch there but Pasanen circles away.
Pasanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasanen looks for a takedown but Momson sprawls well.
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.
Pasanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Momson.
Momson tries to clinch there but Pasanen circles away.
Pasanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Momson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pasanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Momson's head.
Pasanen slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Momson taking some punishment here, with Pasanen in his half guard.
Pasanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Momson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Pasanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pasanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pasanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pasanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Momson wants to get back to his feet but Pasanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pasanen distracts Momson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pasanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Momson is looking to stand up but Pasanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Pasanen cracks Momson with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasanen cracks Momson with a solid left hand.
Pasanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasanen distracts Momson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Momson wants to stand and escape but Pasanen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Momson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pasanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pasanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Momson wants to stand and escape but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen trying to control but Momson is working from the bottom.
Pasanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Momson's guard.
Pasanen lands strikes from half guard.
Pasanen not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pasanen lands a nice short elbow.
Pasanen is nestled in close to Momson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen working Momson over with strikes.
Momson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasanen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Momson defend it? Pasanen steps over the head and cranks it - Momson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pasanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Pasanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Inyourbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Psykonautti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inyourbutt comes into the arena with Burning Spear - Workshop blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Inyourbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Psykonautti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psykonautti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inyourbutt.
Psykonautti misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Psykonautti.
Inyourbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Psykonautti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Inyourbutt - just one landing.
Psykonautti misses with a wild combination.
Jarno Psykonautti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inyourbutt lands with a straight right. Psykonautti didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Psykonautti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Psykonautti throws an overhand right that lands on Inyourbutt's shoulder, as Inyourbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Inyourbutt lands a left and a right that sends Psykonautti crashing to the canvas! Inyourbutt dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jarno Psykonautti has been cut.
Inyourbutt controlling from mount.
Inyourbutt fails to move to back control.
Inyourbutt prevents Psykonautti from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Psykonautti really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Psykonautti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inyourbutt working for a submission but Psykonautti is keeping him at bay.
Inyourbutt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inyourbutt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Psykonautti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Psykonautti!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psykonautti preventing the sweep.
Psykonautti looking to sit in guard and control but Inyourbutt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Psykonautti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inyourbutt stops Psykonautti from standing up.
Inyourbutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Psykonautti is retaining full guard.
Inyourbutt slips nicely into half guard.
Psykonautti tries to kick Inyourbutt off but Inyourbutt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Psykonautti is looking to improve his position.
Psykonautti is looking to escape.
Inyourbutt wants to pass the guard but Psykonautti is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Inyourbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Psykonautti throws out the jab.
Inyourbutt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Psykonautti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Psykonautti looks gassed!
Inyourbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Psykonautti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inyourbutt scores with a nice strike.
Inyourbutt lands with a straight right. Psykonautti didn't see that one coming.
Inyourbutt drops Psykonautti with a right and a left! Inyourbutt comes rushing in but Psykonautti regains his composure and manages to keep Inyourbutt in guard.
Psykonautti is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inyourbutt trying to control but Psykonautti is working from the bottom.
Inyourbutt pushes down on Psykonautti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Inyourbutt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Inyourbutt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Psykonautti is just riding it out for now. Inyourbutt eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti is trying to stand back up but Inyourbutt is controlling him
Inyourbutt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Psykonautti defends it well.
Inyourbutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Psykonautti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Psykonautti has one foot on Inyourbutt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Inyourbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inyourbutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Psykonautti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Psykonautti avoids the body shot from Inyourbutt.
Psykonautti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inyourbutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Inyourbutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Psykonautti thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti walks into a straight right hand from Inyourbutt.
Psykonautti throws a big shot that misses.
Psykonautti just misses with a punch to the body.
Psykonautti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Psykonautti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Psykonautti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Psykonautti throws out a powerful jab.
Inyourbutt throws a good cross that connects.
Psykonautti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inyourbutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Psykonautti circles away quickly and effectively.
Psykonautti throws a combination that misses
enabling Inyourbutt to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inyourbutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inyourbutt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inyourbutt connects with a right hand. Psykonautti shakes it off.
Inyourbutt stalks Psykonautti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Psykonautti's face. Psykonautti staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inyourbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Inyourbutt works Psykonautti's body with a nice hook.
Psykonautti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inyourbutt to score with a decent uppercut.
Inyourbutt sizes up Psykonautti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Inyourbutt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Inyourbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarno Psykonautti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Psykonautti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Inyourbutt.
Psykonautti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inyourbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Inyourbutt lands a nice shot that snaps Psykonautti's head back.
Psykonautti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inyourbutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Psykonautti misses with a straight right.
Inyourbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inyourbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Psykonautti throws an overhand right that lands on Inyourbutt's shoulder, as Inyourbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Inyourbutt lands a jab-cross combination.
Psykonautti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Psykonautti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inyourbutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Inyourbutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Inyourbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Psykonautti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inyourbutt jabs Psykonautti right on the nose. Psykonautti blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inyourbutt drops Psykonautti with a nice combination! Inyourbutt dives into Psykonautti's guard, looking to finish!
Psykonautti is still in real trouble! Can Inyourbutt finish him?
Psykonautti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Psykonautti seems to have recovered his senses.
Psykonautti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inyourbutt defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inyourbutt passes into half guard.
Inyourbutt moves nicely into side control.
Psykonautti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inyourbutt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Inyourbutt prevents Psykonautti from escaping the position.
Inyourbutt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Psykonautti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Psykonautti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inyourbutt is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Inyourbutt is looking for a sweep. Psykonautti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Psykonautti wants to stand up but Inyourbutt is controlling the position.
Inyourbutt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Psykonautti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Psykonautti's back!
Inyourbutt is cranking Psykonautti's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Psykonautti! He's tightened the choke and Psykonautti is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Inyourbutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rannanjarvi Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Multanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Antti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem- Go To Sleep. On his way into the cage it seems that Rannanjarvi Antti has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
192 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rannanjarvi Antti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Multanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antti throws a sloppy head kick and Multanen moves out of range easily.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Multanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Multanen wants to clinch up but Antti keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Antti.
Multanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Multanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Antti breaks from the clinch.
Multanen checks a low kick from Antti.
A head kick misses from Antti.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick and Multanen moves out of range easily.
Antti avoids the body shot from Multanen.
Antti throws a body punch but Multanen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Antti.
Multanen slips a jab and a cross from Antti.
A jab from Multanen does it's job there.
Antti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Multanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Antti swats away the attempt to clinch by Multanen.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multanen takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Multanen.
Multanen cracks Antti with a nice body shot.
Antti is trying to break the clinch but Multanen is controlling him.
Antti wants to break free but Multanen has control.
Multanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antti wants to stall.
Multanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Antti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antti working hard to break the clinch.
Multanen breaks the clinch.
Multanen tries to clinch but Antti is having none of it.
Antti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Multanen.
Multanen scores with a leg kick.
Multanen is looking to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Multanen. Beautiful body shot.
Antti is breathing heavily.
Multanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Multanen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antti.
Multanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Multanen tries to clinch there but Antti circles away.
Multanen darts in and clinches Antti up against the cage.
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!
Antti wants to get back to striking at distance but Multanen won't allow it.
Multanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Multanen breaks the clinch.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Antti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Multanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Antti is just out of range.
Multanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Antti, pushing him back against the cage.
Multanen blocking some punches.
Multanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Multanen darts in and clinches Antti up against the cage.
Multanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Multanen manages to break the clinch.
Antti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Multanen misses with a few strikes there.
Antti dodges the punch combination from Multanen.
Multanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti is trying to break free.
Multanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Multanen stalls.
Multanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Multanen lands.
Multanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Multanen has Antti pressed against the cage.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Antti misses.
Antti throws a nice looking combination but Multanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Multanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti tries to bum rush Multanen with a series of wild strikes but Multanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Antti keeps the fight on the outside.
Antti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Multanen wants to clinch.
Multanen lands a head kick. Antti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Multanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Antti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antti slips a jab and a cross from Multanen.
Multanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Multanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Antti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antti misses with a wild combination.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Antti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Multanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antti can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Multanen tries to clinch up.
Multanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Multanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Multanen 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.
Multanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Antti circles away.
Multanen tries to clinch up but Antti circles away and keeps his distance.
Multanen drives through and clinches with Antti against the cage.
Multanen lands with a right to the head.
Multanen presses Antti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Multanen.
The crowd are getting on Multanen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Multanen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Multanen misses with a punch to the body.
Antti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antti scores with a jab.
Multanen tries to clinch but Antti moves out of range.
Multanen with a jab.
Multanen is looking to clinch but Antti is avoiding it.
Antti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Multanen's head.
Antti is looking to clinch.
Multanen tries to land a front kick but Antti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Multanen darts in trying to clinch
and Antti counters with an inside leg kick.
Multanen is breathing heavily.
Antti feints and then cracks Multanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Multanen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Antti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Multanen tries to clinch up but Antti circles away and keeps his distance.
Antti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Antti throws a head kick that misses.
Antti dodges the punch combination from Multanen.
A left and a right from Antti both land. Nice combination.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick
and Multanen counters by clinching up.
Multanen trying to stall but Antti improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Antti breaks from the clinch.
Antti throws a nice looking combination but Multanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Multanen avoids the head kick by Antti.
Antti tries to close the distance and clinch but Multanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viljo Multanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Antti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti feints and then cracks Multanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Multanen down.
Multanen misses with a head kick.
Antti wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Antti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Multanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Antti's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Antti duly obliges.
Antti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Multanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Multanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Multanen gets a clinch.
Multanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antti.
Multanen manages to break the clinch.
Antti tries to bum rush Multanen with a series of wild strikes but Multanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Multanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Multanen scores with a kick to the body.
Antti throws a head kick that misses
and Multanen counters by moving into the clinch.
Antti breaks from the clinch.
Multanen moves in looking to clinch but Antti pushes him off.
Antti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Multanen connects with a right hand. Antti shakes it off.
Antti keeps the fight on the outside.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick
and Multanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Antti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Multanen darts in and clinches Antti up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multanen prevents Antti from breaking the clinch.
Multanen is stalling here.
Multanen lands with a light punch inside.
Multanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Antti won't allow it.
Antti tries to break free but Multanen pushes him back against the cage.
Multanen looking to throw knees to the head but Antti is blocking nicely.
Antti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Multanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Antti counters with a big head kick but Multanen shrugs it off.
Antti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Antti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Multanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Antti misses
and Multanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Antti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antti breaks from the clinch.
Multanen clinches but Antti breaks the clinch
and Antti counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Multanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Antti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antti misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Antti misses
and Multanen counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rannanjarvi Antti dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Antti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Multanen is looking to clinch but Antti is avoiding it.
Multanen lands with a nice body kick.
Multanen clinches.
Antti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Multanen walks into a left hand.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick and Multanen moves out of range easily.
Antti throws a head kick but Multanen moves out of range.
Antti misses with a double jab
and Multanen moves into the clinch.
Multanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antti.
Multanen cracks Antti with a nice body shot.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antti swats away the attempt to clinch by Multanen.
Multanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Multanen has Antti up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Multanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multanen closes the distance and clinches.
Multanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Multanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Antti, pushing him back against the cage.
Antti tries to break free but Multanen pushes him back against the cage.
Antti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Multanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Antti or not.
Multanen lands a shoulder strike.
Multanen slows down the pace here.
Multanen wants to stall.
Antti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antti swats away the attempt to clinch by Multanen.
A good leg kick by Multanen.
Multanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Antti, pushing him back against the cage.
Antti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Multanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Multanen lands a jab-cross combination.
Antti avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Multanen tries to clinch but Antti moves out of range.
Antti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Antti throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Multanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Multanen misses with a body shot.
Antti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Multanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Multanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Antti is just out of range.
Multanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Multanen throws a head kick that misses
and Antti counters with a leg kick.
Multanen looks to clinch
and Antti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Multanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Antti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Multanen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Multanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Multanen tries to clinch there but Antti circles away.
Antti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Multanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Multanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antti misses with a double jab.
Multanen looks to land a combination but Antti avoids it well.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Multanen clinches with his opponent.
Multanen scores with a shot to the side of Antti's head.
Antti tries to break free but Multanen pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Multanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Antti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Multanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Multanen cracks Antti with a nice body shot.
Multanen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Multanen has him pressed against the cage.
Antti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Multanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Multanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Multanen clinches up with Antti and pushes him back against the cage.
Antti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Antti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Multanens head.
Multanen presses Antti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Antti has had enough of the clinch but Multanen keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Multanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Antti tries to break free but Multanen pushes him back against the cage.
Multanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antti backwards.
Multanen breaks from the clinch.
Antti looks to land a left hand but Multanen moved out of range nicely.
Antti works Multanen's body with a nice hook.
Multanen clinches up against the cage.
Viljo Multanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Antti is trying to break free.
Antti takes a shot to the head.
Antti tries to break the clinch but Multanen is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viljo Multanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Multanen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Multanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes into the arena with Impaled Nazarene - Hardboiled And Still Hellbound blaring out of the sound system. Rupunen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele drops Rupunen with a right and a left! Perkele comes rushing in but Rupunen regains his composure and manages to keep Perkele in guard.
Rupunen is rocked!
It looks like Miksu Rupunen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rupunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rupunen is still in real trouble! Can Perkele finish him?
Perkele distracts Rupunen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rupunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perkele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perkele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rupunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Perkele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perkele postures up in Rupunen's guard and throws a big left but Rupunen blocks it.
Rupunen wants to sweep here but Perkele controlling him for the moment.
Rupunen looking for a guillotine here but Perkele defends easily.
Rupunen looking for a guillotine here but Perkele defends easily.
Rupunen is controlling Perkele's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perkele has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rupunen. Oh but Perkele has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rupunen goes limp - he's gone! Perkele jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pekka Perkele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Omar-S - Day. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerveza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junttila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cerveza working for submissions but it's allowed Junttila to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerveza is looking to improve his position.
Junttila stands up from half guard.
Junttila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cerveza defends it nicely.
Cerveza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junttila momentarily.
It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Junttila dives in and grabs Cerveza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerveza pushes down on Junttila's head and hops out.
No luck for Junttila with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Junttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junttila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerveza tries to avoid it but Junttila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerveza to the ground. Cerveza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila checks a leg kick nicely.
Cerveza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cerveza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cerveza throws a lazy right hand but Junttila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junttila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerveza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cerveza lands with a hook. Junttila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveza connects with the punch.
Cerveza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junttila momentarily.
Junttila is rocked!
Pertti Junttila's cut is getting worse.
Cerveza with a jab.
Oh Junttila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amigo Cerveza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerveza misses with a low kick.
Junttila seems to have got his legs back now.
Cerveza tests Junttila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cerveza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junttila's calf.
A punch combination from Cerveza misses.
Cerveza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cerveza scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junttila doesn't seem bothered though.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerveza lands a head shot.
Pertti Junttila's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cerveza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cerveza lands a jab to the nose.
Cerveza tries to work over Junttila's front leg with a kick but Junttila checks it.
Cerveza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Junttila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cerveza throws a combination. Junttila tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cerveza lands a head shot.
Jeez, Pertti Junttila's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Junttila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cerveza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Junttila is out of range and Cerveza settles back down.
Cerveza with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Junttila's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amigo Cerveza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hantta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosonen.
Hantta wants to get back to his feet.
Kosonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hantta is just riding it out for now. Kosonen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hantta is just riding it out for now. Kosonen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hantta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hantta is trying to stand.
Kosonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosonen is taking a breather. Hantta 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.
Hantta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hantta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosonen.
Hantta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hantta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kosonen is working for an americana but Hantta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kosonen was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hantta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hantta's guard.
Kosonen prevents Hantta from standing back up.
Kosonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hantta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura but Hantta is defending well.
Kosonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hantta is trying to stand up here but Kosonen is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kosonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hantta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hantta throws a series of punches but Kosonen avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kosonen moves in looking to clinch but Hantta pushes him off.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
Hantta tries to land a front kick but Kosonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hantta swings for the body but Kosonen moves out of range.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kosonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosonen prevents Hantta from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hantta defending well though.
Kosonen is looking for a kimura but Hantta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kosonen to get the leverage.
Hantta is trying to stand up here but Kosonen is controlling him well.
Kosonen is trying to control. Hantta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hantta wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kosonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
Hantta throws a head kick but Kosonen moves out of range.
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.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hantta as he jumps to the side.
Hantta throws out a loose jab but Kosonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosonen is looking to clinch.
Hantta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hantta misses with a head kick.
Hantta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosonen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hantta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Kosonen.
Hantta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hannu Hantta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hantta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannu Hantta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hantta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hantta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hantta scores with a jab to the head.
Kosonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantta.
Hantta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hantta misses with a wild body shot.
Kosonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hantta tries to kick Kosonen off in order to stand up. Kosonen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kosonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Hantta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kosonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hantta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kosonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar Kosonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kosonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hantta circles away.
Kosonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hantta defends it nicely.
Hantta looks to throw the jab but Kosonen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantta throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Hantta misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hantta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosonen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hantta misses with the combination.
Hantta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosonen closes the distance and pushes Hantta back into the cage.
Kosonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hantta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Hantta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosonen.
Hantta throws a nice looking combination but Kosonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
Hantta lands with a right hand.
Hantta keeps Kosonen at a distance using the push kick.
Hantta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kosonen's calf.
Hantta takes a swing at Kosonen's ribcage but misses.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown but Hantta shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hantta finds it's target.
Hantta throws the left hand but Kosonen avoids the punch easily.
Hantta misses with an uppercut. Kosonen saw that one coming.
Kosonen tries to clinch but Hantta is having none of it.
Kosonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hantta defends it nicely.
Hantta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosonen manages to avoid it.
Hantta lands with a nice combination. Kosonen backs away looking to recover.
Valdemar Kosonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hannu Hantta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantta looks to throw the jab but Kosonen is out of range.
Hannu Hantta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hantta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hantta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hantta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hantta tries to score with a low kick but Kosonen moves his leg out of the way.
Kosonen dives in and grabs Hantta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hantta pushes down on Kosonen's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hantta throws a leg kick but Kosonen checks it.
The fighters circling - Hantta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Hantta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosonen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Kosonen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalio Paalio II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paalio II has chosen Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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302 lbs
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291 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio II!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paalio II darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paalio II is looking for a kimura here.
Metusalem pushes Paalio II off looking to stand but Paalio II dives back in and keeps control.
Paalio II missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metusalem is trying to stand back up but Paalio II is controlling him
Paalio II throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Metusalem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paalio II looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paalio II not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metusalem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metusalem slaps away a takedown attempt from Paalio II, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metusalem lands a glancing blow to the side of Paalio II's head.
It looks like Aalio Paalio II has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metusalem, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paalio II shoots in looking for a takedown. Metusalem tries to sprawl out of it but Paalio II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metusalem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metusalem pushes Paalio II away with a front kick.
Paalio II looks gassed!
A jab lands there for Metusalem.
Metusalem lands with a right and another and another! Paalio II is in big trouble! Metusalem lands again and this time it's lights out for Paalio II! A quality knockout there for Metusalem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Metusalem!
Boris Metusalem retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Unski Hallavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokohama Humahuta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallavaara sizes up Humahuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Humahuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Humahuta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hallavaara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Humahuta tries for a takedown but Hallavaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallavaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Humahuta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Humahuta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hallavaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Humahuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Hallavaara.
It looks like Jokohama Humahuta has been cut.
Humahuta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humahuta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hallavaara seems keen to control Humahuta's posture.
Humahuta won't allow Hallavaara to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallavaara is pulling down on Humahuta's head. It's preventing any offense from Humahuta, at least for the moment.
Hallavaara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Humahuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Hallavaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humahuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallavaara has managed to get both his arms back between Humahuta's legs - danger averted.
Hallavaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humahuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallavaara has managed to get both his arms back between Humahuta's legs - danger averted.
Hallavaara wants to control from the top but Humahuta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hallavaara stands up over Humahuta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Humahuta wants to hit a switch here but Hallavaara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humahuta there!
Humahuta tries to lock up and control but Hallavaara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Humahuta is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hallavaara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Humahuta wants to control but Hallavaara is having none of it.
Humahuta is looking to get to half guard.
Hallavaara tries to control but Humahuta wriggling away.
Hallavaara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Humahuta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Humahuta!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta throws and elbow that misses. Hallavaara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humahuta's guard. Nice move by Hallavaara!
Humahuta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hallavaara uses it to pass to side control.
Humahuta is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallavaara decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallavaara lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jokohama Humahuta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hallavaara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Humahuta blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallavaara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallavaara lands a big head kick that sends Humahuta tumbling to the mat! Hallavaara takes a step backwards and waves Humahuta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Humahuta is rocked!
Humahuta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hallavaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hallavaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Humahuta won't allow Hallavaara to get back to his feet.
Hallavaara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Humahuta is squirming around, avoiding Hallavaara's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hallavaara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hallavaara prevents Humahuta from getting the reversal.
Hallavaara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Humahuta is looking to escape.
Hallavaara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hallavaara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hallavaara trying to control but Humahuta is having none of it.
Humahuta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hallavaara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hallavaara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Humahuta is surviving well by controlling Hallavaara's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hallavaara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Humahuta is looking to escape.
Humahuta wants to hold on but Hallavaara pushes him away.
Humahuta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hallavaara looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humahuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Humahuta is squirming around, avoiding Hallavaara's attempts to control the action.
Humahuta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hallavaara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jokohama Humahuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Humahuta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hallavaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Humahuta.
Humahuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallavaara but Hallavaara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unski Hallavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokohama Humahuta.
Humahuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Humahuta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Humahuta is just out of range.
Hallavaara misses with a straight left.
Humahuta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Humahuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallavaara sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallavaara.
Humahuta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Humahutais looking to pass into half guard but Hallavaara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hallavaara is in guard.
Hallavaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallavaara stands and steps away. Humahuta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hallavaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Humahuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallavaara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Humahuta somewhat.
Jokohama Humahuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta dodges the punch combination from Hallavaara.
Humahuta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Hallavaara.
Humahuta drops his hands momentarily and Hallavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallavaara throws a shot from downtown. Humahuta moves away and avoids it.
Humahuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallavaara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a big shot that misses.
Humahuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unski Hallavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Humahuta moves out of range as Hallavaara strikes.
Hallavaara lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallavaara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara swinging wilding here.
Unski Hallavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallavaara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Humahuta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hallavaara's guard now.
Hallavaara wriggles free and stands up.
Humahuta moves away from the strike by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallavaara wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallavaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unski Hallavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Humahuta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara misses with a looping left.
Hallavaara misses with a hook.
Hallavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humahuta.
Humahuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallavaara misses with an uppercut.
Humahuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hallavaara circles away.
Humahuta shoots in and drives through. Hallavaara sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hallavaara does no damage.
Hallavaara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallavaara wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallavaara cracks Humahuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallavaara scores with a jab to the body.
Hallavaara is looking to slow Humahuta down with leg kicks.
Hallavaara scores with a hook to the body. Humahuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Humahuta drops his hands momentarily and Hallavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Hallavaara.
A good leg kick by Hallavaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallavaara scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Hallavaara.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallavaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Humahuta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallavaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Humahuta takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unski Hallavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallavaara 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unski Hallavaara!
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