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NFC 38 Koski vs Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti has chosen Beyonce - Halo as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atleetti blocks a head kick by Naruto.
Naruto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naruto looks to score with a jab to the body but Atleetti is just out of range.
Atleetti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Naruto is trying to buck Atleetti off.
Naruto throws Atleetti to one side and escapes!
Naruto looks to score with a jab to the body but Atleetti is just out of range.
Naruto looks to throw the jab but Atleetti is out of range.
Naruto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naruto misses with a hook. Atleetti ducked under it nicely.
Naruto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atleetti.
No joy there for Naruto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atleetti shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruto sprawls well. He's pushed Atleetti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uzumaki Naruto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atleetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Naruto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atleetti.
Naruto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto throws a right and a left that Atleetti avoids nicely.
Naruto misses with a double jab.
Atleetti throws a combination. Naruto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Atleetti closes the distance and clinches up with Naruto, looking for a takedown. Atleetti pushes Naruto against the cage but Naruto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Atleetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Naruto tries to sprawl out of it but Atleetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naruto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naruto tries to land a front kick but Atleetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atleetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Naruto. No joy for Atleetti on that attempt.
Atleetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atleetti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naruto tries to avoid it but Atleetti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naruto to the ground. Naruto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naruto looks to land a right hand but Atleetti moved out of range.
Atleetti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Naruto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Atleetti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruto keeping full guard, as Atleetti tries to pass.
Naruto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Atleetti dives into side control.
Atleetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Naruto, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naruto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Atleetti throws an elbow but Naruto slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naruto is trying to buck Atleetti off.
An elbow from Atleetti crashes against the mat.
Atleetti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Naruto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Atleetti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Atleetti trying to control the action but Naruto is working from the bottom.
Atleetti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naruto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Atleetti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naruto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naruto is not content to let Atleetti control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Atleetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Naruto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atleetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atleetti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naruto tries to avoid it but Atleetti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naruto to the ground. Naruto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naruto misses with a combination
and Atleetti counters with a three punch combo that has Naruto backing up. Naruto nods at Atleetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Naruto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atleetti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atleetti.
Atleetti wants to control from the top but Naruto keeps moving.
Naruto pushes Atleetti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Atleetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naruto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Naruto misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atleetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naruto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Atleetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naruto.
Atleetti fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atleetti.
Atleetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Atleetti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naruto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naruto is looking to get back to his feet here but Atleetti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Naruto's back.
Naruto trying to get back to his feet but Atleetti is in full control for now.
Naruto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Naruto! Can he survive? No! He's out! Atleetti gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antti Atleetti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Tarlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostaja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SMC Hoodrats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kalevi Kostaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herb Tarlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja misses with an uppercut.
Kostaja looks to land a combination but Tarlic avoids it well.
Kostaja misses with a hook.
Kostaja misses with a hook. Tarlic ducked under it nicely.
Tarlic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostaja misses with a looping left.
Kostaja lands a big uppercut and Tarlic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tarlic looks OK. Kostaja waves Tarlic back to his feet!
Tarlic is rocked!
It looks like Herb Tarlic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Tarlic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Kostaja misses the target.
Kostaja throws the left hand but Tarlic avoids the punch easily.
Kostaja throws a right hand that Tarlic ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlic also avoids with ease.
Tarlic seems to have got his legs back now.
Kostaja misses the shot to the body.
Tarlic scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kalevi Kostaja has been cut.
Kostaja misses with an uppercut. Tarlic saw that one coming.
Kostaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlic.
Tarlic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kostaja lands a big uppercut and Tarlic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tarlic looks OK. Kostaja waves Tarlic back to his feet!
Tarlic misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kostaja misses with a low kick as Tarlic jumps back.
Kostaja slips a jab from Tarlic.
Kostaja throws a big shot that misses.
Kostaja drops Tarlic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tarlic looks back up at him and smiles so Kostaja waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kostaja looks to throw the jab but Tarlic is out of range.
Kostaja missing with a left hand there. Tarlic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlic slips under a jab.
Kostaja slips under a jab.
Tarlic clinches with his opponent.
Tarlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Tarlic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja punishes Tarlic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostaja swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarlic is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Tarlic blocks the low kick.
Kostaja misses with a wild combination.
Kostaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostaja throws a hook to the side of Tarlic's head but Tarlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostaja misses the target.
Tarlic stuffs the takedown.
Tarlic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostaja.
Tarlic darts in and clinches Kostaja up against the cage.
Tarlic breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja walks into a jab.
Tarlic dips to his left and cracks Kostaja with an uppercut!
Kostaja throws a hook but Tarlic blocks it.
Tarlic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostaja needs to keep his hands up - Tarlic had a free shot at his head there.
Tarlic jabs at Kostaja's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlic lands a body shot.
A big left from Tarlic misses.
A big left from Kostaja misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarlic.
That has opened up Kalevi Kostaja's cut even more.
Kostaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tarlic lands a body shot.
Tarlic scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The cut above Kalevi Kostaja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kalevi Kostaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlic lands a jab to Kostaja's midsection.
Tarlic stuns Kostaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostaja misses the target.
Tarlic jabs at Kostaja's body.
Tarlic gets a clinch.
Tarlic stalling against the cage.
Kostaja is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tarlic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kostaja to the mat. Kostaja regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostaja wants to stand and escape but Tarlic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Tarlic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kostaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlic.
Kostaja throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlic's shoulder, as Tarlic tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlic shoots in and bounces Kostaja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tarlic prevents Kostaja from getting back to his feet.
Kostaja will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tarlic controlling from the top position.
Kostaja throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tarlic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kostaja is breathing heavily.
Kostaja wants to improve his position but instead Tarlic has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tarlic seems content to control.
Tarlic is keen to just control but Kostaja is a slippery customer.
Tarlic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kostaja tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tarlic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herb Tarlic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Zula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmo kolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolho has chosen AC/DC: Hells Bells as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaka Zula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmo kolho!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kolho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zula tries to get out of the position.
Zula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst kolho is controlling him.
kolho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kolho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zula keeping moving, preventing kolho from controlling successfully.
Zula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
kolho gets to his feet - Zula follows without any prompting.
kolho dodges the punch combination from Zula.
The fight stays on the outside here - kolho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zula!
kolho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
kolho throws some wild stikes that Zula manages to avoid easily.
Zula wants to try and get back to his feet.
kolho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
kolho looking to ground and pound but Zula is blocking nicely.
kolho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kolho lands with some strikes.
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.
Zula holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as kolho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
kolho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kolho trying to control but Zula is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zula is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
kolho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zula blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Zula really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho wants to control the pace but Zula is squirming around nicely.
kolho punching from mount but Zula doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
kolho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zula is looking to escape.
Zula avoids a series of strikes thrown by kolho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kolho controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zula takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from kolho.
kolho prevents Zula from breaking the clinch.
kolho keeps control of Zula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
kolho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
kolho prevents Zula from breaking the clinch.
Zula gets underhooks to prevent kolho's takedown attempt.
kolho taking a breather.
Zula tries to break the clinch but kolho is controlling the position.
Zula tries to break the clinch but kolho is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Zula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zula can't break the clinch.
Zula can't break the clinch.
kolho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
kolho tries to clinch but Zula moves out of range.
kolho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zula pinned against the cage. Zula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaka Zula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
kolho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaka Zula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kolho tries to pull guard but Zula holds him up against the cage and eventually kolho drops back down to his feet.
Zula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kolho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zula misses with a series of wild punches.
kolho tries to close the distance and clinch but Zula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Zula as kolho shoots in.
kolho tries to clinch up.
kolho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten kolho somewhat.
kolho shoots for a takedown but Zula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Zula.
kolho tries to clinch up but Zula circles away and keeps his distance.
kolho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zula drives through and clinches with kolho against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zula has had enough of the clinch but kolho keeps him there for the moment.
Zula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
kolho gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
kolho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
kolho wants to control but Zula is keeping him busy.
Zula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from kolho.
kolho with the ground and pound but Zula uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zula keeping moving, preventing kolho from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zula wants to clinch
and kolho counters with a takedown into side control.
Zula avoids any damage from the ground and pound of kolho.
kolho is looking to take a break and control but Zula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
kolho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho trying to control the action but Zula is working from the bottom.
Zula is being controlled here.
Ilmo kolho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
kolho circles away from the clinch attempt
and kolho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zula is refusing to be controlled, as kolho sits in half guard.
kolho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
kolho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
kolho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zula's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho is trying to control the action in half guard but Zula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
kolho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zula kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zula misses with a series of wild punches.
kolho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
kolho trying to control but Zula is working from the bottom.
kolho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaka Zula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kolho is looking to work some ground and pound but Zula has wrist control.
Zula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst kolho is controlling him.
Zula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kolho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho won't allow Zula to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kolho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zula as he avoids it easily.
Zula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kolho counters with a good, hard body kick but Zula shrugs it off.
kolho moves into the clinch successfully.
kolho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from kolho.
Zula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
kolho is trying to drag Zula to the mat but Zula just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaka Zula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
Zula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zula is trying to force a seperation but kolho has the dominant position.
kolho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zula fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zula throws a nice looking combination but kolho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kolho has managed to clinch.
Zula is trying to break the clinch but kolho is controlling him.
kolho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zula working hard to break the clinch.
Zula wants to get back to striking at distance but kolho won't allow it.
Zula tries to break the clinch but kolho is controlling the position.
kolho wants a takedown but no success here.
Zula prevents the takedown attempt.
Zula tries to circle away but kolho has him pinned against the cage.
kolho tries for a takedown but Zula manages to get underhooks.
Zula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
kolho prevents Zula from breaking the clinch.
Zula is trying to force a seperation but kolho has the dominant position.
kolho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zulas head.
Zula gets underhooks to prevent kolho's takedown attempt.
Zula is looking to break free of the clinch but kolho has double underhooks.
Zula working hard to break the clinch.
kolho wants a takedown but no success here.
Zula working hard to break the clinch.
kolho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ilmo kolho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zula wants to get up but he can't break kolho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zula wants to stand and escape but instead kolho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilmo kolho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kolho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilmo kolho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tami Flu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jana Kristin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flu comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- down with the sickness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
161 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tami Flu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jana Kristin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flu wants to clinch.
Kristin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flu.
Flu throws a right and a left that Kristin avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flu 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 Kristin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kristin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kristin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flu.
Kristin tries a head kick but it misses.
Flu is looking to clinch but Kristin is avoiding it.
Flu clinches up against the cage.
Kristin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flu has Kristin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kristin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tami Flu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flu avoiding damage as Kristin throws knees to the body.
Kristin prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kristin smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Flu misses
and Kristin counters with a big head kick but Flu shrugs it off.
Kristin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kristin.
Kristin feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Flu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jana Kristin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paalio comes to the cage accompanied by Cradle Of Filth - Hallowed Be Thy Nmae. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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304 lbs
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320 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Luikku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku dodges the punch combination from Paalio.
Paalio stuffs the takedown attempt from Luikku. Luikku gets slowly back to his feet.
Paalio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paalio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luikku.
Paalio misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luikku.
Paalio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luikku.
Aalio Paalio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Luikku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luikku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luikku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paalio sprawls well initially but Luikku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paalio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luikku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paalio is not content to let Luikku control the position.
Luikku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luikku is looking for a kimura but Paalio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.
Luikku trying to mount his opponent but Paalio defends it.
Luikku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paalio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luikku looks gassed!
Luikku trying to advance position but Paalio counters by regaining guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paalio misses with the combination.
Luikku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paalio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paalio drops Luikku with a beautiful combination! Luikku stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paalio is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kake Luikku has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Paalio has cracked Luikku with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Paalio lands another huge swinging hook and Luikku tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Luikku, before Paalio can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aalio Paalio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kregor Tammirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Hantta 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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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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163 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kregor Tammirinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammirinta thows a body shot but no joy.
Tammirinta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hantta is just out of range.
Hantta stalks Tammirinta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tammirinta's face. Tammirinta staggers backwards, shaken.
Tammirinta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hantta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tammirinta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hantta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tammirinta looks to throw the jab but Hantta is out of range.
Tammirinta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hantta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tammirinta throws a hook but Hantta avoids it easily.
Hantta tries a head kick but it misses.
Tammirinta wants to clinch but Hantta slips to the side
and Hantta counters with a low kick, right behind Tammirinta 's knee.
Hantta slips a jab from Tammirinta.
Hantta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tammirinta.
Tammirinta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hantta scores with a kick to the body.
Tammirinta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hantta.
Hantta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tammirinta's head.
Hantta lands a head kick. Tammirinta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tammirinta misses with a takedown attempt - Hantta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Hantta does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammirinta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hannu Hantta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tammirinta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hantta connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hantta scores with a four punch combination!
Tammirinta is rocked!
Hantta grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tammirinta takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hantta cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannu Hantta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Inyourbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inyourbutt comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Spear - Workshop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rupunen's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inyourbutt connects with a body shot.
Rupunen staying out of range there.
Rupunen pushes Inyourbutt up against the cage in a clinch.
Rupunen has Inyourbutt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inyourbutt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rupunen looking for a takedown.
Rupunen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inyourbutt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Inyourbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inyourbutt stops a takedown attempt from Rupunen.
Rupunen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Inyourbutt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Inyourbutt wants to get back to striking at distance but Rupunen won't allow it.
Rupunen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Inyourbutt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Inyourbutt throws a series of punches but Rupunen avoids them all with ease.
Rupunen slips a jab and a cross from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inyourbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rupunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rupunen looks gassed!
Inyourbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inyourbutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rupunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rupunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inyourbutt.
Rupunen misses with a combination
letting Inyourbutt counter with a right hand.
Inyourbutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rupunen.
Inyourbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inyourbutt punishes Rupunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Inyourbutt throws a combination that misses
and Rupunen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Inyourbutt's guard now.
Rupunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inyourbutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rupunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inyourbutt is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inyourbutt is trying to control the position but Rupunen postures up.
Inyourbutt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rupunen defends well.
Rupunen looking to sit in guard and control but Inyourbutt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Inyourbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rupunen is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Inyourbutt throws a lazy right hand but Rupunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rupunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inyourbutt.
Al Inyourbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Inyourbutt as Rupunen shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen instigates a clinch.
Rupunen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Inyourbutt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Inyourbutt trying to control but not successfully.
Rupunen controlling well, preventing Inyourbutt from escaping the position.
Inyourbutt is working hard here to advance position.
Inyourbutt is holding onto Rupunen's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Rupunen controlling the position well here. Inyourbutt rolled but Rupunen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Inyourbutt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rupunen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rupunen is trying to stick to Inyourbutt's back but Inyourbutt is turning into Rupunen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rupunen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Inyourbutt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inyourbutt won't allow Rupunen to sweep him here.
Rupunen is trying to keep Inyourbutt in close.
Inyourbutt stands up from Rupunen's guard - Inyourbutt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rupunen staying out of range there.
Rupunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inyourbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rupunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inyourbutt.
Rupunen walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inyourbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rupunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Inyourbutt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inyourbutt scores with a three punch combo!
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown but Inyourbutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Rupunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Inyourbutt which made him look bad.
Inyourbutt misses with a wild combination.
Rupunen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Inyourbutt can't do much from the bottom here.
Rupunen is looking to take a break and control but Inyourbutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Inyourbutt wants to control but Rupunen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inyourbutt tries to improve position but can't.
Rupunen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Inyourbutt struggling a bit here.
Inyourbutt tries to buck Rupunen off but Rupunen is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Inyourbutt tries to bum rush Rupunen with a series of wild strikes but Rupunen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rupunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inyourbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Inyourbutt throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inyourbutt scores with a punch to the head.
Rupunen slips a jab and a cross from Inyourbutt.
Rupunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rupunen trying to mount his opponent but Inyourbutt defends it.
Inyourbutt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rupunen 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.
Inyourbutt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rupunen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inyourbutt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Inyourbutt is refusing to be controlled, as Rupunen sits in half guard.
Rupunen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Inyourbutt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inyourbutt keeping moving, preventing Rupunen from controlling successfully.
Inyourbutt looking to control.
Rupunen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Inyourbutt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Inyourbutt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rupunen controls the pace.
Inyourbutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inyourbutt controls Rupunen momentarily but Rupunen frees himself.
Inyourbutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rupunen swinging wilding here.
Inyourbutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rupunen at a distance.
Inyourbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rupunen manages to avoid it.
Al Inyourbutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rupunen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rupunen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inyourbutt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Inyourbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rupunen tries to move into range but Inyourbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Inyourbutt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rupunen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rupunen slows the pace down.
Inyourbutt is looking for a sweep.
Rupunen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rupunen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rupunen takes a little break here. Inyourbutt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Rupunen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rupunen working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inyourbutt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rupunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Inyourbutt tries to buck Rupunen off but Rupunen is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rupunen is defended easily by Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rupunen is defended easily by Inyourbutt.
Rupunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Inyourbutt lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Inyourbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Inyourbutt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Inyourbutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rupunen counters with a single leg into guard. Inyourbutt didn't expect that.
Inyourbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rupunen manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rupunen is looking for a triangle but Inyourbutt pushes his legs off easily.
Inyourbutt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Inyourbutt throws a right hand that Rupunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rupunen also avoids with ease.
Inyourbutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rupunen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inyourbutt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rupunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inyourbutt.
Inyourbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rupunen manages to avoid it.
Al Inyourbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Inyourbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inyourbutt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rupunen 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.
Rupunen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rupunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miksu Rupunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inyourbutt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rupunen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rupunen postures up.
Rupunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inyourbutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inyourbutt trying to control the position.
Rupunen wants to pass the guard but Inyourbutt is keeping the position.
Miksu Rupunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rupunen trying to control but Inyourbutt is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Inyourbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miksu Rupunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Inyourbutt 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Inyourbutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Already Unconscious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen has chosen Soomaaliyeey toosoo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Already Unconscious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
Unconscious lands a nice shot to the body.
Unconscious closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Virtanen is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Unconscious.
It looks like Abdullah Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Unconscious is very close to passing his half guard.
Unconscious is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Virtanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unconscious.
Unconscious wants to pass to mount but Virtanen is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unconscious not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unconscious wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is defending well.
Virtanen is pressing down on Unconscious's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Virtanen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Unconscious scoring with some ground and pound.
Unconscious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unconscious is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Virtanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Unconscious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unconscious's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Unconscious lands a couple of elbows.
Unconscious postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unconscious drops back, looking for a kneebar! Virtanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Virtanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Virtanen!
Virtanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unconscious keeps working.
Virtanen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unconscious holds on to Virtanen's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unconscious is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Unconscious is looking for a sweep. Virtanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virtanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtanen looks to land a strike but Unconscious avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Virtanen wants to pass the guard but Unconscious is keeping the position.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Unconscious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unconscious has his hands on Virtanen's head, controlling the position.
Unconscious escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Already Unconscious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Virtanen's cut.
That's time! Unconscious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Unconscious shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl out of it but Unconscious keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Unconscious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Unconscious drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Already Unconscious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unconscious avoiding damage as Virtanen throws knees to the body.
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unconscious slips under a jab.
No luck for Unconscious with that takedown attempt.
Unconscious drives through with a takedown into guard.
Unconscious cracks Virtanen with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unconscious throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Virtanen is trying to control the position but Unconscious postures up.
Virtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unconscious with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unconscious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unconscious is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unconscious has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Virtanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdullah Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen swinging wilding here.
Unconscious closes the distance and clinches up with Virtanen, looking for a takedown. Unconscious pushes Virtanen against the cage but Virtanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Unconscious moves out of range.
Virtanen scores with a nice strike.
Virtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Unconscious circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Virtanen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Already Unconscious has been cut.
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!
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
Unconscious shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl out of it but Unconscious keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Virtanen scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virtanen punishes Unconscious's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Unconscious moves out of range easily.
Unconscious avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unconscious shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virtanen lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Virtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unconscious. That did some damage!
Virtanen lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Virtanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a leg kick which misses Unconscious's front leg but catches the back leg as Unconscious tries to avoid it.
Virtanen dips to his left and cracks Unconscious with an uppercut!
Already Unconscious's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
Unconscious wants a takedown but no success here.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Virtanen takes a swing at Unconscious's ribcage but misses.
Unconscious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Unconscious scores with a shot to the body.
Unconscious shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Virtanen knocks Unconscious to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Unconscious is rocked!
Virtanen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Unconscious looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Virtanen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Virtanen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tysooni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysooni has chosen Cantina Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Tysooni!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara looks to land a left hand but Tysooni moved out of range nicely.
Tysooni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hallavaara lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Tysooni misses its intended target.
Hallavaara connects with a looping right hand.
Hallavaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hallavaara connects with a crisp jab.
Hallavaara lands a jab-cross combination.
Tysooni throws a nice looking combination but Hallavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Tysooni.
Hallavaara scores with a jab to the body.
Tysooni just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallavaara.
Tysooni scores with a one two! Hallavaara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Hallavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Tysooni's head back.
Hallavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallavaara misses the jab.
Hallavaara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tysooni misses with an uppercut. Hallavaara saw that one coming.
Tysooni throws a nice looking combination but Hallavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hallavaara, right into the meat.
Hallavaara lands a with a good body shot.
Hallavaara throws a jab when Tysooni was well out of range.
Hallavaara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tysooni wants to clinch up but Hallavaara keeps it at a distance.
Tysooni looks to land a combination but Hallavaara avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara catches Tysooni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallavaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tysooni misses with a few strikes there.
Hallavaara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Hallavaara - just one landing.
Tysooni missing with a left hand there. Hallavaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tysooni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tysooni needs to keep his hands up - Hallavaara had a free shot at his head there.
Tysooni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hallavaara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hallavaara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hallavaara ducks under a wild hook from Tysooni.
Hallavaara lands a lovely overhand right.
Hallavaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallavaara lands a right hook to the body.
Hallavaara slips a jab and a cross from Tysooni.
Tysooni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallavaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tysooni.
Tysooni looks to throw the jab but Hallavaara is out of range.
Hallavaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Hallavaara misses its intended target.
Hallavaara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hallavaara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tysooni's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallavaara blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a one two combo.
Hallavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unski Hallavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tysooni.
Hallavaara lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallavaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tysooni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tysooni needs to keep his hands up - Hallavaara had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallavaara.
Donk. Hallavaara catches Tysooni right on the button with a cross.
Tysooni tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallavaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Hallavaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallavaara scores with a jab.
Tysooni ducks under a wild hook from Hallavaara.
Tysooni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tysooni moves out of range of the strikes.
Tysooni drops his hands momentarily and Hallavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallavaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tysooni misses the target.
Tysooni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hallavaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni blocks a head kick by Hallavaara.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hallavaara. Tysooni shrugs it off though.
Hallavaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tysooni.
Hallavaara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hallavaara slips a jab from Tysooni.
Hallavaara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hallavaara misses with a straight right.
Tysooni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallavaara at a distance.
Tysooni misses with a double jab.
Tysooni moves away from the strike by Hallavaara.
Tysooni lands a nice hook to Hallavaara's body. Hallavaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tysooni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallavaara.
Tysooni clobbers Hallavaara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallavaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tysooni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysooni misses with a double jab
and Hallavaara counters with a nice body kick.
Hallavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tysooni.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hallavaara slips a jab and a cross from Tysooni.
Hallavaara swinging wilding here.
Nice straight punches there by Hallavaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallavaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara throws the left hand but Tysooni avoids the punch easily.
Hallavaara throws out a loose jab but Tysooni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallavaara connects with a crisp jab.
Tysooni swings for the body but Hallavaara moves out of range.
Tysooni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tysooni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Tysooni.
Tysooni misses with a low kick.
Tysooni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara looks to land a right hand but Tysooni moved out of range.
Hallavaara slips under a jab.
Tysooni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallavaara lands with a right hand.
Hallavaara sizes up Tysooni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallavaara throws a shot from downtown. Tysooni moves away and avoids it.
Hallavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tysooni throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hallavaara counter with a right hand.
Tysooni throws out a loose jab but Hallavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallavaara.
Tysooni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tysooni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tysooni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tysooni.
Tysooni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara 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.
Hallavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Tysooni's head back.
Tysooni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallavaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tysooni.
Hallavaara avoids the body shot from Tysooni.
Hallavaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallavaara connects with a looping right hand.
Hallavaara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tysooni drops his hands momentarily and Hallavaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallavaara misses with a hook. Tysooni ducked under it nicely.
Hallavaara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hallavaara missing with a left hand there. Tysooni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallavaara works the jab nicely.
Hallavaara misses with a hook. Tysooni ducked under it nicely.
Tysooni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Tysooni misses.
Mikko Tysooni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tysooni lunges at Hallavaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallavaara's hand.
Tysooni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallavaara scores with the left hand. Tysooni knows he should have avoided that one.
Hallavaara thumps Tysooni with a low kick.
Unski Hallavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Tysooni misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara slips a straight right by Tysooni.
Tysooni misses with a looping right.
Tysooni misses with the combination.
Tysooni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallavaara sizes up Tysooni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallavaara misses with a body shot.
Tysooni throws a combination that misses
and Hallavaara counters with a right hand to the body.
Tysooni ducks under a wild hook from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara looks to throw the jab but Tysooni is out of range.
Hallavaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tysooni counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hallavaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tysooni doesn't seem phased though.
Hallavaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tysooni.
Hallavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tysooni.
Tysooni staying out of range there.
Hallavaara scores with a punch to the head.
Tysooni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hallavaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tysooni in his tracks.
Hallavaara digs a good body shot into Tysooni's ribs.
Hallavaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tysooni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tysooni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tysooni.
Tysooni throws a hook but Hallavaara blocks it.
Tysooni slips a straight right by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands with a nice body punch.
Hallavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tysooni walks into a left hand.
Hallavaara cracks a nice hook into Tysooni's ribs.
Tysooni moves out of range as Hallavaara strikes.
Hallavaara connects with a crisp jab.
Tysooni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallavaara misses with a straight left.
Hallavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallavaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tysooni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tysooni thows a body shot but no joy.
Tysooni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hallavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tysooni is breathing heavily.
Hallavaara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tysooni on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallavaara moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallavaara misses the target.
Tysooni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tysooni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Hallavaara slips a straight right by Tysooni.
Tysooni walks into a left hand.
Hallavaara lands a head kick!
A jab from Hallavaara finds it's way through Tysooni's defenses.
Tysooni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallavaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tysooni's calf.
Hallavaara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallavaara lands a nice shot that snaps Tysooni's head back.
Hallavaara thumps Tysooni with a low kick.
Hallavaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallavaara throws a hook but Tysooni blocks it.
Hallavaara slips under a jab.
Hallavaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Tysooni both land. Nice combination.
Hallavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tysooni.
Tysooni moves forwards but Hallavaara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tysooni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tysooni misses with a hook to the body
and Hallavaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tysooni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallavaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tysooni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hallavaara throws a nice looking combination but Tysooni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hallavaara avoids the body shot from Tysooni.
Tysooni throws a series of punches but Hallavaara moves out of range.
Tysooni swinging wilding here.
Nice jab there from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara scores with a nice right hand.
Hallavaara feints and then cracks Tysooni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tysooni down.
Tysooni misses the shot to the body.
Hallavaara scores with a head kick.
Tysooni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallavaara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallavaara lands with a cross.
Hallavaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Hallavaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unski Hallavaara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hallavaara dips to his left and cracks Tysooni with an uppercut!
Jab from Hallavaara.
Tysooni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallavaara throws out the jab.
Hallavaara catches Tysooni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallavaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tysooni.
Hallavaara throws a looping overhand right but Tysooni ducks down to avoid it.
Hallavaara staying out of range there.
Tysooni is looking to chop away at Hallavaara's legs.
Hallavaara moves away from the strike by Tysooni.
Hallavaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallavaara.
Tysooni misses with a hook. Hallavaara ducked under it nicely.
Tysooni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallavaara thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Tysooni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallavaara throws a hook but Tysooni avoids it easily.
Hallavaara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tysooni.
Tysooni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tysooni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallavaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tysooni thows a body shot but no joy.
Tysooni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tysooni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tysooni misses the target.
Hallavaara staying out of range there.
Tysooni is looking to clinch.
Hallavaara misses with a hook. Tysooni ducked under it nicely.
Tysooni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tysooni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tysooni.
Tysooni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tysooni walks into a jab.
Hallavaara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good exchange - Hallavaara coming out on top.
Tysooni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hallavaara.
Tysooni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Tysooni.
Decent striking displayed by Hallavaara there.
Hallavaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tysooni's calf.
Tysooni looks to throw the jab but Hallavaara is out of range.
Hallavaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallavaara connects with a single shot there.
Tysooni moves away from the strike by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysooni misses with a double jab
and Hallavaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tysooni misses with a wild body shot.
Hallavaara lands with a kick to the temple. Tysooni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hallavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallavaara missing with a left hand there. Tysooni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tysooni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tysooni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tysooni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Tysooni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallavaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallavaara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hallavaara digs a good hook to Tysooni's body.
Tysooni misses with a jab to the body
and Hallavaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tysooni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysooni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tysooni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hallavaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tysooni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hallavaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallavaara scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Hallavaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hallavaara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hallavaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tysooni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tysooni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tysooni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallavaara.
Tysooni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Hallavaara lands.
Hallavaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unski Hallavaara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hallavaara works over Tysooni's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikko Tysooni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tysooni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tysooni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tysooni misses with an uppercut.
Hallavaara scores with a jab to the head.
Hallavaara connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands with a nice combination. Tysooni backs away looking to recover.
Hallavaara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tysooni misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Hallavaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallavaara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara throws a combination. Tysooni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tysooni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Hallavaara there.
Hallavaara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tysooni on the side of the head.
Hallavaara lands a jab-cross combination.
Tysooni blocks a head kick by Hallavaara.
Hallavaara connects with a crisp jab.
Tysooni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tysooni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallavaara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hallavaara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallavaara scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tysooni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallavaara is just out of range.
Hallavaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tysooni in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tysooni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unski Hallavaara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Neon - In Hardtrance I Trust . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tomi Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Koski misses.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koski jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from Koski.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koski dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Koski checks the leg kick.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koski stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Nice shot by Koski.
Koski throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Koski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith drives through and clinches with Koski against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koski is defending well for now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Koski misses.
A punch combination from Koski misses.
Koski with a hook.
Smith tries a low kick but Koski avoids it.
Koski checks a leg kick.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Koski.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Koski avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Koski misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Koski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koski blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Koski digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Koski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Koski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith staying out of range there.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koski tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Koski throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Koski lands a with a good body shot.
A big left from Koski misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes one on the button.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Koski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski with a jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Koski.
Smith slips under a jab from Koski.
Koski scores with a nice head shot.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Koski misses with a few strikes there.
Smith defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith is looking to chop away at Koski's legs.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Smith lands with a cross.
Koski tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith slips under a jab.
Koski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Koski blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Koski avoids it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Smith takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Koski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Koski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Koski cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koski checks it well.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Koski.
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Koski misses.
Smith is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it.
Tomi Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koski swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Koski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith has Koski up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith presses Koski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koski.
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski scores with a jab.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Smith misses.
Koski works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith wants to clinch.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koski jabs at Smith's body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Koski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Koski clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Koski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Koski blocks a head kick by Smith.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Koski misses.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Koski misses with a series of wild punches.
Koski misses with the combination.
Koski lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Koski.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
A big left from Koski misses.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Koski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Koski checks a leg kick.
A big right from Koski misses.
Koski connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith slips a jab from Koski.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith slips a straight right by Koski.
Koski stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Koski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koski throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koski!
Koski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Koski clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koski thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Koski had his way with John Smith in 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. This is the final round!
Smith wants to slow Koski down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Koski.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Koski lands a slapping body shot.
Koski scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski blocks a low kick nicely.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski checks a leg kick.
Koski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koski misses with a body shot.
A big left from Koski misses.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Koski throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith pushes Koski up against the cage in a clinch.
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Smith cracks the inside of Koski's front leg.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Tomi Koski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Koski moves his leg out of the way.
Koski digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koski scores with a jab to the body.
Koski throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Koski throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith is looking to clinch but Koski is avoiding it.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Koski both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Koski misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Koski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski scores with a jab to the head.
Koski cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Koski misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Koski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Koski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Koski lands.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomi Koski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Koski!
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