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HEX 8 - Shattered Orbital PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Sayidul Mursaleen's entrance music is Sokht Lalazar-e-man. A fine choice. The key to victory for Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Campbell! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Anni Minnem�ki.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! al Sayidul Mursaleen tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like John Campbell has been cut. Campbell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Campbell is rocked! Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by al Sayidul Mursaleen. Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can al Sayidul Mursaleen finish him? Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
al Sayidul Mursaleen stuffs the takedown.
al Sayidul Mursaleen moves into the clinch.
al Sayidul Mursaleen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campbell has gone for a leg lock! al Sayidul Mursaleen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campbell's guard. al Sayidul Mursaleen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Campbell keeping moving, preventing al Sayidul Mursaleen from controlling successfully. Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. al Sayidul Mursaleen is aware though and is defending well. al Sayidul Mursaleen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campbell is trying to keep al Sayidul Mursaleen in close.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
al Sayidul Mursaleen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. al Sayidul Mursaleen trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but al Sayidul Mursaleen is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. al Sayidul Mursaleen is adopting a defensive guard. Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but al Sayidul Mursaleen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. al Sayidul Mursaleen controls from within his opponent's guard. al Sayidul Mursaleen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. al Sayidul Mursaleen throwing strikes but missing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. al Sayidul Mursaleen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard. al Sayidul Mursaleen won't allow Campbell to sweep him here. Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Campbell has hold of al Sayidul Mursaleen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and al Sayidul Mursaleen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
al Sayidul Mursaleen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Campbell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
al Sayidul Mursaleen wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.
 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. Campbell controlling the pace for now. al Sayidul Mursaleen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Campbell unloads with some shots from mount but al Sayidul Mursaleen bucks and avoids them well.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and al Sayidul Mursaleen is now in Campbell's guard. A big mistake from Campbell there, giving up the dominant position! al Sayidul Mursaleen wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Campbell's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell cracks al Sayidul Mursaleen with an open hand slap. Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from al Sayidul Mursaleen.
al Sayidul Mursaleen sizes up Campbell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. al Sayidul Mursaleen moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off. Campbell throws a leg kick but al Sayidul Mursaleen checks it. al Sayidul Mursaleen rushes Campbell with punches - Campbell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Campbell goes down! al Sayidul Mursaleen follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmood al Sayidul Mursaleen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Kerpen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by doo doo doo. Wesley Gattuso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 cm
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Gattuso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Kerpen! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnem�ki and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kerpen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses. Kerpen tries for a takedown but Gattuso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Gattuso.
Kerpen throws a right and a left that both miss. Kerpen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gattuso as he avoids it easily. Gattuso blocks the body kick.
Gattuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Kerpen, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wesley Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Kerpen. Gattuso stuffs the takedown. Kerpen keeps the fight on the outside. Kerpen has a takedown stuffed. Gattuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kerpen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gattuso. Gattuso obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerpen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kerpen looks gassed!
Gattuso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kerpen is trying to defend but Gattuso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gattuso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gattuso tries to pass to full mount but Kerpen defends it. Gattuso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gattuso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kerpen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gattuso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kerpen pushes Gattuso off looking to stand but Gattuso dives back in and keeps control.
Kerpen is in trouble now - Gattuso has advanced to mount! Gattuso with good strikes from the mount here! Gattuso unloading with bombs! Gattuso content just to control the position here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gattuso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kerpen is bucking up trying to escape but Gattuso cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gattuso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gattuso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gattuso with the ground and pound from mount. Gattuso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gattuso punishing his opponent with strikes. Gattuso controlling from the full mount.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Wesley Gattuso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gattuso gets a takedown into half guard. Gattuso is taking a breather. Kerpen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gattuso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Gattuso 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.
Gattuso thuds his right hand into Kerpen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kerpen tries to clinch
and Gattuso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gattuso controlling the action here. Gattuso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gattuso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kerpen is looking for a sweep. Gattuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kerpen is breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gattuso lands a nice short elbow. Gattuso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gattuso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gattuso works his way into full mount! Gattuso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gattuso lands a big shot there that rocks Kerpen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gattuso looking to finish Kerpen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kerpen! Gattuso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gattuso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gattuso with good strikes from the mount here! Gattuso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kerpen's face.
Gattuso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerpen is desperately trying to improve his position but Gattuso has a good base and remains in mount. Gattuso controlling the position easily from mount. Gattuso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Wesley Gattuso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gattuso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerpen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gattuso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gattuso passes Kerpen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gattuso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gattuso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kerpen for as long as he can get away with. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Gattuso dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gattuso closes the distance and clinches. Gattuso misses with a knee strike.
Kerpen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The referee calls for Gattuso to work.
Kerpen tries to pull guard but Gattuso won't allow it.
Gattuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerpen can do to turn this around? Kerpen tries to pull guard but Gattuso won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerpen working hard to break the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kerpen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gattuso shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wesley Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Kerpen. Kerpen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gattuso has Kerpen pressed against the cage, preventing Kerpen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gattuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gattuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gattuso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gattuso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kerpen is trying to keep an underhook but Gattuso manages to get the takedown into half guard. Gattuso performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gattuso tries to pass to full mount but Kerpen defends it. Gattuso is nestled in close to Kerpen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gattuso controlling the action here. Gattuso moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kerpen.
Kerpen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Gattuso controlling from the full mount. Wesley Gattuso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 The referee stands the fighters back up. Wesley Gattuso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Kerpen tries for a takedown but Gattuso circles away easily and Gattuso counters with a good low kick that Kerpen was not able to check.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gattuso scores with a takedown into Kerpen's guard. Gattuso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gattuso preventing the sweep. Mikael Kerpen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wesley Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gattuso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight! Wesley Gattuso showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gattuso 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Wesley Gattuso! Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Wesley Gattuso! Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Wesley Gattuso!
Wesley Gattuso wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibe Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Jakola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Jakola! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakola gets a clinch. Jakola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms. Jakola tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
Jakola tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Jakola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakola has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jakola tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Jakola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Kong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kong lands a nice uppercut. Jakola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A knee to the head by Jakola.
Jakola misses with a knee strike.
Jakola looks gassed! Jakola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Jakola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakola manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Jakola's guard.
Jakola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kong tries to work over Jakola's front leg with a kick but Jakola checks it.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakola gets in close and instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jakola misses with a knee strike.
Kong goes for a takedown attempt but Jakola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jakola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kong stands up over Jakola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kong stands up over Jakola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jakola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kong chips away with some ground and pound. Kong wants to control from the top but Jakola keeps moving.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kong stops Jakola from standing up. Kong wants to pass the guard but Jakola is keeping the position. Kong stops Jakola from standing up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jakola can do anything to dispel that myth. Kong landing with the ground and pound.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kong looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jakola wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him.
Kong 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. Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakola wants to stand but Kong is controlling the position. Jakola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jakola fails in his attempt to clinch. Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kong keeps the fight on the outside. Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakola circles away quickly and effectively. Jakola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibe Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakola closes the distance and clinches. Jakola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms. Jakola misses with a knee to the head. Jakola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jakola tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jakola has him pressed against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jakola as Kong tries to tie him up. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kong tries for a takedown but Jakola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kong avoids the head kick by Jakola.
Jakola lands a two punch combo.
Jakola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jakola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakola tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance. Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakola sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jakola fails in his attempt to clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jakola throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side. Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong digs a good body shot into Jakola's ribs. Kong keeps the fight on the outside. Jakola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong tries to bum rush Jakola with a series of wild strikes but Jakola uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jakola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jakola thows a body kick. Kong tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kong throws a jab when Jakola was well out of range. Kong dives in and grabs Jakola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakola pushes down on Kong's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibe Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kong misses with a leg kick and Jakola counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check. Jakola ducks right into an uppercut from Kong. Jakola throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily. Jakola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ibe Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jakola wants to clinch. Kong throws a leg kick
and Jakola moves into the clinch.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jakola has time to react. Jakola wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance. Erkki Jakola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jakola moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off. Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage. Jakola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms. Jakola misses with a knee strike.
Kong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jakola is trying to stand.
Kong trying to control the action but Jakola is working from the bottom. Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kong winds up and cracks Jakola with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Jakola is trying to stand.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Jakola should have avoided that one.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kong throws the left hand but Jakola avoids the punch easily. Kong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jakola moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off. A lazy left from Kong finds it's target. Jakola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand. Jakola throws a nice outside leg kick. Jakola moves away from the strike by Kong. Ibe Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Jakola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong jumps into guard, dragging Jakola to the mat.
Kong working for a triangle but Jakola defends it easily.
Jakola tries to stand but Kong is controlling from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibe Kong dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jakola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakola forces Kong back against the cage and clinches. Kong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Jakola.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kong misses with a looping left. A low kick from Kong misses and Jakola counters with a leg kick. Kong missing with a left hand there. Jakola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jakola tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kong tries for a takedown but Jakola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Jakola's head back.
Jakola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakola gets a clinch. Jakola looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Jakola trying to land knees to the body.
Jakola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jakola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it. Jakola tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong gets control of Jakola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jakola wants to get up but he can't break Kong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kong is looking for a triangle but Jakola pushes his legs off easily.
Jakola stands and steps away. Kong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakola circles away quickly and effectively.
Jakola moves into the clinch. Jakola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jakola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Jakola looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kong throws a combination that misses
and Jakola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kong tries to circle away but Jakola has him pinned against the cage. Jakola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jakola has him pressed against the cage. Kong is trying to break the clinch but Jakola has him pressed against the cage. Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jakola tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakola tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body. Jakola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now. Kong is trying to drag Jakola to the mat but Jakola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jakola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jakola tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Jakola closes the distance looking to clinch and Kong counters with a nice uppercut. Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jakola's head. Jakola doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Jakola tries to clinch up. Jakola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jakola wants to clinch. Kong works the jab nicely. Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kong shoots in for a takedown but Jakola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibe Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jakola napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jakola wants to get back to his feet but Kong drags him back down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jakola wants to get back to his feet but Kong is dominant here and he's now got Jakola's back! Jakola trying to get back to his feet but Kong is in full control for now.
Kong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight! Ibe Kong showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Ibe Kong! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ibe Kong! Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ibe Kong!
Ibe Kong wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan. Turpaansaaja has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Marco Blurstr�m.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tappio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tappio throws a looping overhand right but Turpaansaaja ducks down to avoid it. Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Tappio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body. Tappio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Turpaansaaja lands with a nice body punch. Juha Tappio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tappio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jab, jab by Turpaansaaja - just one landing.
Turpaansaaja moves into range and clinches up with Tappio. Turpaansaaja gets underhooks to prevent Tappio's takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja breaks from the clinch.
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! Turpaansaaja connects with a right hand. Tappio shakes it off.
 Tappio is rocked! Turpaansaaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappio momentarily.
Oh Tappio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turpaansaaja is fending him off so far but Tappio persists. Nope, Turpaansaaja circles away and we're back to standing. Tappio seems to have got his legs back now.
Turpaansaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Tappio is breathing heavily. Turpaansaaja wants to take a breather but Tappio is having none of it. Turpaansaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tappio tries to kick Turpaansaaja off but Turpaansaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Turpaansaaja trying to control from half guard but Tappio is working away. Turpaansaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tappio's head. Tappio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja wants to pass to mount but Tappio is defending the position. Turpaansaaja trying to control from half guard but Tappio is working away.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turpaansaaja lands in his opponent's guard. Turpaansaaja wants to control from the top but Tappio keeps moving. Turpaansaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tappio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turpaansaaja is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turpaansaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tappio's guard. Turpaansaaja trying to pass the guard but Tappio defending well. Tappio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turpaansaaja.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Tappio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice jab there from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tappio was covering up waiting for the punch and Turpaansaaja finishes the takedown easily into guard. Turpaansaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappio is retaining full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tappio pushes Turpaansaaja off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Tappio misses with a takedown attempt - Turpaansaaja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Tappio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tappio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turpaansaaja as he avoids it easily. Tappio connects with a jab. Turpaansaaja stuns Tappio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Turpaansaaja lands with a nice body punch. Tappio doesn't succeed with the takedown and Turpaansaaja counters with a left and a right that stings Tappio. Tappio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tappio takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turpaansaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turpaansaaja connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tappio tumbling to the canvas! Turpaansaaja pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tappio was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zibbe Ribbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribbler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Madball - Heaven Hell. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zibbe Ribbler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beamer! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beamer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ribbler tries to clinch but Beamer is having none of it. Ribbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beamer.
Ribbler fails to land the takedown. Beamer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Zibbe Ribbler has been cut. Ribbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beamer.
Beamer misses with a series of wild punches.
Beamer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ribbler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ribbler looks to clinch but Beamer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ribbler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Beamer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hel Sinki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti comes to the cage accompanied by Tiamat - Cain. Hel Sinki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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211 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hel Sinki! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tummutti throws a looping overhand right but Sinki ducks down to avoid it. Sinki loads up on a big right hand but Tummutti slips the punch. Tummutti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tummutti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Tummutti trying to pass the guard but Sinki defending well. Tummutti is keen to just control but Sinki is a slippery customer. Tummutti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sinki is staying active underneath Tummutti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sinki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tummutti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tummutti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sinki defending well though.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tummutti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Tummutti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Sinki is not content to let Tummutti control the position. Tummutti working Sinki over with strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tummutti in particular looking to stall. Sinki is trying to maintain the position but Tummutti is very close to passing his half guard. Sinki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tummutti.
Tummutti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sinki trying to control from the bottom.
Tummutti trying to control from half guard but Sinki is working away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tummutti is looking to stall here but Sinki recovers full guard. Sinki looking to control.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tummutti slips under a jab. Tummutti dives in and grabs Sinki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinki pushes down on Tummutti's head and hops out. Tummutti works the jab nicely. Tummutti misses with a looping left.
Tummutti looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sinki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinki, not yet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sinki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tummutti controls the pace. Sinki keeping full guard, as Tummutti tries to pass. Tummutti lands a couple of elbows. Sinki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Tummutti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tummutti moves away from the strike by Sinki. Tummutti fails to land the takedown. No joy there for Sinki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tummutti slips under a jab from Sinki. Tommi Tummutti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tummutti lands the left hand.
 It looks like Hel Sinki has been cut.
Tummutti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sinki did well to prevent Tummutti getting side control. Sinki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tummutti. Tummutti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sinki wants to get back to full guard. Sinki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tummutti. Sinki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tummutti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Tummutti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sinki is breathing heavily. Tummutti trying to control from half guard but Sinki is working away. Tummutti not doing much here.
Tummutti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sinki can do anything to dispel that myth.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tummutti working over Sinki with some ground and pound. Sinki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tummutti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tummutti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tummutti thows a huge punch but Sinki dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tummutti in particular looking to stall. Tummutti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sinki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tummutti. Tummutti wants to pass to mount but Sinki is defending the position. Still in half guard, Tummutti seems content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sinki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tummutti is trying to control. Sinki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 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. Tummutti lands with a punch from half guard. Sinki is not content to let Tummutti control the position. Tummutti moves nicely into side control. Sinki prevents Tummutti from improving position. Tummutti misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tummutti working the head with strikes. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Tummutti dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hel Sinki's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sinki throws a nice looking combination but Tummutti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sinki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sinki wants it to stay on the feet. Sinki drops his hands momentarily and Tummutti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A punch lands to the side of Sinki 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tommi Tummutti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tummutti takes a swing at Sinki's ribcage but misses. Tummutti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinki. Tummutti closes the distance and clinches up with Sinki, looking for a takedown. Tummutti pushes Sinki against the cage but Sinki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tummutti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tummutti thows a body shot but no joy. No luck for Tummutti with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Tummutti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tummutti throws a lazy right hand but Sinki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sinki looks to land a combination. Tummutti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Tummutti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sinki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tummutti throws a big shot that misses. Sinki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sinki wants it to stay on the feet. Tummutti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinki as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tummutti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sinki can pounce on him.
Tummutti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sinki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tummutti. Sinki throws a nice looking combination but Tummutti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tummutti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sinki did well to prevent Tummutti getting side control. Tummutti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tummutti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tummutti wants to take a breather but Sinki is having none of it. Tummutti drops an elbow to the side of Sinki's head. Tummutti winds up and cracks Sinki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tummutti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sinki is trying to stand.
Tummutti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tummutti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tummutti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tummutti is trying to work for a kimura but Sinki is defending well.
Sinki is staying active underneath Tummutti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 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. Tummutti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Tummutti is trying to control. Sinki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tummutti controlling the action here. Hel Sinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Tommi Tummutti showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tummutti 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Tommi Tummutti! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tommi Tummutti! Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Tommi Tummutti!
Tommi Tummutti wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek has chosen Song 2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bocek! The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Marco Blurstr�m and Matti Vanhoillinen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Average misses with a hook. Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bocek moves away. Average lands a jab-cross combination. Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet. Bocek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Average as he jumps to the side. Average buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Average scores with a nice right hand.
Average misses with a low kick. Average lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horrible takedown by Bocek or perhaps it was just good defense by Average which made him look bad. Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Average is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bocek is controlling him well. Bocek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Average sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek decides to stand back up. Bocek steps back and let's Average get back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Average. No joy for Bocek on that attempt. Average loads up on a big right hand but Bocek slips the punch. Average loads up on a big right hand but Bocek slips the punch. Bocek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Average. Bocek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Average. Bocek blocks a jab. Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bocek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Average wants to clinch. Average wants to clinch. Joe Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 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. Bocek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Average. Bocek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Average sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Average scores with a shot to the body.
Bocek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Average misses with a looping left. Average dodges the punch combination from Bocek.
Average thows a body shot but no joy. Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Bocek. Bocek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Average. Average thuds his shin into the meat of Bocek's side.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bocek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bocek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Average, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Average throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Average lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bocek at a distance.
Bocek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook. Bocek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Average swivels and escapes. Good leg kick by Average there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Average moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bocek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Average. Average looks for the body kick but Bocek saw that one coming. A big left from Average misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Average tries to score with a low kick but Bocek moves his leg out of the way. Bocek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Average lands with an uppercut that bounces Bocek off the cage and back into rage. Average throws a head kick but Bocek moves out of range.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Bocek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Average tries to score with a low kick but Bocek moves his leg out of the way. Bocek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Average throws a series of strikes that have Bocek backpedaling.
Average misses with a low kick. Average tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Average misses with a body kick. Bocek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average 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.
Nice defenses there by Bocek. Average tries to clinch but Bocek moves out of range. Average lands a body shot.
Bocek shoots in but Average avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bocek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Average darts in and clinches Bocek up against the cage. Average working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Average.
Average lands a hook that snaps the head of Bocek backwards. Average working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Average swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bocek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Average lands an elbow that stopped Bocek in his tracks for a moment. A left hand lands to the body for Average.
Bocek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Average gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A left hand lands to the body for Average.
Bocek decides to pull guard. Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Average stands up and waves to Bocek to follow him. Average throws a shot from downtown. Bocek moves away and avoids it. Average scores with a hook. Average misses with a straight left. A big right from Average misses. Bocek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Bocek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek. Bocek fails to land the takedown.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Good shot there by Average. Average looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bocek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Average sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bocek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Average is looking to slow Bocek down with leg kicks. A nice leg kick lands there from Average. Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bocek moves away. Bocek throws a right and a left that Average avoids nicely. Average lands a nice shot that snaps Bocek's head back.
Nice jab there from Average. Average connects with a jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bocek ducks under a wild hook from Average. Average tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bocek was well out of range. Poor timing from Average. Average moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw. Bocek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Average counters with a lovely straight right hand! Average throws an overhand right that lands on Bocek's shoulder, as Bocek tries to avoid the shot. Average throws the left hand but Bocek avoids the punch easily. Bocek throws a right and a left that both miss. Average lands a jab.
Average gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bocek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Average is looking to stand up but Bocek isn't so interested in that idea. Bocek thows a big elbow that misses. Bocek throws a big right hand that misses. Average keeping full guard, as Bocek tries to pass. Bocek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bocek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bocek looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bocek keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Average misses. Bocek tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bocek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Average. Bocek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Average tries to land a leg kick but Bocek saw it coming and moves away.
Bocek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab from Average. Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Average misses. Bocek has his takedown stuffed and Average counters with a slapping leg kick. Bocek misses with a takedown attempt and Average counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Average misses with a hook. Bocek ducked under it nicely. Average swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bocek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bocek misses with a few strikes there.
Average 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.
Average has closed the distance and engaged Bocek in a clinch.
Bocek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Good body shot from Average.
Bocek jumps guard but Average stands there with Bocek around his waist. Bocek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek. Average throws an elbow but it misses.
Bocek takes an elbow to the forehead. Average pushes Bocek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bocek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Average smiles and moves away.
Average thuds a left hand into Bocek's body. Mark Bocek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average has closed the distance and engaged Bocek in a clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Average lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Average. Average scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Average. Average is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bocek is defending well for now. Average gets through Bocek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Average lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bocek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Average walks away with a smile on his face. Bocek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Average throws a front kick aimed at Bocek's knee but Bocek avoids it well. Average lands with a nice body punch. Average thows a left - swing and a miss! Bocek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Average makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bocek feints and as Average raises his hands in defense, Bocek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Average is looking to stand up but Bocek isn't so interested in that idea.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Average is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bocek throws and elbow that misses. Average uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bocek's guard. Nice move by Average! Bocek wants to sweep but no luck. Bocek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average tries to stand but Bocek is controlling from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bocek trying to control the position here. Average scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mark Bocek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Average wants to stand but Bocek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Average showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Joe Average! Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Joe Average! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dsdsds sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Jyrays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dsdsds sdsdsd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, dsdsds sdsdsd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Jyrays! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jyrays pivots, looking for a leg kick but sdsdsd is out of range and Jyrays settles back down. Jyrays throws a hook but sdsdsd avoids it easily. sdsdsd ducks under a wild hook from Jyrays. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jyrays. Jyrays thows a body shot but no joy. sdsdsd misses with a takedown attempt - Jyrays sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. sdsdsd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jyrays.
Jyrays misses with a straight right. Jyrays tries to clinch there but sdsdsd circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyrays looks like he's thinking about clinching though. sdsdsd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
sdsdsd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
sdsdsd dodges the punch combination from Jyrays.
Jyrays misses with a hook. sdsdsd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jyrays's head backwards. Good shot there by Jyrays.
 It looks like dsdsds sdsdsd has been cut. Jarkko Jyrays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jyrays fakes a jab and throws a low kick but sdsdsd checks it well.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
sdsdsd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jyrays's half guard. sdsdsd trying to control the action but Jyrays is working from the bottom. sdsdsd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jyrays is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. sdsdsd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jyrays is trying is best to control the position here. sdsdsd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jyrays knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
sdsdsd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jyrays defends it well. Jyrays is not content to let sdsdsd control the position. Jyrays trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. sdsdsd fails with a takedown attempt. sdsdsd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
sdsdsd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jyrays. Jyrays misses the jab. sdsdsd shoots in and drives through. Jyrays sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dsdsds sdsdsd. That's going to take a lot out of him. sdsdsd shoots in for a takedown but Jyrays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jyrays misses with a combination
and sdsdsd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jyrays's guard. Jyrays wants to sweep here but sdsdsd controlling him for the moment. Jyrays is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst sdsdsd is controlling him. sdsdsd wants to control from the top but Jyrays keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jyrays wants to get back to his feet but sdsdsd is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. sdsdsd wants to control from the top but Jyrays keeps moving. Jyrays keeping full guard, as sdsdsd tries to pass.
sdsdsd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jyrays is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jyrays has escaped and now he's on top! Jyrays stopping the sweep attempt from sdsdsd.
sdsdsd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 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. Jyrays wants to control from the top but sdsdsd keeps moving. Jyrays would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. sdsdsd is trying to control the position but Jyrays postures up. Jyrays content to stall in guard here. Jyrays wants to stand but sdsdsd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jyrays attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jarkko Jyrays is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. sdsdsd throws a half hearted mid kick. sdsdsd shoots in for a double leg but Jyrays sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Jyrays dominated that round. The cut man is working on dsdsds sdsdsd's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

sdsdsd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jyrays looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
sdsdsd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jyrays, who protects the arm well.
sdsdsd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jyrays tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but sdsdsd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jyrays manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Jyrays not doing much here.
sdsdsd actively working from the bottom here. Jyrays wants to control but sdsdsd is keeping him busy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jyrays wants to stand but sdsdsd has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. sdsdsd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jyrays's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jyrays's back! Jyrays is in bad spot here.
sdsdsd looking to break Jyrays's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jyrays remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise sdsdsd will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! sdsdsd tries to get the hooks in deep but Jyrays pushed the leg off.
sdsdsd looking for the choke but no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - sdsdsd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
sdsdsd working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. You can see the frustration on Jyrays's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jyrays defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Jyrays is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get sdsdsd off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
sdsdsd looking for the choke but no joy. sdsdsd thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
sdsdsd looking for the RNC. Jyrays wants to escape the position.
Jyrays trying to control but not successfully.
sdsdsd looking for the choke but no joy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyrays is in a bad position with sdsdsd working for a choke. Jyrays manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Jyrays pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sdsdsd is keeping the position for now. Jyrays is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
sdsdsd is looking for a triangle here but Jyrays uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jyrays decides to take the fight back to the feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. sdsdsd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyrays manages to avoid it. sdsdsd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jyrays as he avoids it easily. Jyrays throws a hook to the side of sdsdsd's head but sdsdsd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An inside leg kick lands from Jyrays. A thudding body kick lands there by Jyrays!
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! Jyrays fails in his attempt to clinch. Jyrays looks to land a left hand but sdsdsd moved out of range nicely. Jyrays misses with an uppercut. sdsdsd saw that one coming.
Jyrays moves into range and clinches up with sdsdsd. sdsdsd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jyrays fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from sdsdsd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jyrays has closed the distance and engaged sdsdsd in a clinch.
Jyrays lands a right hand that snaps the head of sdsdsd backwards. sdsdsd managing to block the knees to the body from Jyrays.
Jyrays is leaning against sdsdsd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Jyrays showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on dsdsds sdsdsd's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jyrays misses with a double jab
and sdsdsd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. sdsdsd looking to sit in guard and control but Jyrays gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jyrays wants to stand but sdsdsd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
sdsdsd looking for a guillotine here but Jyrays defends easily.
Jyrays avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jyrays gets to his feet. sdsdsd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jyrays takes one to the chin there. Jyrays throws a hook but sdsdsd avoids it easily.
sdsdsd 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. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jyrays can do anything to dispel that myth. sdsdsd is fighting to break Jyrays's control of his arms but Jyrays is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. sdsdsd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jyrays has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes sdsdsd off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Jyrays turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jyrays is looking to clinch. Jyrays throws a looping overhand right but sdsdsd ducks down to avoid it. sdsdsd slips under a jab from Jyrays. Jyrays misses with a looping right. No luck with that takedown attempt from sdsdsd. sdsdsd keeps the fight on the outside.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
sdsdsd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. sdsdsd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jyrays swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jyrays wants to stand up but sdsdsd is controlling him. sdsdsd trying to control but Jyrays is working from the bottom. sdsdsd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jyrays works some decent striking defense from the bottom. sdsdsd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. sdsdsd stands and throws Jyrays's legs to the side, diving into side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. sdsdsd looks up at the clock and then as Jyrays takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, sdsdsd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
sdsdsd controlling from side mount. dsdsds sdsdsd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. sdsdsd is looking to take a break and control but Jyrays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. sdsdsd laying and praying for a moment but Jyrays takes advantage and regains half guard. sdsdsd wants to take a breather but Jyrays is having none of it. Ground and pound from sdsdsd. sdsdsd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyrays does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jyrays is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. sdsdsd is looking to take a break and control but Jyrays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jyrays is trying to stand up here but sdsdsd is controlling him well. Jyrays is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
sdsdsd wants to work for an arm triangle but Jyrays is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
sdsdsd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
sdsdsd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jyrays doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time sdsdsd. sdsdsd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jyrays keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! dsdsds sdsdsd showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jyrays has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jarkko Jyrays! Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Jarkko Jyrays! Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jarkko Jyrays!
Jarkko Jyrays wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Elio Mohorovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elio Mohorovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krueger ducks under a wild hook from Mohorovic. Krueger fails to land the takedown. Mohorovic tries to clinch but Krueger moves out of range.
Mohorovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A hook to the body from Mohorovic.
Krueger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mohorovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krueger to the mat. Krueger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Mohorovic works over Krueger with some ground and pound from guard. Mohorovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mohorovic distracts Krueger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Krueger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Mohorovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mohorovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mohorovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Krueger trying to control the position here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mohorovic stopping the sweep attempt from Krueger. Mohorovic thows a big elbow that misses. Mohorovic lands a couple of elbows. Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krueger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mohorovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Krueger. Mohorovic landing strikes.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mohorovic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Mohorovic cracks Krueger with a big right hand but Krueger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mohorovic looks up at the clock and then as Krueger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mohorovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krueger is trying to get back to half guard. Mohorovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Mohorovic crashes against the mat.
Mohorovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Mohorovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mohorovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mohorovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krueger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mohorovic swings around for an armbar but Krueger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mohorovic's guard. Krueger's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mohorovic wants to sweep but no luck. Krueger chips away with some ground and pound. Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Krueger stands and throws Mohorovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mohorovic tries to bench press Krueger off him but Krueger keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. An elbow from Krueger crashes against the mat.
Krueger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohorovic keeps working. The ground and pound from Krueger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Krueger is looking to take a break and control but Mohorovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elio Mohorovic dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krueger moves away from the strike by Mohorovic. Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown. Mohorovic tries to sprawl out of it but Krueger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mohorovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mohorovic fails in his attempt to clinch. Krueger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohorovic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mohorovic tries to clinch but Krueger moves out of range. Mohorovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krueger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mohorovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Krueger sprawls well. He's pushed Mohorovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krueger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mohorovic wants to sweep but no luck. Krueger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Krueger postures up and lands a big shot to Mohorovic's brow. Krueger chips away with some ground and pound. Krueger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. Krueger landing with the ground and pound. Mohorovic keeping moving, preventing Krueger from controlling successfully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Mohorovic. Elio Mohorovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mohorovic looking to control.
Mohorovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krueger! Krueger working to try and regain half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Krueger tries to lock up and control but Mohorovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mohorovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Krueger tries to reverse the position but Mohorovic maintains control. Mohorovic landing strikes from the mount. Mohorovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krueger hang on? Mohorovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krueger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Krueger is breathing heavily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Krueger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mohorovic. What's that going to do exactly? Mohorovic breaks from Krueger's wrist control and lands an elbow. Mohorovic wants to control the pace but Krueger is squirming around nicely. Krueger tries to reverse the position but Mohorovic maintains control. Mohorovic unloads with some shots from mount but Krueger bucks and avoids them well.
Mohorovic lands a big shot there that rocks Krueger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mohorovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krueger hang on? And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elio Mohorovic dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Krueger with a lazy takedown attempt and Mohorovic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mohorovic tries to clinch up. Krueger circles away from the clinch attempt letting Krueger counter with a right hand. Krueger keeps the fight on the outside. Krueger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mohorovic sprawls well. Mohorovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krueger gets slowly back to his feet. Mohorovic connects with a looping right hand.
Mohorovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Krueger circles away.
Krueger wants to clinch
and Mohorovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mohorovic. Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 That's one minute gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohorovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Krueger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mohorovic prevents it.
Elio Mohorovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger. Mohorovic slows down the pace here.
Mohorovic lands a nice knee to the body. Mohorovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mohorovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Krueger tries for a takedown but Mohorovic manages to get underhooks.
Mohorovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mohorovic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krueger is staying active underneath Mohorovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mohorovic trying to control the pace. Mohorovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mohorovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krueger's head. Mohorovic throwing shots but Krueger is blocking nicely. Mohorovic trying to control from Krueger's half guard. Krueger has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Krueger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mohorovic tries to hold on but Krueger pushes him away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mohorovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Krueger scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Krueger wants to take a breather but Mohorovic is having none of it. Krueger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nice strikes from Krueger there. Mohorovic keeping hold of Krueger's head, controlling as best he can. Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mohorovic is trying to stand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mohorovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krueger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krueger's back! Krueger tries to break free.
Can Krueger hold on?! Mohorovic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mohorovic lands shots from the back. Mohorovic punishes Krueger with strikes from the back mount. Mohorovic wants to control but Krueger manages to buck him off and is now in Mohorovic's guard! Nice work there by Krueger! Krueger trying to control but Mohorovic is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Elio Mohorovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mohorovic 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Elio Mohorovic! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Elio Mohorovic! Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Elio Mohorovic!
Elio Mohorovic wins by unanimous decision!
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