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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska lands with a straight right. Vanovcan didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Puska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puska misses with a right hand
and Puska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanovcan.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Puska counter with a right hand.
A big right from Puska misses.
Puska throws the left hand but Vanovcan avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanovcan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanovcan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Puska to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska misses with a straight right.
Vanovcan takes one to the chin there.
Vanovcan moves to clinch but Puska breaks away
and Puska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanovcan tries to clinch but Puska moves away
and Puska counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanovcan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puska cracks Vanovcan with an open hand slap.
Puska misses with a hook.
Vanovcan closes the distance but Puska moves to the side
and Puska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanovcan with a poor takedown
and Puska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Puska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Puska throws a right hand that misses
and Vanovcan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vanovcan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puska scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vanovcan tries to clinch
letting Puska counter with a right hand.
Vanovcan has his takedown stuffed
and Puska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan moves out of range of the strikes.
Puska swings widly with a right hand
and Vanovcan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska missing with a left hand there. Vanovcan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puska throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanovcan.
Puska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vanovcan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puska throws out the jab.
Puska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vanovcan slips under a jab.
Puska misses with a looping left.
Puska cracks Vanovcan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanovcan fails with the takedown
and Puska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Puska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vanovcan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanovcan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puska looks to land a left hand but Vanovcan moved out of range nicely.
Vanovcan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puska lands a lovely overhand right.
Puska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanovcan misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanovcan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Puska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puska misses with a looping left.
Vanovcan misses with a takedown attempt
and Puska counters with a left and a right that stings Vanovcan.
Vanovcan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Puska.
Vanovcan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Puska.
Puska misses with a hook. Vanovcan ducked under it nicely.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Puska finds it's target.
Puska throws a hook but Vanovcan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puska.
Puska misses the jab.
Vanovcan tries to clinch
and Puska counters with a left and a right that stings Vanovcan.
Vanovcan wants to clinch
and Puska counters with a left and a right that stings Vanovcan.
A big left from Puska misses.
Puska dips to his left and cracks Vanovcan with an uppercut!
Vanovcan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justina Vanovcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Puska misses.
Puska misses with a left hand
and Vanovcan counters with a single leg into guard. Puska didn't expect that.
Vanovcan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puska looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puska looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puska!
Puska has an Americana. Vanovcan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Puska is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Puska hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Puska!
Mike Puska retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiei Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diesel Power. Kin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taiei Kin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grant is trying to stand back up but Kin is controlling him
Kin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Kin is controlling him well.
Kin wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grant controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Kin is controlling him well.
Kin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kin on the ground.
Kin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grant to stand up.
Kin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grant takes an elbow to the temple.
Grant avoids a wild elbow strike from Kin.
Kin tightens his grip and picks Grant up, before dumping him to the ground. Grant manages to land in guard.
Kin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grant's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiei Kin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kin gets the takedown into side control.
Kin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kin throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant dodges an elbow strike from Kin.
Grant stalls.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kin lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grant lands a shot to the body.
Kin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grant controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kin has hold of one of Grant's legs. Grant is fighting the takedown attempt but Kin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kin wants to stand but Grant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kin is looking to stand up but Grant won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kin gets to his feet - Grant follows without any prompting.
Kin moves into the clinch.
Kin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grant regains guard immediately.
Kin wants to stand but Grant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to stand but Kin is controlling the position.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing Kin from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kin.
Kin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiei Kin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grant lands an overhand right.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kin avoids them all with ease.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kin wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is trying to stand.
Kin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kin wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Grant - that landed with a thud.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Kin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grant is trying to keep an underhook but Kin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kin stands up and beckons Grant to join him on the feet.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kin seems unphased.
Larry Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kin clinches up with Grant and pushes him back against the cage.
Grant avoids the elbow strike from Kin, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kin misses with an elbow strike.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kin lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kin moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Kin pushes off an throws an elbow but Grant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grant cracks Kin with a nice body shot.
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Grant.
Kin jumps guard.
Larry Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taiei Kin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant wants to stand but Kin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiei Kin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiei Kin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bull has chosen Highway to Hell as his entrance music. Tom White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Big Bull!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White works the jab nicely.
It looks like Billy Big Bull has been cut.
White misses with a double jab
and Big Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Bull counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Big Bull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White managing to control the position.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Bull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Big Bull is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Big Bull landing with the ground and pound.
Big Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Big Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
White keeping full guard, as Big Bull tries to pass.
Big Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Big Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Bull looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Big Bull has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
White is breathing heavily.
Big Bull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Bull circles away.
Big Bull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Big Bull stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Bull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Bull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Big Bull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White regains half guard, as Big Bull was trying to land strikes.
Big Bull drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Bull wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Big Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Big Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big Bull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Big Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White is pushing down on Big Bull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Bull is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White decides to stand and escape the position.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a combination that misses
and Big Bull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Bull throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Big Bull wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Big Bull is retaining full guard.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Bull has wrist control.
Big Bull scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Bull tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White pushes Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
White pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Big Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Big Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Big Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Big Bull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull postures up.
White keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
Big Bull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Bull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White throws a combination that misses
and Big Bull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Big Bull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Bull pulls guard successfully.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Big Bull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Big Bull in his guard.
Big Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Big Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Big Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
White misses with a double jab
and Big Bull counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Big Bull, looking for a takedown. White pushes Big Bull against the cage but Big Bull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Big Bull counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Big Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Big Bull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Big Bull connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Big Bull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Big Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big Bull is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Big Bull is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Bull.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big Bull winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Big Bull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Big Bull.
Big Bull working some strikes from top position.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Bull's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White landing with the ground and pound.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Big Bull to get back to his feet.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Big Bull has wrist control.
White throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
White wants to control from the top but Big Bull keeps moving.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White postures up in Big Bull's guard and throws a big left but Big Bull blocks it.
Big Bull wriggles free and stands up.
Big Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Big Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Big Bull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billy Big Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Big Bull trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Big Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Tom White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bull wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Big Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Big Bull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes into the arena with Wait and Bleed by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Von Reinar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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24
174 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reinar lands a jab-cross combination.
Cohen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cohen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Reinar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cohen throws a combination that misses
and Von Reinar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Von Reinar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allan Von Reinar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Von Reinar circles away easily
and Von Reinar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Reinar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Reinar stops a takedown attempt from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen wants a takedown.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch.
Von Reinar throws a series of punches but Cohen avoids them all with ease.
Von Reinar clinches up against the cage.
Von Reinar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Von Reinar counters with a series of strikes that sends Cohen to the canvas! Von Reinar follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Cohen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Von Reinar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cohen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Allan Von Reinar!
Allan Von Reinar is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Setsuko Sasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eros Wes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Setsuko Sasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eros Wes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki throws a hook but Wes blocks it.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Wes throws a series of punches but Sasaki moves out of range.
Wes throws a head kick that misses.
Sasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Wes's 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.
Wes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wes is trying to improve his position.
Sasaki in side control, throwing shots but Wes defends.
Sasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wes is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Wes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wes is defending against the submission attempts here by Sasaki.
Wes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wes is looking for a sweep. Sasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wes wants to control but Sasaki is keeping busy.
Wes moves into full guard.
Sasaki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki preventing the sweep.
Wes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sasaki wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.
Sasaki passes Wes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sasaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Wes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wes is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wes keeps working.
Wes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Sasaki is breathing heavily.
Sasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Wes is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sasaki is looking for a kimura but Wes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sasaki to get the leverage.
Wes tries to roll over but Sasaki keeps him under control.
Sasaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wes is just riding it out for now. Sasaki eventually gives up the hold.
Sasaki seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Setsuko Sasaki 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.
Wes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sasaki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wes works to advance to full mount. Sasaki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Wes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wes trying to control but Sasaki is having none of it.
Sasaki is looking to improve his position but Wes isn't that keen on the idea.
Wes unloads with some shots from mount but Sasaki bucks and avoids them well.
Wes trying to control but Sasaki is having none of it.
Sasaki wants to hold on but Wes pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes thowing shots but they're missing.
Wes controlling from the full mount.
Sasaki tries to reverse the position but Wes maintains control.
Wes controlling from mount.
That's two 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.
Sasaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wes tries to control but Sasaki wriggling away.
Sasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Sasaki tries to lock up and control but Wes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasaki is looking to escape.
Sasaki wants to hold on but Wes pushes him away.
Wes get's back to his feet.
Wes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sasaki trying to hold on to Wes's head to control him but Wes postures up.
Wes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sasaki!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes misses with a head shot.
Wes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasaki is looking to escape.
Wes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wes throwing strikes here but Sasaki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sasaki is squirming around, avoiding Wes's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Wes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wes's guard.
Sasaki postures up.
Sasaki drops back looking for a leg! Wes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wes manages to kick Sasaki off! Sasaki jumps back into Wes's guard.
Wes wants to sweep but no luck.
Wes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sasaki advances to half guard.
Sasaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes is pressing down on Sasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sasaki 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.
Wes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sasaki drops back looking for a leg! Wes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wes manages to kick Sasaki off! Sasaki jumps back into Wes's guard.
Sasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wes wants to stand but Sasaki is controlling the position.
Sasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wes trying to keep a closed guard but Sasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Eros Wes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sasaki wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.
Wes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wes is retaining full guard.
Wes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sasaki punching from the bottom.
Wes is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sasaki wants to control but Wes passes into side.
Sasaki gets back to half guard.
Wes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sasaki keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes is pressing down on Sasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasaki is holding on for now.
Wes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sasaki defending well though.
Sasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wes pulls his head out easily.
Sasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wes is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sasaki is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Setsuko Sasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Setsuko Sasaki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson has chosen Tech N9ne - Like Yeah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
276 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oleg Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson throws a right hand that Taktarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taktarov also avoids with ease.
Taktarov misses with a takedown
and Patterson counters with a left to the body.
Patterson drops Taktarov with a beautiful combination! Taktarov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Patterson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson drops Taktarov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taktarov looks back up at him and smiles so Patterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Patterson fakes the body blow, causing Taktarov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Taktarov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Patterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Scyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Scyler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Scyler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scyler misses with a hook
and Scyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gabriel Scyler has been cut.
Grey moves into range and clinches up with Scyler.
Grey missing with knees to the body.
Grey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scyler misses with an uppercut
and Grey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grey drops Scyler with a beautiful combination! Scyler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grey is looking for the KO!
Scyler is rocked!
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!
Grey and Scyler are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Grey throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Scyler into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Grey knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Grey!
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