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SFF 75: Reckoning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe has chosen Cottoneye Joe as his entrance music. Sammy Sugarol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Sugarol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe misses with a left hand
and Sugarol counters with a straight right hand.
Joe looks to clinch
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a hook
enabling Sugarol to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Joe wants to clinch
and Sugarol counters with a left to the body.
Sugarol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe wants to clinch but Sugarol slips to the side
and Sugarol counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Joe down! Sugarol is looking to finish but Joe is intelligently defending himself.
Joe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugarol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe is still in real trouble! Can Sugarol finish him?
Joe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sugarol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sugarol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sammy Sugarol wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sugarol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Joe misses with a combination
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cottoneye Joe has been cut.
Joe misses with a combination
and Sugarol scores with a counter punch that sends Joe to the canvas! Sugarol smells blood - he's punishing Joe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Joe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sugarol!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Ass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ass shoots for a takedown but Macnturf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ass scores with a takedown into Macnturf's guard.
Ass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macnturf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ass has managed to get both his arms back between Macnturf's legs - danger averted.
Ass wants to control from the top but Macnturf keeps moving.
Ass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ass is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Macnturf has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ass is looking to defend but Macnturf has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ass! Macnturf pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ass taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stan Macnturf!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shafopi Ioboiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walls has chosen Last Resort - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Shafopi Ioboiv has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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283 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shafopi Ioboiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Walls!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ioboiv napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls lands a nice forearm strike.
Walls scoring with punches and elbows.
Walls scoring with punches from side control.
Ioboiv is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls cracks Ioboiv with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Walls immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ioboiv is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Walls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walls!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhard Galt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhard Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Kanerva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanerva connects with a body shot that sends Galt's belly button to the back.
Galt scores with a jab. Kanerva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Ilkka Kanerva has been cut.
Galt moves into range and clinches up with Kanerva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galt.
Galt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kanerva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galt is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanerva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kanerva stalls.
Kanerva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galt slips a straight right by Kanerva.
Kanerva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanerva clinches.
Kanerva blocks a body shot from Galt.
Galt tries a body shot but Kanerva blocks it.
Kanerva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galt misses with some punches.
Galt lands a shoulder strike.
Galt prevents a body shot from Kanerva.
Kanerva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Galt or not.
Kanerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Galt controls his hands.
Kanerva manages to break the clinch.
Kanerva moves into the clinch.
Galt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanerva is defending well for now.
Galt misses with a knee strike.
Kanerva manages to break the clinch.
Kanerva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanerva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva lands a jab to Galt's midsection.
Galt misses with a shot to the body
and Kanerva counters with a straight right hand.
Galt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanerva misses with the combination.
Kanerva thows a body shot but no joy.
Kanerva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galt on the side of the head.
Kanerva tries to keep at a distance but Galt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kanerva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kanerva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kanerva breaks from the clinch.
Kanerva lands a body shot.
Kanerva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kanerva rushes Galt and presses him up against the cage.
Kanerva is trying to force a seperation but Galt has the dominant position.
Galt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kanerva scores with a hook to the body.
Kanerva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galt.
Kanerva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanerva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanerva.
Kanerva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanerva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva rushes Galt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galt lands an elbow just above Kanerva 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanerva.
Kanerva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanerva can't find room to land a body shot as Galt controls the action.
Kanerva digs a right hand underneath Galt's ribcage. Galt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galt letting Kanerva take a breather here.
Kanerva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanerva throws a sloppy head kick and Galt moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kanerva finds it's way through Galt's defenses.
Kanerva scores with a jab to the body.
Kanerva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanerva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galt blocks a body shot from Kanerva.
Nice body punch from Kanerva - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Kanerva.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanerva.
Galt blocks a body shot from Kanerva.
Kanerva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanerva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanerva.
Kanerva pushes Galt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kanerva as the two fighters clinch.
Kanerva works on Galt's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Galt controls his hands.
Galt prevents a body shot from Kanerva.
Galt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanerva scores with a hook to the body.
Galt misses with the head strike.
Kanerva breaks the clinch.
Kanerva lands a slapping body shot.
Kanerva lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Kanerva.
Kanerva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kanerva cracks Galt with a good jab.
Galt is rocked!
Kanerva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Galt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanerva pounces like a tiger and cracks Galt with a vicious hook! Galt is down but not out! Kanerva follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ilkka Kanerva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea has chosen You're The Best as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orkidea throws a solid leg kick but Hirvikangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orkidea.
Hirvikangas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Orkidea tries to buck Hirvikangas off but he can't manage it.
Hirvikangas punching from mount but Orkidea doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hirvikangas 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.
Orkidea is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hirvikangas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvikangas looking to control but Orkidea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirvikangas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvikangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Orkidea is just out of range.
Hirvikangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hirvikangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orkidea moves away.
Orkidea throws a leg kick
and Hirvikangas counters with a straight right hand.
Orkidea closes the distance and clinches.
Orkidea is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvikangas has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orkidea tries to break the clinch but Hirvikangas is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hirvikangas.
Orkidea working hard to break the clinch.
Hirvikangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirvikangas works on Orkidea's body with a couple of short punches.
Orkidea is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvikangas has double underhooks.
Hirvikangas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orkidea up against the cage.
Hirvikangas presses Orkidea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hirvikangas prevents Orkidea from breaking the clinch.
Hirvikangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirvikangas misses with an uppercut
and Orkidea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hirvikangas sizes up Orkidea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orkidea throws a lazy head kick
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orkidea thinking.
Orkidea throws a lazy head kick
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Orkidea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirvikangas controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orkidea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hirvikangas, into his guard.
Hirvikangas looking to control.
Orkidea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hirvikangas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Hirvikangas has a closed guard, preventing Orkidea from standing up.
Hirvikangas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orkidea wants to stand and escape but instead Hirvikangas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirvikangas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orkidea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hirvikangas wants to control but Orkidea is keeping him busy.
Hirvikangas prevents Orkidea from escaping the position.
Orkidea trying to remain calm as Hirvikangas controls from the top position.
Hirvikangas looking to control but instead Orkidea has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Orkidea is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvikangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hirvikangas trying to control from half guard but Orkidea is working away.
Hirvikangas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Timo Hirvikangas just wasn't active enough.
Hirvikangas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orkidea throws a leg kick
and Hirvikangas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orkidea won't be happy with that.
Hirvikangas is looking to take a break and control but Orkidea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hirvikangas looks up at the clock and then as Orkidea takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hirvikangas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hirvikangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orkidea keeps working.
Orkidea is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hirvikangas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas is looking to take a break and control but Orkidea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orkidea dodges the ground and pound from Hirvikangas.
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.
Hirvikangas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Orkidea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hirvikangas connects with a decent elbow.
Hirvikangas wants to take a breather but Orkidea manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hirvikangas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvikangas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Hirvikangas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orkidea misses with a low kick.
Hirvikangas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orkidea.
Hirvikangas blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Hirvikangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orkidea. Orkidea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hirvikangas misses the body punch
and Orkidea counters with a head kick. That will keep Hirvikangas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A good leg kick by Orkidea.
Hirvikangas throws a big shot that misses.
Hirvikangas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orkidea's half guard.
Hirvikangas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orkidea sees it coming and defends easily.
Orkidea kicks off Hirvikangas and gets to his feet.
Olof Orkidea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea has Hirvikangas up against the cage in a clinch.
Orkidea blocks a body shot from Hirvikangas.
A head punch on the inside from Hirvikangas fails to land.
Hirvikangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Orkidea controls his hands.
Hirvikangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orkidea can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirvikangas.
Orkidea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Hirvikangas as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Hirvikangas.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirvikangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orkidea backwards.
Orkidea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hirvikangas lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirvikangas.
Orkidea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirvikangas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hirvikangas scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas is leaning against Orkidea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Hirvikangas.
Nice body punch from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirvikangas is working Orkidea over against the cage.
Hirvikangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orkideas head.
A nice left hand lands by Hirvikangas.
Orkidea has had enough of the clinch but Hirvikangas keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirvikangas digs a right hand underneath Orkidea's ribcage. Orkidea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvikangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas lands a nice uppercut.
Hirvikangas lands a body shot.
Hirvikangas lands a shot to the body.
Hirvikangas lands with a light punch inside.
Hirvikangas stalls.
Hirvikangas pushes Orkidea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hirvikangas.
Hirvikangas manages to break the clinch.
Hirvikangas scores with a nice head shot.
Orkidea throws a leg kick
and Orkidea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirvikangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orkidea manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hirvikangas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orkidea doesn't seem phased though.
Hirvikangas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirvikangas. Orkidea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirvikangas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orkidea as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orkidea. That's going to slow Hirvikangas down.
Orkidea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Hirvikangas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timo Hirvikangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirvikangas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirvikangas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Hirvikangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hirvikangas, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Hirvikangas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Om Nom Nom enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Nom Nom misses.
Nom Nom misses with a low kick as Susi jumps back.
Nom Nom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nom Nom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nom Nom is looking to score with low kicks.
Nom Nom throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nom Nom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nom Nom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Nom Nom is predictable there
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nom Nom is predictable there
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi blocks a jab.
Nom Nom just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Nom Nom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Susi tries to land a body kick
and Nom Nom counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom throws a shot from downtown. Susi moves away and avoids it.
Nom Nom swings widly with a right hand
and Susi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi seems to be looking for submissions.
Nom Nom is looking to improve his position.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Nom Nom defends it.
Nom Nom is refusing to be controlled, as Susi sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom is controlling Susi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nom Nom trying to control but Susi postures up.
Nom Nom is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nom Nom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Susi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Susi is trying to control. Nom Nom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nom Nom wants to get back to full guard.
Susi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Susi seems to be working for a kimura but Nom Nom defends the submission attempt.
Nom Nom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Susi.
Susi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Susi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nom Nom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nom Nom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Susi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nom Nom being controlled here, momentarily.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nom Nom is retaining full guard.
Nom Nom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nom Nom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws a strike but Nom Nom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nom Nom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nom Nom tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Susi is on top in guard.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nom Nom 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.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nom Nom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nom Nom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susi throws a strike but Nom Nom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Susi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Susi looking to control.
Nom Nom works over Susi with some ground and pound from guard.
Susi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nom Nom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nom Nom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Nom Nom from controlling successfully.
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.
Nom Nom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Susi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nom Nom stays in close to Susi's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Om Nom Nom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nom Nom misses with a lunging right hand
and Susi counters with a takedown into side control.
Susi trying to control the action but Nom Nom is working from the bottom.
Nom Nom gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Susi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nom Nom throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a good, hard body kick but Nom Nom shrugs it off.
Om Nom Nom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nom Nom manages to avoid it.
Nom Nom misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nom Nom misses
and Susi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nom Nom avoids the body shot from Susi.
Nom Nom lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Nom Nom.
Nom Nom tries to land a leg kick but Susi saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom misses with an uppercut
and Susi counters with a big head kick but Nom Nom shrugs it off.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Nom Nom.
Susi throws a sloppy head kick and Nom Nom moves out of range easily.
Nom Nom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nom Nom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Susi as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Susi momentarily.
A big right from Nom Nom misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nom Nom.
Om Nom Nom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susi misses with a jab to the body
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nom Nom throws a combination. Susi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Susi is predictable there
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi misses with a shot to the body
letting Nom Nom counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nom Nom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Susi counters with a thumping low kick.
Iso Susi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Nom Nom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Om Nom Nom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Susi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Susi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddie Flintoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintoff blocks a head kick by Spock.
Flintoff misses with a double jab
and Spock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spock misses with a straight left.
Flintoff misses with a combination
and Spock counters with a good low kick that Flintoff was not able to check.
Flintoff misses with a double jab
and Spock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Freddie Flintoff has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flintoff.
Spock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flintoff is breathing heavily.
Flintoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock scores with the left hand. Flintoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Spock lands a leg kick that knocks Flintoff off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spock. That's going to slow Flintoff down.
Spock cracks Flintoff with a hook to the temple - Flintoff is on wobbly legs here! Spock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Flintoff falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Spock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mister Spock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyce Greycie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greycie has chosen Parang Tanga Lang as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Panos Rasgadus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Greycie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rasgadus enables Greycie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rasgadus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greycie trying to control but Rasgadus is working from the bottom.
Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greycie has given up his back. Will we see Rasgadus going for some submissions?
Greycie turns into Rasgadus and is now in his guard.
Rasgadus wants to sweep but no luck.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasgadus is on top in guard.
Rasgadus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greycie dives on top into guard.
Rasgadus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greycie wants to control from the top but Rasgadus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greycie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasgadus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rasgadus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greycie defends it easily.
Greycie preventing the sweep.
Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgadus wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard.
Greycie 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.
Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Rasgadus looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasgadus, not yet.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard.
Greycie looks gassed!
Rasgadus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasgadus is working hard here to advance position.
Greycie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greycie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasgadus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasgadus is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greycie working for a triangle but Rasgadus defends it easily.
Rasgadus wants to pass the guard but Greycie is keeping the position.
Greycie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasgadus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Greycie!
Greycie prevents Rasgadus from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greycie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rasgadus has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greycie fending off the submission attempt from Rasgadus.
Rasgadus looking for the choke from the back.
Rasgadus looking to break Greycie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Greycie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rasgadus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Greycie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rasgadus looking for the choke from the back.
Greycie turns into Rasgadus and is now in his guard.
Rasgadus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greycie's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasgadus is pushing down on Greycie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greycie is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasgadus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasgadus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greycie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panos Rasgadus 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.
Rasgadus misses with a takedown
and Greycie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panos Rasgadus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greycie seems to be working for a kimura but Rasgadus defends the submission attempt.
Rasgadus is pressing down on Greycie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greycie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greycie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard.
Rasgadus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greycie looking for submissions off his back.
Greycie trying to control but Rasgadus postures up.
Greycie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasgadus moves nicely into side control.
Rasgadus advances to mount.
Greycie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasgadus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Greycie has worked his arm free - good work by Greycie!
Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Greycie!
Greycie is controlling an arm, preventing Rasgadus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rasgadus moves to back control.
Greycie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rasgadus is persistently looking for the submission but Greycie is defending it well.
Greycie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rasgadus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasgadus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Greycie trying to control the position but Rasgadus manages to sink in the hooks.
Greycie is trying to defend against the choke here but Rasgadus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rasgadus Tightens the hold and Greycie taps out furiously! Rasgadus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panos Rasgadus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Discoboys - I came for you. Vanhala has chosen Bad Religion - Generator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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26
198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vanhala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanhala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Burke misses with a kick to the body.
Vanhala misses with a shot to the body
and Burke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burke wants to clinch up but Vanhala keeps it at a distance.
Vanhala just misses with a punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burke enables Vanhala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vanhala postures up.
Vanhala trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhala chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanhala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanhala working some strikes from top position.
Vanhala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanhala wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Vanhala thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vanhala is controlling him.
Vanhala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanhala with a nice head shot there.
Vanhala stays in close to Burke's body and controls the position.
Burke controls Vanhala momentarily but Vanhala frees himself.
Vanhala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vanhala has Burke in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanhala trying to keep a closed guard but Burke is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ari Vanhala was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vanhala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vanhala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burke counters with a low kick, right behind Vanhala 's knee.
Vanhala misses with a lunging right hand
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Burke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vanhala if he has to take too many more of those.
Vanhala jabs Burke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanhala moves out of range as Burke strikes.
Vanhala throws a right hand that misses
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Burke throws a wild body kick that Vanhala sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Burke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanhala misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Vanhala 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.
Vanhala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burke counters with a leg kick.
Vanhala throws a jab when Burke was well out of range.
Burke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanhala.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Burke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burke lands a leg kick that knocks Vanhala off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Vanhala misses
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Burke connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vanhala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanhala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burke circles away quickly and effectively.
Vanhala misses with an uppercut
and Burke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanhala misses with a right hand
and Burke counters with a big head kick but Vanhala shrugs it off.
Vanhala swats away the attempt to clinch by Burke.
Vanhala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanhala counters with a series of strikes. Burke will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Burke misses
and Burke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burke scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vanhala misses with a double jab
and Burke counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burke.
Vanhala misses with a lunging right hand
and Burke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vanhala is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Burke.
Burke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vanhala misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Burke counters with a nice body kick.
Burke misses with a leg kick.
Burke doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhala circles away.
Burke lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala blocks a head kick by Burke.
Vanhala throws an overhand right that lands on Burke's shoulder, as Burke tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon Burke is winning the standup battle so far.
Burke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanhala.
Burke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burke closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhala prevents a body shot from Burke.
Burke throws a head punch that misses.
Vanhala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burke up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
Burke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanhala tries a body shot but Burke blocks it.
Vanhala is trying to trip Burke. He has hold of a leg but Burke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vanhala persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burke wants to get back to his feet but Vanhala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala is fighting to break Burke's control of his arms but Burke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burke wants to stand up but Vanhala is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vanhala tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burke is looking to stand back up but Vanhala counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke 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.
Vanhala avoids the head kick by Burke.
Burke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burke.
Vanhala misses with a body punch
and Burke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vanhala shoots in and bounces Burke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burke wants to get back to his feet but Vanhala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala preventing the sweep.
Vanhala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Vanhala from controlling successfully.
Burke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Solomon Burke.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanhala.
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanhala closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burke lands a body punch.
Vanhala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanhala can't find room to land a body shot as Burke controls the action.
Vanhala avoiding damage as Burke throws knees to the body.
Burke tries to land a knee to the head but Vanhala blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Burke.
Vanhala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burke.
Vanhala lands a nice shot to the body.
Burke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanhala's elbow.
Vanhala misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanhala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solomon Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Vanhala.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanhala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burke working aggressively here.
Burke lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanhala backwards.
Burke misses with a knee strike.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Burke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanhala misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
Burke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Vanhala avoiding damage as Burke throws knees to the body.
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanhala.
Burke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burke misses with a punch to the body.
Burke is working Vanhala over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke trying to land knees to the body.
Burke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanhala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Burke.
Burke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanhala struggles to land a body shot inside as Burke controls his hands.
Burke struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhala controls his hands.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanhala stalling in the clinch but Burke improves position.
Burke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhala blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanhala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burke tries a body shot but Vanhala blocks it.
Vanhala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vanhala manages to end up in side control.
Burke struggling a bit here.
Burke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vanhala off and has taken his back!
Burke has the hooks in. Vanhala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vanhala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burke defends it nicely.
Burke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vanhala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Vanhala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke stuffs the takedown attempt from Vanhala. Vanhala gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanhala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vanhala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanhala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burke misses with a wild combination.
Vanhala misses with a hook to the body
and Burke counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanhala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vanhala misses with a looping right.
Vanhala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burke throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burke.
Vanhala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burke throws out the jab.
Vanhala looks to land a right hand but Burke moved out of range.
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.
Vanhala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burke in his tracks.
Vanhala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burke.
Vanhala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanhala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Solomon Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Vanhala.
Burke tries to work over Vanhala's front leg with a kick but Vanhala checks it.
Ari Vanhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhala misses with a left hand
and Burke counters with an inside leg kick.
Vanhala fails with the takedown
and Burke counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
Vanhala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burke.
Burke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanhala misses with a right hand
and Burke counters with a good, hard body kick but Vanhala shrugs it off.
Burke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burke scores with a leg kick.
Vanhala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burke manages to avoid it.
Vanhala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burke but Burke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws a leg kick
and Vanhala counters with a nice body shot.
Burke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Burke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke cracks Vanhala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solomon Burke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhala misses the body punch
and Burke counters with a body kick.
Burke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanhala's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Burke had his way with Ari Vanhala in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burke - that will leave a mark!
Burke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burke instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanhala wants to stall.
Burke pushes Vanhala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Burke as the two fighters clinch.
Burke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanhala blocks a body shot from Burke.
A short left from Burke.
Vanhala struggles to land a body shot inside as Burke controls his hands.
Vanhala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burke missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Burke on the inside.
A body shot lands from Burke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burke tries to throw a body punch but Vanhala avoids it by throwing Burke back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Burke lands a body shot.
Burke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke tries to land a knee to the head but Vanhala blocks with his arms.
Burke misses with a punch on the inside.
Solomon Burke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burke with a knee to the head.
Burke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Burke.
Good body shot from Burke.
Vanhala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanhala or not.
Burke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burke can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhala controls the action.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhala can do to turn this around?
Burke lands a shot to the body.
Burke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanhala.
A body shot lands from Burke.
Burke tries to work over Vanhala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ari Vanhala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Burke digs a right hand underneath Vanhala's ribcage. Vanhala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burke tries a body shot but Vanhala blocks it.
Burke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanhala backwards.
Burke is working Vanhala over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burke.
Vanhala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burke tries to clinch but Vanhala is having none of it.
Burke tries to clinch but Vanhala is having none of it.
Burke connects with a leg kick. Vanhala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Vanhala with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke delivers a nice body kick.
Burke is looking to clinch but Vanhala is avoiding it.
Vanhala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burke tries to avoid it but Vanhala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burke to the ground. Burke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solomon Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Vanhala.
Burke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burke but Burke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burke tries to clinch but Vanhala moves out of range.
Burke keeps Vanhala at a distance using the push kick.
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
Burke cracks the inside of Vanhala's front leg.
Burke misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhala throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhala throws a sloppy body shot
and Burke counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!
Solomon Burke retains his middleweight title!
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