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Cf.47: Cassiopeia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Brooklyn by Jay Z as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kevin Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Mela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Mela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mela trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Mela working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mela's back!
Mela showing good submission defense here.
Mela is trying to shake Johnson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Johnson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mela has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Mela's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damion McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGinley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got yourself a ...... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion McGinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGinley on the side of the head.
A head kick by McGinley misses
and Kekkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinley lands a left and a right that send Kekkonen crashing to the mat, dazed. McGinley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kekkonen is rocked!
It looks like Urho Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen throws a body punch but McGinley moves out of range.
Kekkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinley finish him?
McGinley takes the fight into the clinch.
McGinley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
McGinley throws a big uppercut that drops Kekkonen! More strikes from McGinley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kekkonen lies dazed against the cage as McGinley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damion McGinley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sokolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sokolski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolski gets caught flat footed, as Higgins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Higgins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sokolski's guard.
Higgins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sokolski is just riding it out for now. Higgins eventually gives up the hold.
Higgins slips a nice elbow through Sokolski's hands, connecting with Sokolski's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolski is defending against the submission attempts here by Higgins.
Higgins seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolski defends the submission attempt.
Higgins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokolski defending well though.
Higgins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sokolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sokolski is looking for a sweep. Higgins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolski is trying to stand.
Sokolski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Higgins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolski keeps working.
Higgins controlling the action here.
Higgins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sokolski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Higgins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geraldo Higgins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mecier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broncko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broncko Dentalplan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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171 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Mecier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broncko Dentalplan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mecier counters with a stiff right hand.
Mecier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mecier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mecier throws out a loose jab but Dentalplan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alan Mecier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mecier throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Broncko Dentalplan has been cut.
Dentalplan looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Mecier moves away
and Mecier counters with a right hand that sends Dentalplan tumbling to the canvas! Can Mecier finish him? He dives into Dentalplan's guard looking to do just that!
Dentalplan is rocked!
Mecier content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dentalplan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mecier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mecier drops back looking for a leg! Dentalplan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dentalplan manages to kick Mecier off! Mecier jumps back into Dentalplan's guard.
Mecier 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.
Mecier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mecier stands and throws Dentalplan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mecier advances to mount.
Mecier controlling from the full mount.
Dentalplan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mecier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dentalplan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Mecier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jalkalukko's choice of entrance music: Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalkalukko is just out of range.
Olli misses with a shot to the body
letting Jalkalukko counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Olli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Olli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olli's guard now.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olli has Jalkalukko pulled in close to control his posture.
Olli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalkalukko defends it easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
Jalkalukko wants to control from the top but Olli keeps moving.
Olli is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Olli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Olli misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Olli didn't expect that.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olli wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olli trying to control the position.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jesse Jalkalukko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalkalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Olli's guard.
Olli keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Olli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalkalukko controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko advances to half guard.
Jalkalukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olli trying to control from the bottom.
Olli is looking to improve his position.
Olli is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jalkalukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olli counters with a right hand that sends Jalkalukko tumbling to the canvas! Can Olli finish him? He dives into Jalkalukko's guard looking to do just that!
Jalkalukko is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olli 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.
Jalkalukko is still in real trouble! Can Olli finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jalkalukko seems to have recovered his senses.
Olli wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Jalkalukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olli content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko looking to control but Olli passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Olli misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a shoot takedown. Olli fights it but they end up in guard.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olli is working hard here to advance position.
Jalkalukko looking to sit in guard and control but Olli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olli wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko trying to keep a closed guard but Olli is proving a slippery customer.
Jalkalukko wants to stand and escape but Olli is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko pulls Olli in close to prevent any damage.
Olli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harri Olli just wasn't active enough.
Olli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olli misses with a double jab
and Jalkalukko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olli jumps into guard, dragging Jalkalukko to the mat.
Olli is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olli is on top in guard.
Olli looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olli trying to control but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Olli stops Jalkalukko from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Harri Olli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olli cracks Jalkalukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olli clinches up with Jalkalukko and pushes him back against the cage.
Jalkalukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olli checks the leg kick.
Olli misses with a lunging right hand
and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Olli didn't expect that.
Olli wants to improve his position but instead Jalkalukko has moved into half guard.
Olli trying to control here.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Olli is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olli avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Olli is concentrating on defense, preventing Jalkalukko from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olli is looking for a sweep. Jalkalukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Olli closes the distance but Jalkalukko moves to the side
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick.
Olli misses with a head kick.
Olli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olli with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harri Olli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Olli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harri Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalkalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Olli throws a lazy uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters by clinching up.
Olli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olli loads up on a big right hand but Jalkalukko slips the punch.
Olli throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalkalukko.
Olli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in and bounces Olli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to control the position but Jalkalukko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko wants to free his trapped foot but Olli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jalkalukko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jalkalukko tries to pass to full mount but Olli defends it.
Jalkalukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Olli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jalkalukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jalkalukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Olli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jalkalukko won't allow Olli to sweep him here.
Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli is pulling down on Jalkalukko's head to control his posture.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli is trying to hold Jalkalukko in close to prevent damage but Jalkalukko has managed to pass into half guard.
Olli trying to hold on to Jalkalukko's head to control him but Jalkalukko postures up.
Olli is looking to improve his position.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko is pressing down on Olli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olli is holding on for now.
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.
Olli trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jalkalukko has a takedown stuffed.
Olli throws an off balance right hand
so Jalkalukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jalkalukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalkalukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rike McMylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valuev comes to the cage accompanied by Mala Dama - Kabat. Rike McMylly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Valuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rike McMylly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev clinches up against the cage.
Valuev blocks the elbow strike.
Valuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMylly is defending well for now.
McMylly keeps control of Valuev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMylly gets underhooks to prevent Valuev's takedown attempt.
Valuev misses with the head strike.
Valuev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McMylly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McMylly trying to control the position but Valuev manages to sink in the hooks.
Valuev sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McMylly taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolai Valuev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Turpaansaaja's choice of entrance music: Bulls On Parade. Severi Turpaansaaja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ayo Anoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Turpaansaaja misses
and Anoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Anoy misses.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Anoy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turpaansaaja is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Anoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Turpaansaaja misses
and Anoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anoy lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Anoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anoy wants to control from the top but Turpaansaaja keeps moving.
Anoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turpaansaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anoy throwing strikes from guard but Turpaansaaja blocks nicely.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position.
Anoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turpaansaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turpaansaaja has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turpaansaaja defends well.
Turpaansaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Anoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anoy keeping full guard, as Turpaansaaja tries to pass.
Turpaansaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Anoy.
Anoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turpaansaaja defends it easily.
Anoy trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Anoy's brow.
Turpaansaaja stands up from Anoy's guard - Turpaansaaja perhaps looking for a knockout.
Turpaansaaja swings for the body but Anoy moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Anoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anoy staying out of range there.
Turpaansaaja thows a leg kick but Anoy checks it
and Anoy counters with a big head kick but Turpaansaaja shrugs it off.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a combination but Anoy avoids it well.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
and Anoy counters with a two punch combo.
Turpaansaaja connects with an inside leg kick.
Anoy closes the distance and clinches up with Turpaansaaja, looking for a takedown. Anoy pushes Turpaansaaja against the cage but Turpaansaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a right hand
and Anoy counters with a one-two to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Anoy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turpaansaaja's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayo Anoy dominated that round.
That's time! Anoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anoy throws a head kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpaansaaja tests Anoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turpaansaaja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good low kick that Anoy was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turpaansaaja thumps Anoy with a low kick.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Turpaansaaja misses with a leg kick
letting Anoy counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice shot that snaps Anoy's head back.
Anoy is rocked!
Turpaansaaja catches Anoy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Anoy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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222 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into rage.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viitalainen to the mat! Viitalainen manages to get full guard.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Viitalainen's guard and throws a big left but Viitalainen blocks it.
Viitalainen 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.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Viitalainen to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viitalainen wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Viitalainen's guard and throws a big left but Viitalainen blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viitalainen dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kolmiokuristus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viitalainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viitalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viitalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus stands and throws Viitalainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viitalainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Viitalainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Check out the look on Kolmiokuristus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Viitalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viitalainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus connects with a decent elbow.
Viitalainen is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus tries to advance to mount but Viitalainen instead regains half guard.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kolmiokuristus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viitalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kolmiokuristus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viitalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Viitalainen's attempts to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Viitalainen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Viitalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Viitalainen which made him look bad.
Viitalainen tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's front leg with a kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Viitalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viitalainen is trying to defend but Kolmiokuristus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot. Viitalainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus is working Viitalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viitalainen keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Viitalainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Viitalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viitalainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viitalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viitalainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viitalainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Viitalainen from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viitalainen passes into side control.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kolmiokuristus to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Viitalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Viitalainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viitalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viitalainen keeps working.
Kolmiokuristus looks up at the clock and then as Viitalainen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kolmiokuristus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Kolmiokuristus crashes against the mat.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viitalainen keeps working.
Viitalainen is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kolmiokuristus shoots and misses
and Viitalainen counters with a good low kick that Kolmiokuristus was not able to check.
Kolmiokuristus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viitalainen thumps Kolmiokuristus with a low kick.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Viitalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Kolmiokuristus 's knee.
Kolmiokuristus moves into range and clinches up with Viitalainen.
Viitalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Viitalainen controlling him for the moment.
Viitalainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolmiokuristus has control of Viitalainen's left arm, preventing Viitalainen from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolmiokuristus, up you get!
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitalainen's waist but Viitalainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viitalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viitalainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kolmiokuristus's guard! Nice work there by Viitalainen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Viitalainen from controlling successfully.
Viitalainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolmiokuristus is proving hard to escape from.
Jussi Viitalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Viitalainen postures up.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viitalainen wanted to stand there but Kolmiokuristus had control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control.
Viitalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmiokuristus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viitalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmiokuristus's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viitalainen wanted to stand there but Kolmiokuristus had control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Viitalainen controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Viitalainen from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Viitalainen!
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.
Kolmiokuristus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolmiokuristus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Viitalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Kolmiokuristus working Viitalainen over with strikes here.
Viitalainen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kolmiokuristus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Kolmiokuristus maintains control.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound from mount.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolmiokuristus punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolmiokuristus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint It Black as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka cracks Richards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
Silakka has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silakka avoids it.
Silakka jumps guard.
Silakka is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Silakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Silakka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silakka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards wants to control from the top but Silakka keeps moving.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards wants to control from the top but Silakka keeps moving.
Richards with a nice head shot there.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silakka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richards is looking for a sweep. Silakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silakka is working for a submission of some sort.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Silakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silakka passes into half guard.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Silakka has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka stalling away here and it's allowed Richards to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silakka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richards is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silakka, into his guard.
Silakka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
Richards landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silakka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silakka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silakka has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.
Silakka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silakka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards passes into half guard.
Richards winds up and cracks Silakka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Silakka is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silakka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silakka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Silakka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
Richards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silakka is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silakka avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Silakka! More strikes land and this one is all over! Richards jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into the arena with Manowar - Gods Of War blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Odin Fredriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackey lands with a shot to the body.
Mackey stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredriksson. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fredriksson at a distance.
Mackey just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Mackey.
Mackey breaks from the clinch.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackey throws a sloppy body shot
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mackey throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Mackey avoids it easily.
Fredriksson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mackey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mackey scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackey throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredriksson wants to sweep here but Mackey controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fredriksson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mackey defends it easily.
Mackey throws and elbow that misses. Fredriksson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mackey's guard. Nice move by Fredriksson!
Mackey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mackey tries to pass to full mount but Fredriksson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson is trying to maintain the position but Mackey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mackey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Fredriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mackey.
Mackey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mackey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mackey is working for a submission of some sort.
Mackey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mackey is just content to waste time from the top position. Fredriksson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackey.
Fredriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mackey postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Mackey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackey throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackey passes Fredriksson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mackey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mackey wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Mackey working the head and body with strikes.
Mackey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey is keen to just control but Fredriksson is a slippery customer.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mackey wants to pass to mount but Fredriksson is defending the position.
Fredriksson is trying to maintain the position but Mackey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mackey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Mackey wants to work for an arm triangle but Fredriksson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mackey is looking to stall here but Fredriksson recovers full guard.
Fredriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Mackey lands with an overhand left.
Fredriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mackey lands a jab to the head.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Fredriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Mackey's shoulder, as Mackey tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Mackey lands but Fredriksson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Mackey connects with a looping right hand.
Mackey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fredriksson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredriksson back to the cage. Mackey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mackey throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Mackey feints a jab promting Fredriksson to slip. Mackey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fredriksson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mackey scores with a nice strike.
Mackey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Mackey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fredriksson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mackey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fredriksson's calf.
Mackey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot
and Mackey counters with a good low kick that Fredriksson was not able to check.
Mike Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson checks a low kick from Mackey.
Mackey lands a nice shot that snaps Fredriksson's head back.
That kick from Mackey tenderised Fredriksson's leg. Fredriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fredriksson's head backwards.
Mackey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackey.
Fredriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mackey.
Mackey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Mackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mackey misses with a kick to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mackey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackey tries to land a body kick
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Mackey moves out of range.
Fredriksson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Mackey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mackey counters with an inside leg kick.
Mackey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Fredriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mackey counters with a left and a right that stings Fredriksson.
Odin Fredriksson's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Mackey tenderised Fredriksson's leg. Fredriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mackey lands with a kick to the temple. Fredriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fredriksson feints a jab promting Mackey to slip. Fredriksson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mackey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mackey avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackey's waist but Mackey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fredriksson off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Mackey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Mackey.
Mackey is looking to slow Fredriksson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mackey.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Mackey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackey. Mackey obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mackey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Mackey both land. Nice combination.
Mackey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mackey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Odin Fredriksson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mackey lands a head kick. Fredriksson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mackey.
Mackey cracks Fredriksson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mackey, right into the meat.
Mackey feints and then cracks Fredriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fredriksson down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown
and Mackey counters with a right hand to the body.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeez, Odin Fredriksson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Odin Fredriksson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Mackey!
Mike Mackey is the new light heavyweight champion!
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