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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubinho Kraateri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Legion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraateri comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - On the eve of war. Legion has chosen Astronomy as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubinho Kraateri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Legion!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legion misses with a wild body shot.
Legion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kraateri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kraateri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraateri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legion sprawls well. Legion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kraateri gets slowly back to his feet.
Kraateri is looking to clinch.
Kraateri fails to land the takedown.
Kraateri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kraateri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Legion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraateri feints a jab and as Legion dips his head, Kraateri unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Legion right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Legion falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kraateri smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rubinho Kraateri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Sahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "I Want It All" by Queen. 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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165 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemmy Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramazan Sahin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercury is fending him off so far but Sahin persists. Nope, Mercury circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury throws a right hand that Sahin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahin also avoids with ease.
Sahin takes one to the chin there.
Mercury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Mercury. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Mercury coming out on top.
Sahin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercury is fending him off so far but Sahin persists. Nope, Mercury circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercury works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercury moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Mercury.
Mercury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemmy Mercury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahin needs to keep his hands up - Mercury had a free shot at his head there.
Mercury digs a good hook to Sahin's body.
Mercury lands a jab.
Sahin dives in and grabs Mercury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercury pushes down on Sahin's head and hops out.
Lemmy Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Sahin.
Sahin looks gassed!
Mercury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sahin fails with a takedown attempt.
Sahin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mercury.
Mercury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mercury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sahin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sahin scrambles back to his feet.
Mercury scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sahin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mercury is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sahin.
Sahin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sahin is rocked!
Mercury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercury scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Mercury finds it's way through Sahin's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Mercury. Beautiful body shot.
Mercury gets in close and tags Sahin with a short punch that almost sends Sahin to the mat! Oh Sahin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mercury, trying to create some distance but Mercury rushes him, striking wildly and Sahin goes down! The referee tackles Mercury into the cage to end the fight! Mercury is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Mercury!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montel Calchas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratil Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calchas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flipsyde-Someday. Ratil Ahmed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montel Calchas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ratil Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calchas tries a head kick but it misses.
Montel Calchas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calchas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calchas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Ahmed misses
and Calchas counters with a body kick that stops Ahmed in his tracks momentarily.
Ahmed tries to keep at a distance but Calchas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahmed being controlled against the cage.
Calchas misses with a knee strike.
Ahmed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calchas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calchas misses with a knee strike.
Calchas lands an uppercut.
It looks like Ratil Ahmed has been cut.
Calchas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahmed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahmed jumps guard but Calchas stands there with Ahmed around his waist. Ahmed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calchas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Calchas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahmed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calchas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calchas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calchas throws a head kick but Ahmed moves out of range.
Calchas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calchas throws a head kick but Ahmed moves out of range.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses.
Calchas misses with a head kick.
Calchas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahmed blocks a head kick by Calchas.
Calchas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Calchas.
Calchas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calchas throws a head kick but Ahmed moves out of range.
Calchas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calchas connects with a right hand. Ahmed shakes it off.
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.
Ahmed blocks a head kick by Calchas.
Ahmed misses with a takedown
and Calchas counters with a nice body kick.
Montel Calchas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratil Ahmed.
Calchas connects with an inside leg kick.
Calchas throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
Calchas misses with a hook. Ahmed ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Calchas.
Calchas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calchas wants to clinch up but Ahmed keeps it at a distance.
Ahmed avoids the head kick by Calchas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calchas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahmed.
Calchas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Calchas misses with a wild body shot.
Calchas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Calchas misses with a head kick.
Ahmed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calchas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahmed circles away.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Calchas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calchas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calchas throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calchas tries to clinch up but Ahmed circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahmed swats away the attempt to clinch by Calchas.
Calchas throws a wild body kick that Ahmed sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Calchas.
A head kick misses from Calchas.
Ahmed avoids the body shot from Calchas.
A jab from Calchas misses.
Calchas scores with a head kick. Ahmed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Calchas digs a good hook to Ahmed's body.
Calchas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montel Calchas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ratil Ahmed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ahmed misses with a straight left.
Ahmed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calchas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahmed's knee momentarily.
Calchas tries a head kick but it misses.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calchas.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses.
Calchas throws a body punch but Ahmed moves out of range.
Calchas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calchas thows a body shot but no joy.
Calchas misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calchas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calchas tries to clinch but Ahmed is having none of it.
Calchas tries a head kick but it misses.
Calchas lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahmed avoids the head kick by Calchas.
Calchas is looking to wear down Ahmed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahmed moves out of range as Calchas throws a body kick.
Calchas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calchas throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
Ahmed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calchas counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Calchas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calchas motions for Ahmed to come forward. Calchas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahmed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calchas.
Calchas pushes Ahmed away with a front kick.
Ahmed blocks a head kick by Calchas.
Calchas throws a head kick but Ahmed moves out of range.
Calchas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Calchas counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahmed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Montel Calchas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratil Ahmed.
Ahmed blocks a head kick by Calchas.
Ahmed avoids the head kick by Calchas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed avoids the head kick by Calchas.
Calchas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calchas throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
Ahmed avoids the head kick by Calchas.
Calchas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calchas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmed avoids a kick to the body.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calchas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Calchas tries to stand but Ahmed is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Calchas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Calchas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmed on the ground.
Ahmed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahmed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calchas's guard.
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Calchas keeps moving.
Ahmed tries to free his leg and advance position but Calchas is retaining full guard.
Calchas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montel Calchas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ratil Ahmed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ahmed throws a shot from downtown. Calchas moves away and avoids it.
Calchas tries a head kick but it misses.
Calchas misses with a wild body shot.
Calchas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahmed circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Calchas. Ahmed shrugs it off though.
Ahmed fails with the takedown
and Calchas counters with a big head kick but Ahmed shrugs it off.
Ahmed blocks a head kick by Calchas.
Ahmed gets caught napping as Calchas dives in and scores a takedown. Ahmed manages to retain guard.
Ahmed is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Calchas frees his head nicely. Oh but Ahmed has switched to an armbar! Calchas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ratil Ahmed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Paakkunainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Paakkunainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paakkunainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkunainen misses with a double jab.
Munich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paakkunainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Munich moves into the clinch.
Munich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
It looks like Omar Munich has been cut.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand into Munich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munich's gas tank.
Munich looks gassed!
Paakkunainen is leaning against Munich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakkunainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
Paakkunainen lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakkunainen pushes Munich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakkunainen is working Munich over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands with a left to the head.
Paakkunainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munichs head.
Paakkunainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen scores with a shot to the side of Munich's head.
Paakkunainen lands a shot to the body.
Paakkunainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakkunainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakkunainen is working Munich over against the cage.
Paakkunainen lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkunainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munich takes a shot to the head.
Paakkunainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakkunainen.
Munich is rocked!
Paakkunainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munichs head.
Munich is still on wobbly legs! Can Paakkunainen finish him?
Paakkunainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkunainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munich seems to have recovered his senses.
Paakkunainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munich takes a shot to the head.
Paakkunainen presses Munich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakkunainen lands a shot to the body.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakkunainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkunainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakkunainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
Paakkunainen scores with a hook to the body.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
Munich is looking to control Paakkunainen's arms but Paakkunainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munich has his back to the cage.
Paakkunainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakkunainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen pushes Munich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakkunainen lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen pushes Munich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakkunainen scores with a hook to the body.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munich.
Paakkunainen lands a left hand.
Paakkunainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
Munich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paakkunainen smiles and moves away.
Munich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paakkunainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Munich dodges the punch combination from Paakkunainen.
Munich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paakkunainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pekka Paakkunainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakkunainen misses with a double jab
and Munich counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Munich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munich is looking to clinch.
Munich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munich tries to clinch up.
Munich tries to clinch up.
Paakkunainen tries to bum rush Munich with a series of wild strikes but Munich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Munich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paakkunainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paakkunainen misses with a combination
and Paakkunainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paakkunainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paakkunainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Paakkunainen misses with a right hand
and Munich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paakkunainen won't be happy with that.
Munich wants to stand but Paakkunainen has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen is looking to regain half guard here but Munich keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Paakkunainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paakkunainen is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Paakkunainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Munich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Paakkunainen has knocked Munich down with a huge combo! Paakkunainen steps away and waves a wobbly Munich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A jab from Paakkunainen does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen misses with a combination
and Paakkunainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munich has closed the distance and engaged Paakkunainen in a clinch.
Paakkunainen letting Munich take a breather here.
Munich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paakkunainen avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Pekka Paakkunainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munich looking to stall.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munich is looking to break free of the clinch but Paakkunainen has double underhooks.
A short right from Paakkunainen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munich.
Paakkunainen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch.
Paakkunainen lands a nice uppercut.
Munich landing knees to the head.
Munich is trying to drag Paakkunainen to the mat but Paakkunainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paakkunainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munich backwards.
Paakkunainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munich can do to turn this around?
Paakkunainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakkunainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munich missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Munich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakkunainen gets through Munich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakkunainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paakkunainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakkunainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakkunainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Munich controls his hands.
Paakkunainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Munich controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Munich lands a hook that snaps the head of Paakkunainen backwards.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch.
Munich blocking some punches.
Munich is trying to maintain a safe position but Paakkunainen gets an underhook and turns Munich into the cage.
Paakkunainen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Munich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paakkunainen can't find room to land a body shot as Munich controls the action.
Paakkunainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paakkunainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakkunainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Munich controls his hands.
Paakkunainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munich is trying to break free.
Paakkunainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paakkunainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paakkunainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Munich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakkunainen.
Munich wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munich.
Nice elbow from Munich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakkunainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munich blocks an uppercut.
Munich blocks a body shot from Paakkunainen.
Munich pulls guard.
Munich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paakkunainen!
Paakkunainen tries to hold on but Munich pushes him away.
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.
Paakkunainen holds on, trying desperately to control.
Munich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munich avoids the attempt from Paakkunainen to control.
Paakkunainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Munich tries to control but Paakkunainen wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Paakkunainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Munich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Munich tries to clinch but Paakkunainen is having none of it.
Munich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekka Paakkunainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paakkunainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paakkunainen leaves Munich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paakkunainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Munich.
Paakkunainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munich was well out of range. Poor timing from Paakkunainen.
Munich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munich tries to close the distance and clinch but Paakkunainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paakkunainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paakkunainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munich tries to clinch but Paakkunainen is having none of it.
Paakkunainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkunainen misses with a shot to the body
and Munich counters with a nice body shot.
Munich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munich is looking to clinch but Paakkunainen is avoiding it.
Munich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paakkunainen pinned against the cage. Paakkunainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munich gets a clinch.
Paakkunainen managing to block the knees to the body from Munich.
A short right from Paakkunainen on the inside.
Paakkunainen is leaning against Munich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakkunainen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Paakkunainen.
Good body shot from Paakkunainen.
Munich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakkunainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pekka Paakkunainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Munich.
Paakkunainen works on Munich's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakkunainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munich wants to get back to striking at distance but Paakkunainen won't allow it.
A short left from Paakkunainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkunainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakkunainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakkunainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen digs a right hand into Munich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munich's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen managing to block the knees to the body from Munich.
Paakkunainen lands a shot to the body.
Paakkunainen prevents a body shot from Munich.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen misses with a punch to the body.
Paakkunainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munich's elbow.
Munich jumps into guard, dragging Paakkunainen to the mat.
Paakkunainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paakkunainen trying to control but Munich is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munich is looking to stand up but Paakkunainen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pekka Paakkunainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paakkunainen scores with a punch to the head.
Munich blocks a jab.
Paakkunainen misses with a combination
and Munich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Paakkunainen trying to control but Munich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paakkunainen wants to sweep but Munich has passed to side control!
Munich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paakkunainen keeps working.
Omar Munich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Paakkunainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paakkunainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Paakkunainen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakkunainen, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Pekka Paakkunainen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pekka Paakkunainen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Pekka Paakkunainen!
Pekka Paakkunainen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Layer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Web (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson Web told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pipe Layer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameson Web!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layer tries for a takedown but Web circles away easily
and Web cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Layer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Web finds it's way round the side to connect with Layer's head.
Web is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Web connects with a body shot.
Layer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Web connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Web throws a leg kick but Layer moved away.
Layer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Layer looks to score with a jab to the body but Web is just out of range.
Layer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Layer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Web counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipe Layer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layer fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Web does no damage.
Nice cross by Web.
Web fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Web swings widly with a right hand
and Layer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Layer looks to score with a jab to the body but Web is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Web scores with a sloppy right hand. Layer should have avoided that one.
Layer tries to move into range but Web moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Layer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Web.
Jameson Web is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Layer blocks a low kick nicely.
Layer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Layer throws a series of punches but Web moves out of range.
Web scores with a body shot.
Web keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Web lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layer.
Layer is breathing heavily.
Web is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Web tests Layer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Web comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Layer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layer misses with a takedown attempt
and Web counters with a nice uppercut.
Layer ducks right into an uppercut from Web.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Layer is rocked!
Web scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Layer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Web throws an uppercut from hell that sends Layer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Web stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Web!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kreigmacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodhrehson comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to dance. Kreigmacher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seek and Destroy by Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sven Kreigmacher enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Kreigmacher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson throws a series of punches but Kreigmacher moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kreigmacher!
Rodhrehson misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Kreigmacher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rodhrehson.
Sven Kreigmacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson throws a looping overhand right but Kreigmacher ducks down to avoid it.
Rodhrehson looks to throw a body kick
and Kreigmacher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodhrehson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kreigmacher slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodhrehson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreigmacher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kreigmacher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodhrehson's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
Kreigmacher scores with a kick to the body.
Kreigmacher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kreigmacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreigmacher tries to avoid it but Rodhrehson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreigmacher to the ground. Kreigmacher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodhrehson misses with a straight right.
Kreigmacher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rodhrehson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodhrehson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kreigmacher lands a head kick. Rodhrehson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodhrehson misses with a looping right.
Rodhrehson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sven Kreigmacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodhrehson tries to bum rush Kreigmacher with a series of wild strikes but Kreigmacher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodhrehson's sensitive parts.
Kreigmacher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodhrehson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreigmacher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodhrehson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nad Rodhrehson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher misses with a head kick.
Rodhrehson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kreigmacher's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodhrehson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodhrehson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreigmacher circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick which misses Rodhrehson's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodhrehson tries to avoid it.
A big right from Rodhrehson misses.
Rodhrehson swings widly with a right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodhrehson's knee momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodhrehson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kreigmacher backs up against the cage.
Kreigmacher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreigmacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreigmacher lands with a kick to the temple. Rodhrehson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kreigmacher scores with a head kick. Rodhrehson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kreigmacher.
A big right from Rodhrehson misses.
Kreigmacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodhrehson.
Kreigmacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Kreigmacher slips the punch.
Rodhrehson avoids the body shot from Kreigmacher.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rodhrehson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That kick from Kreigmacher tenderised Rodhrehson's leg. Rodhrehson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodhrehson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreigmacher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodhrehson throws a looping overhand right but Kreigmacher ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson throws a leg kick
and Kreigmacher counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodhrehson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson throws a right hand that Kreigmacher ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreigmacher also avoids with ease.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lands a high kick!
Kreigmacher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kreigmacher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodhrehson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Rodhrehson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kreigmacher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodhrehson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreigmacher's waist but Kreigmacher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodhrehson off to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kreigmacher!
Crunch! Kreigmacher slams his shin into Rodhrehson's torso.
Rodhrehson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodhrehson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kreigmacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodhrehson throws a hook to the side of Kreigmacher's head but Kreigmacher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodhrehson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kreigmacher eats them both and turns towards Rodhrehson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kreigmacher scoring well with a low kick there.
Kreigmacher thows a body kick. Rodhrehson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rodhrehson misses with a left hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kreigmacher ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kreigmacher scores with a nice body kick.
Rodhrehson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher throws a front kick that sends Rodhrehson stumbling back into the cage.
Rodhrehson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreigmacher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rodhrehson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kreigmacher. Rodhrehson shrugs it off though.
Kreigmacher lands a head kick!
Kreigmacher connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher connects with a leg kick. Rodhrehson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kreigmacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodhrehson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodhrehson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kreigmacher's head.
Rodhrehson throws a right hand that misses
and Kreigmacher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rodhrehson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreigmacher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson throws an off balance right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a big head kick but Rodhrehson shrugs it off.
Rodhrehson throws a big shot that misses.
Rodhrehson misses with a right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a low kick, right behind Rodhrehson 's knee.
Kreigmacher lands with a slapping head kick.
Kreigmacher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rodhrehson misses its intended target.
Rodhrehson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a head kick.
Rodhrehson misses with a two punch combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kreigmacher scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodhrehson misses the jab.
Rodhrehson misses with a straight right.
Rodhrehson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodhrehson's knee momentarily.
Kreigmacher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodhrehson throws a big shot that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kreigmacher.
Sven Kreigmacher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreigmacher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodhrehson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kreigmacher is looking to slow Rodhrehson down with leg kicks.
Kreigmacher scores with a nice body kick.
Kreigmacher moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreigmacher ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodhrehson will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Rodhrehson misses
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice body kick.
Rodhrehson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kreigmacher lands with a kick to the temple. Rodhrehson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kreigmacher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kreigmacher connects with a solid leg kick.
Kreigmacher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kreigmacher wants it to stay on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher throws a leg kick which misses Rodhrehson's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodhrehson tries to avoid it.
Rodhrehson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreigmacher counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreigmacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodhrehson.
Kreigmacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodhrehson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreigmacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodhrehson. That did some damage!
Rodhrehson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kreigmacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kreigmacher lands a high kick!
Rodhrehson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kreigmacher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodhrehson's calf.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodhrehson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kreigmacher. That's going to slow Rodhrehson down.
Rodhrehson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kreigmacher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Kreigmacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Kreigmacher slips the punch.
Rodhrehson fails with the takedown.
Kreigmacher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that Rodhrehson semi-blocks.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kreigmacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigmacher connects with a high kick.
Rodhrehson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kreigmacher counters with a good low kick that Rodhrehson was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rodhrehson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodhrehson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kreigmacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodhrehson.
Kreigmacher connects with a high kick.
Kreigmacher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kreigmacher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson tests Kreigmacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodhrehson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodhrehson misses with a shot to the body
and Kreigmacher counters with a good low kick that Rodhrehson was not able to check.
Rodhrehson throws a hook but Kreigmacher avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodhrehson throws an off balance right hand
and Kreigmacher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rodhrehson really felt that one!
The fighters circling - Rodhrehson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreigmacher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kreigmacher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreigmacher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kreigmacher connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodhrehson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreigmacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodhrehson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreigmacher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Rodhrehson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreigmacher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodhrehson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Kreigmacher. No joy for Rodhrehson on that attempt.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Kreigmacher slips the punch.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodhrehson avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodhrehson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kreigmacher.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher drops his hands momentarily and Rodhrehson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodhrehson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kreigmacher counters with a big head kick but Rodhrehson shrugs it off.
Rodhrehson misses with a hook.
Rodhrehson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreigmacher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nad Rodhrehson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreigmacher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodhrehson's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kreigmacher. Rodhrehson shrugs it off though.
Kreigmacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreigmacher keeps Rodhrehson at a distance using the push kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown but Kreigmacher shows good takedown defense.
Kreigmacher scores with a nice body kick.
Kreigmacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kreigmacher throws an overhand right that lands on Rodhrehson's shoulder, as Rodhrehson tries to avoid the shot.
Rodhrehson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreigmacher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodhrehson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Kreigmacher.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kreigmacher.
Rodhrehson misses with a hook
and Kreigmacher counters with a good low kick that Rodhrehson was not able to check.
Kreigmacher thumps Rodhrehson with a low kick.
Kreigmacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kreigmacher connects with a high kick.
Kreigmacher thuds his shin into the meat of Rodhrehson's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodhrehson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sven Kreigmacher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kreigmacher. That one must have hurt.
Rodhrehson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kreigmacher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreigmacher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodhrehson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kreigmacher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreigmacher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodhrehson's sensitive parts.
Nad Rodhrehson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreigmacher connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Kreigmacher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreigmacher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sven Kreigmacher!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sven Kreigmacher!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sven Kreigmacher!
Sven Kreigmacher wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali has chosen Animal i have become as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
196 lbs
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187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Ali!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koslov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koslov walks into a jab.
A left and a right from Koslov both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Brian Ali has been cut.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koslov throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Koslov misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslov misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boris Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Koslov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali digs a good body shot into Koslov's ribs.
Koslov blocks a jab.
Koslov lands with a shot to the body.
Koslov lands with a right that hurts Ali. Ali looks to clinch but Koslov throws a short knee that drops Ali. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Boris Koslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulep Lig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi has chosen Säkkijärvenpolkka as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osulep Lig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi wants to clinch.
Nurmi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lig sprawling to the canvas! Lig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmi finish him?!
It looks like Osulep Lig has been cut.
Lig looks to land a left hand but Nurmi moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Nurmi misses.
Nurmi misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Nurmi both land. Nice combination.
Lig is rocked!
A combination from Nurmi does no damage.
Nurmi is looking to clinch.
Nurmi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lig trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lig prevents Nurmi from getting back to his feet.
Lig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi wants to get back to his feet.
Lig trying to control the action but Nurmi is working from the bottom.
Nurmi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmi tries to escape but Lig is in control.
Nurmi is not content to let Lig control the position.
Lig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmi throws Lig to one side and escapes!
Lig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmi misses with a looping right.
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.
Nurmi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lig counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmi didn't expect that.
Lig works over Nurmi with some ground and pound from guard.
Lig stops Nurmi from standing up.
Lig 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.
Lig prevents Nurmi from getting back to his feet.
Lig connects with a couple of short punches.
Lig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmi has his feet on Lig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No joy there for Nurmi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmi.
Lig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmi throws a right hand that Lig ducks under and follows up with a left that Lig also avoids with ease.
Nurmi looks gassed!
Nurmi missing with a left hand there. Lig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lig misses the shot to the body.
Lig misses with a body shot.
Lig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmi tries to avoid it but Lig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmi to the ground. Nurmi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osulep Lig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmi throws an overhand right that lands on Lig's shoulder, as Lig tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lig manages to avoid it.
Lig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi wants to get back to his feet.
Lig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmi wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lig is looking to advance position but Nurmi won't allow it.
Lig works his way into full mount!
Lig 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.
Lig has hold of Nurmi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nurmi wants to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi has left one of his arms exposed and Lig doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nurmi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osulep Lig!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Nilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lass Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Nilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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23
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Nilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lass Holden!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson shoots in for a takedown but Holden shows good takedown defense.
Holden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nilson is looking for a sweep. Holden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nilson is working hard here to advance position.
Nilson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holden in particular looking to stall.
Nilson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nilson.
Nilson gets back to half guard.
Nilson trying to control from the bottom.
Nilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holden pulls his head out easily.
Nilson is trying to maintain the position but Holden is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two 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.
Nilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nilson is looking for a triangle here but Holden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nilson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Holden easily slips into full mount!
Nilson is looking to improve his position but Holden isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control but Nilson is having none of it.
Nilson working to try and regain half guard.
Holden controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nilson is working to get back to half guard.
Holden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nilson is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lass Holden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Holden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holden preventing the sweep.
Holden 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.
Nilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holden is one step ahead there.
Nilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holden defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nilson goes for an armbar but Holden turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holden.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilson is looking for a triangle but Holden pushes his legs off easily.
Nilson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holden is now in half guard.
Nilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nilson wants to sweep here but Holden controlling him for the moment.
Nilson is trying to keep Holden in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden trying to control but Nilson is working from the bottom.
Holden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holden passes into half guard.
Nilson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nilson moves into full guard.
Nilson is trying to keep Holden in close.
Holden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lass Holden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holden was covering up waiting for the punch and Nilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nilson wants to pass the guard but Holden is keeping the position.
Nilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilson stops Holden from standing up.
Nilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nilson has Holden in his guard.
Nilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilson is looking for a triangle but Holden pushes his legs off easily.
Nilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holden defends it easily.
Holden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holden has managed to get both his arms back between Nilson's legs - danger averted.
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.
Nilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holden is one step ahead there.
Nilson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holden is now in half guard.
Holden prevents Nilson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nilson wants to get back to full guard.
Holden is keen to just control but Nilson is a slippery customer.
Nilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nilson has an active guard here but Holden has managed to pass into half guard.
Holden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Nilson is pressing down on Holden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nilson controlling Holden's posture.
Nilson has his foot on Holden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holden works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Nilson.
Well Holden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lass Holden!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lass Holden!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Lass Holden!
Lass Holden wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pajanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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19
130 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Pajanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajanen misses with an uppercut
and Kurze counters with a nice body shot.
Pajanen misses with a hook
and Kurze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Pajanen is predictable there
and Kurze counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Pajanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pajanen.
Pajanen cracks Kurze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pajanen tries to clinch
and Pajanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pajanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurze.
Pajanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pajanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pajanen misses with an uppercut
and Kurze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pajanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pajanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kurze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pajanen, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajanen misses with a left hand
and Kurze counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pajanen.
Kurze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pajanen on the side of the head.
Pajanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurze is just out of range.
Pajanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pajanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurze counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pajanen throws a wild body kick that Kurze sees coming a mile off.
Pajanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurze is out of range and Pajanen settles back down.
Kurze checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kurze blocks the low kick.
Pajanen looks to land a left hand but Kurze moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze throws a shot to the body.
Pajanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurze is just out of range.
Pajanen digs a good body shot into Kurze's ribs.
Kurze looks to score with a jab to the body but Pajanen is just out of range.
Pajanen misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Pajanen.
Kurze ducks under a wild hook from Pajanen.
Pajanen throws out a leg kick but Kurze moves out of range and Pajanen only half commits.
Kurze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kurze is looking to take a break and control but Pajanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pajanen is trying to work for a sweep but Kurze has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pajanen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kurze counter with a right hand.
Pajanen shoots and misses
and Kurze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurze wants it to stay on the feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurze. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pajanen.
Pajanen cracks the inside of Kurze's front leg.
Pajanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pajanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pajanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajanen throws an off balance right hand
and Kurze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pajanen misses with a right hand
and Kurze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pajanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurze counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurze lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze moves out of range as Pajanen strikes.
Kurze clobbers Pajanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pajanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurze pinned against the cage. Kurze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pajanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pajanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurze's head backwards.
Pajanen thows a leg kick but Kurze checks it
and Kurze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurze misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Pajanen.
Kurze misses with a straight left.
Pajanen throws a right hand that misses
and Pajanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Pajanen misses
and Kurze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pajanen feints and as Kurze raises his hands in defense, Pajanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurze looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pajanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pajanen doesn't defend quickly enough and Kurze has managed to lock this one up! Can Pajanen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kurze on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konrad Kurze!
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