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Genesis 2 : Dreamers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ainsley Clearly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ainsley Clearly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ainsley Clearly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renars Stunza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clearly eats them both and turns towards Stunza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ainsley Clearly has been cut.
Stunza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stunza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clearly jabs Stunza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clearly pushes Stunza up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clearly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clearly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stunza up against the ropes.
Stunza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Stunza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunza throws a leg kick which misses Clearly's front leg but catches the back leg as Clearly tries to avoid it.
Clearly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stunza scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Stunza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stunza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clearly.
Stunza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clearly on the side of the head.
Clearly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clearly lands with a shot to the body.
Stunza looks gassed!
Stunza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clearly misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clearly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stunza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clearly.
Clearly tries a head kick but it misses.
Clearly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clearly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clearly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stunza.
Clearly throws a right and a left that Stunza avoids nicely.
Renars Stunza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunza lands a lovely overhand right.
Clearly doesn't manage to clinch there - Stunza circles away.
Stunza misses with a few strikes there.
Clearly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stunza was well out of range. Poor timing from Clearly.
Clearly throws a big shot that misses.
Clearly swings for the body but Stunza moves out of range.
Stunza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clearly moves out of range of the body kick from Stunza.
Stunza moves out of range of the strikes.
Clearly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clearly takes a swing at Stunza's ribcage but misses.
Stunza misses with a combination
and Clearly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clearly.
Clearly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stunza managing to block the knees to the body from Clearly.
Stunza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clearly.
Clearly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clearly missing with knees to the body.
Clearly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clearly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stunza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stunza avoids the strikes from Clearly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza is trying to stand back up.
Stunza tries to break free.
Stunza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clearly struggling to land strikes to the head as Stunza covers up.
Stunza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Clearly misses with an elbow to the head.
Clearly misses with a punch to the head.
Clearly 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clearly lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Stunza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clearly misses with a punch to the head.
Stunza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clearly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stunza is trying to remain composed but Clearly is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stunza covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Clearly lands a shot to the body.
Clearly connects with a big shot to the side of Stunza's head.
Stunza wants to escape the position.
Clearly is punishing Stunza with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stunza has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Clearly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stunza knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stunza for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ainsley Clearly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ainsley Clearly's cut.
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.
Stunza throws a series of strikes that have Clearly backpedaling.
Stunza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clearly eats them both and turns towards Stunza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stunza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Stunza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stunza.
Stunza fails to land with a series of punches.
Clearly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clearly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clearly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stunza misses with a wild combination.
Clearly moves into the clinch.
Stunza is trying to push Clearly away but Clearly has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Clearly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stunza is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clearly swings wildly with an uppercut but Stunza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clearly throws a head punch that misses.
Clearly slowing the pace effectively.
Stunza tries to break the clinch but Clearly is controlling the position.
Clearly has Stunza pushed against the ropes.
Stunza is trying to break the clinch but Clearly has him pressed against the ropes.
Clearly stalling in the clinch but Stunza improves position.
Clearly is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ainsley Clearly.
Stunza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clearly. Clearly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clearly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stunza scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stunza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stunza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clearly back to the ropes. Stunza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stunza - that will leave a mark!
Clearly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clearly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Stunza both land. Nice combination.
Ainsley Clearly's cut is getting worse.
Danga de danga de dang - Stunza scores with a four punch combination!
Clearly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stunza throws a one two combo.
Stunza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clearly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stunza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clearly is looking to wear down Stunza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stunza feints a jab promting Clearly to slip. Stunza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clearly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clearly throws a wild body kick that Stunza sees coming a mile off.
Stunza connects with a body shot that sends Clearly's belly button to the back.
Stunza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clearly eats them both and turns towards Stunza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza lands a head kick!
Stunza throws a series of strikes that have Clearly backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Stunza.
Stunza connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stunza scores with a four punch combination!
Clearly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stunza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stunza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stunza feints a jab promting Clearly to slip. Stunza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clearly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stunza cracks Clearly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Clearly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renars Stunza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stunza lands a jab-cross combination.
Stunza works over Clearly's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Stunza scores with a four punch combination!
Stunza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clearly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stunza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clearly eats them both and turns towards Stunza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clearly swings for the body but Stunza moves out of range.
Stunza fails to land with a series of punches.
Stunza avoids the body shot from Clearly.
Clearly looks to land a combination but Stunza avoids it well.
Stunza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Stunza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stunza throws a right hand that Clearly ducks under and follows up with a left that Clearly also avoids with ease.
Clearly connects with a body shot that sends Stunza's belly button to the back.
Clearly wants to clinch.
Stunza throws a combination. Clearly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clearly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stunza. Stunza obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clearly wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Stunza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stunza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renars Stunza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ainsley Clearly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stunza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clearly's head.
Clearly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stunza.
Stunza dodges the punch combination from Clearly.
Stunza throws a one two combo.
Stunza falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stunza misses with a head kick.
Stunza throws the kick towards the body but Clearly avoids it.
A head kick from Stunza lands but Clearly takes it in his stride.
Clearly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stunza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stunza throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Stunza misses.
Clearly throws a sloppy head kick and Stunza moves out of range easily.
Clearly takes one to the side of the head.
Stunza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clearly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clearly avoids the head kick by Stunza.
Stunza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clearly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clearly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stunza.
Stunza misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clearly. Stunza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Clearly is predictable there
letting Stunza counter with a right hand.
Stunza blocks a low kick nicely.
Stunza swinging wildly here.
Stunza looks to land a combination. Clearly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clearly gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clearly.
Stunza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stunza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clearly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stunza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stunza staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza throws a combination that misses
and Clearly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stunza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clearly is one step ahead there.
Clearly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stunza keeping moving, preventing Clearly from controlling successfully.
Stunza has momentary wrist control but Clearly slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clearly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stunza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clearly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clearly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stunza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clearly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clearly wants to control from the top but Stunza keeps moving.
Clearly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clearly prevents Stunza from getting back to his feet.
Clearly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clearly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clearly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clearly throws a big right hand that misses.
Clearly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clearly connects with a couple of short punches.
Clearly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stunza is keeping the position for now.
Clearly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clearly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stunza uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Clearly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clearly closes the distance and clinches.
Clearly prevents Stunza from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ainsley Clearly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clearly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Jackson.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson working away.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robert Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Johnson's lack of action.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Matt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
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 Robert Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Money Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Money Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pudzianowski can't fight it off and eventually Machine manages to take the fight to the floor. Pudzianowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine pushes down on Pudzianowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzianowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machine wants to take a breather but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Pudzianowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pudzianowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pudzianowski is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pudzianowski avoid being mounted?
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pudzianowski controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machine'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.
Pudzianowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Pudzianowski looks gassed!
Money Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pudzianowski's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pudzianowski has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pudzianowski is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine looks up at the clock and then as Pudzianowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pudzianowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine cracks Pudzianowski with a big elbow.
Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Machine working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pudzianowski some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
Machine has hold of Pudzianowski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pudzianowski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Machine cranks the arm and Pudzianowski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pudzianowski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Money Machine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaques Villeneuve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villeneuve's entrance music is La Marseillaise. A fine choice. Kuivanen has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaques Villeneuve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Villeneuve.
Villeneuve tries to clinch but Kuivanen moves out of range.
Kuivanen moves into the clinch.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villeneuve moves in looking to clinch but Kuivanen pushes him off.
Villeneuve tries to clinch but Kuivanen is having none of it.
Kuivanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kuivanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuivanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Villeneuve is having none of it.
Kuivanen cracks Villeneuve with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Jaques Villeneuve has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuivanen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jaques Villeneuve's cut is getting worse.
Kuivanen content just to control the position here.
Villeneuve has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villeneuve has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kuivanen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Villeneuve taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kuivanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Kuivanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Namiska Button !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Button tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Button somewhat.
Bass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Namiska Button has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Button fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bass avoids it really well and circles away.
Button checks a leg kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Button dives in and grabs Bass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bass pushes down on Button 's head and hops out.
Ernest Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
Bass avoids the head kick by Button .
Bass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bass clinches up against the ropes.
Button is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bass is defending well for now.
Button looks gassed!
Bass wants to break free but Button has control.
Bass breaks the clinch.
Bass throws a powerful right kick. Button tried to block low but the kick was high! Button was taken right off of his feet! Bass jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernest Bass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sack Hitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cummo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack Hitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
14 - 29 - 0 |
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Brawler
Self confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sack Hitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Cummo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sack Hitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitch throws a sloppy head kick
and Cummo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitch closes the distance but Cummo moves to the side
enabling Cummo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cummo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hitch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cummo working away.
Hitch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cummo off and has taken his back!
Cummo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hitch gets his hands free.
Cummo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hitch gets his way!
Hitch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cummo trying to control the action but Hitch just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hitch wants to control the position but Cummo frees himself and scrambles - Hitch manages to regain control in side control.
Hitch working the ground and pound but Cummo is defending the strikes.
Hitch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cummo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitch passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummo can't escape the position.
Hitch unloads with some shots from mount but Cummo bucks and avoids them well.
Hitch with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Luke Cummo has been cut.
Hitch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cummo looks gassed!
Hitch with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitch cracks Cummo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hitch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hitch is landing with some decent strikes but Cummo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cummo is rocked!
That has opened up Luke Cummo's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitch working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cummo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hitch! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sack Hitch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eloni Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eloni Fauatea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison tries for a takedown but Fauatea circles away easily
and Fauatea counters with a straight right hand.
Fauatea looks to throw the jab but Ellison is out of range.
Ellison fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ellison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauatea throws a combination that misses
and Ellison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison passes Fauatea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ellison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fauatea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellison seems to be looking for submissions.
Ellison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fauatea defends it well.
Ellison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fauatea could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ellison has cracked it and Fauatea is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ellison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Ellison!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eino Nappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappi comes to the ring accompanied by O Fortuna. Hae Ki Park has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
134 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Nappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hae Ki Park!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nappi, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Nappi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Park swings for the body but Nappi moves out of range.
Park misses with a right hand
and Nappi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Park is controlling Nappi's trapped leg to prevent Nappi from advancing to side control.
Nappi trying to control from half guard but Park is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Park trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nappi manages to pass to mount!
Nappi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nappi working for a guillotine from mount but Park is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappi fails to move to back control.
Nappi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Park turns into him and now he's in Nappi's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nappi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Park is aware though and is defending well.
Park 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.
Nappi trying to control the position.
Nappi has a closed guard, preventing Park from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nappi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Nappi's legs - danger averted.
Nappi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Park avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nappi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Park wants to stand but Nappi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nappi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to control from the bottom.
Nappi is trying to work for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Park is looking to improve his position.
Nappi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nappi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Park is on top in guard.
Park must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Park doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Park manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nappi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Nappi's legs - danger averted.
Nappi keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Park wants to stand but Nappi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nappi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nappi looking for a guillotine here but Park defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Nappi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Park lands with an uppercut that bounces Nappi off the ropes and back into rage.
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Park works Nappi's body with a nice hook.
Nappi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Park manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Park keeping moving, preventing Nappi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappi looking to pass the guard.
Park trying to control the position.
Nappi pushes down on Park's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nappi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nappi wants to take a breather but Park is having none of it.
Nappi is looking for a kimura but Park is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nappi to get the leverage.
Park is staying active underneath Nappi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Park trying to hold on to Nappi's head to control him but Nappi postures up.
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.
Nappi trying to pass the guard but Park defending well.
Nappi works his way into side control.
Nappi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Park knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nappi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Park knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Park is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park struggling a bit here.
Nappi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Park is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nappi tries to score with some ground and pound. Park controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nappi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Nappi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Park is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nappi off and has taken his back!
Park working for a choke but Nappi is defending well.
Park has good solid back control here.
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.
Park is hanging on to Nappi's back as he tries to escape.
Nappi is keeping busy.
Nappi is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nappi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Park controlling from the full mount.
Eino Nappi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Park trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Nappi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nappi misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nappi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Park throws a nice head kick!
Park thows a left - swing and a miss!
Park checks the leg kick nicely there.
Park is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nappi misses with a lunging right hand
and Park counters with a right hand to the body.
Nappi throws an off balance right hand
and Park counters with a good, hard body kick but Nappi shrugs it off.
Park works over Nappi's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nappi.
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nappi moves away.
Nappi throws a leg kick
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nappi's knee momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Nappi or perhaps it was just good defense by Park which made him look bad.
Nappi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Park connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Park goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Park is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nappi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nappi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Park counters with a nice leg kick.
Nappi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hae Ki Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappi with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a good low kick that Nappi was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Nappi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Nappi on that attempt.
Park scores with a jab.
Park with a hook.
Park cracks the inside of Nappi's front leg.
Nappi misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nappi takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is looking to slow Nappi down with leg kicks.
Park clinches up with Nappi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nappi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Park misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nappi.
Nappi jumps guard but Park stands there with Nappi around his waist. Nappi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nappi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Park gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nappi fails to pull guard.
Nappi tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nappi drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Park.
Nappi fails to pull guard.
Park lands with a short shot to the head.
Park prevents a takedown attempt there.
Park misses with an elbow strike.
Nappi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Park gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappi tries to pull guard but Park won't allow it.
Park lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Eino Nappi has been cut.
Park is stalling here.
Nappi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Park walks away with a smile on his face. Nappi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eino Nappi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Park lands with a thumping leg kick.
Park looks to throw the jab but Nappi is out of range.
Nappi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Park did well to prevent Nappi getting side control.
Park is staying active underneath Nappi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Park is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nappi pulls his head out easily.
Nappi wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
Nappi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Park defends it well.
Nappi is trying to control. Park wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hae Ki Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nappi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Nappi!
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