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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louhikko comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down. John Tall will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louhikko misses with a jab to the body
and Tall counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Lauri Louhikko has been cut.
Tall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Louhikko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tall's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louhikko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louhikko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tall's head.
Tall looking for a sweep. Not yet Tall, not yet.
Louhikko cracks Tall with a solid left hand.
Tall working a defensive guard here.
Louhikko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Louhikko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louhikko pushes down on Tall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Louhikko 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.
Louhikko winds up and cracks Tall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Louhikko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Louhikko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louhikko. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Tall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Louhikko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Louhikko slips a nice elbow through Tall's hands, connecting with Tall's forehead.
Louhikko drops an elbow to the side of Tall's head.
Louhikko lands strikes from half guard.
Louhikko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Louhikko working over Tall with some ground and pound. Tall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Louhikko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Louhikko lands a nice short elbow.
Louhikko working the head and body with strikes.
Louhikko moves into full mount! Tall won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louhikko landing strikes from the mount and Tall is in trouble!
Louhikko with a couple of short strikes.
Tall is rocked!
Louhikko cracks Tall with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Louhikko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mort Kulig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mort Kulig has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mort Kulig!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulig prevents it.
Kulig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulig tries to land knees in the clinch but Iron avoids the damage to the body.
Kulig lands a damaging elbow.
Kulig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iron's defenses.
Kulig misses with a knee to the head.
Iron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulig avoids it.
Kulig trying to land knees to the body.
Kulig looks gassed!
Kulig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulig misses with a knee to the head.
Kulig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iron.
Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron tries to score a body lock takedown but Kulig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iron wants a takedown.
Kulig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iron goes for a takedown attempt but Kulig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulig avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulig avoids it really well and circles away.
Iron misses with a takedown attempt - Kulig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulig's guard.
Iron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Iron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulig is not content to let Iron control the position.
An elbow from Iron crashes against the mat.
Iron misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Iron is looking to take a break and control but Kulig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron working the head with strikes.
Iron throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Iron throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kulig works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Iron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulig's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Iron dominated that round.
That's time! Iron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulig swivels and escapes.
Iron lands a left and a right that send Kulig crashing to the mat, dazed. Iron thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mort Kulig has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulig's guard.
Iron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kulig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iron controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kulig, up you get!
Kulig is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulig tries to sprawl out of it but Iron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulig shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iron darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Iron works his way into full mount!
Iron is landing with some decent strikes but Kulig is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Iron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Iron lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron looking to finish Kulig with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kulig!
Iron lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulig is in a horrible position here. Iron smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Iron lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Iron breaks from Kulig's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kulig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kulig to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kulig shrugs it off.
Iron looking to finish with strikes here!
Iron lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Iron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Iron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Iron working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Kulig that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iron 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron landing punches.
Kulig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iron is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kulig can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kulig takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Iron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mort Kulig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kulig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kulig is trying to defend but Iron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kulig is refusing to be controlled, as Iron sits in half guard.
Iron looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kulig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iron.
Kulig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulig taking some punishment here, with Iron in his half guard.
Iron wants to pass to mount but Kulig is defending the position.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulig can do to turn this around?
Iron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iron tries to pass to full mount but Kulig defends it.
Iron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iron passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron is trying to get an arm triangle but Kulig is defending well.
Kulig is trying to get back to half guard.
Iron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulig, who protects the arm well.
Iron working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kulig managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Iron.
Iron scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kulig to see if he's OK.
Mort Kulig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulig parries the strikes from Iron easily there. Iron is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kulig to escape.
Iron cracks Kulig with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iron, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Iron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Veldrane Sengir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sengir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sengir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sengir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sengir in particular looking to stall.
Dickson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sengir pulls his head out easily.
Sengir tries to pass to full mount but Dickson defends it.
Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Sengir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sengir passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dickson looks a forlorn figure.
Sengir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dickson is surviving well by controlling Sengir's body position as best he can.
Sengir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dickson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dickson is working hard here to advance position.
Sengir controlling his opponent.
Dickson is working to get back to half guard.
Sengir content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Sengir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dickson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sengir looking for a guillotine from mount but Dickson is having none of it.
Sengir controlling his opponent.
Sengir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sengir mounts Dickson! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir controlling from the full mount.
Dickson regains half guard.
Sengir controlling the action here.
Sengir is pressing down on Dickson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickson is holding on for now.
Sengir is controlling the pace.
Sengir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sengir wants to pass to mount but Dickson is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir controlling the action here.
Sengir uses his free foot to push down on Dickson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dickson.
Sengir fails to take his opponent's back.
Sengir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickson is trying to escape the mount.
Sengir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dickson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sengir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sengir.
Sengir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dickson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sengir, into his guard.
Dickson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sengir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickson, into his guard.
Sengir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is working an open guard so Sengir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sengir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sengir showed some decent athleticism there.
Dickson looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sengir seems content to control.
Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sengir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sengir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dickson sprawls well initially but Sengir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sengir not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sengir connects with a nice short shot to Dickson's temple.
Dickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sengir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Veldrane Sengir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sengir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sengir presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sengir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dickson shoots and misses
so Sengir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sengir is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veldrane Sengir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dickson with a poor takedown
and Sengir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dickson's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sengir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickson's guard.
Sengir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sengir stands up from Dickson's guard - Sengir perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sengir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Sengir controls the position.
Dickson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sengir tries for a kimura but Dickson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Sengir are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dickson prevents Sengir from improving position.
Sengir slows the pace down.
Dickson tries to improve position but can't.
Dickson is being controlled here.
Sengir gets to mount! Dickson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sengir has hold of Dickson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dickson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dickson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sengir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sengir controlling from the full mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sengir wants to finish this one by submission but Dickson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sengir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir controlling from mount.
Dickson gets back to half guard.
Veldrane Sengir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sengir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is looking to regain half guard here but Sengir keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dickson's face as Sengir controls the position.
Dickson is trying to improve his position.
Sengir tries to advance to mount but Dickson denies him.
Dickson tries to bench press Sengir off him but Sengir keeps the position.
Sengir just content to control the position.
Bruce Dickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sengir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veldrane Sengir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sengir 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veldrane Sengir!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Real Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Brzeczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Brzeczyszczykiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Real Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grzegorz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz scores a takedown into full mount!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grappler is now in Brzeczyszczykiewicz's guard. A big mistake from Brzeczyszczykiewicz there, giving up the dominant position!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grappler is aware though and is defending well.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Grappler should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brzeczyszczykiewicz has tightened it up now! Grappler should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grzegorz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pedrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pedrera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill your God. Jose Pedrera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Pedrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zakrzewski moves into range and clinches up with Pedrera.
Zakrzewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedrera is defending well for now.
Zakrzewski jumps guard and drags Pedrera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Pedrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pedrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pedrera wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Pedrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pedrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pedrera 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.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position but Pedrera postures up.
Pedrera preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Pedrera from controlling successfully.
Pedrera 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.
Pedrera 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.
Zakrzewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pedrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pedrera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zakrzewski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zakrzewski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zakrzewski!
Pedrera is trying to control Zakrzewski's posture but Zakrzewski avoids it.
Zakrzewski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pedrera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zakrzewski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pedrera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zakrzewski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pedrera dodges the ground and pound from Zakrzewski.
Pedrera tries to buck Zakrzewski off but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedrera keeps working.
An elbow from Zakrzewski crashes against the mat.
Pedrera is trying to improve his position.
Zakrzewski laying and praying for a moment but Pedrera takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zakrzewski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zakrzewski trying to mount his opponent but Pedrera defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping busy.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pedrera is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position.
Pedrera with the active half guard here but Zakrzewski passes nicely into side control.
Pedrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pedrera is staying active underneath Zakrzewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pedrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
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.
Zakrzewski wants to stand but Pedrera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pedrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakrzewski pulls his head out easily.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
Pedrera is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski throwing shots but Pedrera is blocking nicely.
Zakrzewski trying to control from half guard but Pedrera is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Zakrzewski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zakrzewski misses with a wild body shot.
Pedrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pedrera wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
Pedrera is looking for a kimura but Zakrzewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pedrera to get the leverage.
Pedrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pedrera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Pedrera is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
Pedrera stops Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet.
Zakrzewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Pedrera.
Pedrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well.
Pedrera is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pedrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pedrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pedrera.
Pedrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pedrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zakrzewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pedrera seems to be working for a kimura but Zakrzewski defends the submission attempt.
Pedrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakrzewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pedrera is looking for a kimura but Zakrzewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pedrera to get the leverage.
Pedrera is thwarting Zakrzewski's attempts to control the position.
Pedrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakrzewski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Pedrera from controlling successfully.
Pedrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pedrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Pedrera seems to be working for a kimura but Zakrzewski defends the submission attempt.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Pedrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pedrera dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pedrera's half guard.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
Pedrera looking for submissions off his back.
Pedrera wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping busy.
Pedrera actively working from the bottom here.
Zakrzewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedrera's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrera manages to get to full guard.
Pedrera keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Pedrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pedrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pedrera.
Pedrera trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well.
Pedrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pedrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zakrzewski is just riding it out for now. Pedrera eventually gives up the hold.
Pedrera seems to be working for a kimura but Zakrzewski defends the submission attempt.
Pedrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pedrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
Zakrzewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Pedrera.
Pedrera prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
Jose Pedrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pedrera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zakrzewski!
Pedrera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zakrzewski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrera is working for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski frees his head quite easily.
Pedrera wants to finish this one by submission but Zakrzewski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pedrera.
Zakrzewski tries to reverse the position but Pedrera maintains control.
Pedrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pedrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zakrzewski is now in Pedrera's guard. A big mistake from Pedrera there, giving up the dominant position!
Pedrera has his foot on Zakrzewski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakrzewski works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Pedrera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedrera 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Pedrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade as his entrance music. 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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133 lbs
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21
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rothschild lands a nice short elbow.
Rothschild stands up out of the half guard.
Ren Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rothschild wants to clinch but Hammer slips to the side
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rothschild tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer counters with a head kick that drops Rothschild to the mat! Rothschild scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rothschild is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Oh Rothschild is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rothschild tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammer counters with a good low kick that Rothschild was not able to check.
Rothschild is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hammer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rothschild crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rothschild's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Hammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm comes to the cage accompanied by Eeppinen biisi. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gronholm is trying to stand back up but Powers is controlling him
Powers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gronholm regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Powers.
Gronholm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gronholm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Gronholm looking to control.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gronholm's head.
Gronholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gronholm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gronholm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers tries to stand but Gronholm is controlling from the bottom.
Gronholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is looking to advance position but Gronholm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gronholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Powers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gronholm swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Powers is now in Gronholm's guard. A big mistake from Gronholm there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gronholm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gronholm is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gronholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Gronholm blocks nicely.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gronholm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gronholm has wrist control.
Gronholm wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers postures up in Gronholm's guard and throws a big left but Gronholm blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Powers throws and elbow that misses. Gronholm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by Gronholm!
Gronholm passes into half guard.
Powers kicks off Gronholm and gets to his feet.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gronholm counters with a left to the body.
Powers looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gronholm counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gronholm lands a left and a right that send Powers crashing to the mat, dazed. Gronholm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Whack! Gronholm lands a heavy head kick that drops Powers. The ref tackles Gronholm to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Powers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marcus Gronholm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronkolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronkolovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Tronkolovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrews's knee momentarily.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses.
Tronkolovic misses with a head kick.
Tronkolovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Tronkolovic lands but Andrews takes it in his stride.
Andrews misses the jab.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick from Tronkolovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a body kick.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a head kick.
It looks like Aaron Andrews has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Tronkolovic.
Tronkolovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tronkolovic has his feet on Andrews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Tronkolovic.
Tronkolovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronkolovic. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tronkolovic misses with a head kick.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Andrews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tronkolovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Tronkolovic circles away easily
and Tronkolovic counters with a big head kick but Andrews shrugs it off.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Tronkolovic.
Mikael Tronkolovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tronkolovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andrews with a poor takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a body kick that stops Andrews in his tracks momentarily.
Tronkolovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic throws a hook but Andrews avoids it easily.
Tronkolovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andrews showed some decent athleticism there.
Andrews is keen to just control but Tronkolovic is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tronkolovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andrews is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Tronkolovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tronkolovic lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tronkolovic throws a push kick but Andrews slaps the foot to one side.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tronkolovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrews's knee momentarily.
Tronkolovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tronkolovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a low kick, right behind Andrews 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronkolovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tronkolovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tronkolovic's half guard.
Andrews passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tronkolovic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronkolovic wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tronkolovic is now in Andrews's guard. A big mistake from Andrews there, giving up the dominant position!
Tronkolovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrews's guard.
Andrews looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working for a triangle but Tronkolovic defends it easily.
Tronkolovic stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Andrews misses with a takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Tronkolovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Tronkolovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tronkolovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tronkolovic throws a head kick that misses
and Andrews counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tronkolovic's guard now.
Andrews drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tronkolovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tronkolovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tronkolovic!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrews wants to control but Tronkolovic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Tronkolovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Andrews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tronkolovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Tronkolovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tronkolovic is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
Tronkolovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tronkolovic wants to get back to his feet but Andrews drags him back down.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tronkolovic keeps working.
Andrews is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tronkolovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Andrews gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tronkolovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Andrews lets go of the hold and Tronkolovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Andrews!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Clash - London Calling. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rider.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Rider or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Rider lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Rider moved out of range nicely.
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Rider is working from the bottom.
Rider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rider's guard.
Rider keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is keen to just control but Rider is a slippery customer.
Rider wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Rider trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control. Rider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hector Garcia.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Rider shoots in.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Rider.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider stalling.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Rider.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Rider.
A bit of stalling here from Rider.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Rider blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Rider.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Rider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Garcia looks gassed!
Rider is trying to stall.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Rider blocks it.
Rider leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rider's face.
Rider trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Rider blocking some punches.
Garcia taking a breather.
Rider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Rider misses with some punches.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Rider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia 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.
Rider tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rider's guard now.
Rider is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia won't allow Rider to sweep him here.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rider is keeping the position for now.
Rider keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector Garcia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rider instigates a clinch.
Rider is working Garcia over against the cage.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Rider tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Rider drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Rider cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Rider lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Rider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rider wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider taking a breather.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rider is keeping busy.
Rider lands a shot to the body.
Rider gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider stalls.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rider.
Rider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Rider.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider fails to pull guard.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Rider cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Rider.
Rider is working Garcia over against the cage.
Grammund Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rider misses with a body punch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Rider.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider misses with a body punch.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Rider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rider cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Rider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Rider.
Nice body punch from Rider.
Rider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rider.
Nice body punch from Rider.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Rider lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Rider.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Rider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rider manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rider working some strikes from top position.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Rider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider looking to pass the guard.
Rider is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Rider is proving a slippery customer.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider throwing strikes but missing.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider slips nicely into half guard.
Rider lands with a punch from half 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.
Rider thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Rider blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Rider content to control rather than advance.
Rider thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rider stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rider, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Rider is blocking nicely.
Rider is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rider.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Nice body punch from Rider.
Rider tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider scores with a hook to the body.
Rider leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Rider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rider.
Rider presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Rider.
Rider controlling the action here for a moment.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Rider blocks with his arms.
Rider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Good body shot from Rider.
Rider lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Rider is stalling here.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Rider.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rider.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rider.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Rider prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Rider prevents a body shot from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A body shot lands from Rider.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rider tries to stall but Garcia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Rider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Good body shot from Rider.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Rider.
Come on Rider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Rider tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grammund Rider.
Rider scores with a nice strike.
Rider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rider is keeping the position for now.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Rider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rider had his way with Hector Garcia in that 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!
Rider fails with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Rider backing up. Rider nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Rider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Rider drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Garcia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grammund Rider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rider content to stall in guard here.
Rider throwing strikes but missing.
Rider trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rider sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rider trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Grammund Rider just wasn't active enough.
Garcia rushes Rider and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Rider blocks it.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Rider blocks with his arms.
Garcia tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Rider scores with a hook to the body.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hector Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Rider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Rider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider's elbow.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grammund Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammund Rider!
Grammund Rider retains his light heavyweight title!
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