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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Rohkea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Rohkea!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
Name scores with a punch to the head.
Name misses with a head kick.
Name shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rohkea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Name controls from within his opponent's guard.
Name passes into half guard.
Name looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. No Name wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rohkea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rohkea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Name darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohkea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Name but Name pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Rohkea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Name has one foot on Rohkea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Name changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rohkea is defended easily by Name.
Name is looking to slow Rohkea down with leg kicks.
Rohkea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Name stuffs the takedown.
Name throws a head kick but Rohkea moves out of range.
Rohkea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rohkea wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohkea sprawls well. He's pushed Name's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Name scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rohkea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Name is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Name is trying to stand.
Name might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohkea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohkea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea lands strikes from half guard.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Rohkea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
Rohkea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Name. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Name pushes Rohkea off looking to stand but Rohkea dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rohkea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Rohkea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rohkea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Name has his feet on Rohkea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rohkea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Rohkea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Name with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rohkea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rohkea drops an elbow to the side of Name's head.
Name has one foot on Rohkea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rohkea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Name tries to avoid it but Rohkea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Name to the ground. Name escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rohkea shoots for a takedown but Name saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rohkea misses with a takedown attempt - Name sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rohkea.
Rohkea working the strikes but Name uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea throwing shots but Name is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea stops Name from getting back to his feet.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Name is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rohkea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Name is trying to stand.
Name on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rohkea working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohkea lands a nice short elbow.
Rohkea scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Name makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rohkea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name looks for a takedown but Rohkea sprawls well.
Rohkea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Name did well to prevent Rohkea getting side control.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohkea lands a nice short elbow.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea drops an elbow to the side of Name's head.
Rohkea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rohkea.
Rohkea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Name defending well though.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Name really is a fat lump.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Name tries to kick Rohkea off but Rohkea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Rohkea connects with a nice short shot to Name's temple.
Name avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rohkea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Rohkea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rohkea dives in and grabs Name's left leg, looking for a takedown. Name pushes down on Rohkea's head and hops out.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Name shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rohkea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rohkea lands in his opponent's guard.
Rohkea thows a big elbow that misses.
Name avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Name has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rohkea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Rohkea.
Rohkea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Name.
Rohkea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Name tries a low kick but Rohkea avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rohkea fails with a takedown attempt.
Name throws a head kick but Rohkea moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name tries to clinch up.
Rohkea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Name scores with the left hand. Rohkea knows he should have avoided that one.
Rohkea shoots in but no luck this time.
Name closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Name lands in his opponent's guard.
Pena Rohkea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Name is standing up over Rohkea. Rohkea looks to escape but Name dives into side control.
Rohkea trying to remain calm as Name controls from the top position.
Name decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rohkea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Name is trying to stand.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohkea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea working over Name with some ground and pound. Name looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Name is trying to stand back up but Rohkea is controlling him
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohkea.
Rohkea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Name taking some punishment here, with Rohkea in his half guard.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohkea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rohkea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rohkea.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rohkea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Name is looking to escape.
Rohkea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Name is trying to stand.
Rohkea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Name's head.
Rohkea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea working the head and body with strikes.
Name is trying to stand up here but Rohkea is controlling him well.
Name trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rohkea prevents Name from standing back up.
Rohkea lands with a punch from half guard.
Name wants to get back to his feet.
Rohkea thows a huge punch but Name dodges it nicely.
Rohkea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohkea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pena Rohkea.
I've got Rohkea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Rohkea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stanhope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Stanhope acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Stanhope!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra tries to move into range but Stanhope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stanhope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Serra is in Stanhope's guard.
Serra wants to pass the guard but Stanhope is keeping the position.
Stanhope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Serra stopping the sweep attempt from Stanhope.
Serra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanhope is keeping the position for now.
Stanhope has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serra has passed into side control.
Serra trying to control the action but Stanhope is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanhope prevents Serra from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope is not content to let Serra control the position.
Stanhope tries to improve position but can't.
Serra works to advance to full mount. Stanhope defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stanhope is trying to escape the mount.
Serra controlling the position easily from mount.
Stanhope working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanhope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serra has isolated one of Stanhope's arms. Stanhope looking to fight him off but Serra twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Serra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hitman. Trouble Some is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Yen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yen connects with a nice looking jab.
Some blocks a head kick by Yen .
Yen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Yen tenderised Some's leg. Some is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yen jabs at Some's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Yen as Some shoots in.
Some looks gassed!
Yen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yen . Yen obviously looking to wear him down.
Some sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Some.
Yen lands a leg kick that knocks Some off balance momentarily.
Some on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yen . Yen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yen lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yen .
Some takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yen has closed the distance and engaged Some in a clinch.
Yen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yen lands an elbow that stopped Some in his tracks for a moment.
Some takes an elbow to the temple.
Yen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yen lands an elbow just above Some 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some takes an elbow to the temple.
Yen lands an elbow inside that Some shrugs off.
Some is rocked!
It looks like Trouble Some has been cut.
Yen crunches a lovely knee into Some's ribcage.
Some is still on wobbly legs! Can Yen finish him?
Yen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Some - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Yen , and another! Some is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Donnie Yen !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hernanes Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauri Puukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hernanes Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernanes Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Puukko counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Puukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Puukko pushes him off.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puukko throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Puukko looks gassed!
Puukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva looks to clinch
and Puukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puukko's sensitive parts.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Puukko off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Puukko tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Puukko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lauri Puukko has been cut.
Silva tries to clinch but Puukko is having none of it.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands an elbow just above Puukko 's eye.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Puukko in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Lauri Puukko's cut even more.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Lauri Puukko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Puukko shrugs off.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puukko's defenses.
Puukko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lauri Puukko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puukko's face.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva blocks a body shot from Puukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puukko wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puukko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Puukko struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puukko wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Puukko takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puukko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puukko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva prevents a body shot from Puukko.
Puukko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Puukko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puukko's efforts to push away.
Puukko struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Puukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Puukko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puukko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lauri Puukko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hernanes Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Slewton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexi Laiho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Slewton's chin.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Slewton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Laiho blocks the low kick.
Slewton gets a takedown into half guard.
Slewton working Laiho over with strikes.
Slewton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Slewton connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
Laiho trying to control but Slewton postures up.
Laiho is in trouble now - Slewton has advanced to mount!
Laiho wants to control but Slewton is having none of it.
Slewton raining down shots from the mount!
Laiho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slewton on the ground.
Laiho tries to hold on but Slewton pushes him away.
Slewton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho wants to control but Slewton is having none of it.
Slewton lands a big elbow.
Laiho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slewton wants to finish this one by submission but Laiho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slewton.
The referee warns Laiho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slewton unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slewton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laiho hang on?
Slewton lands a heavy elbow.
Slewton with shots to the head and body - Laiho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slewton prevents Laiho from getting the reversal.
Slewton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laiho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laiho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slewton landing strikes from the mount and Laiho is in trouble!
Slewton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laiho?
Slewton landing punches.
Slewton landing strikes from the mount and Laiho is in trouble!
Slewton is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Slewton extends the arm and Laiho is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Slewton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Aomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hammer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aoki Aomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Aomi looks to clinch
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki Aomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Aomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aomi moves to clinch but Hammer breaks away
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Aomi is rocked!
Aomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Aomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Aomi off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hammer follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Aomi was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigge Furst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dude (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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283 lbs
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281 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigge Furst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude misses with a double jab
and Furst counters with a straight right hand.
Dude throws a right and a left that Furst avoids nicely.
Furst swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigge Furst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furst shoots for a double leg takedown but Dude sprawls well. He's pushed Furst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Furst dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Furst's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude misses with a double jab.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furst counters with a good low kick that Dude was not able to check.
Dude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigge Furst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furst is breathing heavily.
Furst slips a jab and a cross from Dude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Furst misses with a takedown attempt - Dude sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furst dodges the punch combination from Dude.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Furst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Furst sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dude is looking to escape.
Furst escapes and gets back to his feet.
Furst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dude pinned against the cage. Dude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dude misses with a combination
and Furst counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigge Furst dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dude looks to land a combination but Furst avoids it well.
Furst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Furst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dude throws a combination that misses
and Furst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Furst.
Furst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Furst won't allow Dude to get back to his feet.
Furst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Furst decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Furst or perhaps it was just good defense by Dude which made him look bad.
A combination from Dude does no damage.
A punch combination from Dude misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Furst shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dude sprawls well. Dude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furst gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigge Furst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furst.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws a combination that misses
and Furst counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dude won't be happy with that.
Dude is trying to buck Furst off.
A lull in the action here.
Dude is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Furst has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furst controls the position.
Furst decides to stand back up.
Dude leaves Furst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dude swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigge Furst 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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Furst.
Dude wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sigge Furst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furst stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dude throws a series of punches but Furst moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furst counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furst stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dude's waist but Dude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furst off to one side.
Furst shoots in but Dude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a double jab
and Furst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Furst gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Furst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Furst is controlling him.
Sigge Furst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furst sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dude's guard.
Furst has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Furst tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigge Furst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furst 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigge Furst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Engel- Rammstein. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
217 lbs
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213 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Filipovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Soldier!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovi misses with a wild body shot.
Filipovi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipovi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soldier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soldier, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soldier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipovi up against the cage.
Soldier misses with an elbow over the top.
Soldier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soldier lands a good knee to the midsection. Filipovi won't want to take too many of those.
Filipovi tries to land a knee to the head but Soldier blocks with his arms.
Filipovi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soldier misses with an elbow strike.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Filipovi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovi misses with a knee strike.
Soldier missing with knees to the body.
Soldier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Filipovi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Soldier has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovi breaks the clinch.
Filipovi tries to clinch
and Soldier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipovi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soldier throws a body kick the misses
and Filipovi moves into the clinch.
Filipovi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soldier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovi blocks an elbow strike from Soldier.
Soldier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soldier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Filipovi tries to land a knee to the head but Soldier blocks with his arms.
Filipovi is breathing heavily.
Filipovi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soldier is defending well for now.
Filipovi tries to land knees in the clinch but Soldier avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovi managing to block the knees to the body from Soldier.
Filipovi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soldier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soldier throws an elbow that misses.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Filipovi in his tracks for a moment.
Filipovi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovi connects with a single shot there.
Soldier throws a leg kick that misses.
Soldier tries to land a leg kick but Filipovi saw it coming and moves away.
Soldier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soldier - that will leave a mark!
Filipovi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soldier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soldier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mirko Filipovi has been cut.
Soldier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filipovi checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soldier.
Mirko Filipovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldier tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soldier lands a head kick. Filipovi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soldier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soldier thuds his right hand into Filipovi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filipovi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soldier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Soldier. Beautiful body shot.
Soldier lunges at Filipovi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filipovi's hand.
Soldier moves in looking to clinch but Filipovi pushes him off.
Filipovi avoids the head kick by Soldier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soldier throws a leg kick which misses Filipovi's front leg but catches the back leg as Filipovi tries to avoid it.
Soldier scores with a kick to the body.
Soldier lands a leg kick that knocks Filipovi off balance momentarily.
Filipovi misses with a shot to the body
and Soldier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Soldier connects with a body shot that sends Filipovi's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Soldier.
Soldier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soldier misses with a head kick.
Soldier scores with a spinning back kick!
Filipovi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soldier.
Soldier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filipovi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soldier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filipovi scrambles back to his feet.
Soldier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soldier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldier. Soldier obviously looking to wear him down.
Soldier scores with a jab.
Soldier feints and then cracks Filipovi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filipovi down.
An inside leg kick from Soldier misses.
Soldier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filipovi.
Soldier tries to work over Filipovi's front leg with a kick but Filipovi checks it.
Soldier throws a head kick that misses
and Filipovi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filipovi throws a big shot that misses.
Filipovi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mirko Filipovi's cut is getting worse.
Filipovi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soldier has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soldier.
Soldier is trying to stall.
Soldier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Soldier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soldier throws the kick towards the body but Filipovi avoids it.
Filipovi tries to clinch but Soldier moves out of range.
Filipovi doesn't manage to clinch there - Soldier circles away.
Filipovi darts in trying to clinch
and Soldier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipovi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Filipovi wants to clinch
and Soldier counters with a stiff right hand.
Soldier keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovi closes the distance but Soldier moves to the side
and Soldier counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soldier, right into the meat.
Soldier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soldier misses with a low kick as Filipovi jumps back.
Soldier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filipovi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier is looking to clinch but Filipovi is avoiding it.
Soldier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filipovi.
Filipovi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soldier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soldier throws a push kick but Filipovi slaps the foot to one side.
Soldier connects with a leg kick. Filipovi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soldier lands a head kick!
Soldier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filipovi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soldier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filipovi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soldier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soldier is looking to chop away at Filipovi's legs.
Soldier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldier looks to land a body kick but Filipovi moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier throws a low kick but Filipovi avoids it.
Soldier misses with a body kick.
Soldier takes the fight into the clinch.
Soldier breaks from the clinch.
Soldier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filipovi's sensitive parts.
Soldier misses with a head kick.
Soldier swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovi.
Soldier looks to land a body kick but Filipovi moved away.
Filipovi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soldier can pounce on him.
Soldier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soldier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filipovi's sensitive parts.
Filipovi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mike Soldier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soldier instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Filipovi 's eye.
Filipovi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Filipovi in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soldier throws an elbow but misses.
Soldier misses with an elbow over the top.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soldier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soldier scores with a kick to the body.
Soldier closes the distance and clinches.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipovi's defenses.
Mirko Filipovi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filipovi blocks an elbow strike.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipovi's defenses.
Soldier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovi is defending well for now.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipovi's defenses.
Filipovi trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovi avoiding damage as Soldier throws knees to the body.
Filipovi managing to block the knees to the body from Soldier.
Soldier scores a nice knee to the body.
Filipovi avoids a wild elbow strike from Soldier.
Filipovi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldier connects with an inside leg kick.
Soldier throws out a leg kick but Filipovi moves out of range and Soldier only half commits.
Soldier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soldier.
Soldier feints and then cracks Filipovi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filipovi down.
Soldier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filipovi's calf.
Soldier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soldier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soldier throws a wild body kick that Filipovi sees coming a mile off.
Soldier scores with a jab. Filipovi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Mirko Filipovi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soldier cracks the inside of Filipovi's front leg.
Soldier throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Soldier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soldier.
Soldier clobbers Filipovi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soldier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldier lands a head kick!
Soldier wants to slow Filipovi down by chopping away at his legs.
Filipovi slips a straight right by Soldier.
Filipovi moves in looking to clinch but Soldier pushes him off.
Soldier fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Soldier.
Filipovi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soldier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipovi is out of range.
Soldier lands with a slapping head kick.
Soldier tries to clinch up but Filipovi circles away and keeps his distance.
Soldier tries to clinch but Filipovi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier throws a chopping leg kick but Filipovi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Filipovi misses with a combination
and Soldier counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovi blocks an elbow strike.
Filipovi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soldier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Filipovi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soldier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soldier has him pressed against the cage.
Soldier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soldier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipovi's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirko Filipovi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Soldier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloppy Seconds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloppy Seconds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sloppy Seconds!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabasla thumps Seconds with a low kick.
Seconds feints and as Kabasla raises his hands in defense, Seconds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kabasla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seconds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kabasla lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Seconds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seconds is posturing up here but Kabasla has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Seconds tries to roll out but it's too tight and Seconds has to tap! Slick submission there by Kabasla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerome Kabasla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso has chosen DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya as his entrance music. Javier Gattuso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pate Perhana's chin.
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Perhana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perhana fails to land the takedown.
Gattuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perhana was well out of range. Poor timing from Gattuso.
Perhana cracks Gattuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gattuso tries to bum rush Perhana with a series of wild strikes but Perhana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perhana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gattuso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gattuso throws a sloppy head kick
and Perhana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gattuso's guard.
Perhana stands and throws Gattuso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gattuso is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Gattuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gattuso tries to escape the position.
Gattuso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perhana controls the action.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gattuso is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Perhana controlling from the back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gattuso misses with a combination
and Perhana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perhana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perhana controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Perhana 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.
Perhana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perhana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perhana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso is not content to let Perhana control the position.
Perhana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pate Perhana just wasn't active enough.
Perhana moves out of range of the leg kick from Gattuso.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perhana blocks a leg kick.
Gattuso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perhana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perhana controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso gets back to half guard.
Perhana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gattuso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Perhana jumps into side control!
Gattuso tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gattuso is letting Perhana control him for a moment.
Pate Perhana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perhana passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gattuso!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Perhana dominated that second 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perhana is defended easily by Gattuso.
Gattuso misses with a series of wild punches.
Gattuso throws a right hand that Perhana ducks under and follows up with a left that Perhana also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso looks to land a combination but Perhana avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perhana.
Perhana shoots for a takedown but Gattuso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Perhana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perhana misses with a takedown attempt
and Gattuso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gattuso misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gattuso.
Perhana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gattuso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gattuso clinches up with Perhana and pushes him back against the cage.
Perhana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perhana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gattuso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gattuso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gattuso misses with a body punch.
Gattuso jumps guard but Perhana stands there with Gattuso around his waist. Gattuso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gattuso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perhana has him pressed against the cage.
Gattuso tries to break free but Perhana pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perhana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gattuso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gattuso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gattuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Javier Gattuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gattuso tries to clinch up but Perhana circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gattuso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perhana shoots and misses
and Gattuso counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gattuso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perhana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gattuso is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Gattuso really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Perhana or perhaps it was just good defense by Gattuso which made him look bad.
Gattuso throws a leg kick
and Perhana counters with a takedown into side control.
Perhana works to advance to full mount. Gattuso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Perhana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gattuso is looking to escape.
Perhana is really struggling to control Gattuso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perhana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gattuso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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.
What can Gattuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gattuso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Gattuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gattuso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perhana keeps control of the position easily here as Gattuso tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perhana wants to control but Gattuso is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Perhana had his way with Javier Gattuso in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gattuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Perhana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gattuso wants to stand and escape but Perhana is having none of it.
Perhana preventing the sweep.
Perhana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pate Perhana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gattuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perhana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gattuso's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso is looking to stand up but Perhana isn't so interested in that idea.
Perhana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perhana wants to pass the guard but Gattuso is keeping the position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gattuso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gattuso misses with a double jab
and Perhana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gattuso's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perhana wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
Javier Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perhana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pate Perhana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Pate Perhana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gattuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perhana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gattuso!
Gattuso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perhana controlling his opponent.
Perhana forces the positional change into back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Perhana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perhana 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Perhana!
Pate Perhana retains his light heavyweight title!
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